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Get ready for a remarkable journey into the heart of Kerala's agriculture scene! We're talking about Kerala's acclaimed Kuttanad rice, a unique variety that's prepping to sizzle in the global market. This pivotal move is largely due to the high-speed construction of an all-inclusive rice technology park in Mulakuzha, a region nestled in the Alappuzha district.

Gear up, because we're about to delve into a colossal transformation that's about to sweep over India's military landscape! For the first time since the country gained independence, we are on the brink of a monumental shift in the way our armed forces operate. We're not just talking about a small tweak here and there; we're talking about the introduction of the first-ever Integrated Theatre Command (ITC). It's as groundbreaking as it sounds – a completely new military framework that will bring the Army, Navy, and Air Force together in an unprecedented manner. The anticipation is palpable!

The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgement, shed light on a critical aspect concerning the legal status of wakf property - a property dedicated for religious or charitable purposes in Islamic law. In the case under scrutiny, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal that sought recognition of a particular land as wakf property. The ruling underlined the vital prerequisite of conducting a survey under Section 4 of the Wakf Act, 1954, before declaring any property as a wakf. The bench, comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice V. Ramasubramanian, emphasized that without such a survey, even if a notification under Section 5 of the Act is issued, it would not validate the land as a wakf.

On the 10th of July, a noteworthy development arose within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), an organization consisting of ardent devotees of Bhagwan Krishna. They imposed a ban on the monk Amogh Lila Das, commonly known as Amogh Lila Prabhu, due to contentious comments he made about Swami Vivekananda and his mentor, Ramakrishna Paramhansa, during one of his recent spiritual discourses, or pravachan. The ban is set to be effective for a one-month duration.

In a shocking and heartbreaking incident that has spurred outrage and anger, a 17-year-old girl named Usha Kumari tragically took her own life after being publicly humiliated, slapped, and expelled from her school in Jharkhand, India. The incident took place at St. Xavier’s School, located in the Teltulmari neighbourhood in the city of Dhanbad, on Monday, July 10.

Raising suspicion, a disturbing video has gone viral, where Pakistani men from the Jhakrani tribe have issued daunting threats of rape and murder targeting Hindu women in Sindh, Pakistan. These threats have been made conditional on India's refusal to return Seema Haider, who was apprehended for illegally infiltrating into India on July 4th. She has reiterated her intense wish to stay in India.

Hold your breath! The time is nearly upon us for a major milestone in India's space exploration saga, as Chandrayaan-3, India's latest lunar mission, is preparing for lift-off. The countdown has begun at the Sriharikota spaceport, and the energy is palpable. If successful, this mission will etch India's name as the fourth nation to achieve a soft landing on the mysterious lunar surface, a feat previously only managed by the United States, Russia, and China.

In a triumphant move, the vigilant Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar have apprehended 43 individuals known for their past affiliations with terrorist activities and separatist movements. These included progeny of two seasoned leaders of the Hurriyat, who were reportedly assembled under the veiled intent of reviving the separatist conglomerate and the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). This is an enormous achievement that showcases the ceaseless diligence of our heroic police force.

In an unprecedented move demonstrating the Army's dedication to upholding truth and unity, the Discipline & Vigilance branch of the Indian Army has issued a note advising veterans against posting 'false narratives' on social media. The initiative underscores the organization's commitment to the principles of discipline and order, the very cornerstone of our defense forces.

The recent events in Toronto, Canada, where members of the Indian diaspora rallied to counter a pro-Khalistan protest, have brought to light the escalating tensions between the Indian community and Khalistani separatists in the country. The Indian community, holding the Tricolour, gathered outside the consulate to protect their diplomats and the consulate office, and unitedly countered the pro-Khalistan protest.