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President Droupadi Murmu visited Mathura and Vrindavan, offering prayers at प्रमुख temples, meeting saints, and attending rituals. She will inaugurate a hospital oncology block and continue spiritual engagements, including Govardhan Parikrama, during her three-day Uttar Pradesh visit
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At the United Nations, India rejected a minority issues report criticizing the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, calling it inaccurate and biased. India defended the law as progressive, promoting transparency, gender equality, and inclusion while reaffirming its commitment to minority rights
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In Nashville, three teenagers sued Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its AI tools enabled creation of explicit deepfake images using their real photos. The class-action case highlights risks of AI misuse, child exploitation, and lasting psychological harm to victims
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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks comparing Rahul Gandhi to his sister Priyanka sparked controversy. Opposition leaders dismissed her comments as attention-seeking, while BJP accused Gandhi of undermining his role as LoP, intensifying the political row in Parliament
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"Dhurandhar The Revenge" successfully builds on its predecessor, showcasing Ranveer Singh’s Hamza navigating Karachi’s crime underworld. With intense action, political intrigue, and real-life inspired events, the sequel evolves independently, featuring strong performances from Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi
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The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in the 2023 snake venom case, ruling the complaint under the Wildlife (Protection) Act was invalid and no narcotics or psychotropic substances were involved
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Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran was conferred an honorary KBE by the British government for strengthening UK-India business ties. The award recognizes his leadership in Tata’s investments, employment, and innovation across technology, automotive, steel, and consumer sectors.
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The Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway, faces growing tensions due to Iran's control and its impact on global oil and trade. Under international law, neutral ships have passage rights, but wartime laws complicate the legality of convoys and ship movements
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BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Ugadi greetings, emphasizing renewal, hope, and agricultural beginnings. He expressed wishes for overcoming challenges and progress for Telangana. Party leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao also conveyed similar messages of prosperity and well-being
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Andhra Pradesh HR Minister Nara Lokesh announced a job calendar for 10,060 government positions, detailing notification dates and recruitment schedules. Aspirants are urged to register on the Naipunyam portal for alerts ahead of Ugadi employment announcements
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President Droupadi Murmu visited the Ram Temple to install a 150-kg gold-plated Shri Ram Yantra. The yantra, based on Vedic mathematics, symbolizes divine energy, with heightened security and ceremonial rituals marking the occasion
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Israel’s targeted killings of senior Iranian and militant leaders weaken command structures but often fail to end conflicts, sometimes radicalising successors. Experts warn decapitation strikes work only with sustained political strategy, as underlying grievances and regional tensions persist
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Indonesia faces pressure to exit Board of Peace amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Prabowo Subianto is reviewing its role, balancing neutrality, mediation efforts, and strategic ties with the United States
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Komala Vilas, Singapore’s iconic 70-year-old South Indian vegetarian restaurant famed for “dosa diplomacy” with PM Modi, has been closed for over two months for renovations. The owner has not specified a reopening date, fueling speculation about its future
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Indian Railways is enhancing affordable travel by expanding non‑AC general and sleeper capacity, offering 45% average concessions, and improving safety and infrastructure. Electrification exceeds 99%, track construction accelerates, and Dedicated Freight Corridors operate 480 daily freight trains, says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar urged fans not to share spoilers of *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* and to watch till the end credits. The Ranveer Singh-led sequel, tracing Hamza Ali Mazari’s rise, starts paid previews Wednesday, releasing nationwide Thursday in five languages
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi bid farewell to 37 retiring Rajya Sabha MPs, praising their contributions to parliamentary life and governance. He highlighted senior leaders’ legacies, encouraged mentorship for newcomers, and underscored the continuity of parliamentary traditions
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TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna claimed party leader Vijay was offered the chief minister’s post and 50% Assembly seats by an unnamed party, which he declined. TVK will contest all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu’s upcoming Assembly elections
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Despite conflict, nearly 90 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz as Iran sustains oil exports amid selective restrictions. “Dark” vessels and diplomatically cleared ships continue transit, while tensions involving Donald Trump keep global energy markets volatile
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Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned citing humiliation and internal issues in Assam unit. He expressed emotional distress and alienation. Sources suggest he may join Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Assembly polls, dealing a setback to Congress
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The government directed airlines to provide 60 percent seats free of charge on domestic flights and ensure passengers on the same PNR sit together. The move by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation aims to improve passenger rights, transparency and curb extra fees
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An SSB soldier, Prahlad Kumar Singh, allegedly died by suicide using his service weapon at a camp in Chatra, Jharkhand. While officials are investigating potential mental stress, his family expressed shock, noting he appeared fine during a call hours earlier
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The Department of Posts launched three premium services—24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post—offering guaranteed delivery in 24–48 hours in six major cities. Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the services with tracking, OTP verification, and BNPL options
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The Supreme Court struck down the three-month age limit for maternity leave for adoptive mothers, granting 12 weeks’ leave regardless of the child’s age. It also urged the Centre to provide paternity leave as a social security benefit
