India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the BJP and Election Commission over large-scale voter deletions, alleging manipulation. She said the TMC will move court again to challenge the exclusions and protect voters’ rights ahead of the elections

A new report highlights that climate stress is affecting India’s economy and public health, with heat exposure causing major labour losses and increased health risks. It also shows rising threats to maternal health and vulnerable communities due to climate change impacts

Union Minister Annpurna Devi said the proposed amendment to the women’s reservation law will boost women’s participation in governance and mark a golden era of development. The move is expected to significantly increase representation in Parliament and state assemblies

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by seven men at a cafe in Bareilly’s Bhojipura area. Police said the accused used a video of an earlier assault to threaten her. FIR has been filed and the accused are absconding

The government said India has adequate coal stocks to meet power demand and ensure steady supply amid global uncertainties. It highlighted coal gasification as key to energy security, with incentives and large-scale investments planned to boost adoption

Iran’s representative in India Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi claimed the US was forced to announce a ceasefire due to its inability to sustain the conflict. He said peace depends on Iran’s terms and denied nuclear weapons ambitions

Indian stock markets extended their rally for a fifth session, with the Nifty and Sensex posting strong gains amid easing global tensions and stable domestic policy. Broader markets and key sectors led the uptrend, supported by positive investor sentiment

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticised the DMK government, calling it a failure and accusing it of neglecting jobs, infrastructure, and flood management. He urged voters to assess its performance ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections

The Centre has introduced a new LPG allocation formula to support key sectors amid Middle East tensions. Industries will receive up to 70 per cent of past consumption, with priority for units lacking gas alternatives and incentives for states adopting PNG reforms

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated two government employees over alleged links with terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy and intensifying efforts to eliminate militant networks within government institutions

Senior Congress leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for using allegedly derogatory remarks against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy amid an escalating war of words, saying his conduct set a poor example and diverted attention from key governance issues

A US Securities and Exchange Commission case against Gautam Adani advanced as a New York court granted a hearing on his dismissal plea, citing lack of jurisdiction, no investor losses, and disputing alleged bribery and securities fraud claims

Gold and silver surge sharply on safe-haven demand despite a ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. Precious metals rallied, rupee strengthened, oil prices plunged, and equities gained after the Reserve Bank of India held rates steady

Reserve Bank of India projected 7.6% GDP growth for FY26 and 6.9% for FY27, with Sanjay Malhotra citing resilience from domestic demand but warning of geopolitical risks, inflation pressures, and global slowdown impacting India’s outlook

West Bengal recorded its first voter decline after Special Intensive Revision, dropping to 6.75 crore due to removal of duplicate, shifted, and deceased entries. The trend reverses steady growth since 2011 under Mamata Banerjee-led governance

Reserve Bank of India kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% as Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited easing inflation and steady growth. However, global uncertainties, crude oil risks, and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions may impact outlook

 Mumbai markets surged as Sensex and Nifty jumped over 3% after a two-week ceasefire announcement in US-Israel-Iran tensions. Broad-based buying lifted all sectors, volatility eased, oil prices dropped sharply, while investors await RBI policy amid persistent global uncertainty later today 

A youth attempted self-immolation near Karimnagar rural police station after his wife was taken away by her family due to lack of marriage proof. He sustained severe burns and was shifted to Hyderabad in critical condition.

A corporate fraud case has been registered against Symphony IT Distribution in Hyderabad for allegedly cheating a client of nearly USD 292,000. Police are probing financial records and possible international transactions linked to the accused

A 30-year-old Hyderabad man died by suicide days before his wedding, allegedly due to financial stress and mental distress over costly arrangements. Police suspect he consumed tablets and slit his throat. Investigation is ongoing

A 16-year-old boy working at a juice shop in Tolichowki was allegedly murdered by a co-worker following a dispute. Police registered a case and launched a manhunt, while the body was sent for autopsy

Two police officers were caught by ACB while accepting a bribe at Shamshabad airport outpost in a case linked to a fake certificates racket. They allegedly demanded money to spare accused persons’ family members from arrest.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faced controversy after a “draft” label appeared in his social media post urging Donald Trump to delay action on Iran, sparking speculation over authorship and possible external involvement in messaging.