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Power is increasingly overriding law, morals, and values, exposing a ‘world without rules’ — an uncomfortable truth revealed as leaders gathered in the Swiss Alps amid rising global tensions

As global uncertainty deepens and multilateral norms weaken, the EU and India are moving toward a historic free trade agreement, signalling a shift toward partnership, diversification, and cooperative global governance 

The CBI SIT has filed a chargesheet in the Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration case, naming TTD employees and ghee suppliers. The case had triggered a major political controversy following allegations of animal fat use during the previous YSRCP regime

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday inaugurated state-wide solid waste management projects, announcing Rs 510 crore for integrated units and new waste-to-energy plants, while attacking the previous YSRCP government over environmental damage

A man has been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly killing his 4.5-year-old daughter after assaulting her when she failed to write numbers up to 50. Police said the accused later tried to pass the death off as an accident

The government said lithography is the most complex process in semiconductor manufacturing as India builds its chip industry. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said pilot production has begun at approved facilities, with commercial output expected soon and indigenous mobile brands likely in 12 to 18 months

Karnataka Police have arrested two persons in connection with the suicide of a Karwar-based doctor, allegedly triggered by a viral video accusing him of selling expired medicines, which led to public criticism and severe mental distress

Indian intelligence agencies have flagged attempts by Lashkar-e-Taiba to revive its operations through deceptive tactics, including fake recruitment drives and exaggerated propaganda, while officials say the terror outfit lacks the capacity to carry out large-scale attacks at present

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is entering trade and mobility agreements with several countries to create new opportunities for youth, as he distributed 61,000 appointment letters at the 18th Rozgar Mela held across 45 locations nationwide

ISRO chairman V Narayanan said the space agency is preparing multiple satellite launches in 2026 and working on major missions, including human spaceflight and lunar exploration, while scientists continue to analyse the anomaly observed during the PSLV-C62 mission

The CBSE has made the appointment of socio-emotional and career counsellors mandatory in all affiliated schools by amending its affiliation bye-laws, following a PIL highlighting rising mental health challenges and the need for structured career guidance for students

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal, warning that the hurried process could exclude genuine voters and weaken democratic participation ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged High Courts to be proactive in addressing failures in the rule of law and stressed that delayed justice destroys trust. He called for greater use of mediation and said High Courts must remain accessible centres of constitutional remedy

Delhi Police have arrested eight people, including a priest, in a Rs 14 crore digital arrest fraud case involving an elderly NRI couple. The accused were held from three states and the racket had links to operators based in Cambodia and Nepal

Over 70 fugitives wanted by India were traced abroad in 2024-25, the highest in over a decade, according to an official report. During the same period, 203 foreign fugitives were detected in India, with the CBI playing a key role through Interpol

A 70-foot-long steel bridge weighing over 10 tonnes was stolen overnight in Chhattisgarh’s Korba city. Police have identified 15 accused and arrested five, while efforts are on to trace the remaining suspects involved in selling the structure as scrap

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said he has some issues with his party that he will raise with the leadership internally. He defended his stand on Operation Sindoor, saying national interest comes first, and denied violating the Congress position

Hitachi Energy India has received a Rs 26.07 crore tax demand for assessment year 2022–23 and plans to challenge it before ITAT. The company reported strong profit growth in the September 2025 quarter despite a fall in its share price

A new ICPS policy paper argues that recent Maoist surrenders present an opportunity to shift from violence to democratic development. It proposes involving former insurgents in skill training, health, education and infrastructure to foster inclusive growth in affected regions.

A Faridabad man was arrested for allegedly beating his 4.5-year-old daughter to death after she failed to write numbers up to 50. He later claimed the child fell down the stairs, but injury marks led to his arrest.

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Imphal East district in Manipur and arrested an NRF militant in a separate operation in Tengnoupal district, seizing pistols, magazines and live ammunition.

Four adults of Indian origin, including an Indian national, were killed in a domestic shooting in Georgia. The suspect was arrested, children escaped unharmed, and the Indian Consulate in Atlanta assured full assistance to the bereaved family.

A Delhi court is expected to pronounce its order on Saturday regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case tied to fugitive defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari.

Sakshi Padekar and Shahu Mane bettered national record scores in the 10m Air Rifle events at the National Selection Trials in Delhi. Arjun Babuta won the men’s final, Sakshi the women’s, while Rahi Sarnobat claimed gold in the 25m Pistol