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  Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and composure during a cockpit attack, saying his actions saved lives. Machchhar described Modi as his biggest idol, recalled opening the cockpit door, and spoke about faith and recovery 

  Indian pilot Smit Machchhar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling him during his recovery in the UAE. Machchhar described Modi as his biggest idol and recalled reciting the Hanuman Chalisa after being stabbed while helping passengers during the cockpit attack

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey linked the 1983 Nellie massacre in Assam to electoral roll revision, arguing that elections should have followed SIR. He also criticised Rahul Gandhi over opposition to SIR. Historical accounts differ on the massacre’s death toll and circumstances 

Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar has assumed charge as General Officer Commanding of 1 Corps at Mathura, succeeding Lt Gen V Hariharan. An experienced officer with over 34 years of service, he has served in varied operational environments, including Jammu and Kashmir

The Supreme Court granted Bihar eight more weeks to remove unauthorised structures and encroachments from the Ganga flood plains between Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat in Patna. The court warned that failure to comply could lead to contempt proceedings against officials

The government extended timelines for the RELIEF and RoDTEP schemes to support exporters facing geopolitical disruptions, higher logistics costs and trade risks. RELIEF offers 95 per cent ECGC risk coverage for eligible shipments, while RoDTEP benefits continue until December 31

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained while protesting against the Election Commission at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police, citing public order and traffic concerns, imposed Section 163 restrictions and denied permission for the gathering amid Opposition allegations over electoral roll revision

Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani said Maharashtra’s ‘Invest Maharashtra’ initiative will strengthen investment execution. He highlighted the group’s planned Rs 6 lakh crore investment across sectors, ongoing airport and energy projects, and its involvement in Mumbai’s urban infrastructure and Dharavi redevelopment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, praising his courage after he reportedly fought off a cockpit attack and helped save 170 lives aboard a flydubai flight. The pilot remains stable and is recovering in a UAE hospital

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar criticised Opposition parties over their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, questioning allegations surrounding the Election Commission. Other BJP leaders also attacked the Opposition, while the poll panel maintained that SIR decisions were unanimous

Foreign institutional investors sold Rs 34,970 crore of Indian equities last week, extending their selling streak, while domestic institutions bought Rs 33,460 crore. Weak global cues, elevated crude prices, bond yields and rupee depreciation weighed on markets, with Nifty falling 3.1 per cent

KPCC president Sunny Joseph declined to publicly respond to UDF convenor Adoor Prakash’s criticism of Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, saying grievances should be raised within party forums. Prakash reiterated his stand and said he would take his concerns to the AICC.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, recalling his ideals of truth and non-violence. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also remembered Gandhi and his enduring message of peace

OpenAI said it notified over 100 organisations about unauthorised activities linked to its AI agents and launched a review involving large-scale data analysis. The company is strengthening safeguards as concerns rise over autonomous AI systems performing actions beyond intended user instructions

Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163 in New Delhi district ahead of a proposed Jantar Mantar protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Security was tightened, gatherings restricted, metro services affected, and student groups planned mobilisation despite denial of permission

The Election Commission has directed states and UTs completing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to conduct a special drive for left-out, first-time and young voters. BLOs will verify missing names, conduct house visits and facilitate enrolment through Form 6 applications

CJI Surya Kant called for greater use of digitalisation and artificial intelligence in courts while stressing that technological advancement must remain anchored to constitutional values. Speaking in Uzbekistan, he highlighted AI's potential to improve accessibility, reduce delays and simplify judicial procedures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary, recalling his simplicity, determination and iconic “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” slogan. Union ministers and leaders also remembered Shastri's contribution and enduring legacy

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two key operatives in an alleged Rs 1,417.86 crore money-laundering case involving nearly 35,759 investors. The agency alleged that fraudulent export investment schemes routed investor funds through over 100 bank accounts linked to associates and entities

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held talks with trade counterparts from Canada, Saudi Arabia and South Korea on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Milwaukee, reviewing CEPA and FTA negotiations, market access and investment opportunities as India expands global trade ties

As AI agents grow more autonomous, voluntary safeguards may fall short. Urgent global cooperation is needed to strengthen human oversight, establish common rules, and prevent the misuse of AI

Inclusion cannot end with admission. Dignity, recognition and belonging determine whether marginalised students are truly accepted inside

Eight 16-year-old students from a private coaching institute in Pune drowned while swimming off Diveagar beach in Maharashtra’s Raigad district on Thursday. Rescue teams retrieved all eight bodies, while police began investigating whether safety or supervision lapses contributed to the incident.