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India will introduce fully digital, barrier-free highway tolling by February, combining FASTag with vehicle number-plate recognition, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said. The system is expected to eliminate stoppages, improve vehicle tracking and increase annual toll revenues by Rs 10,000 crore

Five ISKP militants, including key commander Imran alias Abdullah, were killed in a CTD operation at Shamshatu refugee camp near Peshawar. Imran was wanted in 20 terrorism cases involving bomb blasts, target killings and other attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Nepal’s flash flood death toll has risen to 1,385, with more than 5,000 people still missing following an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue teams have recovered hundreds of bodies, while over 13,000 people have been rescued

A controversy erupted during Rajasthan’s civic elections after a polling staff member allegedly touched former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s feet at a Jodhpur voting booth. The BJP questioned the staffer’s neutrality and sought action, leaving authorities to determine any election-rule violation

Iran has called for an end to Saudi Arabia’s blockade of Yemen and urged immediate talks as Houthi rebels intensify threats near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Escalating attacks risk disrupting global shipping, raising oil prices and reigniting Yemen’s civil war 

The Supreme Court has sought clarifications from FSSAI on proposed front-of-package labels for foods high in fat, sugar and salt. The court also asked the Centre about nutritional literacy in schools and directed FSSAI to provide a scientifically justified implementation timeline

The Odisha government has sought CZA permission to retain five rescued orangutan cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park. The cubs, rescued from Balasore, are under quarantine and receiving care, while authorities investigate how they reached Odisha and possible international wildlife trafficking links

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urged BRICS nations to build resilient supply chains, predictable business environments and diversified trade ties to withstand global shocks. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum, he highlighted trade facilitation, technology, startups, digital infrastructure and innovation as priorities

Vantara said it will comply with the High-Powered Committee’s order allowing elephant Madhuri to return to Kolhapur, while stressing her chronic health conditions require continued veterinary care. Vantara will support her transition and conduct fortnightly medical examinations after her return

India has crossed 80 lakh HPV vaccinations under its nationwide campaign for 14-year-old girls, marking progress in preventing cervical cancer. The free, voluntary single-dose Gardasil-4 vaccine is available at government health facilities, with parental consent and safety monitoring measures

  BSP chief Mayawati criticised the SP, Congress and other opposition parties for using blue symbols while allegedly retaining casteist and narrow-minded attitudes. She accused them of political opportunism, defended the BSP as the genuine Ambedkarite party and questioned Congress’s political prospects 

Flooding in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district has worsened after breaches in two embankments caused by Kosi River pressure and heavy rain. Nearly 28,000 people are in relief camps, while thousands of schools remain inundated as authorities monitor rising risks and provide financial assistance 

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi discussed Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz security during phone talks. Seoul stressed freedom of navigation and protection of its nationals, while both sides agreed to maintain communication

The International Criminal Court faces growing pressure as Venezuela and Chad join three other countries in announcing withdrawals. The departures come amid US sanctions and calls to abandon the tribunal, while some governments accuse it of selective justice and neocolonialism

A four-to-six-week-old elephant calf trapped in a muddy trench at a tea estate near Kaziranga National Park has been rescued and shifted to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation. The dehydrated calf is receiving specialised treatment and round-the-clock care

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered Swami Vivekananda’s historic 1893 Chicago address at the World’s Parliament of Religions, saying his inspiring words continue to resonate globally. Vivekananda’s speech introduced Hinduism to Western audiences and highlighted India’s civilisational ethos and humanitarian ideals

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused mastermind of the September 11 attacks, remains detained at Guantanamo Bay two decades after his capture. A military trial is scheduled for 2028, but torture-tainted evidence, legal disputes and procedural delays raise doubts over whether it will occur

Actress Sayani Gupta has wrapped shooting for her maiden US feature film, ‘Arya’, directed by Neil Tuli. The film stars Hollywood actors Ross Butler and Marc Evan Jackson and follows an Indian piano teacher navigating career ambitions, insecurities and challenges in Minnesota

India and France have signed three new space-sector agreements covering satellite launches, space surveillance and microsatellite technology. The deals deepen longstanding cooperation between ISRO and CNES, while expanding private-sector collaboration in satellite manufacturing, launch services, commercial space activities and sovereign capabilities

Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha are recovering at Nandankanan Zoological Park, where they are receiving veterinary care, nutrition and stress management. Authorities are also probing suspected international smuggling after the animals, native to Southeast Asian rainforests, were found in Balasore

India’s aviation sector offers major opportunities for MSMEs, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said, stressing the need to expand domestic aerospace design, certification and manufacturing. Industry leaders highlighted India’s growing global supply-chain role, aircraft orders and opportunities for innovation 

  India’s nuclear arsenal is estimated at 190 warheads, including about 30 for new missiles under production, according to the Federation of American Scientists. The think tank said India continues modernising its nuclear forces while maintaining credible minimum deterrence and no-first-use policy

The NHRC has sought a comprehensive action taken report on facilities and arrangements for pilgrims at Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur. The report will cover prasadam quality, crowd management, food safety, grievance redressal, accessibility, employee conduct, traffic and security

Social activist Anna Hazare was discharged from a Mumbai hospital after 10 days of treatment for an acute viral illness, severe dehydration and urinary infection. Doctors said the 89-year-old is now fit, infection-free and returning to his native Ralegan Siddhi village