Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed eagerness ahead of his visit to inaugurate the Sonmarg tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel, part of a Rs 2,700 crore project, is expected to boost tourism and improve connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, enhancing winter tourism and local economy.
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Union home minister Amit Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for relying on NGO data and speeches during a debate on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, emphasizing India's stricter immigration policies to ensure national security. Shah reiterated the government's stance against illegal entries, stressing the need to protect India's growing economy and internal security.
The Supreme Court criticized staying orders by High Courts that discharge accused persons in criminal cases, stressing it should only occur in exceptional cases where the discharge order appears perverse. Staying such orders, the SC emphasized, affects the liberty granted to the discharged accused.
India and the EU are making significant progress in negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), according to commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal. The two sides agreed to build a commercially meaningful trade agenda and work towards a mutually beneficial pact, ahead of the 10th round of talks.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi-led government for undermining the RTI Act under the guise of data protection. He emphasizes the importance of public access to information such as ration card lists, MGNREGA beneficiaries, and loan defaulters. Kharge vows that the Congress party will continue to oppose these changes and safeguard citizens' rights.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus were seen together at the BIMSTEC dinner table amidst worsening India-Bangladesh relations. The tension arose from Yunus' remarks about India's Northeast during his China visit, which Indian politicians criticized as provocative.
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, accused of murdering Muskan’s husband Saurabh Rajput, fled to Himachal Pradesh after the crime. They presented themselves as a married couple and maintained a low profile. Authorities arrested them after Muskan’s father compelled her to confess. The murder involved dismembering the body and sealing it in a cement-filled drum.
India reports 6,327 river dolphins with Uttar Pradesh showing the highest count, followed by Bihar and West Bengal. This first-ever estimate covered 8,000 km across 28 rivers in eight states. Also, PM Modi announced further wildlife conservation initiatives, including a new dolphin project and lion and cheetah habitat expansion.
In Gurugram, a Rapido driver named Vikas assisted in the delivery of a baby inside his cab, ensuring both mother and newborn's safety. He then drove them to the hospital and only charged the standard fare. His kindness was shared on Reddit, with users urging recognition and appreciation for his selfless act.
Kerala government will officially declare the 35 missing persons from the Wayanad landslides as deceased to provide their families with financial assistance. The procedure includes filing a missing person report, an investigation, and a 30-day objection period before death certificates are issued.