US President Trump claimed that the $21 million USAID grant was intended to influence India's elections, backing PM Modi's assertion of foreign interference. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad condemned Congress for allegedly seeking foreign intervention, calling it shameful and anti-national.
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Federal investigations reveal most recent Northeast drone sightings are actually manned aircraft, posing no national security threat. Of 5,000 reports, less than 100 warranted investigation, with all fixed-wing sightings identified as manned aircraft. Officials continue investigating remaining cases, acknowledging some overreaction while some temporary flight restrictions remain in place.
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A Madhya Pradesh businessman and his wife died by suicide, alleging harassment by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during a recent search. Parmar, accused in several cases including loan fraud and rape, claimed victimization due to his Congress association. The ED denied the allegations, stating Parmar was a "habitual offender" and had failed to appear for questioning after confirming his presence.
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The Supreme Court ruled that police must issue pre-arrest notices through the prescribed mode under CrPC and BNSS, not via WhatsApp or electronic means. The court also discussed releasing undertrial prisoners who can't furnish bail bonds on personal bonds with verified Aadhaar cards. Further procedures will be worked out with NALSA for implementation.