Home minister Amit Shah vowed to hunt down the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 27 innocent lives. Speaking at a road-naming event, Shah asserted that the Modi government has a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and will ensure the attackers are held accountable for their cowardly act.
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An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Ankush Meena, was found hanging in his PG room in Kota on Tuesday. Police suspect a love affair as the reason, though no suicide note was found. Ankush, who had been preparing for NEET-UG for over a year, showed no signs of academic stress. His death marks the seventh student suicide in Kota this year, following 17 such cases in 2024. An investigation is ongoing.
Police in Nagpur have arrested 105 individuals, including 10 minors, after violence erupted due to rumors about the burning of a sacred 'chadar'. Special teams have been formed to identify more suspects, and primary instigator Fahim Khan has been charged with sedition and other offenses.
Comedian Kunal Kamra apologized to a fan who was summoned by Mumbai Police over Kamra's controversial performance. The fan, who was on vacation, had to return early. Kamra's show included a parody song allegedly targeting Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, leading to multiple FIRs against him.
The iconic BAPS Hindu Temple in Chino Hills, California, faced vandalism with discriminatory messages, urging the Hindu community to stay united against hatred. The Coalition of Hindus of North America highlighted previous similar incidents and emphasized ongoing concerns about anti-Hindu sentiments.
PM Narendra Modi will visit Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic summit, aiming to strengthen cooperation in trade, innovation, and green transition. Discussions will also address climate change, the blue economy, and international peace and security, including the Russia-Ukraine war. On his return, Modi is expected to visit Croatia, marking the first such visit by an Indian PM.
India confirmed that a Kerala man serving in the Russian army died amid the Ukraine conflict, while another was injured and is being treated in Moscow. The Ministry of External Affairs has requested the early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals and is working with Russian authorities for the repatriation of the deceased and injured.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has urged PM Narendra Modi to cancel offshore mining tenders off the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, citing threats to marine life and fisherfolk livelihoods. He pointed out the lack of rigorous environmental assessments and noted strong protests from coastal communities against the mining licenses.
The DGCA has scheduled a meeting with Air India to address Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's complaint about an uncomfortable seat. Air India reported the seat was not broken but was lightly cushioned, leading to discomfort. The regulator will discuss ensuring passenger comfort as air travel becomes more frugal with lighter seats.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed that enhancing infrastructure and boosting tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep are key priorities for the Modi government. Chairing a meeting of the Island Development Agency, he emphasized the need for a holistic approach to projects and advancing renewable energy initiatives, ensuring 100% solar and wind energy generation.