The Ireland embassy in India has strongly condemned the violent attacks against Indian citizens, emphasizing that racism and xenophobia are unacceptable. Ireland's deputy prime minister will meet with Indian community representatives to address concerns.
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The Election Commission has delisted 334 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) for violating guidelines and statutory obligations. This action reduces the total number of RUPPs to 2,520, preventing them from accessing income-tax concessions. Parties were given opportunities to respond before the delisting, and they have 30 days to appeal the decision.
In 2025, Kerala grappled with three Nipah virus infections across Malappuram and Palakkad, prompting the tracing of 677 contacts, according to Minister Jadhav. Control measures were swiftly initiated to contain the outbreaks. The infection, a zoonotic disease primarily affecting pigs and humans, sees transmission from fruit bats.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India. The visit is likely to occur by the end of 2025. Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about election integrity. He alleged voter fraud and accused the Election Commission of partiality. NDA leaders held a meeting to discuss the Vice-Presidential election.
Four-city lecture series by Bhagwat to chart RSS vision beyond centenary
Authors have criticized the Jammu and Kashmir home department's decision to ban 25 books. The banned books allegedly glorified terrorism and incited violence. Angana Chatterjee described the ban as a warning against free speech. Sumantra Bose stated his work aimed to identify pathways to peace. David Devadas called the ban regrettable and defended his book's advocacy for peace and dialogue.
An Air India flight AI 2017 from Delhi to London returned to the terminal on Thursday due to a suspected technical issue in its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The pilots decided to discontinue the take-off as a precautionary measure. Consequently, Air India arranged an alternative Dreamliner, which departed around 6 pm.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed Gagandeep Singh, accused of defrauding Navjot Kaur, to surrender his passport upon arrival from Dubai. To facilitate mediation, the court has granted him temporary protection from arrest. Navjot Kaur had filed a complaint alleging that Gagandeep duped her of Rs 10.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi highlighted the Indian armed forces' readiness for fifth-generation warfare, emphasizing technology integration. Speaking at IIT-Madras, he described Operation Sindoor as a turning point in counter-terrorism. He inaugurated 'Agnishodh' at IIT-Madras to boost indigenous defence innovation and acknowledged veterans' contributions to nation-building, reinforcing the commitment to self-reliance and technological advancement.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reaffirmed the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) following a thorough verification exercise in Maharashtra. Conducted across ten assembly constituencies after applications from losing candidates in the 2024 elections, the process confirmed no discrepancies between EVM results and VVPAT slips.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif refuted the Indian Air Force chief's claim that India downed multiple Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor. Asif dismissed the statement as a “dangerous distortion” intended for domestic political gain.