An Afghan national, Jandullah Dad Mohammad, was apprehended at Lucknow airport for possessing forged Indian documents. He attempted to board a flight to Sharjah using the alias Rehan of Patna. Immigration officials grew suspicious due to his accent and inability to answer basic questions about Patna.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning to Pakistan, urging them to dismantle "terror universities" for their own survival, following India's successful Operation Sindoor. Modi emphasized India's military superiority and resolve against terrorism, asserting that any talks with Pakistan would only address terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
In a veiled critique of the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping condemned bullying and trade wars, emphasizing collaboration for global stability. This statement followed a US-China agreement to lower tariffs after a period of escalating duties. The US will reduce tariffs on Chinese imports to 30%, while China will lower duties to 10%.
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that waqf, while an Islamic concept, isn't an essential part of Islam and thus can't be claimed as a fundamental right. This statement was made during arguments defending the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which is being challenged in court.
In Darbhanga, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi faced police obstruction while attempting to enter Ambedkar hostel for the ‘Shiksha Nyay Samvad’ with students. Local authorities denied entry, leading to protests from Bihar Congress leaders. The administration reportedly shifted the venue, but Congress insisted on the original location.
A high alert was issued near the India-Pakistan border in Sriganganagar after a drone-like object was discovered. The device, found in the Anupgarh area, sparked concern due to a broken camera nearby, suggesting potential spying activities. Authorities, including the BSF and local police, secured the area, and a bomb disposal unit was deployed.
Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla's CFO, received a substantial $139 million compensation in 2024, surpassing the pay of tech giants like Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai. This compensation primarily consists of stock options and equity linked to performance metrics, with a relatively small portion as direct salary.
Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a professor at Ashoka University, was arrested following a complaint. The complaint was filed by Haryana State Women's Commission chairperson Renu Bhatia. It alleges his comments on Operation Sindoor endangered India's sovereignty. Colleagues are providing support to Mahmudabad. They are ensuring his well-being while he is in custody. The faculty association has condemned the arrest.
Dalal Street witnessed a significant rally following the Indo-Pak ceasefire, adding over $300 billion to investor wealth. The Sensex and Nifty climbed, fueled by foreign and domestic fund inflows, a fall in retail inflation, and expectations of RBI rate cuts. Smallcap and midcap stocks outperformed, with defense and railway sectors experiencing substantial gains.
In Assam's panchayat elections, Purabi Rajkhowa and Nalin Lekhathopi emerged victorious in Nagaon and Golaghat districts after a coin toss decided their fate due to a tie in votes. Both candidates and election officials were surprised by the tie-breaking method, which is permissible under election regulations. Despite the unusual circumstances, both winners and their opponents accepted the results gracefully.