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Lajar Masih, a BKI terrorist arrested for planning blasts at Mahakumbh, revealed his involvement with Pakistan's ISI and drug trade operations. Radicalized via social media, Masih smuggled arms into India using drones and attacked police outposts in Punjab. His connections include terrorists in Germany, the US, and Qatar, as well as a local drug mafia.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urges major Indian tech firms TCS, Infosys, and Wipro to develop a mobile operating system for India. Emphasizing India's goal to be a tech leader, he highlights the launch of the AI Compute Portal and the nation's commitment to building foundational AI models.

In Sidhi district, MP, a man killed his wife in a fit of anger and later died by suicide. The shock led his grieving grandfather to immolate himself on the pyre of his grandson and daughter-in-law. Police have registered cases of unnatural death and murder.

Six MBBS doctors at Government Medical College, Bhavnagar kidnapped and assaulted three interns over an offending Instagram post. Police registered two FIRs, charging them with various offences. The college's anti-ragging committee held an urgent meeting and suspended four of the accused.

J&K's government disclosed a significant debt of Rs 1.25 lakh crore, equating to 52% of the state's GSDP. This debt exceeds the state's budget and includes various loans and liabilities. The economic survey for 2024-25 reveals the extent of outstanding liabilities and fiscal challenges faced by the territory.

A decade after it was formed, the PWD’s heritage wing has turned its focus on restoring old palaces and zamin bungalows. The aim is to boost tourism. It is also compiling an exhaustive list of historic mansions and bungalows

Footpaths along arterial roads, which were dug up for cable-laying work, are being anchored using cement concrete; Steel handrails are being set right and re-installed. Storm-water drains are being repaired and constructed at a cost of ₹3.5 crore

The US State Department issued a travel advisory warning against travel to areas near the India-Pakistan border, the Line of Control, and the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to terrorism and potential for armed conflict. Americans are specifically advised to avoid these regions because of frequent terrorist attacks.

Rohini Khadse, NCP state women's wing president, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu, asking for permission for women to commit one murder. She expressed concerns about women's safety and criticized the government's inaction. Khadse's request aims to highlight the need for stringent laws and societal change to protect women from harassment and violence.

Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao was caught at Kempegowda International Airport smuggling 14.2kg of gold from Dubai, evading duties worth Rs 4.8 crore. Legal experts emphasize that paying a penalty would not suffice, as smuggling is a non-compoundable offence under the Customs Act.