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In a candid conversation with The Hindu, K.K. Venugopal discusses the “command from political masters” that triggered the anti-Sikh riots in the 1980s, his sense of betrayal when he realised then-UP CM Kalyan Singh had told him an “utter lie” that the Babri Masjid would not be demolished in the 1990s.

The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat and was last in contact at 7.42 p.m.

All patients coming for OPD, emergency, or hospital admissions must now have linked Ayushman Bharat Health Account IDs; this is aimed at weeding out the fake patients that some colleges submit during the NMC assessment

According to the Indian Navy, the ship was operating about 20 nautical miles west of Galle in the SAR region under Sri Lankan responsibility

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, the US Embassy in Kuwait has shut down following Iranian missile and drone strikes. These attacks, which killed six American soldiers and damaged the embassy, have spread to other Gulf capitals like Doha and Bahrain, disrupting air travel and oil shipments.

Rajya Sabha nominations have set the stage for political contests in Bihar and Odisha, with new alignments tested. While Maharashtra's NCP factions remain divided, the BJP-led NDA is strategically nominating diverse candidates to broaden its social coalition.

The Supreme Court has taken the unprecedented step of transferring three petitions from the Allahabad High Court to itself, citing a six-year delay in delivering a verdict on a 1994 criminal case. This intervention, aimed at ensuring speedy justice, highlights concerns over the High Court's prolonged inaction, which has also kept the trial stayed.

The DMK has managed to keep a major alliance partner happy

A significant gubernatorial reshuffle has seen R N Ravi appointed as West Bengal's new governor, replacing C V Ananda Bose. This move, occurring just before state elections, has drawn sharp criticism from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Taranjit Singh Sandhu is set to become the new L-G of Delhi, among other key appointments across various states and Union Territories.

The Supreme Court has strongly condemned government authorities and litigants for routinely defying court orders and resorting to delayed appeals when facing contempt. Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan emphasized that such practices erode public faith in the judiciary, urging strict action against disobedient parties, especially state entities, to uphold the rule of law.

The BJP has strongly refuted claims blaming India for a US strike on an Iranian naval vessel, emphasizing the incident occurred in international waters far from Indian jurisdiction. Party leader Amit Malviya stated that geographical proximity does not equate to control or accountability under international maritime law, dismissing attempts to involve India as factually incorrect and politically motivated speculation.

Mr. Ravi’s transfer was announced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in an X post; Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will discharge functions of Governor of Tamil Nadu.

West Asian conflict is causing airlines, especially Indian ones, significant operational challenges and fare hikes due to Pakistan airspace closure. Air India seeks approval for a new Central Asia route to bypass war zones and mitigate rising costs, including soaring insurance premiums and fuel prices. This crisis is leading to a demand-supply mismatch, drastically increasing ticket prices for passengers.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the "conflict" and the sinking of an Iranian warship. They accused the government of "surrendering strategic sovereignty" and "undoing" India's foreign policy, particularly concerning oil imports and the safety of Indian citizens in the Gulf region.

India and Finland emphasized that ending the Russia-Ukraine war is crucial for global stability and called for UN reform. Both nations agreed to support a just peace in Ukraine through diplomacy. A new Migration and Mobility Agreement was signed, fostering cooperation in technology, defense, and critical minerals, strengthening bilateral ties and global supply chains.

Complaints of lapses in the famed public health system of Kerala hog the headlines as the State braces for Assembly polls. C. Maya finds out what is ailing the health sector of the State