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Samarth Mahangade, a 19-year-old student, missed his exam date due to unupdated hall ticket information. With only minutes to spare, he reached the exam center via a daring paragliding flight, landing just in time to take his exam. His urgency and determination helped him overcome the situation effectively.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi plans legal action amid accusations of Pakistani links to his wife. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges a police case against Pakistani advisor Ali Tauqeer Sheikh for allegedly meddling in state matters. Congress calls this a smear campaign due to Gogoi's 2024 election victory and anti-corruption efforts against the Assam CM.

Two young Goans seeking job opportunities in the US were deported after being caught by US authorities while attempting to cross the border illegally. With limited job prospects in India, they risked their lives on a treacherous journey, only to be sent back in handcuffs.

A recently married couple from Punjab spent Rs 80 lakh to reach the US, only to be arrested and deported upon arrival. They wandered for nine months before being caught. Returned to Amritsar, they are now dealing with trauma and the challenge of recovering their money from the agent.

Over 332 illegal Indian immigrants have been deported from the US to India since February 5, with Amritsar being the chosen landing spot. Political figures in Punjab are questioning the choice of this location, alleging potential ulterior motives behind the decision.

The Border Area Sangharsh Committee has raised concerns about the financial burden on parents and the futility of illegal immigration, urging the Punjab state government to create local employment opportunities. Many parents, influenced by the American dream, resort to selling land and plunging into poverty to send their children abroad through illegal means.

Ravi from Haryana faced a 220-day distressing journey after paying around Rs 35 lakh to an unauthorized travel agent to reach the US. His family was extorted for an additional Rs 6 lakh while Ravi starved in the jungles of Panama and was ultimately deported upon arrival in the US.

Eight US deportees arrived at Ahmedabad airport from Amritsar on a private flight and were immediately taken to their hometowns in Mehsana and Gandhinagar. The deportees, including six men, a woman, and a child, are set to be questioned by police regarding their journey and the agents involved.

Gurpreet Singh Bhangu, a farmer from Baggeana village in Faridkot, faced multiple failures in his attempts at dairy farming and horse trading. Unable to succeed locally, he attempted to migrate to the US but was deported. Baggeana's former panchayat member and local authorities stress the need for government support to prevent such ordeals for aspiring migrants.

Daljit Singh, one of 116 Indians deported from the US for illegal entry, returned home in shackles without his American dream or farmland. His wife Kamalpreet lost their 4.5-acre property to a local agent for his safe passage from Mexico. MLA Jasvir Singh Gill pledged to help reclaim their land in Punjab.

Assam police issued summons to comedian Jaspreet Singh and YouTubers in connection with allegedly vulgar remarks made on a show. Following public outrage and death threats to his family, Ranveer Allahbadia apologized for his remarks. The Guwahati crime branch registered an FIR based on a complaint filed about the offensive comments.

BJP claims the UPA government enabled infiltration of Indian institutions through a US-funded programme for voter turnout. Former CEC S Y Quraishi refuted claims of any financial involvement, clarifying the MoU with IFES was purely for training purposes with no financial or legal obligations. Amit Malviya alleged external interference linked to George Soros.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh's Touhid Hossain at the Indian Ocean Conference amid tense ties due to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's presence in India. They discussed bilateral relations, Bimstec cooperation, and the revival of Saarc talks. They acknowledged challenges and emphasized joint efforts to address issues, ahead of potential Modi-Yunus meeting.

A batch of 116 illegal immigrants deported from the US arrived in Amritsar. Four were arrested on charges including murder and sexual assault. Two cousins from Punjab are linked to a 2023 murder. A Haryana resident fled after being accused of sexual assault in 2022.