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Acting on instructions from Congress central leadership, party MLAs are deliberately attempting to derail the Budget session, said State Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan

Deliberations are underway in Kolkata to redefine the term 'bir muktijoddha' to only include battlefield fighters and classify others as 'Liberation War Associates'. This proposal has sparked debates and raised concerns about the recognition and possible ignoring of genuine freedom fighters and the distorting of historical contributions.

The Indian government criticized the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for its annual report, which raised concerns about India's treatment of minorities and recommended sanctions against RAW. The foreign ministry accused USCIRF of a biased agenda and misrepresenting India's multicultural society.

Kerala chief secretary Sarada Muraleedharan confronted a racially insulting remark about her skin colour, responding with a powerful message against societal biases. She emphasized her pride in her identity and this sparked widespread support, highlighting persistent discrimination even at high levels of authority.

External Affairs Minister said that they had an open discussion and it resulted to have a bilateral trade agreement by fall this year

A major security breach in President Trump's administration revealed operational details of airstrikes against Yemeni Houthis via a leaked Signal chat. Top officials, including the defense secretary and national security adviser, were involved in the discussions. Despite the leak, the White House claims no classified information was compromised. This incident has raised concerns about the administration's handling of sensitive information.

In a surprising move, the Karnataka government withdrew its affidavit defending the decision to revoke consent for a CBI probe into deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s alleged disproportionate assets. The state aims to file a stronger affidavit. The previous government’s approval for a CBI investigation was deemed illegal due to inadequate supporting material and concerns over state police competence.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the missile as an excellent force multiplier for the Indian Navy

CBI conducted searches at multiple residences in Raipur and Bhilai in connection with the Mahadev Book app betting scam. Among those searched were former CM Bhupesh Baghel's residence and those of several top officials. The operation encompassed 60 locations across multiple states.

Taylor Swift, godmother to Jaime King's son Leo Thames, remains supportive despite King's recent custody loss due to addiction struggles. Swift is committed to honoring her godmother role during King's recovery, highlighting her unwavering loyalty to personal relationships.

Khar police issued a second notice to comedian Kunal Kamra for not appearing in a defamation case filed by deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who was alluded to as 'gaddar' in Kamra's video. Kamra's lawyer requested a week’s time. T-Series requested YouTube to take down Kamra's video for copyright infringement over using their song.

Indian and Chinese officials continued their discussions in Beijing to restart dialogue mechanisms and improve bilateral relations. Both sides agreed to enhance people-to-people exchanges, including direct flights and media interactions. Plans to resume the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in 2025 were also advanced.

The farmer’s front Samyukt Kisan Morcha has said that they will hold protests demanding that the U.S. delegation ‘must go back’

The Supreme Court has stayed an Allahabad HC order that deemed grabbing a minor's breasts and snapping her pyjama string insufficient for rape charges. Justices B R Gavai and A G Masih criticized the HC judgment for insensitivity and a lack of proper legal framework.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri has expressed concern over the lack of acknowledgment from the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh regarding the systematic persecution of minorities, particularly Hindus. The release of violent Islamic extremists has also been termed a significant threat to security.

The first batch of the officials make up those from Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam, the States where Assembly elections are imminent

Chennai police shot dead Jaffer Gulam Hussain Irani, a member of the Irani gang, when he attempted to pull out a gun after snatching six chains from elderly women. Irani and his accomplices had planned to flee the city before the police intercepted them at the airport.

The United States is cracking down on bots blocking visa interview appointments in India, forcing applicants to pay agents up to Rs 35,000 for timely slots. The US embassy has cancelled about 2,000 bot-made appointments and is suspending the associated accounts’ scheduling privileges to combat fraud.