Times of India

Supreme Court dismissed CBI’s appeal challenging Bombay high court’s quashing of look out circulars against Rhea Chakraborty and her family in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case. The apex court criticized the central probe agency for filing a frivolous appeal and emphasized that these circulars violated personal liberty without sufficient justification.

Two anticyclones weakened Cyclone Dana's intensity, sparing Odisha from severe damage. The Bhitarkanika mangrove forest absorbed much of the storm's impact. Minimal casualties were reported, and effective measures ensured safety. Heavy rainfall and winds affected specific regions, with continued rains expected to subside by Saturday.

Vikash Yadav, implicated in a US murder-for-hire plot targeting separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is denied by his family and village in Pranpura, who assert he is a patriotic Indian government employee. The local community remains skeptical of US claims, defending Vikash's integrity.

Ottawa denied the NIA’s request for Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s death certificate, citing queries about why India needed it. Nijjar, accused in nine cases, was murdered in 2022. This incident strained India-Canada relations, with mutual allegations and diplomatic actions ensuing.

AAP accused BJP 'goons' of attempting to attack Arvind Kejriwal during his padyatra in Vikaspuri, alleging BJP's frustration over Kejriwal's popularity and impending elections. BJP refuted the claims, attributing the incident to residents protesting against poor water supply. No complaint or evidence was reported to the police.

Environment minister Arun Kumar Saxena urged NCR residents to use public transport, carpool, and walk to reduce vehicular pollution in areas with weak metro connectivity. During a meeting on worsening AQI levels, displeasure was expressed over non-compliance with vehicular fitness guidelines. Chief Secretary Singh warned of prosecution for negligent officials, promoting EVs and CNG vehicles.

Germany will increase visas for skilled Indian workers from 20,000 to 90,000 annually, boosting its economic growth, as announced by PM Narendra Modi at the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business. Additionally, Modi raised the issue of Ariha Shah, a three-year-old Indian girl in German foster care, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz closely following the case.

Xiaomi's new electric vehicle, the SU7, has garnered unexpected praise from Ford CEO Jim Farley, who lauded its performance and technology. The sleek sedan competes strongly with Tesla, boasting a top speed of 62 mph in 2.7 seconds and a 435-mile range. Despite geopolitical challenges, Chinese brands like Xiaomi continue to influence the global EV market.

A Varanasi fast-track court has denied a plea for an additional invasive ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex. The petition sought excavation to verify claims of a temple below the mosque. The court stressed the need to adhere to Supreme Court orders protecting the structure.

Around 50% of troop disengagement at Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh has been completed. The Indian Army plans to start coordinated patrolling with the PLA by month-end. Talks on buffer zones and other sensitive areas continue while both sides dismantle posts and monitor progress through UAVs.

"The type of information on phones used by a presidential candidate and his running mate could be a gold mine for an intelligence agency: Who they called and texted, how often they communicated with certain people, and how long they talked to those people could be highly valuable to an adversary like China. That sort of communications data could be even more useful if hackers could observe it in real time," the NYT report said.

On the fourth day of Maharashtra assembly polls nominations, 991 candidates, including key figures, filed their papers. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’s affidavits highlight a significant increase in income and assets over the past decade. Fadnavis and his wife Amruta's combined assets rose to Rs 13.27 crore, with notable investments in gold and the share market.

A terrorist ambush along the LoC near Gulmarg resulted in the deaths of four military personnel and two porters. Despite the attack, tourism in nearby Gulmarg remains unaffected. The military and local administration are responding intensely to locate the attackers.

Sonia, an aspiring social media influencer, faced a tragic end after getting involved in an interfaith relationship and becoming pregnant. Her ambitious dreams to uplift her family's financial status were thwarted by familial and societal tensions, ultimately leading to her demise.