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Delhi’s Family Court has ruled in favor of Shikhar Dhawan, ordering his ex-wife Aesha Mukerji to return approximately Rs 5.72 crore. The court rejected the Australian property settlement, calling it incompatible with Indian law. The decision follows Dhawan’s 2023 divorce over mental cruelty, allowing him to move forward personally and financially.
Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the Rs 1.72 lakh crore budget. Key initiatives include the Rani Durgavati Scheme for girls, development of Surguja and Bastar, two education cities, sports promotion, Bastar Fighters recruitment, and Indravati River barrages. The budget aligns with “Chhattisgarh Anjor 2047” and the SANKALP vision.
During 2024–25, 117,369 women and girls went missing in Maharashtra, with 86,228 traced. Urban areas showed higher recovery rates, especially Mumbai. Operation Muskaan has rescued over 41,000 children since 2015. Dedicated Missing Cells in all police stations and continuous monitoring underscore the govt’s focus on children’s safety.
Uttar Pradesh received investment proposals worth Rs 1 lakh crore from Singapore firms, including MoUs of Rs 60,000 crore, said CM Yogi Adityanath. AISATS will invest Rs 4,458 crore at Noida International Airport for cargo and catering facilities. The CM also explored skilling centers and employment models to replicate in UP.
The bodies of seven victims, including two pilots, from the Jharkhand air ambulance crash were handed over to their families after post-mortem examinations at Chatra’s Sadar Hospital. The Beechcraft C90, operated by Redbird Airways, had crashed yesterday in Simaria’s forested Bariatu Panchayat area while traveling from Ranchi to Delhi.
India hosted the 1st International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026 in the Eastern Himalayas, with 7 nations and 5 Indian forces teams competing in duathlon, triathlon, and mountain challenges. The event tested fitness, resilience, and teamwork, while cultural evenings strengthened international camaraderie, marking a new milestone in military sports.
Revolutionary Goans Party MLA Viresh Borkar rejoined the TCP Act protest at Azad Maidan, refusing hospital treatment after a hunger strike. The agitation, ongoing since Feb 20, opposes misuse of Section 39A to convert 84,000 sqm of Palem-Siridao tribal land into a settlement zone. Protesters also marched to TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane’s residence in Dona […]
The SC refused to change its Sep 2025 order requiring Aadhaar for the SIR process. Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi advised petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay to raise concerns about mass-produced fake Aadhaar cards in border areas with the Union Government, noting the Representation of the People Act still recognizes them as valid […]
The Cabinet approved a ₹1,677 crore civil enclave at Srinagar airport, covering 73.18 acres. The 71,500 sq. m. terminal will handle 2,900 passengers during peak hours and 10 million annually. The project aims to boost employment, attract investments, and enhance airport capacity, marking a significant upgrade for regional infrastructure and connectivity.
The Cabinet approved three rail multi-tracking projects worth ₹9,072 crore, adding 307 km across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The Gondia-Jabalpur, Punarakh-Kiul, and Gamharia-Chandil lines will improve connectivity to 5,407 villages, boost passenger and freight efficiency, support 52 MTPA cargo, reduce CO₂ emissions, and cut oil imports.
The Union Cabinet approved renaming the state of Kerala to “Keralam,” announced Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Kerala Assembly had unanimously passed the resolution in 2024, requesting the change. This decision comes ahead of the state Assembly elections, expected to take place in April-May 2026, signaling a significant political update.
Judicial work in West Bengal was disrupted as multiple courts, including Kolkata’s City Sessions, CJM (Bankshall), Asansol, and Durgapur, received bomb threats via email. Searches found no explosives. Authorities are probing the threats, exploring links to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, while ensuring security for judicial officers.
Authorities have launched a detailed probe into the Redbird Airways Beechcraft C90 crash in Jharkhand, which killed seven people. Investigators are examining multiple factors, including weather conditions at the time and technical aspects of the aircraft. Officials emphasized that no definitive cause has been determined yet, as the investigation is ongoing.
CCTV footage captured the moment Nitin was shot outside his Greater Noida home, showing three assailants approaching and firing at him. Police used the recordings to identify the main culprit, linked to a personal rivalry. Two suspects have been arrested, forensic teams are investigating, and raids continue to trace others involved in the murder.
Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar said all universities will be asked to introduce disaster management courses at the undergraduate level, following their inclusion in schools. Universities must get statutory committee and senate approval. CPI(M) MLA Ajay Kumar urged priority implementation, citing finalized model syllabi for certificate and diploma programs.