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Indian-origin US advisor Ashley Tellis was arrested for retaining over 1,000 pages of classified US defense documents and meeting Chinese officials. He denies spying allegations, with lawyers pledging to contest claims. Tellis served in senior US govt roles, including helping negotiate the Indo-US nuclear deal and advising on defense.
YouTube experienced an outage affecting over 320,000 users in the US, with 321,990 users reports recorded. These numbers, tracked by collating user-submitted status reports, may not reflect the exact count of affected users. Google has not immediately responded to requests for comment on the disruption, which caused widespread access issues across the platform.
Chinese customs in Shandong seized 60,000 export-bound maps for mislabeling Taiwan and omitting key South China Sea islands, including the nine-dash line Beijing uses to assert sovereignty. The maps also lacked the maritime boundary with Japan. Authorities said these errors endanger China’s national unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Around 25 transgender persons in Indore were hospitalised after reportedly consuming phenyl on Wednesday night, officials said. None are in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the incident, with police suggesting it may be linked to a dispute between local transgender groups. The exact substance and motive are yet to be confirmed.
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned of resuming fighting if Hamas violates the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire. Hamas returned two more deceased hostages but said others require special equipment. Nearly 20 hostages were exchanged for 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Pressure grows on Netanyahu, with threats to link Gaza humanitarian aid to returned remains.
Los Angeles County declared an emergency over immigration raids tied to President Trump’s policies. Officials say the operations, concentrated in Hispanic areas, sparked fear and financial loss. The 4-1 vote allows emergency aid and housing help, though one supervisor warned the move could invite costly legal pushback from the federal government.
Madurai Mayor and DMK leader Indrani Ponvasanth resigned amid a ₹200-crore property tax scam. The SIT is probing manipulation of records from 2022-24 affecting 150 commercial buildings. Eight people, including a former assistant commissioner, have been arrested. Fraud was uncovered during a routine audit, revealing collusion among staff and middlemen.
The BJP has released its third and final list of 18 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, completing its roster of 101 nominees. Key candidates include Ram Singh (Bagaha), Vinay Bihari (Lauriya), and Krishnanandan Paswan (Harsidhi). Both BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, while Chirag Paswan’s LJP has been allotted 29 constituencies.
The Indian National Congress has released its first list of 11 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, even as its seat-sharing arrangement with the RJD remains undecided. Key nominees include Om Prakash Garg (Gopalganj), Amita Bhushan (Begusarai), and Laalan Kumar (Sultanganj). The announcement marks Congress’s initial move ahead of the 2025 Bihar polls.
Hamas returned 2 additional Israeli hostage bodies under the Gaza ceasefire, saying it needs more time and equipment to recover others. Israel continues verifying identities and warns fighting may resume if Hamas breaches the US-backed truce. Meanwhile, Gaza officials are identifying 90 Palestinian bodies returned by Israel in exchange for the hostage remains.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said higher US tariffs will have limited impact on India’s growth, noting the economy is largely domestic-driven. Speaking at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington, he added that an early resolution could boost growth. The RBI’s 6.8% FY26 growth forecast already factors in 50% punitive tariffs and global trade headwinds.
US President Donald Trump said PM Narendra Modi assured him that India would cease buying Russian oil to pressure Moscow amid the Ukraine conflict. Praising Modi as a great friend, Trump added that changes would take time. The US earlier criticized India’s oil imports from Russia, prompting Trump to impose 50% tariffs on India.
Ahmedabad has been officially recommended as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, pending final approval in November 2025. If selected, it will mark India’s second time hosting the Games. This move aligns with India’s broader Olympic ambitions for 2036 and promises economic, sporting, and cultural impact. Nigeria remains in contention though.
The Telangana government released ₹252.87 crore under the Indiramma housing scheme, benefiting over 22,000 recipients. So far this year, ₹2,233.21 crore has been disbursed. Funds were allocated based on construction stages—basement, roof, and slab level. Currently, around 2.18 lakh homes are under construction. Last month alone, ₹1,612 crore was disbursed.
An FIR has been filed against IPS officer Puran Kumar’s wife and three others in the suicide case of ASI Sandeep Kumar. The ASI left a note accusing Kumar’s family of corruption and harassment. The case has sparked controversy involving caste bias, extortion, and alleged gangster links, following two police suicides in Haryana.