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The BJP denied media claims that Col Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh would be faces of a women-centric campaign marking Modi government’s 11 years. BJP’s Amit Malviya called it “fake news,” clarifying no such plans exist. He added Jamal Siddiqui’s remarks on Qureshi were misinterpreted, not campaign-related.
Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu’s film ‘Khaleja’ is making a strong comeback with its re-release, receiving an enthusiastic response from audiences, especially in US. The film has reportedly grossed over $80,000 in the U.S. alone, according to the distributors, who also shared a celebratory poster highlighting the milestone.
AP CM Chandrababu has issued orders for the establishment of the Quantum Valley Technology Park in Amaravati, following the ratification of a MoU. The AP govt has signed MoUs with tech companies including TCS, L&T, and IBM for the park’s development. Notably, IBM will install a state-of-the-art 156-qubit Quantum System-2.
Valmik Thapar, India’s iconic conservationist and famed ‘Tiger Man’, passed away at 73 this morning at his Delhi residence after battling cancer. A leading voice in wildlife preservation, he spent over 40 years focusing on tiger conservation. Jairam Ramesh mourned his death, calling it a “great loss” to conservation efforts.
Hamas is still reviewing a US-backed ceasefire proposal as 27 die in new Israeli airstrikes. The plan includes a 60-day pause, hostage-prisoner swap, Israeli pullback, and increased aid to Gaza. Hamas consults with Palestinian factions, while US, Egypt, and Qatar continue talks aiming for a long-term truce and humanitarian relief.
Operation Shield’s blackout time refers to a pre-planned period during which all communication, internet, and power services are temporarily shut down in a targeted area to ensure complete secrecy and security of military or counterterror operations. This blackout helps prevent information leaks and protect the personnel involved.
The CBI arrested Chintan Raghuvanshi, Odisha Deputy Director of the ED, in a bribery case. A 2013-batch IRS officer, he was allegedly caught accepting ₹20 lakh from a Bhubaneswar-based mining businessman during a trap operation on Thursday. He was later arrested after questioning, officials said, following specific inputs about the bribery deal.
Congress leader Salman Khurshid said Article 370’s abrogation ended separatism in J&K, bringing “prosperity” and 65% voter turnout, during a diplomatic visit to Indonesia. His remarks mark a shift from his earlier views. He’s part of a multiparty delegation touring Southeast Asia to discuss India’s foreign policy under Operation Sindoor.
The Israel Defense Forces has stopped a pilot program of female soldiers due to health and fitness issues. Actually, these trained women were to serve in “combat mobility units,” where they deliver equipment and supplies to infantry forces in enemy territory and recover wounded soldiers. The IDF chief cited insufficient physical fitness for the combat […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for reviving the Russia-India-China (RIC) format, citing improved India-China border ties. Speaking in Perm, he said now is the right time to resume RIC talks, paused since the 2020 Galwan clash. Lavrov also accused NATO of trying to pull India into anti-China agendas, calling it a provocative trend.
The Supreme Court denied bail to a cardiologist convicted of sexually assaulting his 7-year-old daughter, stating, “Man becomes a beast after drinking.” The bench called the act perverse and upheld the child’s testimony. Citing trial court conviction, it refused relief despite appeal delay. The doctor’s lawyer eventually withdrew the plea.
Elon Musk resigned as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing the end of his tenure and disagreements with Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk likened DOGE to Buddhism, saying it would thrive without him. His exit raises questions about DOGE’s leadership and the direction of federal cost-cutting efforts.
Sean “Diddy” Combs lost a mistrial bid in his sex trafficking case after lawyers argued prosecutors implied he destroyed evidence linked to a 2012 arson. Combs pleaded not guilty to racketeering and sex trafficking. Judge Arun Subramanian denied the mistrial, stating no prejudicial testimony was presented during the arson investigator’s questioning.
Satellite images show China has landed two upgraded H-6 bombers on the disputed Paracel Islands for the first time since 2020. Analysts view this as strategic signalling amid tensions with the Philippines and U.S. The move comes ahead of the Shangri-La Dialogue and amid increased regional military activity, including U.S. and British presence.
Heavy rains in Telangana damaged crops across 29 districts, affecting 5,528 acres. The state government has released ₹51.52 crore as compensation. Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao ordered direct cash transfers to farmers’ accounts to provide quick relief. This move aims to support affected farmers promptly amid the recent crop losses.