Dear Readers,
Welcome to your snapshot of the latest happenings across India. From the corridors of power to breaking incidents and cultural notes, here’s what’s making headlines today.
Top Stories
Politics & governance
- Opposition gears up: The INDIA bloc is reportedly strategizing to corner the government on critical issues, including the recent Pahalgam terror attack and alleged phone tapping in Telangana. Voter roll revisions in Bihar are also on their agenda.
- Trump’s ceasefire claims spark controversy: The Congress party has sharply criticized Prime Minister Modi’s silence regarding President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The opposition is demanding a clear statement from the government in Parliament.
- YSRCP MP arrested in liquor policy case: YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy has been arrested in connection with a liquor policy case. His party has denounced the arrest, alleging political vendetta.
- Lakshadweep island takeover plan faces resistance: The Lakshadweep government’s proposal to acquire Bitra island for defence purposes is encountering significant local opposition.
- India-US interim trade deal eyed: Reports suggest that India and the United States are currently in negotiations for an interim trade agreement aimed at reducing proposed tariffs between the two nations.
Incidents & accidents
- Uttarkashi chopper crash report: An investigation into the Uttarkashi chopper crash indicates that a main rotor blade struck an overhead cable during the emergency landing.
- Fatal motorcycle accident in West Delhi: A 20-year-old tragically died in a motorcycle crash in West Delhi while attempting to avoid a pedestrian.
- Speeding car kills two in Bhavnagar: Two individuals lost their lives in Bhavnagar when a speeding car rammed into them. The son of a police officer has been arrested in connection with the incident.
- Kanwar Yatra scuffles lead to arrests: Several arrests have been made in Prayagraj following a scuffle that broke out over loud music during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra.
- Air India AI-171 crash investigation: Experts are actively investigating the Air India AI-171 crash, meticulously examining the wreckage and the black box to ascertain the cause of the disaster.
In other news of note
- China’s Brahmaputra dam concerns India: Reports indicate that China has commenced construction of what is slated to be the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, raising considerable concerns in India.
- Himachal brothers embrace polyandry: Two brothers from Himachal Pradesh’s Hatti tribe have adopted the traditional practice of polyandry, marrying the same woman.
- World Cricket League match called off: The much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan match in the World Cricket League (WCL) has been called off after several prominent cricket legends withdrew from the event.
- Kanwar Yatra regulations tightened: Uttar Pradesh police have issued new directives for the Kanwar Yatra, banning participants from carrying trishuls and hockey sticks, and mandating silencers on bikes.
Stay informed with the latest updates from across the nation.
Team TFP
