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National News Highlights
1. Parliament: Tribunals Bill passed amid Opposition protests
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, providing for a panel to select tribunal chiefs and members. The legislation was passed amid disruptions and an Opposition walkout in the Rajya Sabha.
2. Amit Shah to make statement on Delhi protest crackdown
Home Minister Amit Shah is set to respond in Parliament to the controversy surrounding police action against protesters in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi has demanded clarification on who authorised the action.
3. Jharkhand bandh over action against job aspirants
A BJP-backed bandh disrupted normal life in parts of Jharkhand following police action against job aspirants protesting in Ranchi. Several schools and establishments remained closed.
4. JPSC protest leader hospitalised after hunger strike
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto was admitted to Ranchi Sadar Hospital after his health deteriorated during a nine-day hunger strike over recruitment-related demands.
5. Rajouri schools closed after stray-dog attacks
Authorities in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri ordered the closure of two dozen schools after at least nine people were reportedly bitten by aggressive stray dogs. Security personnel have also been deployed.
6. NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme
NASA has invited India to participate in its Moon Base programme, opening a new avenue for cooperation in lunar exploration and human spaceflight. The invitation followed recent India-US civil space discussions.
7. India reiterates Arunachal Pradesh is integral part of country
The Ministry of External Affairs strongly rejected China’s latest objections concerning Arunachal Pradesh, reiterating that the state is an “inalienable and integral part of India.”
8. India-Bangladesh talks focus on security and Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi in Dhaka, with discussions including security cooperation and Dhaka’s request for India to expedite the extradition process concerning Sheikh Hasina.
9. Bengaluru voter rolls under scrutiny during SIR exercise
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka has triggered concern in Bengaluru, where a large number of electors have been categorised under the ASDDO—absent, shifted, duplicate, dead and other—classification. Actor Prakash Raj has also alleged that his name was deleted.
10. Punjab rail coach factory prepares Bangladesh trainset
The Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala is preparing to roll out its first 20-coach LHB trainset for Bangladesh Railway, marking another India-Bangladesh railway cooperation project.
International News Highlights
1. Powerful earthquake hits Colombia
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction. Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings and the death toll has continued to rise, with thousands reported missing or unaccounted for.
2. Israel rejects Trump’s latest Gaza plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US-backed 15-point Gaza proposal, insisting that Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed.
3. US-Iran tensions continue over Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump is demanding compensation from Iran as negotiations remain difficult. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major focus of the standoff, with its reopening linked to broader diplomatic progress.
4. Six killed in Russian attack on Ukraine
A Russian strike on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed six people, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces used North Korean missiles in the attack.
5. Houthi attacks raise fresh concerns in Yemen
Yemen’s Houthi movement launched renewed missile and drone attacks around the country’s al-Makha area, adding to security concerns along the Red Sea and nearby maritime routes.
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