National News Highlights
1. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained during protest in Delhi
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained during an opposition protest in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
2. PM Modi completes 25 years as head of government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years since he first took office as a head of government, highlighting his long political journey and vision for India.
3. 4.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Uttarakhand
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand, with tremors also felt across parts of Delhi-NCR.
4. Andhra Pradesh declares drought in 21 districts
The Andhra Pradesh government declared drought in 21 of the state’s 26 districts following significant rainfall deficiency during the Kharif season.
5. Four students die after inhaling toxic gas
Four students died in Uttar Pradesh after reportedly inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a water tank. An investigation has been ordered into the incident.
6. Five-storey building collapses in Delhi
A five-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri area. Rescue teams were deployed as reports indicated that people could be trapped under the debris.
7. Delhi High Court seeks SOP on police body cameras
The Delhi High Court asked the Centre to consider framing standard operating procedures for the use of body cameras by police personnel.
8. Security agencies arrest suspects in J&K-Punjab module
Security agencies arrested several people allegedly linked to a Pakistan-based network in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, with authorities reporting the recovery of arms, ammunition and narcotics.
9. Naval base staffer arrested in alleged information-sharing case
A naval base staffer and a driver were among those arrested in Andhra Pradesh in an alleged information-sharing case involving Pakistan.
10. Gujarat Vidyapith observes traditional Gandhi Jayanti celebration
Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad observed its traditional ‘Rentiya Baras’ celebration, featuring charkha-related activities and programmes across the city.
International News Highlights
1. Israel marks three years since October 7 attacks
Israel observed the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks with memorial ceremonies and events across the country.
2. Russian strikes kill civilians in Ukraine
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, leaving several people dead and dozens injured.
3. Nobel Chemistry Prize awarded to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai
French chemist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese scientist Kenso Soai were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
4. Kenya reports first Ebola death
Kenya reported its first Ebola death after a traveller who had arrived from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda died in Nairobi. Health authorities began contact tracing.
5. Seven injured in knife attack at Polish school
At least seven people were injured in a knife attack at a vocational school in Poland. Police arrested a suspect following the incident.
Daily Quote of the Day
“This is the most exciting day in my life.”
— Kenso Soai, 2026 Nobel Chemistry laureate.
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