National News Highlights
1. INDIA bloc intensifies protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA bloc stepped up its agitation demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with opposition MPs staging protests in Delhi.
2. Nana Patekar dies at 75
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away in Goa at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest, prompting tributes from across the country.
3. Spy case investigation expands in Visakhapatnam
Investigators probing an alleged espionage network in Visakhapatnam have arrested two people and placed others under scrutiny over suspected honey-trap operations involving naval personnel.
4. India calls for de-escalation after Black Sea ship attacks
India urged restraint following attacks on ships in the Black Sea and expressed concern over the safety of crews and commercial vessels.
5. Heavy rain alert issued for Kerala
The IMD warned of continued heavy rainfall in Kerala, with a yellow alert issued for several districts.
6. SAREX-2026 search-and-rescue exercise concludes
The Indian Coast Guard concluded the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise off Paradip, involving coordinated maritime rescue operations.
7. Rupi Soren, mother of Jharkhand CM, passes away
Rupi Soren, mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, died at the age of 80. Several political leaders expressed condolences.
8. PIB debunks fake video of Air Chief
The PIB Fact Check Unit dismissed as fake a video purportedly showing the Indian Air Chief, warning people against believing or sharing the misleading content.
9. Chhattisgarh anti-conversion law challenged in High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has sought the state government’s response to a petition challenging provisions of the state’s anti-conversion law.
10. Former judges raise concerns over constitutional institutions
A group of former judges issued an open letter expressing concerns over what they described as attempts to undermine key constitutional institutions.
International News Highlights
1. Russia’s deadly strikes on Ukraine kill at least 32
Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least 32 people, including children, with several regions reporting casualties and damage.
2. Tensions rise around Strait of Hormuz
Iran has warned that it could block unauthorised routes through the Strait of Hormuz as attacks on tankers increase, raising concerns over maritime security.
3. 2026 Nobel Chemistry Prize announced
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to scientists Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai for pioneering work related to molecular mirror images.
4. Israel marks three years since October 7 attack
Israel held commemorations marking three years since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack, as families of victims and hostages continued to demand answers.
5. Russia rejects reports of second plague case
Russian authorities rejected reports suggesting a second plague case linked to a research facility, saying there was no evidence of an epidemic risk.
Daily Quote of the Day
“The future depends on what you do today.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
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