Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Mumbai for a special cultural event celebrating the strong ties between the two countries. One of the highlights of the evening was a classical rendition of the popular song "Sapphire" by British popstar Ed Sheeran and Indian singer Arijit Singh. PM Modi took to social media to share a video of the performance and praised it as a shining example of the cultural partnership between India and the UK.
The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in Dimapur, following the recent assault of a minor boy, reprimanded the accused and made him sign a bond agreeing to perform community service and undergo counselling. The committee warned that failure to comply with the bond would lead to invoking the Juvenile Justice Act. While the victim's family has decided not to pursue the case any further, the accused will be monitored by the DCPU and is required to submit activity reports to the CWC.
Amneet P Kumar, the wife of late Haryana Police officer Y Puran Kumar, has filed a complaint with the Chandigarh Police, alleging that her husband's death was the result of targeted mental harassment and public humiliation by senior officials. In her complaint, she names a senior police officer of Rohtak and a top-ranking official and demands an FIR for abetment of suicide. Amneet claims her husband had been warning her about a conspiracy to implicate him in a false bribery case.
The US president has announced on Truth Social that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement as part of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza. This marks the first step towards ending the war that has been ongoing for two years. The deal includes a ceasefire and the release of all hostages, with Israel withdrawing its troops to an agreed-upon line. While both sides have agreed to the deal, there are still some crucial details that need to be addressed, such as the timing and governance of Gaza after the war ends.
The Indian government has made a significant decision to open up the manufacture of missiles, artillery shells, and ammunition to private companies, breaking the monopoly previously held by state-owned enterprises. This move aligns with the government's vision of self-reliance in defence under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The decision also signals the intent to involve private players in the development and integration of missile systems, while strategic projects will remain under the control of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. This move comes in the wake of the recent conflict with Pakistan, highlighting the need for India to expand its domestic capacity for conventional missile systems.
In a recent interview with Newsmax, Donald Trump Jr. slams Fox News for their biased reporting and claims he no longer watches the network. The former regular guest of Fox News accuses the conservative channel of trying too hard to appear unbiased, resulting in them being biased towards conservatives. Trump Jr. urges viewers to support a free and fearless press by becoming a member of independent media outlets.
In a shocking revelation, GB News delivers breaking news that over 35,000 migrants have illegally crossed the Channel into the UK in 2021 alone, with 750 making the crossing on Wednesday. As this news breaks, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speaks out, calling the situation "utterly unacceptable" and vowing to restore order to the immigration system. This news comes as a humiliating setback for Keir Starmer, who is also facing the resignation of one of his longest-serving aides.
In a direct response to the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso on several charges of sexual offense, faith leaders and church organizations have banded together to protest the newly established Section 22 committee by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL) Rights Commission. This committee, launched at the Rhema Bible Church, aims to increase oversight and accountability in churches and faith-based institutions in order to prevent and address cases of abuse.
A derogatory comment made by Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar towards his colleague and Tribal Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar has caused an uproar within the Congress party. The remark, seen as a deliberate act of humiliation, has led to Laxman demanding an apology and threatening to file a complaint with the AICC president. Prabhakar, on the other hand, has denied making any insulting remark and stated that his comment was misinterpreted. This incident has now sparked a crisis within the party, with the TPCC president getting involved to settle the matter.
A blast in the busy Mishri Bazaar area of Kanpur left six pedestrians injured, including one woman, with police rushing to the scene. Police are currently tracing a scooter, which is believed to have caused the explosion, and are investigating whether it was an accident or a planned conspiracy. The forensic team and bomb disposal squad are also present at the scene, with further updates on the cause of the blast expected soon.