Bangladesh's BNP chief Tarique Rahman vowed a «people-first» foreign policy post-victory. Meanwhile, Piyush Goyal defended the India-US trade deal against Rahul Gandhi's criticism, highlighting benefits for textiles and farmers. In Mumbai, a Metro Line-4 parapet collapse tragically killed one and injured three.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized that «actual vijay lies in demonstrated evidence,» referencing India's counterterror actions. He stressed that victory isn't built on rhetoric but on tangible outcomes like damaged terror infrastructure and dysfunctional air defence systems, urging a sober assessment of India's defense preparedness for future challenges.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday attended the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Swami Rama Himalayan University at Jolly Grant, Dehradun.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized that judicial leadership thrives on acknowledging imperfections and embracing continuous growth, not on feigning flawlessness. He advocated for a radical redefinition of judicial leadership, proposing a Commonwealth Apex Body to unify judicial education, the Bar, and the bench across member nations.

Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized PM Modi for visiting Assam instead of Manipur, which has been experiencing unrest. Khera shared mock flight tickets from Guwahati to Imphal, urging the PM to visit the troubled state. This comes as Manipur faces renewed tensions and violent protests.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for acknowledging their election victory, expressing eagerness to work with India. PM Modi congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman on the party's decisive win, which secured a two-thirds majority and signals a move towards political stability in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Assam for a day-long visit, commencing with an aerial display by the Indian Air Force. He is set to inaugurate the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, the first extradosed bridge in Northeast India, and the temporary campus of IIM Guwahati.

Rahul Gandhi slammed the India-US trade deal, calling PM Modi 'Narendra Surrender Modi' and warning of harm to cotton farmers and textile exporters. He alleged a trap where India faces an 18% tariff on garments while Bangladesh gets 0% by importing US cotton, potentially hurting Indian farmers. Minister Piyush Goyal refuted these claims, stating farmers' interests are protected.

The SHe-Box portal received 254 sexual harassment complaints last year, with 296 filed since its August 2024 revamp. The portal aims to streamline reporting and monitoring of the POSH Act, with 105 of the 296 complaints already disposed of. Over 1,48,700 workplaces have been onboarded, and automated notifications ensure timely complaint resolution.

Kathua Police apprehended two individuals linked to a Pakistan-based drone drug smuggling ring. Approximately 150 grams of heroin were seized from the accused, who were reportedly in contact with a Pakistani smuggler via VoIP calls. The drugs were intended for distribution among local youth. Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire network.

BJP MLAs lauded Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's Rs 180 crore budget for the Amarnath Yatra, seeing it as a positive sign of Kashmir joining the national mainstream. Despite party criticism on other issues, legislators acknowledged this constructive decision, highlighting a perceived shift in the CM's stance on the pilgrimage, a move they felt deserved appreciation.

Bengaluru's GalaxEye has partnered with Nsil, a state-owned space company. Nsil will resell high-resolution OptoSAR data from GalaxEye's upcoming satellites. This collaboration marks the first time Nsil partners with a domestic private firm for satellite data distribution. GalaxEye's first satellite, Drishti, launches soon. The agreement covers the entire planned constellation, enabling Nsil to offer enhanced data services.

Electoral trusts disbursed over Rs 3,800 crore to political parties in 2024-25, with the BJP receiving a dominant 82.52%. The Association for Democratic Reforms' report highlights significant contributions from corporates and business houses, while also flagging compliance gaps and urging greater transparency in political funding following the electoral bonds' invalidation.