The Union Cabinet has approved declaring Madurai airport an international airport, a move aimed at boosting global connectivity to the temple city. This decision is expected to enhance air connectivity, strengthen Madurai's role as an educational and healthcare hub, and attract international pilgrims and businesses, supporting regional trade and economic activity.
Indian Army troops thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Jhangar sector on Tuesday. Acting on intelligence, alert soldiers engaged two terrorists, successfully eliminating one Pakistan-sponsored infiltrator and preventing any breach of the LoC. A search operation is underway for the second terrorist.
The BJP has criticized Rahul Gandhi for backing the Youth Congress' «shirtless» protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Party leaders accused Gandhi of orchestrating the disruption, which they claim embarrassed India globally. Meanwhile, a court reserved its order on the bail pleas of three Youth Congress workers involved in the protest.
Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate as the opposition moved a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla. Congress MPs questioned the authority of Jagdambika Pal, who was presiding, citing a constitutional vacuum due to the absence of a Deputy Speaker. The government defended Pal's position, leading to sharp exchanges.
Two IndiGo flights were diverted to Bhopal due to loose bitumen on Indore's runway during recarpeting work. The issue was resolved within 20 minutes, and operations resumed. Separately, a fire in dry grass at the non-operational area of Indore Airport caused no casualties or flight disruptions.
The joint opposition is preparing to move a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Rajya Sabha soon after the Lok Sabha addresses the notice against Speaker Om Birla. This move, spearheaded by TMC, stems from concerns over electoral roll reviews in West Bengal, with other INDIA bloc parties now reportedly on board.
A Jammu and Kashmir high court judge's suspicion during a routine protection petition led to an investigation into a criminal network allegedly luring young girls. The court discovered the 'husband' was already married and ordered a probe into the moulvi and the advocate involved, highlighting a moment of judicial vigilance to prevent a teenage girl's life from being wasted.
Nepal’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic transformation, as newly elected youth leader Balendra “Balen” Shah unseated veteran politician and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from his parliamentary stronghold. A structural engineer by profession who first rose to prominence as the mayor of Kathmandu, Shah has now made history four years later by becoming the youngest person ever to claim Nepal’s Prime Ministership.
The UPSC clarified that Akanksha Singh from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, secured rank 301 in the Civil Services Examination 2025, resolving confusion over two candidates with the same name claiming the same rank. The commission confirmed the successful candidate's details, including roll number and parentage, amidst reports of another Akanksha Singh from Bihar also claiming the rank.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised Indian nationals in Iran against approaching land border points for exit without prior coordination. The mission emphasized it cannot assist individuals stranded after leaving Iranian territory without entering a third country. This advisory follows the External Affairs Minister's statement on India's focus on dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate Middle East tensions.
