An Indian Army havildar, Yaali Ansari, has allegedly deserted his unit in Chandimandir, Panchkula, leaving a note that he has obtained a visa and is pursuing his dream job abroad. He left behind his military ID, a provident fund amount, and salary totaling Rs 10 lakh.

The Supreme Court has directed states to create policies to prevent private hospitals from overcharging patients for medicines and equipment. The court emphasized that these policies should not deter private entities from investing in the healthcare sector, and recognized the challenges in catering to the growing population's healthcare needs.

NCP minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, citing his conscience and health. He faced pressure from CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar following the public release of brutal images related to a sarpanch's murder, in which Munde's associate was implicated.

Suhora Technologies, focusing on detecting illegal maritime activities, has received seed funding from IN-SPACe for its innovative maritime intelligence solutions. The funding will help Suhora enhance its R&D and deploy advanced AI-driven alerting systems, improving maritime security and situational awareness using satellite earth observation data.

BJP criticizes Congress and other opposition parties over remarks by Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi defending Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, describing it as an insult to Indian society. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accuses the opposition of engaging in a competition to appear anti-Hindu for minority votes, citing previous instances of opposition figures glorifying Aurangzeb.

The Delhi high court granted bail to Christian Michel James in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case, citing his prolonged incarceration of over six years without trial. James' bail was granted due to the delay in trial proceedings and his fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution.

A leopard cub attacked a woman and her daughter in their Uttarakhand home, prompting their dog to defend them for 20 minutes. The family members were injured but managed to escape and alerted the forest department. Increasing leopard sightings have made the village unsafe for residents.

The Centre launches a capacity building programme to curb the 'Sarpanch Pati' phenomenon, focusing on leadership and decision-making skills of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. The initiative includes a primer on laws against gender-based violence to empower women leaders and enhance their legal knowledge.

The US's increased tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit Indian exporters in sectors like agriculture, engineering, and textiles. Experts highlight opportunities to source key commodities from Canada at competitive prices. India may propose a «Zero-for-Zero Tariff» arrangement to bolster trade with the US while avoiding comprehensive Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

Opposition parties severely criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for suggesting punitive action against protesting farmers, alleging they are causing losses and running a 'parallel government.' Congress urged Mann to address farmers' concerns without arrogance while SKM continues to demand legal guarantees for MSP and other agricultural policies.

The Delhi high court granted bail to Christian Michel James, a British national implicated in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case. Despite opposition from the ED, Michel, extradited from Dubai in 2018, secured bail after having been imprisoned for over six years.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and BJP leader V Muraleedharan have requested external affairs ministry's intervention to expedite the repatriation of the mortal remains of a Kerala man, Thomas Gabriel, shot dead at the Israel-Jordan border. His relative, Edison, was injured but survived and has returned home.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 54 out of 67 pilgrimage sites have been reclaimed in Sambhal district. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for playing with religious sentiments. Plan to transform Sambhal into a major religious and tourist destination with efforts to restore ancient wells and protected heritage sites are underway.

Eight workers died in an avalanche that struck a BRO camp in Mana, Uttarakhand, despite prior warnings from the Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE). Activists blame administrative negligence and reckless construction in avalanche-prone areas. Authorities failed to act on alerts, leading to the tragedy. Experts warn that such disasters will continue unless safety measures are enforced. The incident highlights the need for better disaster preparedness and stricter regulations in vulnerable regions.

Yes, blame Nestle, which makes Cerelac, and Mondelez, which makes Bournvita, for piling on sugar in their products. But the bigger fact is that India’s relationship with sugar is hard to rewire because it is an age-old love story.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav clashed in the assembly over the state's past infrastructure and governance. Nitish credited himself for the rise of Lalu Yadav, while Tejashwi criticized the current government's rule and budget for missing opportunities to benefit people.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath praised the successful organization of the recent Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, highlighting zero incidents of harassment, looting, or abduction against women attendees among the 66 crore visitors. Adityanath criticized the opposition for deviating from Lohia's ideals, emphasizing the event's display of India's heritage and development without discrimination based on caste, religion, or region.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi-led government for undermining the RTI Act under the guise of data protection. He emphasizes the importance of public access to information such as ration card lists, MGNREGA beneficiaries, and loan defaulters. Kharge vows that the Congress party will continue to oppose these changes and safeguard citizens' rights.