India celebrates the successful undocking of the Axiom-4 mission, marking astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return after 18 days on the ISS. Shukla, the second Indian in space, completed seven ISRO-backed microgravity experiments, paving the way for advancements in space-biotech. The mission, a public-private partnership, signifies India's progress towards space-driven biotech leadership, with the Dragon spacecraft expected to land in California.

President Murmu visited a student in the AIIMS Bhubaneswar burn unit who attempted self-immolation after alleging her sexual harassment claims against a professor were ignored. The incident occurred during a protest demanding action against the Head of the Education Department.

The Indian government has expressed its limitations to prevent the execution of Nimisha Priya, a Keralite nurse sentenced to death in Yemen for the murder of her business partner. On the possibility of blood money, he said, «Blood money is a private negotiation,» and stressed that the government could not be asked to act beyond its defined limits.

The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of freedom of speech and expression, urging citizens to practice self-regulation to avoid state intervention regarding offensive social media posts. The court is considering guidelines to regulate online content while hearing a case involving Wazahat Khan, who faces multiple FIRs for controversial tweets.

Tejashwi Yadav refuted the Election Commission's claims of finding illegal immigrants in Bihar's electoral rolls, blaming the BJP-NDA government for border security lapses. He questioned the timing and motives behind the claims, highlighting the long-standing ties between Bihar and Nepal, and the presence of Nepalese citizens in Indian security forces.

The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of freedom of speech and expression, urging citizens to practice self-regulation to avoid state intervention regarding offensive social media posts. The court is considering guidelines to regulate online content while hearing a case involving Wazahat Khan, who faces multiple FIRs for controversial tweets.

A political firestorm erupts in Bihar over alleged illegal foreign nationals on voter lists, as BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal slams RJD's Tejashwi Yadav for dismissing the reports. Jaiswal demands an apology, calling Yadav uneducated and irresponsible. Tejashwi questions the timing and intent of the Election Commission's revision, claiming it's politically motivated and an eyewash.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to the ISS, is returning to Earth on Tuesday after an 18-day mission. The Dragon spacecraft is set to undock on Monday, with splashdown expected off California. Shukla, along with three other astronauts, conducted over 60 experiments during their stay.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing, expressing optimism about improved bilateral ties following a meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping. He conveyed India's support for China's SCO presidency and highlighted the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

In anticipation of the annual Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, authorities in Haryana's Nuh district have suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS services to prevent communal tension. Security measures include deploying 2,500 personnel, setting up checkpoints, and using drones and video cameras.

LG Manoj Sinha acknowledged the Pahalgam terror attack as a Pakistan-sponsored act aimed at inciting communal division and destabilizing J&K's economy. He took responsibility for the security failure, emphasizing that such attacks won't be tolerated. Despite the incident impacting tourism, Sinha highlighted Operation Sindoor's deterrent effect and the commitment to reopening tourist destinations with enhanced security.

In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old lawyer, Jitendra Kumar Mehta, was fatally shot in Patna's Sultanganj area while returning from a tea stall. He succumbed to his injuries at Patna Medical College Hospital. Police are investigating the attack, recovering bullet shells and examining CCTV footage.

The US FAA and Boeing have privately communicated that fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe, according to a document and sources. This notification followed a preliminary report into a Boeing 787-8 crash that raised concerns about engine fuel cutoff switches.

Indian Railways will install CCTV cameras in all coaches and locomotives to enhance passenger safety and prevent crimes. Each coach will have four cameras, while locomotives will have six, ensuring high-quality footage even at high speeds and in low light.

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against Uttar Pradesh government. The petition challenges the directive for shopkeepers to display QR codes at eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route. These codes would reveal owner details. Petitioners argue this violates a previous Supreme Court order. The court had restricted mandatory display of owner identities.

The health ministry is mandating «oil and sugar boards» in central institutions like AIIMS Nagpur to highlight hidden fats and sugars in common snacks. This initiative aims to combat the rising obesity crisis in India, where a significant portion of the population is projected to be overweight by 2050.

The J&K government is actively working to dismantle the terror ecosystem while simultaneously supporting families victimized by terrorism. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha distributed job letters to the next-of-kin of terror victims, addressing past neglect and hardship. The scheme provides jobs, financial aid, FIR assistance, and property restoration, aiming to deliver justice and economic stability to affected families.

After a video went viral showing an autorickshaw driver refusing to speak Marathi, a group of men, allegedly from Shiv Sena (UBT), assaulted him. The driver, Raju Patwa, was traced and forced to apologize for his defiance.

Following the AAIB's preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash, the ICPA has strongly condemned the speculation of pilot suicide. The union emphasized that pilots undergo rigorous screening and training, deeming such insinuations irresponsible and insensitive.

President Droupadi Murmu nominated lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, retired diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, RSS worker C Sadanandan Master, and historian Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha, filling vacancies that had been pending for nearly a year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised their contributions, highlighting Nikam's legal expertise, Shringla's diplomatic service, Master's resilience, and Jain's work in preserving cultural heritage.

Bihar's electoral roll revision has reportedly uncovered illegal immigrants from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar attempting to register as voters using fraudulent documents. This claim has sparked political controversy, with RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav dismissing the reports as baseless.