Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, along with a committee of eminent members from the Sikh community, on Friday submitted recommendations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the safekeeping and dignified public display of the revered Sikh relic, 'Jore Sahib,' a pair of footwear attributed to Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur.
India acknowledged its extensive strategic alliance with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing its recent strengthening, while commenting on the newly formed Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement. India hopes the partnership respects mutual interests, as the pact sparks speculation about Saudi access to Pakistan's nuclear capabilities amid Middle East tensions. The agreement, uniting Saudi finance and Pakistani military might, raises questions about regional security dynamics.
The Supreme Court has upheld the Karnataka high court's decision, allowing Muslim author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the state-sponsored Dasara Mahotsav at the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru. The court dismissed an appeal arguing that the inauguration by a Muslim would hurt Hindu religious sentiments. The decision reinforces the secular nature of state events, as emphasized by the Constitution.
A special NIA court in Jammu extended the custody of Bashir Ahmad Jothat and Parvaiz Ahmad by 45 days in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack. Arrested in June, they are accused of sheltering Pakistani militants involved in the April 22 attack.
BJP on Friday attacked the Congress after Sam Pitroda said he “felt at home” in Pakistan. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari called the remark anti-national and insulting to soldiers, alleging Congress has a “soft corner” for Pakistan. He cited past links with terrorists and accused Rahul Gandhi of silence. The BJP demanded the Gandhi family apologise.
Assam mourns the tragic death of Zubeen Garg, the celebrated singer, who passed away at 52 in a scuba diving accident in Singapore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led tributes, lamenting the loss of Assam's favorite son and a cultural icon. Garg, known for his versatility in Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali music, was in Singapore for the North East Festival.
Enthusiasts in Mumbai and Delhi eagerly awaited the iPhone 17 series launch, causing long queues and a minor scuffle at the BKC Jio Centre. The new lineup, including the iPhone 17 Pro Max, boasts an A19 Bionic chip and enhanced cameras. Some customers, like Irfan, waited overnight for specific models, while others expressed concerns about security amidst the chaos.
Yasin Malik, jailed JKLF chief, claims he met with Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in 2006 at the request of IB, as part of a backchannel peace process. Malik alleges that then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed gratitude for his efforts.
The Supreme Court has directed states and UTs to frame rules for the registration of Sikh marriages under the Anand Karaj Act within four months, emphasizing that the state cannot make faith a privilege or handicap. The court highlighted the failure of many states to implement the 2012 amendment, which mandates the creation of a registration framework.
Odisha police constable Deepak Kumar Rout has been arrested for allegedly murdering his second wife, Subhamitra Sahoo, after she was found buried. Rout is also under suspicion in connection with the death of his first wife, Aparna Priyadarshini, whose family alleges foul play and financial exploitation, including a Rs 1 crore insurance payout.
BJP has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of vote theft, accusing him of undermining Indian democracy and attempting to create instability akin to Bangladesh and Nepal. Anurag Thakur criticized Gandhi for misleading the public after electoral defeats and questioned the legitimacy of Congress's victory in Karnataka's Aland seat.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Anil Ambani, Rana Kapoor, and Kapoor's family for fraudulent loan transactions causing a Rs 2,797 crore loss to Yes Bank. Kapoor directed Yes Bank to invest in ADA Group companies despite warnings, and funds were allegedly siphoned out.
Axiom Space has launched a global consortium, the Axiom Space University Alliance, inviting Indian universities and research organizations to collaborate on microgravity science and innovation in low-Earth orbit. This initiative aims to foster a global research ecosystem, enabling knowledge sharing and exploration of experiments in various fields, including life sciences and advanced materials, as space activities transition to commercial operations.
A public disagreement has surfaced within the National Conference as Education Minister Sakina Itoo criticized MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi for his accusations against Omar Abdullah's government regarding efforts to restore statehood and Article 370. Itoo challenged Mehdi's own actions in Parliament, while Mehdi defended his record, citing meetings with Amit Shah and raising various issues.
Bharadwaj criticised Congress and Gandhi for «remaining silent» while similar discrepancies were highlighted by AAP during the Delhi Assembly elections in early 2025.
