India's food regulator has strongly refuted claims linking eggs to cancer, assuring the public that eggs sold domestically are safe. The FSSAI clarified that nitrofuran use is banned, and trace detections below regulatory thresholds pose no health risk. Global standards are met, and no health authority connects normal egg consumption to increased cancer.

Security forces are conducting a major search operation in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, after two terrorists allegedly took food from a villager's home before disappearing into a nearby forest. This joint operation follows a recent encounter in the same region where a policeman lost his life. The combing effort aims to track down the militants.

Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in plains as Chillai-Kalan, the harshest winter period, commenced after a dry spell. Authorities have finalized preparations for potential heavy snowfall, anticipating improved air quality and a boost to winter tourism despite possible hardships.

Congress leader Salman Khurshid stated that alliance membership doesn't negate a constituent's political ideology, responding to J&K CM Omar Abdullah's distancing from the «vote chori» issue. Khurshid also highlighted the fight for Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and questioned the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from MGNREGA.

Nine years after a brutal gang rape and assault on NH-91, a special Pocso court convicted five men. The horrific 2016 incident, where a family was targeted by robbers, shocked the nation and prompted road safety reforms. Forensic evidence proved crucial in securing the convictions. Sentencing is scheduled for Monday.

Maharashtra government formed a special investigation team to probe a Chandrapur kidney racket. Farmers were allegedly coerced by illegal moneylenders to sell kidneys for debt repayment, with one farmer forced into an illegal transplant in Cambodia. The probe also revealed another case of severe financial exploitation in Brahmapuri.

An FIR has been lodged against two doctors and a hospital manager in Rae Bareli following the death of a 22-year-old man after kidney stone surgery. The family alleges both kidneys were operated on without consent, leading to a rapid deterioration of his condition. Despite assurances, the patient was later declared dead at a Lucknow hospital.

A Delhi court ordered Christian James Michel's release from custody in the AgustaWestland money laundering case, citing he has served the maximum period for the offense. While he will remain jailed due to a separate CBI case, the court acknowledged his entitlement to release in the ED matter. Michel has been in custody for nearly seven years.

A 35-year-old woman was stabbed several times by her lover in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar area after a dispute over her forced abortion. The accused, a married security guard, allegedly attacked her at her rented home, locked the house from outside, and fled. The woman was rushed to hospital with serious neck injuries, while police arrested the accused and sent him to judicial custody.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh said he is receiving threats after invoking Lord Ram in Parliament, vowing not to be deterred from speaking against corruption. He announced legal action against the BJP and certain social media accounts for allegedly misrepresenting his speech and spreading false claims, including attributing former PM Vajpayee's quote to him.

Jammu and Kashmir chief miniister Omar Abdullah defended Congress leader Rahul Gandhi against BJP allegations of meeting “anti-India forces” during a foreign visit, saying overseas travel and interactions are normal for political leaders. He rejected the charges made over Gandhi’s Germany visit and also raised concerns about the impact of the prolonged dry spell on water supply, air quality, and winter tourism in the Union Territory.

India lowered its voting age from 21 to 18 in 1989 through the 61st Constitutional Amendment, significantly expanding voter participation. This landmark reform empowered millions of young citizens, reinforcing the principle of universal adult franchise and reflecting a commitment to inclusive democracy.

EAM S Jaishankar has pointed towards a significant shift in the global economic and political hierarchy, reflecting upon India's advantage in human resources as developed nations face demographic challenges. He emphasized that India is becoming a driver of the global workforce, creating new responsibilities for governments in managing cross-border mobility and citizen welfare.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday criticized the previous Congress government for neglecting Assam and the Northeast's development. He said Modi government is rectifying past mistakes and is committed to the region's progress.

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan defended Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's actions in removing a doctor's veil, stating Kumar views female students as his daughters and expressing pain over the controversy. The incident, where Kumar removed the veil while handing over an appointment letter, has led to the doctor reconsidering her joining duty, with her family citing disappointment over media attention.

The Congress party has announced it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently. This decision comes as Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS appear to be aligning, potentially to protect the Thackeray political legacy. The MVA alliance, which includes Congress, faced a significant defeat in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that both he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are awaiting a call from the Congress high command regarding the leadership decision. This comes amid reports of Shivakumar's faction pushing for his elevation, with party leaders emphasizing a united front ahead of the legislative session.

Australia has enacted a law prohibiting social media use for those under 16, a move sparking global debate. While parents largely support it, youth oppose it. India faces similar discussions, with challenges in implementing a ban due to its vast population and digital integration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed a rally in West Bengal, urging voters to elect the BJP for a «double-engine government» and accusing the TMC of obstructing development due to political opposition. He highlighted the BJP's commitment to modern connectivity and contrasted Bengal's progress with that of BJP-ruled Tripura, vowing to end the TMC's «maha jungle raj.»

A Delhi court on Saturday ordered the release of Christian Michel James from custody in the Augusta Westland money laundering case, as he has served the maximum statutory sentence. While released from the PMLA case, Michel will remain in custody for the related CBI case.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday held a 'Janata Darshan' at the Gorakhnath Temple premises, where he personally heard grievances from around 250 people from different districts of the state and directed officials to take strict action against those involved in fraud, particularly cases of cheating people on the pretext of sending them abroad.

An Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a passenger, Ankit Dewan, at Delhi Airport over a security lane dispute. The Delhi Police stated no formal complaint has been filed, learning of the incident via social media. The airline has grounded the pilot and condemned the behavior, promising disciplinary action.