Tehran had also invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Khamenei's funeral. However, New Delhi chose Bihar governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) and minister of state for external affairs Pabitra Margherita to represent India at the multi-day funeral, which is set to begin on July 4.

Among the signatories are former RAW chief A S Dulat, Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, former Union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, former diplomat Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, along with retired diplomats and members of civil society from both countries.

According to the notice, the Club's continued occupation of the land after the government resumed possession for a public purpose amounts to «unauthorized occupation» under Section 2(g) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. The government has maintained that the President of India exercised powers under Clause 4 of the perpetual lease deed, which allows the lessor to resume the property if it is required for a public purpose.

Doctors nationwide have been urged to halt the use of Themis-manufactured bupivacaine for spinal anaesthesia. This urgent advisory from the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists follows reports of serious adverse events linked to the drug. Hospitals are instructed to segregate and withdraw existing stocks, switching to alternative brands to ensure patient safety while investigations are ongoing. The precautionary measure aims to protect patients until further clearance is issued.

Cybersecurity is a top priority for the Indian government as public services go digital, though officials warn no system is ever completely secure. Recent concerns, including actions against Telegram during the NEET-UG reexamination, highlight the risks. Messaging platforms will face consequences if new features enable fraud, with the government emphasizing outcomes over assurances. Vigilance remains crucial against evolving cyber threats.

Police have recovered the knife allegedly used in a fatal stabbing of a man on a Mumbai local train, thanks to a viral video and a restaurant manager. The accused, Roshan Suvarna, claimed he'd carried the weapon for months and discarded it after the incident. His custody has been extended as investigators probe his motive and past activities.

Tourist footfall at the historic hill fort reportedly risen by around 25 per cent since the incident came to light. Much of the attention is centred on a spot that visitors have informally begun referring to as «Siya Point», after Siya Goyal, who, along with her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary, has been accused of allegedly pushing Agarwal off the fort during a trip near Pune.

Samajwadi Party's chief whip in the Uttar Pradesh assembly, Kamal Akhtar, has resigned following directions from party president Akhilesh Yadav. Akhtar stated that organizational changes are a natural process and he is fulfilling his duty as a party worker. His resignation comes amid speculation of a rift with the SP's Lok Sabha MP from Moradabad, Ruchi Vira. This development occurs as Uttar Pradesh prepares for assembly elections next year.