Pune Police registered an FIR against a UK OCI cardholder for alleged religious conversion attempts. The accused allegedly spoke about Jesus and made statements about Hindu deities. In a separate case, a 21-year-old man was arrested under the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act. This development follows a wider debate over religious conversion and foreign funding. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that transparent organizations have nothing to fear.

India firmly reaffirmed its position on Arunachal Pradesh, dismissing China's recent objections as unfounded. In Jharkhand, police clashed with activists as 110 ABVP members were detained. In a significant development, Syria's former leader Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death for his involvement in crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, NASA has extended an invitation to ISRO to collaborate on the Moon Base program, aiming for enhanced space cooperation.

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Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi reiterated that the Union home minister Amit Shah must make a statement on police action against students protesting against NEET paper leak. The Congress leader said apart from Amit Shah's statement PM Modi should apologise for what happened and he called for an accountablity over the donation theft in Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Rahul said opposition was not «interested in Amit Shah's fantasy conversations».

Rahul Gandhi condemned police action against protesting students in Jharkhand. Students marched towards the Assembly seeking recruitment process fairness and accountability. Police used force, including tear gas and water cannons, after barricades were breached. The Jharkhand government faces calls to address student demands and resolve issues. CID arrested the former JPSC Chairman in connection with the investigation.

Rahul Gandhi has called upon Amit Shah to respond to the police's crackdown on student demonstrators, emphasizing the need for accountability. In a historic moment, Vande Mataram will echo from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the very first time. Meanwhile, a government office in Thailand experienced a shooting incident involving a local government representative. Bangladesh's Prime Minister has advocated for strengthened relationships with India.

As Uttarakhand looks to expand tourism without compromising the forests and biodiversity that define the state, the focus is shifting from mass tourism to low-impact, community-led ecotourism. The long-term vision is to spread tourism beyond crowded destinations, create livelihoods in remote areas and build a model rooted in conservation, local participation and a smaller carbon footprint.