India's Naval Chief Visits Mauritius Amid Growing Defence Ties Across Africa

Bengaluru Health Dept Raids Zepto Warehouse, Finds Unhygienic Conditions

Bengaluru's health department conducted a raid on a Zepto warehouse and found severely unhygienic conditions at the facility. Officials described the state of the premises as 'extremely unhygienic' during the inspection. The raids were part of a broader food safety drive carried out across the city. Health officials also inspected Indira Canteen kitchens, checking hygiene standards, cleanliness, and food quality at multiple locations. The crackdown signals heightened scrutiny of food storage and distribution facilities in Bengaluru.

Centre likely to send FCRA Bill to JPC amid opposition

Madhya Pradesh Spends 30% of New Borrowings on Repaying Old Debt

Madhya Pradesh is allocating roughly Rs 30 out of every Rs 100 it borrows to service its existing debt obligations. The state's internal debt has grown dramatically, rising from approximately Rs 83,718 crore in 2015-16 to around Rs 3.33 lakh crore by 2024-25. This sharp increase over less than a decade reflects a significant buildup of financial liabilities for the state. The growing debt repayment burden raises concerns about the state government's fiscal flexibility and its ability to fund development expenditure.

UK Defence Ministry Rules Out Data Leak After Navy Drone Incident

The UK Ministry of Defence has stated there is no evidence that sensitive data was accessed or transmitted overseas following a drone-related security scare involving the Royal Navy. The assurance came in response to concerns that confidential information may have been compromised. The BBC reported the MoD's position, which sought to allay fears about a potential breach. Authorities have not indicated that any foreign power, including China, received classified material as a result of the incident.