Iran invited to join Mecca pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan: Report

India's first Amrit Bharat Express with AC coaches launches on Delhi-Patna route

India has rolled out its first Amrit Bharat Express fitted with air-conditioned coaches, running on the Delhi to Patna route. The service is intended to ease passenger congestion during the Chhath Puja festival travel rush. The train was introduced to add capacity on a corridor that sees heavy demand around the festival season. Officials framed the launch as a step toward more comfortable long-distance travel for passengers heading to Bihar. The article from which this summary is drawn provides further details on the train's schedule and coach configuration.

Owaisi and Chandra Shekhar Azad to join hands months ahead of UP polls

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party leader Chandra Shekhar Azad are reported to be planning an alliance ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. The move comes several months before voting is due in the state. The tie-up is being viewed as an attempt by the two parties to consolidate support among minority and Dalit voters. Details of the arrangement, including seat-sharing, had not been finalised at the time of reporting.

2 missing Special Police Officers found dead in J&K’s Kishtwar

Tribunal accepts mother's gift evidence in son's property and cash deposit tax case

A tax assessing officer treated a man's property investment of Rs 20.24 lakh and cash deposits of Rs 13.05 lakh as unexplained income. As a result, the officer added about Rs 33.29 lakh to his income. The man challenged the assessment before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) accepted evidence that his mother had gifted him the funds.