A CISF Head Constable named Avdesh Kumar Singh shot and killed four of his colleagues at a post in Jammu & Kashmir. The incident was triggered by an argument among the personnel. Singh fired 18 rounds from his service weapon during the confrontation. The victims were fellow CISF personnel stationed at the same location. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
A Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight was forced to divert after an altercation broke out inside the cockpit. A regional official briefed on the matter confirmed that the incident apparently involved the pilots on board. The nature and cause of the dispute between the crew members has not been fully disclosed. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the mid-flight diversion.
The BJP has intensified its campaign against drug abuse in Punjab, positioning it as a central issue for the upcoming 2027 state Assembly elections. Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a rally in Jalandhar, using the platform to highlight the drug menace in the state. The rally triggered a sharp political clash between the BJP and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party over the handling of Punjab's drug crisis. The AAP government, which came to power partly on promises to tackle drug abuse, found itself on the defensive following Shah's remarks. The BJP appears to be building its electoral narrative around law and order and the drug problem well in advance of the next state polls.
A Delhi court has rejected bail pleas filed by activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who are accused in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots case. The bench ruled that it could not modify a Supreme Court order dated January 5, which had set specific conditions for bail eligibility. Under that order, the two accused may seek bail either upon completion of the examination of protected witnesses or after one year from the passing of the order, whichever comes earlier. The court thus held that neither condition had been met to warrant granting bail at this stage.
A official document linked to Donald Trump's artificial intelligence initiative contained a spelling error in the name 'United States'. The mistake surfaced in connection with Trump's so-called 'super intelligence' program. The error was notable given the formal and high-profile nature of the document. The blunder was reported by NDTV, drawing attention to the lack of proofreading on an official government record.
Dr. Ejaz Ali, a general surgeon based in Patna, has maintained a consultation fee of just Rs 10 for several decades. The doctor sees over 100 patients every day, drawing people from across Bihar to his clinic. Dr. Ali is known for factoring in patients' financial situations when making treatment decisions. His approach makes quality surgical and medical care accessible to those who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
Flint Community Schools has installed new water filtration systems across all its schools and administrative buildings. Students had previously depended on bottled water due to long-standing contamination concerns in the district. Testing has confirmed that the new systems successfully remove lead and harmful bacteria from the water supply. Drinking stations are now operational, giving students access to clean tap water for the first time in years. However, bottled water will continue to be made available to students throughout the current school year as an added precaution.
A loud explosion was reported at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) facility on Wednesday. Dense smoke was seen rising from the site shortly after the blast sound, visible from a considerable distance. The incident triggered significant concern among residents living near the refinery. Official sources have yet to release details about the cause or extent of the incident.
Nikkitha Shanker initially spent three years preparing for India's competitive UPSC Civil Services Examination before a startup stint shifted her focus to entrepreneurship. She went on to found Shoppre, an e-commerce technology company that grew into a profitable venture generating approximately $2 million in annual revenue. Shanker eventually stepped back from Shoppre to explore artificial intelligence, dedicating nearly a year to experimentation in the space. She then co-founded SuperBryn, a voice-AI startup, alongside Dr Neethu Joy. The company has since secured $1.2 million in funding from Kalaari Capital and a group of angel investors.
Marine archaeologists have uncovered an ancient shipwreck near Adrasan, on the southern coast of Turkey, estimated to be around 2,100 years old. The vessel was carrying thousands of ceramic tableware pieces, believed to have originated from the ancient port city of Rhosus. Researchers identified 122 distinct types of ceramics aboard, offering rare insights into ancient tableware varieties and how goods were packed for sea transport. The find sheds light on the prominent role Rhosus played in tableware manufacturing during the Late Hellenistic and Early Roman periods.
Four men from Telangana, India, travelled to Russia after accepting what they believed were civilian job offers. Their families allege the men were instead taken to a forested area upon arrival. There, they were reportedly handed weapons and put through military training against their will. The incident has raised serious concerns about human trafficking and fraudulent overseas employment schemes targeting Indian workers.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called for a return to ballot paper voting at a key INDIA bloc meeting. His remarks follow a recent Indian Express report revealing internal discord within the Election Commission of India. According to the report, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objected on record 14 times over 10 months to decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. These objections were directed at orders issued under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising concerns about the functioning of the poll body.
India's small savings schemes have recorded inflows 56% higher in the first four months of FY2026-27 compared to the same period last year. The government had budgeted Rs 3.59 lakh crore in net collections for the full fiscal year, but officials now expect the actual figure to exceed that target comfortably. Popular instruments such as PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, and the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme continue to attract strong investor interest. Authorities note that collections typically surge in the March quarter, further boosting the likelihood of surpassing the annual estimate.
BRS leader K Kavitha has launched a strong public attack against party colleague KT Rama Rao, holding him responsible for the party's deteriorating condition. She issued a stern warning to KTR, making clear she would not tolerate his actions. The dispute signals a deepening internal rift within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi. The fallout comes at a difficult time for the party, which has been struggling since losing power in Telangana.
Kiran Malhotra of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has spent 28 years as the primary caregiver for her son Kashish, who has required special care since birth. She previously also cared for her paralyzed husband for nearly a decade until his passing. Now aging, Kiran finds the physical and emotional demands of caregiving increasingly difficult to manage alone. Through her story, she hopes to draw attention to the struggles faced by mothers in similar caregiving roles. She calls for greater empathy and societal understanding for parents devoted to the lifelong care of their children.
