The Lakshadweep administration plans to acquire Bitra Island for defense purposes, sparking opposition from residents and MP Hamdullah Sayeed. A social impact assessment has been ordered by the revenue department, citing the island’s strategic location and national security relevance.

Rahul Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence regarding Donald Trump’s renewed assertions about mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, specifically Trump’s claim of ‘five jets being shot down.

Seven Kanwariyas were arrested for beating a CRPF jawan at Mirzapur station after an argument. RPF reached the spot and held the Kanwariyas. A case is filed against them.