Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s impressive 7.8% GDP growth, achieved amidst global economic concerns fueled by what he termed “economic selfishness,” a likely reference to US trade policies. This statement comes after the US imposed significant tariffs on Indian exports and targeted India’s Russian oil purchases, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested by Patiala police in connection with a rape case, sparking political turmoil. Pathanmajra claims the arrest is retaliation for criticizing the party’s Delhi leadership, alleging they are undermining Punjab leaders and ignoring local issues. He urged supporters to protest, accusing the Delhi leadership of remote-controlling Punjab and punishing dissent.

Minutes became hours, stuck amidst bad bumper-to-bumper traffic, as cars broke down and commuters struggled to reach home, recalls a News18 journalist