Police revealed that the masterminds behind NCP politician Baba Siddique’s murder promised a fake passport for shooter Gurmail Singh and paid him Rs 50,000 for his role. Zeeshan Siddique’s statement was recorded, and authorities arrested 14 individuals while searching for three main suspects.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day official visit to India, where he will join Prime Minister Narendra Modi for comprehensive talks on enhancing strategic ties in defence, trade, and clean energy. They will co-chair the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations, a platform for ministerial discussions across various sectors.

Barmer Collector Tina Dabi and BJP leader Satish Poonia flagged off a new auto tipper designated for garbage collection, symbolising a step forward for the city’s cleanliness mission.