Despite government intervention, hoax threats to Indian commercial flights persist, affecting over 350 flights in the past 15 days and causing significant financial losses and delays. Authorities are coordinating with international agencies and planning stricter laws and penalties. Airlines maintain stringent safety protocols but face continued uncertainty.

At TVK’s inaugural conference in Vikravandi, actor and founder Vijay declared the DMK as a political adversary and the BJP as an ideological opponent. He emphasized TVK’s commitment to a secular social justice ideology, proposed key action plans for women’s empowerment, state autonomy, and proportional representation, and criticized both DMK and BJP for corruption and divisive politics.

The Uttar Pradesh government said it aims to create a new world record by lighting 25 to 28 lakh lamps along the banks of the Saryu River, while special eco-friendly lamps will illuminate the Ram temple