Israeli soldiers discovered the bodies of six hostages in a Gaza underground tunnel, brutally murdered by Hamas shortly before recovery. With 101 hostages still in Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed retaliation. Amid rising violence in the West Bank, public pressure and protests mount in Israel for swift governmental action to secure the hostages’ release.

JP Nadda, BJP National President, criticized the Kerala government’s delay in addressing the Hema Committee report on Malayalam film industry harassment. He accused the Communist leaders of alleged involvement and urged the Kerala chief minister to explain. The committee, formed after a 2017 assault case, submitted its report in 2018, but it was only released in 2024.

The situation continues to remain grim with nearly 110 villages submerged under floodwaters in Telangana and Andhra CM Naidu seeking Centre’s help to carry out rescue operations