BJP chief J.P. Nadda alleged Monday that Congress insiders colluded with Maoists in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati massacre. He claimed people within the party provided information leading to the deaths of senior Congress leaders. The Congress has demanded an NIA probe and an apology, calling the accusations an insult to martyrs.

Tamil Nadu Pongal Gift: There is speculation that ration card holders may receive Rs 3,000 in cash in the Pongal package, which is expected to include rice, sugar, and sugarcane

According to sources, the Pakistani Army is rapidly deploying drone detection and jamming systems in forward areas along the LoC.