A former BJP office-bearer in the holy city of Haridwar has been arrested for allegedly allowing her boyfriend and others to sexually abuse her 13-year-old daughter.

President Trump has announced a sweeping travel ban impacting nationals from over a dozen countries, citing security concerns and inadequate vetting procedures. The restrictions, implemented through a presidential proclamation, introduce a tiered system of barriers affecting work, study, tourism, and relocation. Exemptions are granted for athletes participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games.

A controversy surrounds the naming of penguin chicks at Mumbai’s Byculla Zoo. BJP leaders are demanding Marathi names for the newborns. They oppose the current English names like Noddy, Tom, and Pingu. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has not responded to appeals. The chicks hatched in March to parents Popeye, Olive, Daisy and Donald.