Parliament passed the SHANTI Nuclear Energy Bill, opening the sector to private investment. This landmark legislation ends decades of state monopoly, aiming to scale India’s nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047. It marks a strategic shift towards achieving energy security and net-zero emissions targets.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Resigns After Forgery Conviction
Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate resigned following a court verdict convicting him in a cheating and forgery case. The legal setback forced his immediate exit from the cabinet. His resignation comes as a major blow to the state government amidst intensifying scrutiny over ministerial integrity and accountability.
News Source: The Hindu
Siddaramaiah Rejects Power-Sharing Claims in Karnataka
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has dismissed rumors of a “50:50” power-sharing agreement with Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. As leadership tensions intensify, Siddaramaiah asserted there is no such pact, emphasizing his commitment to serving the full term while the party high command maintains a watchful silence.
News Source: Times of India
‘Gautam Gambhir is a “Manager,” Not a Coach’
Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev stated that Gautam Gambhir’s role with the Indian team is more of a “manager” than a traditional coach. He argued that at the international level, players need encouragement and comfort rather than technical schooling, which is a manager’s true responsibility.
News Source: Indian Express
What do Bangladeshis expect from India?
Bangladeshis seek a recalibrated relationship with India that transcends singular party loyalty. They expect New Delhi to respect their democratic aspirations, address long-standing water-sharing disputes, and ensure border security, moving beyond the “Sheikh Hasina era” to engage with a broader political and social spectrum.
News Source: Indian Express
Brown University shooting suspect found dead
The suspect in the Brown University shooting was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an intensive manhunt. The campus was placed on lockdown during the incident, which left one person injured. Authorities have since confirmed there is no further threat.
News Source: The Hindu
Bangladesh : 4 Injured Following Violence Near Indian Mission
Clashes erupted near the Indian Assistant High Commission in Sylhet, Bangladesh, following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The unrest left four people injured as protesters faced off with security forces. Authorities have heightened security around Indian diplomatic missions amid the escalating violence.
News Source: NDTV Hindi
5 Children Contract HIV via Blood Transfusion in MP, three staff suspended
In a shocking medical lapse at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh, five children contracted HIV following blood transfusions. Authorities have suspended three staff members for negligence. A high-level probe is underway to investigate the failure in blood screening protocols at the facility.
News Source: Hindustan
Goa Club Fire : Accused Luthra Brother Demands Mattress in Custody
Siddharth Luthra, arrested following the tragic Goa nightclub fire, requested a mattress in police custody citing severe back pain. However, the advocate general opposed the plea, presenting medical reports stating Luthra is fit, as investigations continue into the blaze that claimed several lives.
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Rahul Gandhi hits-out New Rural Job Bill as “Anti-People”
Rahul Gandhi criticized the newly passed VB-GRAM-G Bill, labeling it “anti-state” and “anti-village.” He argued that rebranding MGNREGA undermines the legal right to work, weakens rural livelihoods, and centralizes power, threatening the financial security of millions of poor laborers across India.
News Source: Times of India