Sukhbir Singh Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal president, has been declared a ‘tankhaiya’ by Takht Sri Patna Sahib for alleged involvement in a conflict between Sikh religious authorities. This follows a similar declaration by Akal Takht last year. Takht Patna Sahib claims Badal ignored summons related to the dispute that began in May.Original Article

In a shocking incident at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, authorities seized 45 exotic animals from a traveler arriving on a Thai Airways flight. The smuggled creatures, including iguanas, black foxes, raccoons, and hyraxes, were discovered during a customs search. Tragically, many had already died due to suffocation and inhumane trafficking conditions.Original Article

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Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunited after two decades, criticizing the BJP for undermining Marathi culture. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed willingness to extradite terror suspects with Indian cooperation, while Nehal Modi was arrested in the US in connection with the PNB scam.Original Article

The Indian Air Force is considering acquiring the AIR LORA missile from Israel Aerospace Industries to enhance its long-range strike capabilities. With a range of 400 kilometers, AIR LORA offers precision strikes from a safer distance, targeting high-value assets like airbases and command centers. Its fire-and-forget system and all-weather capability make it a versatile addition to the IAF's arsenal.Original Article

The Indian Navy has received Udaygiri, a state-of-the-art stealth frigate, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. As the second of seven ships under Project 17A, Udaygiri boasts advanced stealth features, modern weaponry, and sensors. Designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, its construction involved over 200 Indian MSMEs, highlighting India's progress in self-reliant shipbuilding.Original Article

Rashtriya Janata Dal urged Bihar residents to resist showing documents beyond voter IDs during the Election Commission's intensive electoral roll revision, alleging a conspiracy to disenfranchise poor voters. The Election Commission defended the revision as a routine update before elections, addressing past complaints about voter list authenticity.Original Article

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis derided Uddhav Thackeray's speech at a joint rally as a 'rudali' act, not a victory celebration. Fadnavis criticised Uddhav for focusing on his government's fall rather than the language issue. He also took dig at Raj Thackeray, who had humorously credited Fadnavis for uniting him and Uddhav on stage. The rally celebrated the rollback of Hindi as a third language in schools.Original Article

After nearly two decades, Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray reunited, celebrating the Maharashtra government's reversal of its decision to impose Hindi as a third language in schools. Uddhav hinted at a potential alliance with MNS for upcoming local body elections, emphasizing the importance of unity for Maharashtra's interests.Original Article

Naveen Patnaik has appealed to the External Affairs Ministry for intervention following the suspected abduction of P Venkatramana, an Indian worker from Odisha, after an attack on a cement factory in Mali. The Ministry has confirmed the abduction of three Indian nationals, with the Indian embassy in Bamako coordinating with local authorities.Original Article

Union Minister Jual Oram lauded Isha Foundation's transformative impact on tribal communities during his Coimbatore visit. He highlighted the success of tribal women from Thanikandi village, who, through Isha's guidance, established thriving businesses and now contribute to India's economy by paying income taxes.Original Article

Congress has criticized Uddhav and Raj Thackeray for taking sole credit for the government's reversal on introducing Hindi in Maharashtra schools, emphasizing that widespread opposition from various groups led to the decision.Original Article