A tragic misunderstanding led to a double suicide in Patiala's Pooniwal village, leaving three children orphaned. Manpreet Kaur, facing marital issues, left home with her children after a quarrel. Unbeknownst to her husband, Gurmeet Singh, she died by suicide. Thinking she had eloped, Gurmeet also took his own life, compounding the family's devastation.Original Article

Amid ongoing ethnic tensions, Manipur's Kuki-Zo community, including BJP MLAs, has decided against participating in any future government if President's rule is lifted. This resolution, made at a joint meeting of Kuki-Zo organizations, emphasizes the community's unwavering stance on protecting its land, culture, and rights. The move poses a significant challenge to political normalization efforts without addressing Kuki-Zo concerns.Original Article

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned a lower court's decision from two decades ago, ordering a retrial concerning the ownership of Rs 15,000 crore in properties inherited by Saif Ali Khan and his family from Bhopal's former rulers.Original Article

World Bank data reveals India ranks fourth globally in income equality, boasting a Gini Index of 25.5 in 2022. This places India ahead of China, the United States, and many G7 and G20 nations. The country's Gini Index improved from 28.8 in 2011, reflecting progress in combining economic growth with social equity, lifting 171 million out of extreme poverty.Original Article

A day before his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama expressed his hope to live beyond 130 years. Addressing devotees in McLeodganj, he stated his belief in having served Buddha Dharma and the Tibetan people well. While previously suggesting he might live to 110 or 113, the spiritual leader's latest statement comes amid ongoing discussions about succession.Original Article

A village turf war in Amritsar led to the murder of Jugraj Singh, initially mistaken for the brother of a suspect in Sidhu Moosewala's killing. Police clarified the misidentification, confirming Jugraj was targeted by three unidentified men on a motorcycle. The Bambiha gang claimed responsibility for the shooting, with police investigating the incident.Original Article

In a tragic incident in Jharkhand's Ramgarh, four villagers died and four others were injured when an abandoned coal mine collapsed during alleged illegal mining. The mine, owned by Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), caved in on villagers in Sugiya village. Following the incident, villagers and JLKM activists protested, demanding compensation and jobs for the victims' families.Original Article

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's first week on the ISS involved completing the Voyager Tardigrades experiment, studying the survival and reproduction of 'Bengaluru strain' water bears in microgravity. He also initiated the Myogenesis study on muscle degradation and contributed to research on microalgae, cyanobacteria, and cognitive assessments, paving the way for advancements in space exploration and potential applications on Earth.Original Article

India and Australia have launched a joint research project to boost undersea surveillance, focusing on detecting submarines and underwater vehicles. The three-year collaboration between Australia's DSTG and India's DRDO will explore towed array target motion analysis to enhance surveillance capabilities.Original Article

A Delhi court has declared arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender. This ruling allows the ED to confiscate his global properties and prevents him from pursuing legal actions in India. Bhandari, wanted in multiple cases, faces allegations of undisclosed foreign income and tax evasion.Original Article

Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been apprehended in New York by US authorities based on an extradition request from India's ED and CBI concerning the PNB's $1.8 billion fraud. He is accused of money laundering and conspiracy, allegedly assisting in concealing illicit funds and destroying evidence related to the scam.Original Article

The Brics summit in Rio is set to address global concerns, with the declaration expected to reflect India's stance on terrorism while urging a stronger position on US tariffs and Israel's actions in Gaza. Negotiations are ongoing, with proposals including condemnation of US tariffs and concerns about the situation in Palestinian territory, potentially posing challenges for India's diplomatic balancing act.Original Article