A Pathankot resident, Baljit Singh, has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan-based handlers. He reportedly installed an internet-based CCTV camera near a bridge on NH-44 to monitor Army and paramilitary movements, transmitting live feeds to his handlers. Singh confessed to receiving directions from Dubai and being paid Rs 40,000.
India is taking a bold stand against doping in sports by proposing strict penalties for those involved in the distribution and trafficking of banned substances. With proposed jail sentences reaching ten years and substantial fines, this legislation seeks to defend the integrity of athletics and bring down the criminal networks that undermine it.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expanded his cabinet, inducting Vanni Arasu from VCK and AM Shahjahan from IUML. This move strengthens coalition representation, bringing the total number of ministers to 33. The expansion follows a recent reshuffle, with key portfolios like Finance and Revenue reassigned.
Asian markets rallied Friday, buoyed by hopes of US-Iran peace talks, though volatile oil prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns fueled inflation worries. Tokyo led gains as investor sentiment improved. Despite diplomatic optimism, rising crude prices prompted reassessment of global interest rate expectations, with the US Federal Reserve potentially hiking rates later this year.
Mother-in-law Giribala Singh faces potential cancellation of her anticipatory bail in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case. Police issued a final notice for her statement, warning of court action if she remains uncooperative. The government is also reviewing her position as president of the Bhopal district consumer commission.
A faith healer in Bhopal allegedly raped his sister-in-law, claiming to perform an exorcism to remove an occult curse. He manipulated the family into isolating the survivor, then drugged and assaulted her. The survivor reported the incident to the police after regaining consciousness.
Amazon allegedly pocketed hundreds of millions by not refunding consumers for Trump-era tariffs, a class-action lawsuit claims. While other companies sought reimbursements after the Supreme Court ruling, Amazon reportedly held back, potentially to gain political favor. The suit alleges Amazon profited from unlawful government actions, leaving customers to bear the costs.
A parliamentary committee questioned the NTA chief regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with the director stating the leak did not originate from their system. The committee also reviewed NTA reforms and discussed the impact of AI on education, alongside challenges faced by Aligarh Muslim University and the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.
The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies with Gujarat Titans securing a dominant win, virtually confirming their top-two spot. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad vie for the other top-two position. Rajasthan Royals are frontrunners for the final playoff berth, but Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals are still in contention, making the final league matches crucial deciders.
