Gitali Bahoi

The FBI has apprehended Harpreet Singh in Sacramento, California, wanted in India for multiple terror attacks across Punjab. Singh, linked to Pakistan's ISI and the Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International, illegally entered the US and used burner phones to evade capture. He is accused of masterminding attacks and supplying resources to operatives.

The US and China are locked in a fierce propaganda war over tariffs, each portraying the other as weak. China uses AI-generated videos mocking Americans’ health and economic ambitions, while also targeting US officials personally. Both sides deploy partisan “experts” to push their views. Social media is flooded with claims of China’s economic decline and growing unrest.

Dhaka and Islamabad are holding their first foreign office consultation in 15 years to repair ties that reached rock bottom during the deposed PM Sheikh Hasina’s regime. Here’s what we know

Opposition leaders have strongly criticised Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's remarks questioning the Supreme Court's authority, accusing him of undermining the judiciary and violating constitutional norms. They defended the Supreme Court’s role in ensuring justice and protecting legislative authority. Leaders from Congress, TMC, RJD, DMK, and Kapil Sibal have called for institutional sensitivity and respect for the separation of powers.

With SC saying it was inclined to stay parts of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 – including those allowing appointment of non-Muslims on Central Waqf Council and Waqf Boards and arbitrary denotification of ‘Waqf by user’ properties – the government decided to take a momentary step back and return with a detailed response to objections raised by a clutch of petitioners

Shark Tank India judge Aman Gupta addressed the BluSmart fraud scandal, emphasizing ethics and governance. Gupta highlighted the damage to investor and customer trust due to alleged financial mismanagement involving fund diversion for luxury purchases.

Chakeri Airport in Kanpur was briefly thrown into panic on Friday following a hoax bomb threat targeting a 72-seater flight. Authorities swiftly responded, deploying security teams and conducting a thorough search of the airport premises, which revealed no explosives. Police successfully tracked down and arrested a 21-year-old man, Mohit Singh, who confessed to making the prank call, leading to his booking under relevant legal sections.