1. Supreme Court Declines Plea Challenging Government’s HPV Vaccine Drive
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea questioning the government’s HPV vaccination programme. The petition had raised concerns over the implementation of the initiative, which aims to protect girls against human papillomavirus and reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
2. 15 Rescued After Metal Structure Falls at Gandhinagar Construction Site
Fifteen workers were rescued after a large metal slab collapsed at an under-construction site in Gandhinagar’s Kudasan area. Twelve workers were hospitalised and are stable, while three were discharged. Rescue teams, including NDRF and SDRF personnel, searched the debris to ensure no one remained trapped.
3. Anna Hazare Returns Home After 10-Day Hospital Stay
Social activist Anna Hazare was discharged from a Mumbai hospital on Thursday after receiving treatment for 10 days. Doctors said the 87-year-old activist had been undergoing treatment for an acute viral illness and urinary infection before being declared fit to leave.
4. Congress Rejects BJP’s Government-Fall Claim Amid ED Searches
Congress on Thursday hit back at the BJP amid continued Enforcement Directorate searches at Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi’s residence. The party said the searches would not destabilise the state government. ED teams have been conducting searches at multiple premises linked to the minister and others.
5. Jagan Mohan Reddy Questions Teacher Recruitment, Criticises Andhra Government
YSR Congress chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy questioned the Andhra Pradesh government over the District Selection Committee teacher recruitment process. He criticised Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, raising concerns over recruitment and the government’s handling of vacancies and appointments in the education sector.
6. Delhi Traffic Police Revises Lok Adalat Schedule Ahead of BRICS Summit
The Delhi Traffic Police has announced revised dates for the National Lok Adalat and related court hearings in view of the BRICS Summit 2026. The changes are aimed at managing traffic restrictions and ensuring smooth movement during the high-profile international event in the national capital.
7. Chidambaram Questions BRICS Gains, BJP Accuses Congress of Politicising Diplomacy
Congress MP P Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India has gained from recent BRICS summits, along with other global groupings. BJP leaders criticised his remarks, saying Congress was politicising diplomacy. India, which assumed the BRICS chair for 2026, will host the 18th summit in Delhi this weekend.
8. Kharge Slams MP Government Over Sagar Liquor Deaths
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday criticised the Madhya Pradesh government over deaths linked to spurious liquor in Sagar, alleging that people demanding justice were met with water cannons and tear gas. He questioned the government’s response and demanded accountability for the tragedy.
9. Jaishankar, Aga Khan Discuss Heritage Conservation During Meeting
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on Thursday and discussed issues related to heritage preservation. The meeting focused on India’s rich cultural heritage and efforts to protect and conserve historic sites, reflecting the importance of cultural cooperation and preservation.
10. CJP Members Agree to Remove Posts in Gaurav Bhatia Defamation Case
CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have agreed to remove social media posts linked to a defamation case filed by BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia. Their undertaking was made before the court, with the posts to be taken down as part of the proceedings
11. Delhi Government Begins Process to Set Up Disaster Response Force
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government has started the process of forming a State Disaster Emergency Relief Force. The initiative aims to strengthen Delhi’s preparedness and response during disasters and emergencies, ensuring quicker rescue, relief and emergency management operations.
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