1. Gurugram hit-and-run: Accused driver arrested in Rajasthan
Kalyan Bainsla, accused of hitting woman biker Shivani Chauhan on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road, was arrested from Rajasthan’s Rajgarh, police said. The case was earlier intensified with an attempt-to-murder charge after Chauhan alleged the car deliberately rammed her bike and fled.
2. Shah chairs key meeting on Kishau Dam project as top leaders arrive
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister CR Paatil reached the meeting venue for discussions on the Kishau Dam project. The meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is focused on the major water and infrastructure project.
3. ’PM Modi again surrendering to American pressure’: Rahul Gandhi on UPI fee
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of yielding to US pressure over reports of a proposed fee on UPI transactions. Gandhi questioned the move and alleged that the government was compromising India’s interests under American influence.
4.“Modi govt aiming to destroy middle class’ savings”: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Centre over the reported UPI fee exemption limit, accusing the Modi government of hurting the middle class. He alleged that the move could undermine household savings and questioned the rationale behind imposing charges on digital payments.
5. DUSU polls face legal challenge as Delhi HC takes up plea over Lyngdoh rules
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a petition seeking a stay on Delhi University Students’ Union elections. The plea alleges violations of Lyngdoh Committee guidelines governing student polls, potentially putting the upcoming election process under scrutiny.
6. Omar Abdullah questions Centre’s UCC plan, points to NDA allies’ stance
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah questioned the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code, referring to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks. Abdullah pointed to differences among BJP-led NDA allies and asked how the proposed law could move ahead without their support.
7. Punjab Congress to protest over Gulzar Singh suicide case, seeks Cheema’s resignation
Punjab Congress announced a protest against the state government over the death of Gulzar Singh, demanding accountability in the case. The party also sought the resignation of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, intensifying its attack on the AAP-led government.
8. Landslides disrupt West Sikkim, SSB launches rescue operation
Landslides struck Karmatar and Upper Bullung areas of West Sikkim, officials said. After a landslide occurred below a local school in Karmatar village, the Sashastra Seema Bal spotted the incident and quickly deployed a disaster rescue team to the affected area.
9. Despite police denial, Jarange heads to Mumbai over Maratha quota demand
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange left Jalna for Mumbai on Tuesday despite police denying permission for his protest at Azad Maidan. On a 17-day hunger strike, Jarange is demanding OBC quota for Marathas with Kunbi caste genealogies and will travel with a small group.
10. Iran strikes left US bases, diplomatic sites damaged across 8 nations
Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of structures at US military bases and diplomatic facilities across eight Middle Eastern countries, according to a Pentagon watchdog report. The attacks also caused an estimated $184 million in damage to US diplomatic facilities and disrupted American military operations.
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