After WhatsApp’s reply, Telegram also responds on username feature notice; authorities to review both soon

The username feature lets users on these messaging apps chat without having to share their phone numbers.
Who is Neeraj Kumar Sinha? BJP’s new face for Bankipur bypoll after Abhishek Bunty withdraws candidature

Expressing gratitude to the party leadership, Neeraj Kumar Sinha said he was confident of securing a decisive victory in the bypoll.
Congress slams Home Minister Amit Shah for ‘weaponising’ FCRA: ‘Typical BJP fashion’

In a post on the social media platform X, Congress leader KC Venugopal slammed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, saying that they prevent organisations from changing their scope of work or geography.
Govt says not possible to choose between pure petrol, E10, and E20, here’s why

The Centre responded to concerns over why consumers are not being offered a choice between pure petrol, E10 and E20 fuel, while defending the E20 rollout saying it was based on technical evaluations.
Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Victim’s father approaches President Murmu, says ‘don’t let my son’s case become…’

In an email addressed to the secretary to the President, Vishal Agarwal appealed for the case to be heard in a fast-track court, saying his family was not seeking any special treatment but only timely justice.
Man stabs ex-girlfriend multiple times, attempts suicide; case registered

An 18-year-old woman was seriously injured after her former boyfriend allegedly stabbed her several times at her house in Bengaluru before trying to kill himself.
Govt puts over 12% alcohol oral drugs under stricter watch; what changes for patients, pharmacies

Certain medicinal products, including tinctures of cardamom, ginger and other aromatic preparations, have been exempted from licensing requirements under Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta pushes for 8.8-km Mandi Road to be brought under NHAI to improve Delhi-NCR connectivity, details here

The Delhi CM said the route serves as a crucial link between the National Capital Region of Delhi and neighbouring economic hubs such as Gurugram and Faridabad, while playing an important role in ensuring smooth inter-state traffic movement.
Amarnath Yatra’s ice lingam melts 90% five days into pilgrimage: What’s behind this?

The Amarnath Cave Shrine is located at a height of about 3,888 meters (12,756 feet) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay questions Karur stampede that killed 41: ‘Police failure or political Pressure?

Addressing a rally, the TVK chief said the incident still weighs on him and that many questions remain unanswered. Without naming anyone, he hinted at pressure on the police that day and alleged the DMK was trying to shift blame onto his party.