India approves first Hydrogen-powered train; Check route, safety, features here

In a major step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway, according to a statement issued by the Railway Ministry.
Assam becomes third state to pass UCC bill amid political clash between BJP and opposition

The Assam Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill after a heated debate, making it the third BJP-ruled state to adopt UCC.
Twisha Sharma Death Case: Madhya Pradesh HC reserves verdict on mother-in-law’s bail

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved verdict on the bail of Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma death case as the CBI probe intensifies.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay meets PM Modi in first official Delhi meeting

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi for the first time after forming the new government.
Pune Porsche crash accused’s family reacts to viral video, says ‘clip is from 2023’

A viral video of the Agarwal family reignited controversy in the Pune Porsche crash case. The family clarified it was from a 2023 wedding anniversary, not a post-bail celebration.
Amit Shah orders demolition of all illegal structures within 15 km of Indo-Pak border

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday issues directions to authorities to firmly impose a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against illegal constructions within 15 km of India’s borders and under this rule demolish all such structures.
Siddaramaiah to quit? Congress leader’s statement intensifies speculation; What happened during meeting with Karnataka CM?

Amid speculations over leadership change in Karnataka, the possibility of Siddaramaiah resigning as the Chief Minister of Karnataka intensified after a claim by Congress leader RV Deshpande in which he confidently said that Siddaramaiah has told him about his decision.
Karnataka to see leadership change after Siddaramaiah-DKS summoned to Delhi? Here’s what Congress said

Venugopal said that talks with the Congress high command on Tuesday were focused on the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and the council seats of Karnataka. “Today we discussed about the Rajya Sabha seats and the council seats of Karnataka,” he said.
Is TMC losing its influence? Mass resignations in municipal bodies widen party cracks, MP attends BJP-led meet

more than 100 councillors have reportedly resigned across the state, and 17 councillors and local leaders have been arrested in the past few weeks due to varied allegations. The recent events point out to cracks in Mamata Banerjee’s TMC.
India strongly rejects China-Pakistan’s joint reference to Jammu & Kashmir, says ‘no country must comment’

India on Tuesday categorically rejected China and Pakistan’s reference to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement on Tuesday and called it “unwarranted”. India asserted that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh is an “integral part of India.”