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.”
Smoke detected in Bengaluru-Chennai IndiGo flight, triggers panic at airport

An IndiGo flight (6E 6017) travelling from Bengaluru to Chennai was preparing for departure and trolling along the runway on Tuesday when smoke was discovered inside the aircraft at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
Has Congress asked Karnataka CM to resign? Rahul Gandhi holds key meeting with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar

Amid the prolonged leadership tussle in Karnataka, the Congress leadership is learnt to be settling in favour of change and has apparently conveyed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to pave the way for it.
CBSE denies claims of breach in OSM portal: ‘URL neither compromised nor has vulnerabilities’

In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the CBSE said that the portal used for exam evaluation was neither compromised nor does it have vulnerabilities.
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay set to visit Delhi today, will meet PM Modi

Vijay will be accompanied by Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjuna and other state ministers. They will first arrive at the Tamil Nadu House in the national capital. According to news agency ANI, Vijay will later visit PM Modi at his residence, where he will meet him as a courtesy call.
CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt revises ration card eligibility: Annual income limit now Rs 2.5 lakh

Delhi Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards from Rs 1.2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh under the Public Distribution System (PDS).
India condemns Pakistan-China joint statement on Jammu and Kashmir, responds sharply on CPEC

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned CPEC projects located in Indian territory, calling them an attempt to legitimise Pakistan’s illegal occupation.
ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in money-laundering case

Officials said the ED is searching Vijayan’s rented house in Thiruvananthapuram and 12 other sites under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Cockroach Janta Party: Founder Abhijeet Dipke moves Delhi HC against blocking of X account

Dipke, whose satirical political outfit became a viral sensation on social media platforms, has also alleged that the party’s Instagram account, website, and backup social media handles were taken down as part of a wider government crackdown on the campaign.