A senseless act of violence unfolded in North Delhi's Timarpur area on Thursday evening when a 26-year-old man shot and killed his father following a heated argument over who would sit in the front seat of a tempo. The family had hired the vehicle to move their belongings to their native Uttarakhand after the father’s retirement from the CISF. Police arrested the son at the scene and recovered the weapon used in the crime. The incident has left the community in shock and raises broader questions about familial conflicts escalating to violent extremes.

India has unequivocally rejected the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which affirmed the court’s competence to hear Pakistan’s objections related to India’s Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects. India's External Affairs Ministry declared that it does not recognize the PCA's legitimacy, especially after suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in April 2023.

A heartbreaking case of wildlife poisoning has emerged in the Hugyam forest range of Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Karnataka, where an eight-year-old tigress and her four cubs were found dead. The incident, linked to retaliation for the killing of a cow by a tiger, has led to the detention of six individuals, with one suspect still at large. Forest officials confirmed the tigers’ deaths were caused by poisoning, and investigations are ongoing.

In a sharp accusation against the Election Commission of India (ECI), Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), claims that the ECI is surreptitiously introducing the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Bihar ahead of the state's upcoming elections. Owaisi highlights new voter registration rules that require citizens to provide detailed birth records for themselves and their parents, which he argues could disenfranchise the poor, particularly in flood-prone areas like Seemanchal.

On Saturday night, a potentially dangerous incident was narrowly avoided at Chitteri railway station in Tamil Nadu when the loco pilot of the Arakkonam–Katpadi MEMU Passenger Train detected an unusual sound, stopping the train just in time. Initial reports had hinted at a derailment, but a subsequent inspection revealed a weld fracture on the track. While the situation raised alarms, thanks to the pilot’s quick response and pre-existing safety measures, no injuries or casualties occurred, and train services resumed without disruption.

Bollywood actress Ileana D'Cruz and her husband, Michael Dolan, have recently become parents for the second time. The couple announced the arrival of their second son, Keanu Rafe Dolan, with an adorable Instagram post that shared the baby's name and picture. The couple, who had previously welcomed their first child in 2023, expressed their immense joy and gratitude as they introduced their newest family member to the world. The birth of their second son comes less than two years after the arrival of their first, highlighting a growing family filled with love and warmth.

In a significant development for Bihar’s energy sector, four major private power companies—Adani Power, JSW Energy, Torrent Power, and Bajaj Group’s Lalit Power—have shown interest in establishing a 2,400 MW thermal power plant in Pirpainti, Bhagalpur. This project, marking the largest private sector investment in the state's power infrastructure, promises an investment of ₹28,000 crore. As the state government moves forward with the initiative, the plants are expected to enhance power supply, support industrial growth, and improve the quality of life for consumers.

Invicta Diagnostic, a growing name in India’s healthcare diagnostics space, has secured ₹6 crore in a pre-IPO funding round led by Grobiz SME Opportunities Fund and supported by a group of high-profile angel investors. Based in Mumbai, the company specializes in integrated pathology and radiology services, operating under the brand PC Diagnostics.

India’s listed non-government, non-financial companies delivered improved sales growth in FY2024–25, with aggregate revenues rising by 7.2%, up from 4.7% in the previous fiscal year, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest data. The manufacturing sector registered a modest 6% growth in sales, buoyed by strong performances in automobiles, electrical machinery, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals. However, profits were pressured by higher input and staff costs. Services, particularly non-IT sectors like telecom and retail, surged ahead with double-digit growth.

TVS Srichakra Ltd, one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, has expanded its branded retail network in Tamil Nadu with the launch of two new flagship stores under the Eurogrip Tyres brand in Chennai. Located in Selaiyur and Villivakkam, the outlets are designed to offer comprehensive tyre care and automotive services, aligning with the company’s strategy to enhance customer experience and deepen market penetration in key urban centers.