Top 5 Stories of the Day
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would "have to pay the price" as negotiations have taken "too long." The remarks came amid fresh US airstrikes on Iranian targets and escalating military exchanges between the two countries. Trump also indicated he was considering further action against Iranian infrastructure.
In a significant policy reversal, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the withdrawal of a draft provision that would have continued linking government job eligibility to a two-child limit. The state has also been directed to remove related provisions from the draft rules and publish a revised version. This move reverses a policy that had been in place in various forms for over two decades.
Families of the victims of the Air India AI171 crash have raised concerns over the compensation settlement process. The daughter of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani questioned provisions requiring claimants to waive future legal claims before the official investigation into the accident has concluded. Air India has stated that families remain free to wait for the investigation report before making any decisions on final compensation.
An Indian-origin police officer, Tarun Bali, was killed while on duty in Ontario, Canada. Authorities have charged an 18-year-old man with first-degree murder, alleging that Bali was struck by a vehicle while officers attempted to apprehend the suspect. The incident has prompted tributes from police leaders and government officials across the province.
The Congress party has challenged the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The party has urged the Election Commission to overturn the decision, arguing that the alleged Telangana case cited against her does not constitute a criminal case requiring disclosure because no court has formally taken cognisance of it. The dispute could significantly impact the outcome of the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in the state.
