US Secretary Rubio Meets PM Modi, India-US Ties Strengthen; Top News
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, as India and the United States deepened cooperation on defence, trade, and the Indo-Pacific. The meeting, part of Rubio's visit that includes talks with Quad ministers, underscores growing engagement in regional security, energy, and critical technologies.
Samarth Singh Sent to Seven-Day Remand in Twisha Sharma Death Case
Police secured a seven-day remand for Samarth Singh, the prime accused in the death of his wife Twisha Sharma, after producing him before a Bhopal court. Arrested in Jabalpur, Singh is accused of dowry harassment and mental torture. Investigators said he is not cooperating, and authorities warned against sheltering him while he was absconding.
Uganda Confirms Three New Ebola Cases
Uganda confirmed three new Ebola infections, raising the total to five in the current outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain. The World Health Organization warned of high regional risk due to the lack of a vaccine and cross-border movement with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Contact tracing and containment measures are being intensified.
Joint Anti-Terror Operation Underway in Rajouri
Security forces launched a joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after establishing contact with suspected terrorists in the Gambhir Muglan area. The Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF are conducting cordon-and-search operations, with reinforcements deployed as the encounter continues.
Cockroach Janta Party Founder Claims Website Taken Down
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, claimed the party's website was taken down, accusing the BJP-led Centre of dictatorial behaviour. The meme-driven online movement has gained traction among youth amid the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, positioning itself as a platform for satire and digital activism.
