The Ravi and Beas Waters Tribunal, formed in 1986 to resolve water-sharing issues between Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, has received another year-long extension due to unresolved clarifications sought by the states. This tribunal's final report is crucial for resolving the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal dispute.

DRDO and IAF successfully tested the ASTRA missile, featuring an indigenous RF seeker, against high-speed aerial targets off the coast of Odisha. The missile achieved a direct hit, validating its precision and lethality. This success marks a significant step towards integrating ASTRA into the LCA AF MK1A, enhancing India's air defense capabilities and showcasing the strength of indigenous defense production.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended Rizwan Ali, a key conspirator in the ISIS Pune sleeper module case, from Lucknow. Rizwan, carrying a reward of Rs 3 lakh, is the 11th accused arrested and faces charges for promoting ISIS terror activities, conducting reconnaissance for hideouts, and providing IED and arms training.

Delhi-NCR experienced earthquake tremors on Friday evening. The quake's magnitude was 3.7. Jhajjar, Haryana, was the epicenter. A similar quake struck the region the previous day. Earlier this year, Delhi-NCR felt tremors in February. Delhi falls under Seismic Zone IV. The region is vulnerable due to its proximity to active fault lines.

Aam Aadmi Party will contest Bihar Assembly elections alone. Sanjay Singh backed INDIA bloc's claim of voter list manipulation by BJP. He defended Bhagwant Mann's criticism of Narendra Modi's foreign trips. Singh also highlighted Mohan Bhagwat's remark about leaders over 75, hinting at Modi's potential retirement. He accused BJP of deleting names of voters, especially migrants.

Uttar Pradesh's energy minister, Arvind Kumar Sharma, faced criticism after responding to electricity complaints in Sultanpur with religious chants instead of direct answers. Locals reported receiving only three hours of power daily. Sharma later claimed on X that the district's power supply status had been shared and that efforts were underway to meet increased demand due to low rainfall.

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, already facing criticism for assaulting a canteen worker over food quality, has now threatened AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel. This escalation follows Jaleel's condemnation of Gaikwad's initial violent outburst. Police have registered a minor offence against Gaikwad, who remains unapologetic, even as the canteen's license has been suspended due to food safety concerns.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while talking to the complainants who sent letters to the Chief Minister's Office and shared their problems, has instructed the officials to take appropriate action on their issues.

In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Professor Pragya Agrawal, 55, was found dead at her residence with injuries, prompting a police investigation into unnatural death. Discovered by her domestic help, Agrawal was lying in a pool of blood with cuts on her wrist and neck.

Delhi-NCR experienced earthquake tremors on Friday evening. The quake's magnitude was 3.7. Jhajjar, Haryana, was the epicenter. A similar quake struck the region the previous day. Earlier this year, Delhi-NCR felt tremors in February. Delhi falls under Seismic Zone IV. The region is vulnerable due to its proximity to active fault lines.

The Mahisagar River bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district has claimed 19 lives, with rescue operations ongoing for two missing individuals. A section of the 40-year-old bridge collapsed, sending vehicles into the river. Preliminary reports suggest pedestal and articulation failure as the cause, leading to the suspension of four engineers and a statewide bridge survey.

Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse, is facing execution in Yemen. Her husband, Tomy Thomas, remains hopeful. The Indian government is exploring diplomatic options to save her life. The Supreme Court will urgently hear a plea regarding the case. Nimisha was convicted of murdering her business partner in 2018. Her final appeal was rejected in 2023.

Gurugram Police have refuted speculation surrounding the murder of national tennis player Radhika Yadav, clarifying that her father, Deepak Yadav, committed the crime due to disagreements over her running a tennis academy. Despite the family's financial stability from rental properties, Deepak objected to Radhika's work, leading to frequent arguments and ultimately, the fatal shooting at their residence.

Political tensions flared as a video surfaced, allegedly showing a Maharashtra minister near a bag of cash. Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval challenged foreign media to provide evidence of Indian casualties from Operation Sindoor. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi for his alleged silence against Donald Trump's claims regarding the India-Pakistan ceasefire.

As the mango season peaks, your infographic reveals how India’s diverse geographies shape not just taste—but the sheer volume—of mangoes produced across the nation.

Mumbai police filed a case against Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad for allegedly slapping a canteen worker. He faced criticism for the incident and claims of serving stale food. The FDA suspended the canteen's license and collected food samples. Gaikwad further sparked controversy by accusing the Shetty community of damaging Maharashtra's culture through questionable businesses in Mumbai.

Bhagwant Mann, Punjab's chief minister, defended his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips. He questioned the benefits of these visits for India. Mann also raised concerns about business deals following Modi's travels. The MEA had earlier condemned Mann's remarks as irresponsible. They stated that his comments could damage India's relationships with Global South countries.

Tensions escalate between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress party as Kerala leaders criticize his CM aspirations ahead of the upcoming state polls. Tharoor's self-promotion, including sharing a survey favoring him, has sparked controversy within the party. Senior leaders emphasize the party's internal process for selecting a CM candidate, downplaying Tharoor's chances.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval criticised foreign media for allegedly misleading coverage of India's 'Operation Sindoor,' a counterterror military action against Pakistan. Doval highlighted the precision of the operation, which targeted nine terrorist hubs deep inside Pakistan and PoK, and challenged the Western media to show evidence of Indian damage.

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Ax-4 mission, is set to return to Earth after an unforgettable evening on the ISS. The crew, including Shukla, shared a meal and stories, celebrating international collaboration in space. Shukla made history as the first Indian on a private ISS mission, contributing to over 60 experiments.