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A private sleeper AC bus carrying 35 passengers caught fire near Dayanatpur village on the Yamuna Expressway, about 2 km from Jewar Airport. 9 passengers died, while others escaped by breaking windows. Fire crews extinguished the blaze in 45 minutes, but the bus was completely destroyed and the victims' identities remained difficult to establish.
India
Germany is ready to sign the proposed Project 75(I) submarine agreement with India, but the deal is still awaiting Indian approval processes, including clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security. MDL and TKMS are expected to build 6 advanced conventional submarines in India under the programme.
India
The first Patanjali Ayurveda Gurukulam was inaugurated in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on World Ayurveda Day. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the occasion as auspicious and extended greetings to people marking the day. Further details about the institution and inauguration were not provided.
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The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland have supported India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Slovakia’s foreign minister said all Visegrad 4 members back India, while External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed their support and pointed to longstanding defence cooperation.
India
BJP national president Nitin Nabin is expected to reach a toll plaza in Meerut shortly during his Uttar Pradesh visit. Bulldozers have been lined up at the site as part of the welcome arrangements, according to ANI. The report does not specify how long the display will remain or provide an arrival time.
India
Police in Noida are investigating after 2 separate videos circulated online, reportedly showing a Thar being driven towards a woman and young men. The footage has drawn attention to an alleged road-rage incident, but details about the people involved, the location and any injuries have not been released.
India
A video aired by Russia’s Rossiya one presents additional footage of an exchange between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit, suggesting that a translation earpiece issue—not a health emergency—was behind Modi’s question.
India
Hong Kong plans an AI City Brain to analyse departmental data, improve responses to severe weather and major events, and warn residents about traffic jams and long queues. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu says the platform will not use personal data, addressing concerns raised about privacy and surveillance.
India
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has agreed to reconsider his decision not to seek reappointment, following a request from the board. The board also voted by a majority to reappoint him for a further 5-year term after his current tenure ends, subject to applicable requirements.
India
India has said it remains committed to securing energy for its 1.4 billion people after the US Congress passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing to buy Russian oil and gas.
India
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed social-media claims that several leaders became ill after attending the BRICS summit in Delhi. The claims involved Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, while separate statements and allegations about their health circulated online without confirmation from Indian authorities.
India
Satish Salian has sought an apology, retraction and ₹500 crore in damages from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh over statements concerning his pursuit of justice for his deceased daughter, Disha Salian.
