National news

• No 'national son' tag for Subhas Chandra Bose: SC dismisses PIL on historical recognition

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking recognition of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army (INA) as instrumental in securing India's Independence, and also rejected pleas to confer him the status of 'National Son' and to declare his birth anniversary and the INA's foundation day as national days.

• Bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir leaves 21 dead

A passenger bus rolled down a hillside in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, killing 21 people and injuring 29 others. The accident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in hilly regions and the need for stricter transport regulations.

• Jashpur 'plane crash' turns out to be forest fire, say authorities

Officials in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district have clarified that there is no evidence of any plane crash, after viral videos of smoke and images of an aircraft sparked panic and misinformation on social media.

• Fire breaks out at Rajasthan refinery ahead of inauguration

A fire was reported at the Pachpadra refinery site in Balotra district of Rajasthan just a day before its scheduled inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Authorities are assessing the damage, which could impact project timelines.

• PM Modi to inaugurate India's first greenfield refinery project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan. The project is expected to boost industrial development and energy capacity in the country.

• BJP and Congress clash over remarks on Pakistan

The Bharatiya Janata Party criticised the Congress over its comments on Pakistan, calling them hypocritical. The issue reflects ongoing political disagreements over India's foreign policy approach.

• India and South Korea to upgrade economic partnership

India and South Korea have agreed to begin negotiations to upgrade their economic partnership agreement. This move aims to strengthen trade ties amid global economic uncertainties.

• Heatwave alert issued for several regions in India

The India Meteorological Department has warned that parts of northwest, central and eastern India may experience heatwave conditions for the next four to five days. People are advised to take precautions against extreme heat.

• Army praised for rescue efforts in Udhampur tragedy

Survivors of the Udhampur bus accident have praised the Indian Army for its quick response and rescue operations, which helped save many lives during the emergency.

• Report highlights criminal cases and wealth among Tamil Nadu candidates

A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms revealed that 18 per cent of candidates in the Tamil Nadu elections have criminal cases, while 25 per cent are crorepatis. The data raises concerns about transparency in politics.

• Unusual background of Lashkar terrorist revealed

Officials shared details about a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist who used various professions such as cook, plumber and trader to avoid suspicion. The case highlights evolving tactics used by terror groups.

• Harassment allegations at TCS office in Nashik

A woman engineer has alleged workplace harassment and religious coercion at a Tata Consultancy Services unit in Nashik. The case raises concerns about employee safety and workplace conduct.

• Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi over Israel visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel was influenced by the United States. The remarks come amid ongoing political debates.

• Supreme Court rejects 'fishing inquiry' plea in West Bengal voter issue

The Supreme Court declined to allow a broad inquiry into allegations of voter additions in West Bengal, stating that such investigations cannot be conducted without clear evidence.

• Arvind Kejriwal case: Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma rejects recusal request

In a major ruling on Monday, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court declined to recuse herself from hearing the CBI's challenge against the discharge of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others in the liquor policy case.

International news

• Massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

Tokyo: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The agency also issued a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet). The quake hit at 4:53 pm (0753 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Iwate prefecture.

• New Zealand floods: Wellington declares emergency after record rain inundates capital

New Zealand's capital Wellington was plunged into emergency conditions after a burst of record rainfall caused widespread flooding, forcing authorities to act swiftly to protect residents and infrastructure.

• General Anil Chauhan visits UK for defence talks

India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan is in the United Kingdom to discuss military training, operations and defence cooperation. The visit aims to strengthen strategic ties between the two countries.

• NSA Ajit Doval holds talks in Saudi Arabia

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met senior leaders in Saudi Arabia to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues. The talks are part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

• Iran's confusing stance shakes US peace negotiations

The Middle East crisis continues to deepen as Iran delivers conflicting signals on whether it will participate in fresh negotiations with the United States, following the seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship by US forces.

• Donald Trump says Israel did not influence his decision to attack Iran

Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel did not influence his decision to go to war with Iran, pushing back against growing claims that Israeli leadership had steered Washington into the conflict.