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Breaking barriers, Major Navya Shekhawat has become the inaugural woman Army officer to hold the position of President's Aide-de-Camp. Her responsibilities include aiding President Droupadi Murmu at formal events and ceremonies. Following in the footsteps of Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki's tenure in 2025, Major Shekhawats appointment marks a progressive step for women in the Indian military, showcasing their growing opportunities and prominence in defense roles.
In a tragic incident in Delhi, a PG building collapsed, resulting in the death of seven students, including Arpit Jai. His family, having identified him at AIIMS, chose to donate his corneas. Remarkably, Arpit had just returned home to celebrate Rakshabandhan hours prior to the disaster. Following the collapse, authorities arrested the building owner and initiated a magisterial inquiry, highlighting pressing issues surrounding student accommodation safety in the area.