The Times of India

Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, expressing confidence in Prime Minister Modi's decision-making. This call follows a similar sentiment from JD(U) colleague KC Tyagi. However, the JD(U) has since clarified that Tyagi's remarks were personal and not representative of the party's stance.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval highlighted the global trend of countries imposing their will through force, emphasizing that national willpower translates into national power. He credited India's current leadership for its significant progress over the past decade, stating that strong leadership and morale are crucial for national independence and achieving objectives.

West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari has sent a legal notice to CM Mamata Banerjee, demanding proof for her allegations linking him and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the coal smuggling case. Adhikari stated he will pursue defamation proceedings if she fails to provide evidence within 72 hours.

Ministry of external affairs has refuted US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick's claims regarding trade deal negotiations. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Lutnick's remarks were inaccurate, highlighting multiple rounds of talks and the closeness of a deal on several occasions. He also confirmed that Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have spoken eight times in 2025.

A private bus carrying 30-35 passengers rolled off a hilly road in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, killing at least eight people. The bus was traveling from Kupvi to Shimla when it lost control in the Haripurdhar area. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll is feared to rise as several passengers sustained serious injuries.

A new analysis reveals nearly half of Indian cities grapple with chronic air pollution, a persistent issue stemming from ongoing emission sources. The National Clean Air Programme currently covers only a fraction of these severely affected urban areas, highlighting a significant gap in addressing the crisis. Experts urge targeted reforms and a broader approach to combat this widespread problem.