The Economic Times

Abhijeet Dipke confronted a police sub-inspector at his residence for restricting visitors. He accused the officer of rudeness and monitoring people entering his home. Dipke also alleged plainclothes CID personnel were observing his residence. Videos of the confrontation and his complaint went viral on social media. He demanded the removal of the sub-inspector from his security detail.

Federal judges have rejected the Trump administration's requests for state voter rolls. States are not required to share these sensitive records with the federal government. The administration's aggressive election oversight efforts have faced numerous courtroom defeats. Judges cite the Constitution's primary role for states in running federal elections.

Parliamentary proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday due to ongoing Opposition protests. Members demanded a statement from the Home Minister regarding NEET paper leak issues. Protests also highlighted alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Lok Sabha passed a bill amid the disruptions without any debate.

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has extended an olive branch to Karnataka regarding the Cauvery issue, underscoring the importance of dialogue. He steered clear of trivial political maneuvering, recalling the state's long-standing efforts dating back to 1969 in managing the conflict. Vijay insisted on a strong legal approach to the dispute while pledging to face any backlash for the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu.

Scientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated and killed E. coli bacteria. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in synthetic biology and potential medical applications. The technology could aid in developing new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections.

Congress MP KC Venugopal highlighted alleged financial fraud at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. He cited revelations of embezzlement of public donations and theft of valuables. Venugopal alleged destruction of CCTV footage and removal of an accounts officer. He dismissed the state government's investigation as insufficient and called for a Supreme Court-supervised inquiry.