The Times of India

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday attended the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Swami Rama Himalayan University at Jolly Grant, Dehradun.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized that actual vijay lies in demonstrated evidence, referencing India's counterterror actions. He stressed that victory isn't built on rhetoric but on tangible outcomes like damaged terror infrastructure and dysfunctional air defence systems, urging a sober assessment of India's defense preparedness for future challenges.

Bangladesh's BNP chief Tarique Rahman vowed a people-first foreign policy post-victory. Meanwhile, Piyush Goyal defended the India-US trade deal against Rahul Gandhi's criticism, highlighting benefits for textiles and farmers. In Mumbai, a Metro Line-4 parapet collapse tragically killed one and injured three.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for acknowledging their election victory, expressing eagerness to work with India. PM Modi congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman on the party's decisive win, which secured a two-thirds majority and signals a move towards political stability in Bangladesh.

Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized PM Modi for visiting Assam instead of Manipur, which has been experiencing unrest. Khera shared mock flight tickets from Guwahati to Imphal, urging the PM to visit the troubled state. This comes as Manipur faces renewed tensions and violent protests.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized that judicial leadership thrives on acknowledging imperfections and embracing continuous growth, not on feigning flawlessness. He advocated for a radical redefinition of judicial leadership, proposing a Commonwealth Apex Body to unify judicial education, the Bar, and the bench across member nations.

Rahul Gandhi slammed the India-US trade deal, calling PM Modi 'Narendra Surrender Modi' and warning of harm to cotton farmers and textile exporters. He alleged a trap where India faces an 18% tariff on garments while Bangladesh gets 0% by importing US cotton, potentially hurting Indian farmers. Minister Piyush Goyal refuted these claims, stating farmers' interests are protected.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several key infrastructure projects in Assam, including the Emergency Landing Facility in Dibrugarh and the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across the Brahmaputra River. He will also launch the temporary campus of IIM Guwahati, flag off electric buses, and inaugurate the National Data Centre for the North Eastern Region, enhancing digital infrastructure and public transport.

Assam is going to witness a historic moment on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh, where he will witness the aerial display of fighters, transports and helicopters.

The Supreme Court ruled that ex-servicemen are entitled to full arrears of disability pension from applicable cut-off dates, rejecting the government's plea to limit payments to three years. The court emphasized that disability pension is a vested right, not charity, recognizing sacrifices made for the nation.

Rahul Gandhi criticized the India-US trade deal, dubbing PM Modi as Narendra Surrender Modi and accusing him of betraying farmers. He argued the agreement creates an unfair fight for country's farmers against subsidized foreign crops. Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Shivraj Singh Chouhan refuted these claims, calling them baseless and accusing Gandhi of misleading the public.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated that Jawaharlal Nehru recognized Tibet as part of China to foster a strong relationship, recalling the Panchsheel agreement. He emphasized that India must reconsider its perspective on Himalayan boundaries, particularly in Uttarakhand's middle sector, where the Himalayas have historically served as interaction zones.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated 'Seva Teerth', a new building complex housing the PMO, National Security Council Secretariat, and Cabinet Secretariat, alongside Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2. This significant administrative overhaul consolidates key government functions into modern, efficient, and citizen-centric facilities, replacing colonial-era nomenclature with names reflecting public service and duty.

Ob-gyn body says merit, patient safety and professional dignity at stake; seeks fee rationalisation

FOGSI has urged the National Medical Commission to immediately review and withdraw repeated reductions in the NEET-PG qualifying percentile. The body expressed concern that lowering the threshold dilutes meritocracy, compromises academic rigor, and raises questions about specialist training quality and patient safety.

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on the BNP's decisive election victory, pledging India's support for a democratic Bangladesh. The BNP secured a significant majority, signaling a new political era after months of unrest. Rahman, son of a former president, is poised to become prime minister, marking a shift after former PM Sheikh Hasina's departure.