Yasin Malik, jailed JKLF chief, claims he met with Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in 2006 at the request of IB, as part of a backchannel peace process. Malik alleges that then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed gratitude for his efforts.

Odisha police constable Deepak Kumar Rout has been arrested for allegedly murdering his second wife, Subhamitra Sahoo, after she was found buried. Rout is also under suspicion in connection with the death of his first wife, Aparna Priyadarshini, whose family alleges foul play and financial exploitation, including a Rs 1 crore insurance payout.

The Supreme Court has directed states and UTs to frame rules for the registration of Sikh marriages under the Anand Karaj Act within four months, emphasizing that the state cannot make faith a privilege or handicap. The court highlighted the failure of many states to implement the 2012 amendment, which mandates the creation of a registration framework.

The Election Commission (EC) refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding voter deletion irregularities in Aland, stating that detailed information was already provided to the Karnataka CID two years prior. The EC clarified that no online voter deletion is possible by the public. In Maharashtra's Rajoura constituency, thousands of invalid voter applications were rejected after scrutiny, prompting a criminal investigation.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 20 locations across multiple states in connection with the Rs 3,500 crore liquor 'scam' in Andhra Pradesh, involving allegations against former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy. The searches targeted companies and individuals suspected of facilitating kickbacks through fraudulent invoices.

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Anil Ambani, Rana Kapoor, and Kapoor's family for fraudulent loan transactions causing a Rs 2,797 crore loss to Yes Bank. Kapoor directed Yes Bank to invest in ADA Group companies despite warnings, and funds were allegedly siphoned out.

Axiom Space has launched a global consortium, the Axiom Space University Alliance, inviting Indian universities and research organizations to collaborate on microgravity science and innovation in low-Earth orbit. This initiative aims to foster a global research ecosystem, enabling knowledge sharing and exploration of experiments in various fields, including life sciences and advanced materials, as space activities transition to commercial operations.

A public disagreement has surfaced within the National Conference as Education Minister Sakina Itoo criticized MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi for his accusations against Omar Abdullah's government regarding efforts to restore statehood and Article 370. Itoo challenged Mehdi's own actions in Parliament, while Mehdi defended his record, citing meetings with Amit Shah and raising various issues.

Bharadwaj criticised Congress and Gandhi for emaining silent while similar discrepancies were highlighted by AAP during the Delhi Assembly elections in early 2025.

The US revocation of sanctions exemptions for Chabahar Port poses challenges to India's regional connectivity plans. This move threatens Indian investments and operations, complicating its strategic balance between the US and Iran. The port is vital for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia, serving as a counterweight to China's influence.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have solidified their alliance with a strategic mutual defense agreement, treating an attack on one as an attack on both. This pact, signed amidst regional tensions following an Israeli airstrike in Doha, signals a shift in Saudi Arabia's reliance on US security guarantees.

General Anil Chauhan revealed that Operation Sindoor strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir were deliberately conducted at night to minimize civilian casualties. The timing, between 1:00 and 1:30 AM, was chosen to avoid the morning azaan and potential civilian movement in areas like Bahawalpur and Muridke.

New online gaming regulations are set to be implemented from October 1st, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government has engaged in extensive discussions with stakeholders, including gaming companies and banks, to finalize the rules. The legislation aims to promote e-sports while banning harmful money-based gaming and associated financial activities, with penalties targeting providers and promoters rather than players.

Rahul Gandhi has accused the Chief Election Commissioner of shielding vote chors and obstructing investigations into voter deletions, presenting alleged proof of manipulation in Karnataka's Aland constituency. The BJP has dismissed these claims as lies, while the Election Commission has refuted them, stating that deletions cannot be done online.