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A tense confrontation between the Gujarati and Marathi-speaking communities broke out at a housing society in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area on Thursday over the alleged consumption of non-vegetarian food. The dispute escalated when members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) joined the fray, accusing Gujarati residents of disrespecting their Marathi-speaking neighbors over food preferences.

In a crackdown on the illegal e-cigarette trade, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly running a business dealing in banned Chinese-made e-cigarettes. The accused, identified as Gurucharan, operated a pan shop in Ashok Vihar, targeting young people, especially Gen-Z and first-time smokers.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday raised serious concerns about the lack of an FIR in the ongoing case involving the discovery of large sums of cash from the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The cash was allegedly found in March, after fire officials were called to the judge’s house during Holi celebrations to address a blaze. Dhankhar criticized the pace of the investigation, highlighting that if the case involved an ordinary citizen, the investigation would have proceeded swiftly.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged Governor CV Ananda Bose to postpone his planned visit to Murshidabad, a district in the state recently rocked by communal clashes. The violence, which erupted following the introduction of the newly enacted Waqf Amendment Act, led to the deaths of three people and left several others injured.

In a significant shift in trade relations, India on Thursday announced the end of an arrangement allowing the trans-shipment of Bangladeshi export cargo to third countries through Indian ports and airports. This decision comes as a response to a series of trade measures by Bangladesh, including the suspension of yarn imports from India and the closure of three land ports along the India-Bangladesh border.

After a nine-month closure due to a roof collapse, Terminal-1 (T1) of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport reopened for passengers on Tuesday. The terminal, which had been shut down after a part of its canopy collapsed during heavy rains in June 2024, is now fully operational, according to airport authorities.

Comedian Vir Das has voiced his frustration with Air India over an incident involving his injured wife, claiming that despite pre-booking wheelchair assistance, she was not provided with the service on a recent flight. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Das expressed his disappointment with the airline, accusing them of providing inadequate support during their journey.

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday extended its interim order granting protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee, who is accused in a fraudulent case related to the 2022 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. Khedkar is allegedly involved in forging documents to gain eligibility for the UPSC exam by claiming reservations meant for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

In a major blow to cross-border drug trafficking, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized 300 kg of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth ₹1,800 crore, during a joint operation near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast.

In a bizarre case of administrative oversight, a police sub-inspector in Firozabad has been suspended after he mistakenly named a judge as the accused in a theft case warrant. The incident has sparked a judicial inquiry and raised concerns over procedural lapses within the police department.

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized 300 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at ₹1,800 crore during a joint operation near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea off Gujarat's coast.

A 35-year-old carpenter tragically lost his life on Sunday after attempting to flee from a routine traffic check in Balanagar, Hyderabad. The incident occurred when the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was stopped by traffic police for a routine check.

India has successfully tested its first-ever high-powered laser weapon, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), to shoot down a drone swarm, marking a significant milestone in the country's defense capabilities. This new weapon, which utilizes directed energy to defeat aerial targets, is set to revolutionize modern combat, especially as drone warfare continues to evolve

The recent communal violence in the Muslim-majority district of Murshidabad, triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, has led to the displacement of hundreds of people, many of whom have sought refuge across the Bhagirathi River in the neighboring district of Malda. The protests, which began as demonstrations against the newly passed Act, quickly escalated into violent clashes, leaving at least three people dead and several others injured.