The Supreme Court of India dismissed a PIL demanding the cancellation of arms export licenses to Israel, asserting that foreign policy is exclusively under the Union government’s jurisdiction. Petitioners argued that India’s actions violated the Genocide Convention amid allegations against Israel for genocide in Gaza. The court chose not to intervene.
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Russia is repatriating 15 Indian youths, including four from Punjab, after they were discharged from the Russian army. Families are expecting the Indian government to facilitate their safe return. Eight Indians died, and contracts for 69 others are being invalidated. MP Vikramjit Sahney has been advocating for their return since March.
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Shyam Sundar alias Munna Sharma, ex-president of BJP’s Patna City Chowk block, was killed by unidentified assailants in Patna City. The attack occurred early morning while he arranged an autorickshaw for a relative. Police suspect targeted murder over robbery. Protests ensued, demanding Rs 10 lakh compensation and quick arrests.
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The railway ministry is concerned about recent attempts to derail trains and stone pelting incidents. A train collision with a cooking cylinder in Kanpur was narrowly avoided, indicating criminal intent. Since June last year, there have been 17 similar incidents, prompting increased vigilance on sensitive tracks to prevent mishaps.
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Bimlesh Kumar, a 21-year-old BTech student at IIT-Guwahati, was discovered hanging in his hostel room. This is the second suicide within a month and the third this year at the institute. The incidents have raised serious concerns about mental health support on campus, prompting students to demand answers from authorities.
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Foreign Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, reaffirming India’s support for a Gaza ceasefire and adherence to humanitarian law. He condemned terrorism and expressed concern over civilian casualties. Jaishankar also highlighted the significance of India-GCC relations in fostering global peace, security, and energy cooperation.
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