Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the second-longest-serving PM in India in consecutive terms, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s record. Modi, the first post-independence born and non-Congress leader to achieve this, has served for 11 years and 60 days, with landmark decisions and governance reforms marking his tenure.

Narayanan further informed that the Centre has given its approval for setting up a third launch pad at Sriharikota with a budget of about Rs 4,000 crore. According to him, the ISRO expects the Gaganyaan mission to launch Indian astronauts into space only in the first quarter of 2027

Amid backlash over Minister Manikrao Kokate allegedly playing rummy during the Maharashtra Assembly session, Chhava Sanghatna activists met NCP chief Ajit Pawar demanding his removal. The meeting followed an assault on the outfit’s members by NCP workers in Latur. Pawar condemned the incident and promised action by Tuesday.

In a post on X, CM Fadnavis wrote that during the meeting, the Finance Minister appreciated Maharashtra’s strong financial management and gave a positive nod for a multi-year funding plan. The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has been directed to move ahead with approvals for three important externally aided projects.

The official also noted that the trade agreement includes authentication and verification procedures to prevent the circumvention of goods from third countries

The agreement was signed on Thursday by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds in the presence of Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the UK

Head Constable Mehraj-ud-din sustained a gunshot injury in his leg, the police officials said. Mehraj was cleaning his service rifle at the residence of Ashraf in the Pantha Chowk area here when it went off accidentally. The head constable was taken to a hospital, police said

Sharing the details in a post on X, it said, "26 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 24 out of 26 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded"

A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and K.V. Vishwanathan refused to entertain the public interest litigation (PIL) filed directly before the top court under Article 32 of the Constitution