Delhi airport baggage system glitch disrupted departing baggage at Terminals 1 and 3 and was resolved.
A baggage handling system glitch at Indira Gandhi International Airport disrupted departing baggage movement at Terminals 1 and 3 for about 15-20 minutes starting around 1:45 pm; the issue was later resolved and no comments were made by the airport operator or airlines.

Counter terrorism: uniform Anti Terror Squad structure, digital forensics, and real time information sharing to counter radicalisation and hybrid threats.
Heightened vigilance against radicalisation and recruitment of vulnerable youths is required, with emphasis on pre emptive disruption and lessons from varied theatres. A model Anti Terror Squad structure and uniform nationwide operational framework were urged to ensure consistent operational capacity, effective intelligence use and coordinated counter-actions. Priority operational and technical measures include unmasking digital anonymity, deploying digital forensics and big data analytics, real time information exchange, and addressing deepfakes, cyber and hybrid warfare, maritime terrorism, illicit trafficking and terrorist financing to improve investigative outcomes and conviction rates.

Foreign news roundup: Lockheed offers C-130Js, Pakistan admits airbase strike, Bangladesh election and governance developments.
Lockheed Martin proposes C-130J procurement with local production for India's tactical airlift, implicating military procurement and foreign industrial participation; Pakistan publicly admitted an Indian strike on Nur Khan airbase and the president recounted emergency advice during Operation Sindoor, constituting a cross-border attack admission. Concurrently, Bangladesh's government rejected foreign criticism on minority treatment, approved registration of an opposition leader on the voter list, reported suspects fleeing to India in a political murder, and faced internal party rifts ahead of elections, while China expelled military officials for corruption and India and Sri Lanka formed a reconstruction implementation committee.

Narasapuram lace craft secured a GI tag and coordinated support to modernise designs and boost women artisans' livelihoods.
The Narasapuram crochet lace craft has been recognised with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, and coordinated support from the Andhra Pradesh government and financial partners seeks to modernise designs, expand market access, and scale production. The initiative focuses on preserving technical skill among women artisans while generating livelihoods-over 500 products now in production and employment for nearly one lakh women across more than 250 villages-linking cultural preservation with rural economic development.

Loan fraud using CM's name circulates on social media; police warn against sharing personal or banking information.
A social media loan fraud uses the Chief Minister's name and photos to promote fake government-approved instant loans; victims are directed to suspicious links or apps and asked for Aadhaar, PAN, bank details, one-time passwords and sometimes advance fees. Police warn against clicking unknown links or installing unverified apps and instruct victims to report to the cybercrime helpline or portal; an investigation is underway.

Satellite communication services will launch after operators meet security clearances and spectrum pricing is finalised.
Satellite communication services will be authorised only after licensees meet security clearances on international gateways and data retention and after final spectrum pricing is set. The DoT has granted provisional spectrum to demonstrate compliance while differences with the regulator on spectrum fees persist and the sector's apex decision body will determine the final pricing approach. Separately, the DoT is considering relief for a heavily indebted telecom operator after converting part of dues into government equity and assessing its scheduled payments against cash generation to preserve market stability.

International security and legal enforcement: cross-border suspects, military procurement, corruption expulsions, discrimination claims and reconstruction oversight.
Lockheed Martin's promotion of C-130J aircraft frames a pending sovereign military procurement decision with proposed local production. Bangladeshi claims that murder suspects fled to a neighbouring state raise cross-border enforcement and extradition issues. Parliamentary expulsion of senior military officials for corruption shows anti-corruption disciplinary mechanisms. A bilateral joint committee will oversee implementation of a post-disaster reconstruction package, indicating intergovernmental administrative oversight. An employment tribunal matter alleging wrongful dismissal and race discrimination involves workplace discrimination procedures and remedies.

Rolls Royce plans major investment in India including MoUs for defence engine manufacture and joint IP ownership.
Rolls Royce plans a major investment in India to develop design, technology transfer and phased manufacturing across defence and propulsion sectors, signing two MoUs with defence public sector undertakings to produce Arjun tank engines and engines for future combat vehicles, with joint ownership of new IP and co designed aero core derivatives to support naval electric propulsion and overlapping supply chains.

Two suspected Kashmiri men detained after villagers' complaints; police and intelligence probe identity and Aadhaar verification underway.
Two Poonch residents were detained in Bareilly after villagers reported suspicious conduct while they were begging; police arrested them following social-media complaints and observations of language and behaviour. Local police and intelligence units have interrogated the men, sent their photographs and Aadhaar details to Jammu and Kashmir police for identity verification, and report that no significant information has emerged so far. Further questioning and verification remain ongoing under police and intelligence oversight.

Education as a development foundation supported by school infrastructure and skill training under PM Vishwakarma Yojana to boost employment.
Education is identified as the foundational driver of development, supported by Rs 18 lakh in school infrastructure and linked to skill development under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana (training in 13 trades) which fosters employment and entrepreneurship; a multipurpose building serves as a disaster shelter, study space and training centre.

India's malaria reduction and eradication goal linked to expanded health programmes, budget increases, and telemedicine expansion.
The government cites a 97% reduction in malaria and aims for eradication, attributing progress to expanded health programmes, increased budgetary support, price-reduction measures for generic medicines, and strengthened health infrastructure. Operational initiatives include expanding medical seats and AIIMS outreach, and launching AIIMS-led telemedicine guidance for PHCs/CHCs. The statement calls on medical professionals and associations to align with these schemes, incorporate ethics and wellness into education, volunteer for telemedicine diagnostics, and support distribution of affordable medicines to address systemic gaps.

Central African Republic presidential election sees incumbent backed by Russia and foreign forces influencing security and voter decisions.
A national electoral cycle includes presidential and multiple other contests with about 2.4 million registered voters; the incumbent seeks a third term, emphasizing peace and economic recovery and backed by Russia, while disputes over mercenary replacement with a Russian unit have caused tension. Ongoing conflict since 2013, a partially implemented 2019 peace agreement, and the presence of armed groups make the security situation the primary electoral issue; a United Nations peacekeeping mission with substantial military and police contingents will protect polling sites.

Unmapped voters face hearings to re-establish linkage with the 2002 electoral roll after draft deletions, while technical glitches delay some appearances.
The Special Intensive Revision summoned roughly 32 lakh unmapped voters to hearings to establish linkage with the 2002 electoral roll after a draft deleted over 58 lakh names; affected persons must appear at camps with identity and proof documents for assessment by electoral officers and micro observers, while technical data linking glitches have led officials to advise some voters not to attend until corrections are made.

C-130J Super Hercules pitched as India's tactical airlift choice, with proposed Indian production hub and Tata partnership.
Lockheed Martin proposes the C-130J Super Hercules for India's MTA procurement, stressing the type's multi role capabilities, mature sustainment, and faster delivery from existing production lines. The company offers to establish the first major C-130 production hub in India with Tata Advanced Systems, linking local manufacturing, MRO facilities, export potential, and supply chain integration to strengthen the defence industrial base and support future fleet growth and technological enhancements such as Distributed Aperture System and connectivity upgrades.

Quantum Valley in Amaravati offers grants, seed funding, patent reimbursement and infrastructure support to quantum startups.
Andhra Pradesh's Quantum Valley policy offers grants up to Rs 30 lakh, seed equity up to Rs 1 crore, go-to-market support up to Rs 5 crore, 75% patent reimbursement, 100% rental subsidy for workstations for up to 20 employees in designated areas, and subsidised access to quantum and high-performance computing infrastructure, alongside a three phase program to build talent, testing infrastructure, and industry incubators.

Arun Jaitley remembered for leadership and public service as tributes mark his birth anniversary today.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid public tribute to former Union minister Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary, commemorating Jaitley's leadership, parliamentary role, and contributions to national public life and noting his prior service as finance minister and death in August 2019.

Tourism recovery after the Pahalgam attack includes reopening sites and creating city-level MICE bureaus via PPPs.
The Pahalgam attack caused a severe downturn in Jammu and Kashmir tourism, prompting government efforts to reopen affected sites and restore visitor confidence; the Ministry of Tourism concurrently ran promotional events and announced plans to create autonomous city-level convention promotion bureaus on a public-private partnership basis to develop MICE capacity and decentralise event coordination.

Bangladesh political crisis, Nepal coalition shifts, regional conflicts and India-US ties headline foreign news schedule.
Enumerates South Asian political and security items: critical health and alleged political violence in Bangladesh; Nepalese electoral coalition and candidate developments; internal party rifts and communal violence affecting workers; and regional conflict and diplomatic tensions including India-US trade and migration issues and ongoing coverage of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand-Cambodia, and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.

Telangana finances face strain as key welfare guarantees remain unimplemented amid rising debt and falling revenues.
Mounting fiscal strain and unfinished welfare commitments will constrain policy choices in 2026: higher-than-planned borrowings and lower receipts coincide with unimplemented recurring-cost promises of Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women and Rs 4,000 elderly pensions, while ambitious development plans including a net-zero "Bharat Future City" demand resource mobilisation, land acquisition and environmental clearances.

Rekha Gupta government launches health insurance and subsidised canteens while key welfare pledges remain pending.
The administration implemented select pledges-Ayushman Bharat health insurance, Atal Canteen subsidised meals, elderly support scheme, district reorganisation, and major hospital projects-while advancing the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, budget prioritising roads and water, a drainage master plan, Yamuna cleaning action plan, and a one-time water bill surcharge waiver; major welfare promises such as the Mahila Samriddhi cash transfer and subsidised LPG refills remain pending.