The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned a Greater Noida executive magistrate for issuing a notice to Gautam Buddha University student Akshat Tripathi over his participation in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The notice sought a ₹5 lakh personal bond despite the court’s earlier order barring coercive or penal action against students linked to the 36-day protest. CJI Surya Kant asked, “How could a Magistrate dare to issue notice?” The notice was later withdrawn. The three-judge bench said it would seek an explanation from the authority and examine whether the court’s order had been violated. (PC: India Today)

Major Navya Shekhawat has become the first woman officer from the Indian Army to serve as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.   Shekhawat joined the Army after clearing the Combined Defence Services examination and trained at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. She was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in 2021 and rose to the rank of Major within a few years. As an ADC, she assists the President during official engagements and ceremonies while helping maintain military and ceremonial protocol. She is the second woman overall to hold the President’s ADC position, following Navy officer Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki in 2025. (PC: X)

A candlelight vigil was held at Kangla Gate in Imphal over the death of Manipuri musician and music teacher Chongtham Vikram, who allegedly died after being assaulted outside his Delhi home. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed grief and wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, seeking a fair, time-bound investigation under senior police supervision. He also called for the arrest and prosecution of all alleged perpetrators and conspirators. Delhi Police has arrested seven adults and detained a minor in connection with the case. Vikram, 54, had lived in Delhi’s Kilokri area for nearly a decade and taught music. (PC: NDTV)

Five baby orangutans were found in the Bichitrapur forest area near Badapahi village in Odisha’s Balasore district, nearly 4,000 km from their natural habitats in Indonesia and Malaysia. The discovery has raised serious concerns because orangutans are not native to India. Forest officials rescued the animals and began investigating how they reached the area, with suspected international wildlife trafficking among the possibilities. The unusual discovery also attracted large crowds, prompting authorities to secure the animals. Officials are assessing their health and considering relocation to a suitable facility, including Nandankanan Zoological Park. The case highlights concerns over illegal wildlife trade and endangered-species protection.

Students and residents in Delhi’s Satya Niketan have raised concerns over the reported death toll following Sunday’s collapse of a five-storey student PG building, which killed seven people. � Students reportedly questioned whether the official figures fully reflected the casualties, while fear spread across the densely populated area. Many students began leaving their accommodations, dragging belongings away amid concerns about the structural safety of nearby buildings. The MCD subsequently issued demolition notices to several buildings considered dangerous or ruinous. Authorities have also faced scrutiny over building safety and regulatory enforcement following the tragedy. (PC: PTI)

Fresh threat letters allegedly issued by Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked United Liberation Council (ULC) have warned Kashmiri Pandit employees recruited under the PM Package to quit their jobs or face fatal consequences. The threats, reportedly the fifth in a month, have been accompanied by alleged online leaks of employees’ phone numbers, addresses and vehicle details. Activists have demanded an FIR, security audit and stronger protection for employees living in transit colonies and rented accommodation. The developments have renewed concerns over the safety of Kashmiri Pandits working in the Valley and raised questions about the effectiveness of rehabilitation and security arrangements. (PC: Getty Images)

Kanpur-based engineer Chandan Gupta has been released after being detained in Russia and has safely returned home, his wife Sneha Gupta confirmed. She said Chandan was detained late Saturday, with his phone and passport taken away. After learning about his detention, she contacted his employer, UFlex Ltd, whose Russian team stayed in touch with her and arranged legal assistance. A lawyer hired by the company helped secure his release. Earlier, Sneha had appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for help, expressing concern that her husband could be pressured to join the Russian military. The circumstances remain unclear.

Five young orangutans were rescued from a casuarina forest near Badapai village in Odisha’s Balasore district on Tuesday after local residents spotted the unusual animals. Forest officials brought the primates to the Udayapur forest section office, where they were kept under observation and examined by veterinary teams. Orangutans are native to Southeast Asia and are not found in the wild in India, raising questions about how they reached Odisha. Officials suspect the animals may have been abandoned by poachers or suppliers after being transported illegally, but their exact origin remains unclear. Authorities have launched an investigation and intensified surveillance in the area. (PC: The Hindu)

A police complaint has been lodged in Kolkata against Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Shastri over remarks urging Hindus to avoid non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja. South Kolkata Congress president Pradip Prasad accused Shastri of hurting Bengali sentiments and creating social disharmony. Shastri had called Bengalis eating fish and meat during Navratri “pakhandis” and urged people to boycott them. The remarks sparked criticism across Bengal. Bengal BJP leaders distanced themselves from the food diktat. State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said Shastri had no right to decide what Bengalis eat, while minister Dilip Ghosh said people should be free to choose their food. (PC: The Telegraph)

The Chandigarh administration has suspended the licences of ride-hailing companies Uber and Rapido for six months over alleged violations of rules. According to the administration, both companies failed to comply with the prescribed regulations despite receiving repeated notices, show-cause notices and several opportunities to present their cases over more than a year. The action comes after authorities gave the companies multiple chances to address the alleged violations. The suspension will remain in effect for six months. The administration said the decision was taken after the companies failed to comply with the applicable rules despite prolonged proceedings and repeated communication from the authorities. (PC: India Today)