Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the renaming of Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to Sri Vijaya Puram. Shah stated that the move is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to "free the nation from colonial imprints" and honor India’s freedom struggle. Port Blair was named after British naval officer Captain Archibald Blair. Shah highlighted the island’s historical significance, including the first unfurling of the Indian flag by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the presence of the Cellular Jail where freedom fighters, like Veer Savarkar, were imprisoned.

A 35-year-old man, Nadir Shah, was shot dead outside a gym in south Delhi's Greater Kailash on Thursday. CCTV footage shows the victim being fired at 11 times, with 8 bullets hitting him. He died in hospital. Police believe it to be a gang war-related murder. The shooter conducted surveillance for an hour before the attack. An investigation is underway. The incident occurred on Thursday, causing concern among locals. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the killer and motive behind the murder.

On Friday, the Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the CBI case related to the Delhi liquor policy scam, six months after his arrest. The court’s decision was unanimous on granting bail but had differing opinions on the legality of Kejriwal's arrest. This ruling allows Kejriwal to be released from jail, where he was already on interim bail in a separate money laundering case handled by the ED. Kejriwal joins other high-profile figures who have been granted bail in this case, including AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, and Bharat Rashtra Samithi's K Kavitha.

In a joint operation on Wednesday, security forces recovered a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in the Keran Sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara. Acting on specific intelligence, the Indian Army and J&K Police conducted searches, uncovering AK-47 rounds, hand grenades, RPG rounds, and materials for improvised explosive devices. The Indian Army's Chinar Corps reported the significant find on social media, emphasizing its importance given the current security situation and upcoming events. This operation marks a notable success in enhancing security in the region and addressing potential threats.

The Supreme Court will deliver a verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail petitions today. Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 in the excise policy case and has been in custody since. The AAP chief is challenging his arrest and seeking bail. The verdict will be announced at 10:30 am by a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan. If granted bail, Kejriwal will be the third top AAP leader to be released in the liquor policy case, following Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh.

The West Bengal government has removed Tapash Ghosh, dean of students’ welfare at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital (BMCH), following protests by junior doctors and students demanding his resignation. Ghosh is accused of being close to Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R G Kar Medical College, and of threatening junior doctors. Additionally, Dr. Nupur Ghosh of BMCH's Obstetrics Department has been transferred to Gopiballavpur Multi Super Specialty Hospital, and her husband, Dr. Avik De, was suspended last week. Another BMCH doctor, Birupaksha Biswas, was also suspended. Both doctors are allegedly connected to Sandip Ghosh and are facing accusations from junior staff.

A gas leak from a chemical factory in Ambarnath, Maharashtra, has caused widespread panic as chemical fumes spread across the city, reducing visibility and irritating eyes and throats. The situation has evoked memories of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster. Videos show roads shrouded in smoky haze, with residents covering their noses and mouths. The fumes have reportedly reached railway tracks, complicating evacuation efforts. No severe effects or fatalities have been reported so far. Authorities are working to identify the source of the leak, with teams dispatched to control the situation. Residents have been advised to stay indoors as a precaution.

In Kolkata, junior doctors have been protesting outside the West Bengal Health Department’s office for over two days, demanding justice for a rape and murder case. In a show of solidarity, local citizens and celebrities have provided essential support, including food, water, and fans. Senior doctors, housing societies, and even delivery workers have joined in, demonstrating widespread community backing. Notable figures like actress Swastika Mukherjee and singer Lagnajita have been actively involved. Despite government offers for dialogue, doctors insist on specific conditions for talks, including the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Agitating doctors in Kolkata blamed the West Bengal government for the failed talks over the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. They said they never demanded Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation, despite her offering to step down. The meeting with the CM was canceled as the doctors insisted on live-streaming for transparency, which the government denied. The junior doctors stressed their demands for justice and vowed to continue their protest until they are met. The doctors clarified that their aim is justice for the murdered doctor, not political demands.

A fire at the Manali substation in Chennai caused power cuts across several areas on Thursday night, including Manali and the Mint region. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) confirmed efforts are underway to restore power quickly. TANGEDCO's Managing Director, Rajesh Lakshmi, stated they are working on a bypass line to fix the issue within 30 minutes. Many residents took to social media to express their concerns about the blackout, with some reporting that streetlights were also out in affected areas, such as Anna Salai and Adyar.