A section of the crowd booed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday as she arrived to welcome football star Lionel Messi. Some spectators chanted “AQI, AQI” to highlight Delhi’s severe air pollution. The incident took place on a day when the city recorded hazardous air quality, with the AQI touching 498 earlier. Thick smog reduced visibility across Delhi. Opposition leaders shared videos of the chants on social media and criticised the government. Gupta said her government is taking steps to control pollution and blamed earlier administrations. The event continued despite the protest, and Messi briefly thanked fans before leaving the stage. (PC: PTI)

At least four people were killed and 25 others injured after a major road accident on the Delhi–Agra Expressway in Mathura on Tuesday morning. The crash involved seven buses and three cars. Dense fog reduced visibility and led to a multi-vehicle pile-up. Several vehicles caught fire after the collision, causing panic among passengers. Police and fire teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident. Senior officials said rescue operations are nearly complete and the injured are being treated in nearby hospitals. None of the injured are reported to be in critical condition. Authorities are clearing the road and arranging transport for stranded passengers. 

The National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case that killed 26 people in April 2025. The chargesheet names seven accused, including Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front. It also names Pakistani handler Sajid Jatt and three terrorists who were later killed by security forces. Two local men have been charged for helping the attackers. The NIA said the attack was planned and supported from Pakistan. The agency has filed the case under terror, arms, and criminal laws. The attack led to major military action by India against terror camps. (PC: X)

The National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case. The attack killed 26 people, mostly tourists. The NIA named seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Taiba handler Sajid Jatt. Two terror groups, Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front, were also chargesheeted. Investigators said Sajid Jatt planned and guided the attack from Pakistan. Three Pakistani terrorists involved were later killed in an encounter. Two local men were charged for helping the attackers. The NIA said the attack was part of a larger plot against India. Charges were filed under terror, arms and war laws. (PC: India Today)

A nuclear-powered listening device lost in the Himalayas 60 years ago may threaten the Ganga River. In 1965, the CIA and India's Intelligence Bureau placed a plutonium-fueled radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) atop Nanda Devi to monitor China's nuclear program during the Cold War. Caught in a blizzard, the team cached the device; it vanished by the next season, likely buried by avalanche. A 1978 survey found no contamination but couldn't locate the RTG. The concern: Nanda Devi's glaciers feed the Ganga, serving hundreds of millions downstream. Experts fear accelerating glacier melt could eventually expose the device, potentially releasing radioactive material into the sacred river system.(PC: India Today)

Delhi's toxic smog caused major travel disruptions on Monday, with 100 flights cancelled and over 300 delayed at Delhi Airport as visibility plummeted. The Air Quality Index hit 456 at 6 AM, the season's second-worst after Sunday's 461. Over 90 trains were delayed six to seven hours due to low visibility. The IMD issued an orange alert for dense fog, while areas like Akshardham recorded AQI of 493. Airlines urged passengers to allow extra travel time due to slower road traffic. CAQM invoked Stage IV GRAP measures, banning construction activities and mandating 50% work-from-home in offices, with schools conducting hybrid classes.

A young man from Haryana successfully graduated from the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, earning his commission as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army. The ceremony, attended by senior officers and family members, celebrated the achievements of the cadets who completed rigorous military training, leadership programs, and physical endurance tests. Hailing from a small town in Haryana, the new officer expressed pride in serving the nation and emphasized dedication, discipline, and patriotism as core values guiding his career. The IMA continues to produce officers who contribute to India’s defense and national security. (PC: The Indian EXPRESS)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its working national president, replacing J.P. Nadda in the interim role until a full election for the party president is held. The decision was made by the BJP’s parliamentary board, reflecting confidence in Nabin’s organisational skills and political experience. At 45, he becomes one of the youngest leaders to hold this key position, underscoring his rising stature within the party. Nabin, a seasoned MLA and minister in the Bihar government, has been praised by senior BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PC: PTI)

A woman travelling alone on a train at Katihar Junction in Bihar had a terrifying experience when 30–40 men suddenly rushed into her reserved coach during a halt, shouting and pushing, making it impossible for her to exit the washroom she was using. Feeling unsafe, she locked herself inside the train toilet and recorded a video of the chaos outside. She then called the railway helpline (139) for help. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrived promptly, dispersed the crowd and escorted her back to her seat safely. The incident has sparked discussions about women’s safety and crowd control on Indian trains. (PC: HT)

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against 17 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a massive transnational cyber-fraud network that siphoned off over ₹1,000 crore through a complex web of digital scams and shell entities. Investigators uncovered a highly coordinated syndicate that used fake loan apps, bogus job offers, Ponzi and investment schemes, layered funds through 111 shell companies and mule accounts, and concealed controllers using forged documents. Searches across six states seized digital evidence showing foreign operational control dating back to 2020. (PC: PTI)