Security agencies have intensified vigilance across Delhi and Uttarakhand following intelligence inputs about a possible terror threat linked to Khalistani extremists. Police have increased security at sensitive locations, including temples, railway stations, bus terminals, government buildings, and crowded public places. Authorities are conducting vehicle checks, surveillance, and coordinated patrols to prevent any untoward incident. Intelligence agencies are closely monitoring suspicious activities, while local police remain on high alert. Officials have urged the public to stay vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or objects. No attack has occurred, and the alert is a precautionary security measure based on intelligence inputs. (PC: PTI)

Police investigating the Pune murder case have alleged that 20-year-old Siya Goyal conspired with her alleged partner, Chetan Chaudhary, to kill her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, after her family fixed an arranged marriage. According to investigators, Siya wanted about three more years before marriage but feared confronting her family. Police claim the pair planned the crime in advance, discussed it before the trek, and executed the alleged murder at Lohagad Fort on June 18. The investigation relies on CCTV footage, digital evidence, and interrogation findings. Both accused remain under investigation as authorities continue gathering evidence and examining the motive. (PC: India Today)

Veteran prosecutor and Rajya Sabha MP Ujjwal Nikam has been appointed Special Public Prosecutor in the alleged murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, who police say was killed by his fiancée Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary. Nikam said he accepted the responsibility after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the victim's family requested him to handle the case, describing the crime as one that had "shaken the entire nation." The state has also approved a fast-track court. Nikam previously led prosecutions in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, 1993 Bombay blasts, and Gulshan Kumar murder cases, making him one of India's best-known prosecutors.

The Bombay High Court has cleared the removal of 208 mangrove trees, eliminating a major hurdle for Maharashtra’s ₹76,220-crore Vadhvan Port Project. The court permitted the National Highways Authority of India to fell mangroves for an eight-lane access-controlled highway linking the upcoming port in Palghar to NH-48, calling the project one of public importance with significant economic benefits. The bench noted all environmental, coastal regulation zone and forest clearances had been secured, alongside compensatory afforestation measures, including planting 1.33 lakh mangroves and depositing over ₹4.83 crore. The greenfield port, expected to rank among the world’s top 10 container ports, will now move ahead at full pace. (PC: The Pioneer)

At 94, Andhra Pradesh-born Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma has renounced her United States citizenship to fulfil her final wish of spending the rest of her life as an Indian citizen. She moved to the US after her husband’s death to live with her son, oncologist Buchaiah Choudhary, and became an American citizen in 2000. After nearly 18 years in the US, she returned to India in 2018 when her son joined NRI Hospital in Mangalagiri. A native of Chinthagumpala village in Bapatla district, Mahalakshmamma recently met District Collector J. Venkata Murali, requesting expedited processing of her citizenship application, saying she wishes to spend her remaining years in her motherland.

Police investigating Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal’s alleged murder claim co-accused Chetan Chaudhary instigated fiancée Siya Goyal to eliminate him. Investigators said Goyal gave a pre-decided signal at Lohagad Fort on June 18, after which Chaudhary allegedly pushed the unsuspecting 25-year-old off a cliff. Both accused, who were reportedly in a relationship, remain under investigation, while Goyal’s brother has also been questioned. Police said Agarwal’s use of a wig may have been one factor in the strained relationship but was not the sole reason. Meanwhile, Goyal’s parents claimed she was initially unwilling to join the trek and dismissed reports of extravagant wedding arrangements, including a chartered aircraft. (PC: X)

CJP founder Dipke has called on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, saying students would present him with a resignation letter as a "birthday gift." The remarks came during a protest highlighting concerns over the education system, including examination management, transparency, and student welfare. Dipke accused the ministry of failing to address persistent issues affecting students and demanded accountability for recent controversies. The protest reflects growing dissatisfaction among sections of the student community over educational policies and administrative decisions. The Union Education Ministry has not yet issued an official response to the demand for Pradhan's resignation. (PC: The Hindu)

CJP founder Dipke has called on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, saying students would present him with a resignation letter as a "birthday gift." The remarks came during a protest highlighting concerns over the education system, including examination management, transparency, and student welfare. Dipke accused the ministry of failing to address persistent issues affecting students and demanded accountability for recent controversies. The protest reflects growing dissatisfaction among sections of the student community over educational policies and administrative decisions. The Union Education Ministry has not yet issued an official response to the demand for Pradhan's resignation.

In a first, the Indian government has officially released the names of six soldiers who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor, marking a significant departure from its earlier approach to disclosing casualty details. The fallen personnel are Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Rifleman Sunil Kumar (Vir Chakra), Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, Aviation Technician Mood Murali Naik, Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh, and Sergeant Surendra Kumar (Vayu Medal). Their names have been added to the Roll of Honour at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. The government paid tribute to their sacrifice and extended condolences to their families, recognising their service to the nation.

Police have arrested eight people in connection with the alleged theft of cash from donation boxes at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The accused include a temple attendant, former bank employees, and others allegedly involved in the conspiracy. Investigators recovered a master key believed to have been used to access the donation boxes without authorization. Authorities suspect the group siphoned off devotees' contributions over a period of time and are examining financial records to determine the total amount stolen. The investigation is ongoing, with police probing whether additional individuals were involved in the alleged fraud. (PC:NDTV)