- Trump warned that Iranwould “have to pay the price” as negotiations took “too long”.
- Madhya Pradesh has withdrawn a proposed two-child norm for government jobs, reversing a long-standing eligibility restriction.
- Families of Air India AI171 crash victims are questioning compensation settlement terms before the official investigation is complete.
- An Indian-origin police officer was killed while on duty in Ontario, with an 18-year-old charged with first-degree murder.
- Congress has challenged the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination, arguing the decision was unlawful.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
Trump warns Iran of consequences as conflict escalates
US President Donald Trump said Iran would “have to pay the price” for not negotiating an agreement with Washington, following fresh US airstrikes on Iranian targets. The remarks came amid renewed military exchanges between the two countries, with Trump also indicating he was considering further action against Iranian infrastructure. Read full story
Madhya Pradesh withdraws proposed two-child rule for government jobs
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the withdrawal of a draft provision that would have continued linking government job eligibility to a two-child limit. The state has also been directed to remove related provisions from the draft rules and publish a revised version. The move reverses a policy that had remained in place in different forms for more than two decades.Read full story
Air India settlement process questioned by crash victims’ families
The daughter of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani has raised concerns over Air India’s compensation settlement process for families affected by the AI171 crash. She questioned provisions requiring claimants to waive future legal claims before the investigation into the accident has concluded. Air India has said families remain free to wait for the investigation report before making any decisions on final compensation.Read full story
Indian-origin Ontario officer killed during investigation
Indian-origin police officer Tarun Bali was killed while carrying out an investigation near Hearst in northern Ontario. Authorities have charged an 18-year-old man with first-degree murder, alleging that Bali was struck by a vehicle while officers attempted to apprehend the suspect. The incident has prompted tributes from police leaders and government officials across the province.Read full story
Congress challenges rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination
Congress has urged the Election Commission to overturn the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The party argues that the alleged Telangana case cited against her does not constitute a criminal case requiring disclosure because no court has formally taken cognisance of it. The dispute could have a significant impact on the outcome of the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in the state. Read full story
