Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has resigned, paving the way for Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar to take the top post. This transition follows months of speculation and high-level meetings in Delhi. Photos showcasing unity between the leaders were shared, signaling an amicable power handover after the Congress high command's directive for a leadership change.
An Air India flight to San Francisco, carrying around 230 passengers, made an unexpected return to Delhi after over eight hours in the air due to a technical issue. The Boeing 777-300 ER landed safely, and the airline is arranging alternative travel for passengers, ensuring their comfort and onward journey.
The government has formed a high-level committee to investigate demographic shifts in India, driven by illegal immigration and other "unnatural causes." Chaired by retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naoleker, the panel will assess population changes, analyze abnormal shifts across communities, and propose solutions. This initiative follows Prime Minister Modi's concerns about demographic changes impacting national security and social structures.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari unveiled significant welfare initiatives, including subsidised fish-rice meals for Rs 5 at 400 canteens and Rs 3,000 monthly financial aid for women under the Annapurna Yojana. New regulations will restrict liquor shops within a kilometre of educational and religious sites, reinforcing a commitment to the rule of law over personal rule.
Seventeen officers completed a 48-week training program at the Air Force Test Pilots School. The graduating batch included personnel from the Indian Air Force, Army, and Navy. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh presented awards to outstanding performers. The officers will now join the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment.
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