😠 Rahul slams Modi: Students need apology, not forgiveness

Rahul Gandhi asserted that students involved in the anti-paper leak protest deserve an apology from PM Modi, not his forgiveness. This statement was made by the Lok Sabha leader of the opposition in New Delhi. The criticism came in response to PM Modi's Friday Instagram video where he mentioned forgiving the young protesters. Gandhi further criticized the RSS's influence, alleging it dictates a narrow view of India's diverse cultures and history. He also sharply attacked the government's education system, calling it 'terrible' and 'cruel'.

🌱 Kids' voices are shaping India's food future

For decades, nutrition decisions for Indian kids were adult-led, but a new movement is changing that. Over 140,000 adolescents shared experiences via a U-Report survey in India. They pointed out issues like food ads, high costs, and poor access to healthy food. This revealed that young people want to partner in building healthier food environments, not just be taught. This shift is crucial amid rising diet-related diseases in India. 🍎

🇮🇳 India denies ties to Sheikh Hasina's Delhi media event

India stated it has no involvement with former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's planned virtual media interaction in New Delhi. This event is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Foreign Correspondents' Club. Hasina, 78, fled Dhaka after protests in August 2024 and is currently residing in India. The Indian government confirmed it does not endorse any views expressed at the forum organized by a private media entity. Bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh have seen recent efforts to stabilize after political changes. 🇮🇳

⛽ Oil Ministry Dismisses Fuel Adulteration Claims

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has dismissed widespread reports regarding fuel quality issues across the country. This was announced on Tuesday, stating that extra checks have been implemented beyond standard protocols. Over 2,000 samples were tested for chloride and sulphide contamination nationwide. Currently, only two instances of chloride contamination have been identified across the entire nation. Strict action will be taken if any further contamination or adulteration is discovered at retail outlets. ⛽

👮 Shah claims 247 fugitives extradited globally

Home Minister Amit Shah stated that a total of 247 fugitives have been extradited over the last seven years. This operation involved cooperation across 36 different countries globally. The figures cover the period from 2017 to 2024, according to the Minister. These extraditions are part of ongoing national security and law enforcement efforts. Further details on specific cases are expected to be released soon. 🇮🇳

🩺 NEET-PG audit panel formed by Supreme Court

A 12-member expert committee has been formed to audit the existing NEET-PG admission system as directed by the Supreme Court. This review panel is being set up for the NEET PG 2025 examination, involving various stakeholders across the Ministry of Health. The committee must identify system gaps and propose solutions, with an 8-week timeline to submit its final report. This action follows a plea challenging the reduction of qualifying cut-off percentiles by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. Petitioners argue this lowering of standards is arbitrary and threatens patient safety. 🩺

😟 Pak boxer vanishes from CWG hotel in Glasgow

Boxer Qudratullah disappeared from the team hotel after concluding his weight division at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This incident involved the Pakistan Boxing Federation, as the source stated Qudratullah vanished even though his passport was held by the team manager. Previously, two national boxers went missing during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Furthermore, Zohaib Rasheed vanished in Italy in 2024 after allegedly stealing from his roommates. The 36-member Pakistani contingent eventually returned home from Glasgow with only one bronze medal won by Fatima Zehra. 😟

🛡️ India fires back on Pakistan's border buildup

India has responded strongly to reports of Pakistan deploying 250 Chinese howitzers along the border. The deployment was allegedly carried out by Pakistan forces near the disputed border region. This military action involved the positioning of a significant number of artillery pieces. The move has heightened existing tensions between the two neighboring nations. India stated it would take all necessary measures to defend its interests.

🏏 Gavaskar praises Rahane's underrated captaincy

Sunil Gavaskar paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane, stating he never received the credit for his leadership. This was said about Rahane, who recently retired from cricket, while captaining India. Rahane's exceptional record included 4 wins in 6 matches during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Gavaskar likened his performance to Rahul Dravid's, criticizing how the captain's role is often overlooked when teams succeed. The praise highlighted Rahane's role in turning around the series after a disastrous start. 👏

🚨 Udhayanidhi Stalin in custody over viral remarks

Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained on Tuesday morning following an incident in Thanjavur. The DMK leader made a crude double entendre referencing actress Trisha Krishnan during a protest concerning the Cauvery water dispute. This incident was booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. Critics argue this is part of a pattern of misogynistic and invasive public attacks by Udhayanidhi. He maintains that he said nothing wrong and plans to fight the charges in court. 😥

🦕 Two Mass Extinctions Happened in Cretaceous Period

Scientists have confirmed that there were actually two major mass extinction events during the Cretaceous period. These events significantly impacted global biodiversity across various ecosystems. The first extinction event occurred around 100 million years ago, and the second one took place around 66 million years ago. Researchers note that the characteristics of the first extinction are strikingly similar to the more recent mass extinction events. Further study is required to fully understand the causes of these ancient ecological collapses. 🦕