Evening news wrap
Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for two shootings targeting Indians in Portugal.- INDIA bloc to meet in Delhi with 23 parties, amid internal rifts and likely absences of DMK and AAP.
- Cockroach Janta Party vows nationwide agitation over exam irregularities, demands education minister’s resignation.
- India dominate Afghanistan in Test as Suthar shines; hosts lead by 451 after declaring at 564/8.
- Russian drone hits Chornobyl fuel storage site; Ukraine reports damage but says radiation levels remain normal.
Here are the top stories of the day:
Bishnoi gang claims cross-border shootings in Portugal
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for two shooting incidents targeting Indian nationals in Portugal. A social media post by an operative linked to the Sunil Meena Gang admitted to firing at residences of Gurpreet Singh Gill and Gurdeep Singh in separate attacks. Read full story
INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi amid alliance strains
The INDIA bloc will hold a key meeting in New Delhi on Monday, with 23 parties confirming attendance. Leaders including Mamata Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav are expected to participate, though DMK and AAP may skip the meet amid internal tensions. Read full story
Cockroach Janta Party intensifies protest over exam issues
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said the agitation over alleged exam and recruitment irregularities will continue until Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. After a large protest at Jantar Mantar involving thousands, Dipke said the movement would expand nationwide. Read full story
India dominates Afghanistan in one-off Test
India tightened control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan after declaring at 564/8 in New Chandigarh. Debutant spinner Manav Suthar starred with 3/21 as Afghanistan slipped to 113/5 at stumps, still trailing by 451 runs. Read full story
Russian drone hits Chornobyl nuclear storage site
A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility in Ukraine’s Chornobyl exclusion zone, Ukrainian officials said, causing damage but no radiation leak. The strike hit a building at the Centralised Spent Fuel Storage Facility, about 15 km from the old plant. Read full story