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India, US take stock of bilateral defence ties  ThePrint

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) progress on critical infrastructure projects, including over 1,000 road and connectivity initiatives under the 2023-28 plan. The focus is on enhancing all-weather access in remote areas, bolstering defence preparedness, and strengthening border management, particularly along the Indo-Myanmar frontier.

Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned misogynistic remarks made by a UDF leader against MLA U Prathibha, terming them an insult to all women in public life. Prathibha plans legal action, stating the comments were beyond character assassination and aimed at discouraging women. The UDF candidate distanced himself from the remarks.

The BJP has nominated Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, from Panihati for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Her decision to contest on a BJP ticket stems from her pursuit of justice for her daughter and a broader fight for women’s safety. This move has sparked debate among

Two new reports highlight India’s growing role as a global AI hub, detailing the impact of artificial intelligence on its startup and Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystems. The studies reveal how AI is accelerating innovation and forcing GCCs to shift from execution to co-creation to avoid displacement, emphasizing India’s unique advantages in this transformation.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated India does not act as a “broker” like Pakistan amid reports of mediation in the Iran conflict. The government asserted its proactive response to the crisis, prioritizing the safety of the Indian diaspora and energy security, while the opposition deemed the responses unsatisfactory.

India blasts Pakistan for ‘frivolous’ narratives on Andrabi sentencing  ThePrint

Opposition parties pledged full support to the government on the Middle East crisis following an all-party meeting. Ministers addressed concerns regarding the Iran-Israel-US conflict’s impact on India, including energy supplies and citizen safety. While most parties expressed satisfaction, some, like the TMC, skipped the meeting, and a few voiced lingering concerns about parliamentary debate.