Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, reacting to the bail granted to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, made it clear that bail should not be misrepresented as exoneration. He said that the people of Punjab must understand that this relief is purely procedural and does not weaken the serious corruption charges against Majithia in any manner.

A deaf and mute young man was allegedly beaten to death on suspicion of theft in the Panihati area of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, and two people have been arrested in this connection.

According to the police, members of a local family allegedly poured hot water on him and forced him to drink acid, ultimately leading to his death.

The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly witnessed repeated disruptions on Tuesday during the debate on the Governor’s address after BJP MLA Shrichand Kriplani made remarks about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, triggering strong objections from the opposition.

Kriplani alleged that Rahul Gandhi was making baseless claims related to an unpublished book and questioned his credibility. Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully immediately objected, stating that a person who is not a member of the House should not be referred to during proceedings.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday following sustained uproar by Opposition members during the Budget Session proceedings, leading to disruptions in the House and the suspension of several Members of Parliament.

The chaos erupted during the address by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. During his speech, some Congress MPs allegedly threw papers towards the Chair, further escalating tensions inside the House.

Even after three decades of aggressive eradication campaigns, Pakistan’s polio woes continue amid public mistrust and logistical gaps, according to a media report.

Pakistan first launched the anti-polio campaign in 1994. Yet, over the last 31 years, the country recorded a staggering total of 14,206 confirmed polio cases, The Express Tribune’s T-Magazine reported.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar was on Tuesday appointed as Guardian Minister for Pune and Beed districts.

The General Administration Department has officially issued a government resolution regarding this appointment. Late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was the Guardian Minister of Pune and Beed districts.

The proceedings in the Bihar Legislative Assembly continued on the second day of the Budget Session, with heated exchanges during the post-Question Hour period.

An adjournment motion related to the alleged rape and murder of NEET aspirants was moved by CPI MLA Arun Singh (Karakat), which was rejected by the Speaker, though permission was granted for it to be read in the House.

Amid a rapidly ageing population in India, experts on Tuesday stressed the need for a home-based, community-led and integrated elder care model to boost geriatric care in the country.

Speaking at an event held in the national capital, the health experts also discussed the growing challenges confronting the country’s elderly population and the urgent need for more responsive and inclusive approaches to geriatric care.

India ranked among the top ten global markets with residential prices up 9.6 per cent year‑on‑year, significantly outperforming the global average supported by firm domestic demand, improving affordability and a stable macroeconomic environment, a report said on Tuesday.

The report from real estate services firm Knight Frank said that residential sales across the top eight cities remained steady in 2025 at over 3.48 lakh units, with H2 2025 volumes the highest since 2013.

Gujarat has recorded a major achievement in public healthcare by completing large-scale cancer screening across the state over the past four years, strengthening early detection and access to treatment ahead of World Cancer Day. Health department figures show that more than three crore people above the age of 30 have been screened for oral cancer, while over 1.6 crore women have undergone breast cancer screening and more than 82 lakh women have been screened for cervical cancer.

With the new trade deal with the US in place, India is now among the nations with one of the lowest tariff rates being imposed by the Donald Trump administration compared with other Asian economies such as China, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.

The US tariff on Indian goods comes close to those being levied on America’s closest allies, which include the United Kingdom (10 per cent), the European Union (15 per cent), Switzerland (15 per cent), Japan (15 per cent), and South Korea (15 per cent).

A man was brutally hacked to death allegedly over a decade-old personal grudge linked to an elopement, in Hoolikatti village near Saundatti taluk of Belagavi district, police said on Tuesday.

The victim, Basappa, was killed on Monday night after being attacked more than 16 times with a machete by the accused, identified as Irayya. Police said the accused allegedly placed his leg on the victim’s body and posed for photographs until officers arrived at the scene.

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed a pandemonium on Tuesday as several legislators from both Treasury and Opposition benches protested over key issues.

Two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs walked out of the Assembly over what they called an ‘unsatisfactory response from the Omar Abdullah government’ while the ruling National Conference (NC) MLAs sat on a ‘dharna’ in the Assembly premises to protest against attacks on Kashmiris outside the UT and for the restoration of statehood.

More than eight passengers were rescued after a boat carrying daily commuters capsized in the Mahisagar river near Padra in Vadodara district pf Gujarat on Tuesday morning, narrowly averting a major tragedy, officials said.

The passengers had boarded a small private boat from the Padra side and were travelling towards Gambhira when the incident occurred midstream.

Preliminary information suggests that the boat lost balance, possibly due to a strong current, causing it to overturn and throw all those on board into the river.

Creator Sudip Sharma has opened up about incorporating meme references into the narrative of the upcoming season of “Kohrra”, saying that humour is an intrinsic part of Punjab’s culture and naturally finds its way even into the most intense and serious storytelling.

Talking about sprinkling comedy in a serious show like “Kohrra 2”, Sudip Sharma told: “It’s impossible not find comedy in Punjab. It’s just there everywhere; you just have to look around.”

At least three people were killed and several others sustained injuries after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus carrying over 30 passengers plunged into a deep ditch in Dehradun’s Vikasnagar area on Tuesday morning, officials said.

The accident occurred near Sudoi Khad in the Kwanu area when the HRTC bus, which was travelling from Chaupal-Nerwa to Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh, reportedly lost control and fell into a ditch.

The Indian rupee surged over 1 per cent on Tuesday, trading at 90.29 to the US dollar, following an India-US trade agreement that sparked investor optimism and prompted foreign inflows.

The local currency had closed at 91.53 on Monday, reaching a two-week high to gain 48 paise in the prior session, after the Reserve Bank of India reportedly intervened in the spot market.

Slashing global aid, particularly by the US and European countries, will reverse decades of progress in fighting diseases, and lead to 22.6 million additional deaths in people of all age groups, including children under five years of age, by 2030, warned a new study published in The Lancet Global Health on Tuesday.

The peer-reviewed study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), in Spain, showed that the additional deaths will be across 93 low- and middle- income countries, including India. The figures also include 5.4 million children under the age of five.

 As veteran actress Waheeda Rehman turned 88 on Tuesday, actor Jackie Shroff shared a heartfelt birthday note for the legendary star, expressing his warm wishes and admiration.

Jackie, took to Instagram to share a video montage featuring pictures and clips of Waheeda Rehman. The montage included a memorable moment from the iconic song “Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai” from the 1965 classic Guide, which starred Dev Anand.

For the caption, he simply wrote: “Warm wishes, #WaheedaRehman #Happy Birthday.”

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor has raised the bar once again by showcasing his all-grey look, exuding effortless style and charm.

Anil took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of himself. In the image, Anil looks stylish has he flaunts silver-gray hair styled neatly and a matching mustache, giving him a sophisticated and mature appearance.

“The day doesn’t know what’s coming,” he wrote as the caption.

Both maximum and minimum temperatures improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with Srinagar city recording 2.8 degrees Celsius and Gulmarg ski resort minus 5.3 degrees as the night’s lowest temperature.

The Meteorological (MeT) Department officials said a weak Western Disturbance (WD) is presently active over the union territory. Under this influence, generally cloudy weather with rain and snow at many places is likely to occur.

Stocks of the Adani Group companies surged on Tuesday in early trade after the announcement of the India-US trade deal, led by Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), which traded near the upper circuit of 10 per cent.

Adani Green and Adani Energy also gained more than 7 per cent as the stock market rallied. The gains trickled down to Adani Ports, Adani Power, Ambuja Cements and Adani Total, all of which rose by than 4 per cent.

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said he is close to finalising his squad for this year's FIFA World Cup, but left the door open for adjustments.

With much of the European season still to be played, Ancelotti said there was time for players to push late claims for selection.

The makers of ‘Dhurandhar’ have announced the title of the film’s sequel as ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. Along with the title reveal, a striking new poster offering a glimpse into the next chapter of the high-octane blockbuster franchise.

Ranveer took to Instagram, where he shared the poster drenched in deep, ominous red tones, instantly setting a dark and intense mood. At the centre stands the star, soaked in rain, staring straight ahead with a fierce, unflinching expression.

The India-US trade deal should help narrow the current account deficit, stabilise the rupee, and reduce India’s vulnerability to global shocks over time, a report showed on Tuesday.

The US has decided to reduce the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the earlier 50 per cent.

The South West District Police have arrested two thieves involved in multiple incidents of alloy wheel theft, following a meticulous investigation aided by CCTV footage and technical surveillance.

The Indian equity markets surged sharply by around 3 per cent early on Tuesday with broad-based buying across sectors, buoyed by the announcement of the India-US trade deal.

As of 9.25 am, Sensex added 2,421 points, or 2.97 per cent, to reach 84,088, and Nifty gained 741 points, or 2.96 per cent to settle at 25,829.