For the current Simhastha festival, Indore did not receive specific development funding under the festival’s resource allocations. During the last event, ₹30 crore was used on MR-4 road work, but that road remains unfinished. Present funds are focused on broader connectivity projects, while the city itself gained no fresh allocation.

In Delhi High Court today, actor Rajpal Yadav’s bail hearing in a long-running cheque bounce case is underway. The court remarked it may sympathise with him but must uphold the law, and adjourned proceedings to resume at 2:30 pm. Rajpal remains in Tihar Jail pending outcome.

In Dewas, MP, a BJP leader identified as Pankaj Gharu allegedly blocked the way of a district judge, abused and threatened him. Police filed an FIR, arrested Gharu and one accomplice, while another remains absconding. Authorities also bulldozed illegal structures linked to the accused amid the crackdown.

As Bangladesh heads to the polls today, Mahdi Amin, a close aide to BNP’s prime ministerial candidate Tarique Rahman, told The Indian Express that a BNP victory offers “great opportunities to work together” with India. He emphasized moving past recent “rollercoaster” ties toward a relationship based on mutual trust and reciprocal interests.

President Donald Trump has lauded the new trade deal with India as “historic,” highlighting a massive surge in American coal exports. Under the agreement, India will significantly increase its purchase of US energy, which Trump claims will create thousands of jobs and further solidify the economic partnership between the two nations.

Actor Aayush Sharma has received a threatening email, prompting Mumbai Police to launch an immediate investigation. Following the threat to Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, security has been beefed up around his residence. Authorities are currently tracing the IP address to identify the sender behind this alarming message.

Construction of Babri Masjid began on Wednesday in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, with preparatory work underway at the site in Beldanga. Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir said the formal construction process began with Quran recitation. The construction programme commenced at around 1 pm.

Actors Salman Khan, Sonu Sood and Gurmeet Chaudhary, along with politician Tej Pratap Yadav have stepped forward to offer support to Rajpal Yadav, who is lodged in Tihar jail in connection with cheque-bounce cases. The case relates to financial liabilities arising from the box office failure of Yadav’s 2010 directorial debut.

Health experts say some morning habits might negatively impact longevity. Waking up and immediately drinking coffee or tea without hydrating, skipping water first thing, doing intense workouts right away, eating salty breakfast items, or checking devices can stress the heart and increase blood pressure in the morning hours. Hydration and gentle routines are advised.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that the tragic plane crash killing Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is being probed by the DGCA and CID, with the aircraft’s black box recovered. He urged patience and non-politicisation, saying conclusions should await the full investigation results.