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Thailand has launched airstrikes along its contested border with Cambodia, escalating a volatile standoff after suspending a fragile ceasefire. The strikes followed alleged Cambodian landmine plantings and cross-border firing, with skirmishes leaving one Cambodian dead. Tensions are expected to worsen due to upcoming elections and rising nationalism. Source link

Karnataka Rera has raised the bar for construction standards by enforcing a policy that compels builders to secure insurance for communal areas, underlining their accountability for potential disaster recovery costs. Following a recent clubhouse fire, developers are now required to provide verifiable insurance documentation within a tight 30-day window. Source link

US President Trump expressed disappointment that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has not yet reviewed a peace proposal, while Russia has accepted it. Talks in Miami concluded with lingering territorial and security guarantee issues. Zelenskyy acknowledged the need for detailed discussions on proposals to end the conflict and prevent further Russian aggression. Source link

A Nadiad confectionery has been repeatedly targeted by burglars, experiencing 10 break-ins in nine years. Thieves have stolen significant quantities of sweets, often in addition to cash. Despite owner Mukesh Pandit’s efforts, including installing CCTVs, the burglaries continue, particularly during VVIP visits and festivals when police presence is reduced. Source link

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant champions tech-driven prison reforms, advocating for digital skills training and UK-style inmate monitoring to transform correctional facilities into reintegration hubs. He stressed industry partnerships for apprenticeships and recruitment, aiming to equip inmates with future-ready skills and reduce recidivism through measurable rehabilitation. Source link

A family’s Goan holiday turned tragic when a fire engulfed a nightclub, claiming four lives. Bhavana Joshi miraculously survived after her husband pushed her to safety before re-entering the inferno to save his sisters-in-law. The devastating incident left her the sole survivor, facing the grim task of informing their children of their parents’ and aunts’ […]

A government panel is investigating IndiGo’s alleged delay in preparing for new flight duty rules, potentially lobbying for exemptions instead. The probe will examine if this inaction, alongside other operational lapses, caused the recent flight crisis. The airline’s failure to report preparedness and the DGCA’s handling of the situation are also under scrutiny. Source link

Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a private member’s bill in Lok Sabha to amend the anti-defection law. The proposed changes aim to allow MPs to vote independently on most bills and motions, except those affecting government stability. This move seeks to free parliamentarians from party whips and promote better lawmaking. Source link

Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 border infrastructure projects, including the Shyok tunnel in Ladakh, at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore. These projects will enhance troop mobility, boost tourism and employment, and strengthen faith in democracy in remote regions. Singh highlighted their importance for security, economy, and disaster management, emphasizing connectivity as a backbone […]

Airline silent on pending number of refunds and pieces of baggage Source link