Here are some of the latest news headlines from India:
- Grey Market Alert: Celeb-backed weight-loss medications are being smuggled into India without any regulatory checks, involving drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
- DMK Leader’s Remarks on ‘Jai Shri Ram’: A Raja’s comments have sparked controversy, particularly against those chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ from North India.
- Ambani’s Jamnagar Gala: A significant number of private jets were tracked arriving for the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
- Bengaluru Water Crisis: The city is facing an unprecedented water shortage, prompting criticism of the Siddaramaiah government.
- Drug Seizure in Tamil Nadu: Drugs worth Rs 108 crore intended for smuggling to Sri Lanka were seized, with four arrests made.
- Supreme Court Ruling on MPs/MLAs: The Supreme Court decided that MPs and MLAs cannot claim immunity from prosecution for bribery related to voting or speaking in the House.
- Navy Rescues Ship Under Drone Attack: A Liberian-flagged vessel under drone attack in the Gulf of Aden was rescued by the Indian Navy, with all 23 crew members, including 13 Indians, brought to safe waters.
- National Creators Award Nominees: Notable figures like Katrina Kaif and Komal Pandey are among over 200 nominees for their contributions to various domains.
- Indian National Killed in Israel: A missile attack by Hezbollah in Israel’s Margaliot community resulted in one Indian national’s death and two injuries.
- BJP’s Delhi Strategy for Lok Sabha Polls: The party announced its first list of candidates for Delhi, sparking speculation over its approach ahead of the upcoming elections