Monitor News Service

National: ED arrests Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in money laundering probe tied to Red Fort blast; ₹48 lakh seized, 25 locations raided.

National: EAM Jaishankar in Moscow urged “zero tolerance” for terrorism, SCO reforms, fair trade, and deeper cultural and economic cooperation among member nations.

Business, International: India will import 2.2 million tonnes of US LPG in 2026 under its first structured deal, strengthening energy ties with the US.

India noted Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence, affirming support for peace and stability in Bangladesh. Dhaka seeks her extradition; Hasina calls the verdict political.

Azam Khan and son Abdullah were convicted in Rampur for securing two PAN cards using different birth dates, receiving jail terms for cheating and forgery.

International: Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity in last year’s protests. She called the verdict political

Violence and tight security gripped Dhaka ahead of the tribunal verdict against ex-PM Hasina, with crude blasts, arson and patrols heightening nationwide tension

Cartridges found near the Red Fort blast deepen the probe. Agencies track Umar’s route, hawala funds, chemical buys, and Al-Falah University links.

As the NDA readies a new Bihar government under Nitish Kumar, the RJD plunges into infighting, with Rohini Acharya accusing Tejashwi’s camp of humiliating her.

A Japanese woman held a symbolic wedding with an AI partner built using ChatGPT, saying the digital companion brought her comfort and emotional support.