Kuldeep Sengar; Delhi Metro
- Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s bail, saying that the Delhi high court decision is like “kaal (death)” for her family and said she will challenge the order in the Supreme Court.
- Delhi Metro expansion: The Union Cabinet has approved the Delhi Metro Rail Project Phase-VA, paving the way for the construction of 13 new stations and extending the capital’s metro network beyond the 400-km mark.
- Delhi air pollution: The Supreme Court directed the GST Council to meet at the earliest to consider lowering the GST on air purifiers in view of worsening air quality.
- Cricket record: Bihar rewrote the history books in emphatic fashion, piling up 574 runs, the highest team total ever recorded in List A cricket during their Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 match against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranchi.
- China’s Arunachal Pradesh claim: A recent Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh as part of Beijing’s stated “core interests.”
Here are the top 5 stories of the day:
‘His bail like kaal for us’: Unnao rape case survivor to move SC against suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s jail term
The Delhi high court granted bail to Sengar while suspending his life sentence, holding that he cannot be kept in jail only on the basis of the threat perception of the victim in the Unnao rape case.While allowing Sengar’s application under Section 389 of the CrPC, the court said, “Kuldeep Singh Sengar can’t be kept in jail only because of the threat perception of the victim in Unnao rape case,” and added that courts cannot deny bail merely out of apprehension that security agencies may fail in their duty. Read more
Cabinet clears Delhi Metro Phase-VA with 13 new stations; network to cross 400 km
According to details presented by Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Phase-VA project will involve the construction of 13 stations, of which 10 will be underground and three elevated. The total length of the approved corridors will be 16 km, and the project is scheduled to be completed within three years. Read more
‘Lower tax on air purifiers’: HC asks GST Council to hold meet; Delhi’s toxic air in focus
During the hearing. the court questioned the Centre over the imposition of 18% GST on air purifiers. At the outset of the hearing, the bench voiced its displeasure over the lack of action in the matter, observing that every citizen is entitled to clean air. The Centre told the court that the decision on GST rates is taken by the GST council, comprised of all states and UTs. Read more
Bihar smash highest-ever List A total; Sakibul Gani storms to fastest Indian hundred
Powered by breathtaking centuries and a relentless assault that lasted the full 50 overs, Bihar amassed a staggering 574/6, eclipsing the previous world record of 506/2 set by Tamil Nadu — also against Arunachal Pradesh — in the same tournament in 2022. At the heart of the carnage was Bihar captain Sakibul Gani (128 not out off 40 balls), who etched his name into the record books by smashing the fastest List A century by an Indian. Read more
China’s ‘rejuvenation’ plan: US Pentagon flags claim on Arunachal; highlights growing bonhomie with Pakistan
The report notes that China’s leadership has expanded the scope of its core interests to include Taiwan, sovereignty and maritime claims in the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, and Arunachal Pradesh, framing these objectives as central to achieving the “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” by 2049. Read more Go to Source
