A 28-year-old man allegedly murdered his six-year-old daughter to qualify for June panchayat elections in Maharashtra's Nanded district. Under the Maharashtra Panchayat Raj Act, candidates are restricted to two children; the accused, who had three, reportedly pushed his daughter into a canal in Nizamabad. He is now arrested.
Additionally, the report addresses the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's response to a reported fuel control switch defect on an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Following a London-Bengaluru flight, the DGCA declared the aircraft fit for flight, despite pilot concerns and the June 2025 Ahmedabad crash. Other national updates include the India-US trade deal discussed by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, the suspension of eight Lok Sabha MPs, and the legal dispute between Mamata Banerjee and the Chief Election Commissioner. The program examines aviation safety protocols and legislative eligibility requirements.
Just before US President Donald Trump announced the confirmation of the mega trade deal with India, he shared the cover of India Today magazine’s “Newsmakers of the Year 2025” edition, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside him, with the headline “The mover & the shaker”.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hailed the landmark trade deal finalised between India and the United States and said it would make every Indian proud, protect the interest of every Indian and provide huge opportunities.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) clarified that after a thorough inspection, the switches were found to be 'satisfactory with the locking tooth' and remained secure under pressure.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who was presiding over the House during a period of intense disruption, recounts opposition MPs' behaviour.
