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A groom from Muzaffarnagar has gone viral after respectfully returning ₹31 lakh in dowry, earning praise across Uttar Pradesh. The family said they wanted a 'pure, happy marriage without burden,' sparking conversations on ending dowry practices. The gesture is being hailed as a much-needed social reform moment.

Residents of Hong Kong have begun laying flowers and holding vigils for victims of the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. The city has launched a three-day mourning period after the blaze, one of the deadliest in Hong Kong’s history, claimed 128 lives and left hundreds missing. Government flags fly at half-mast, and condolence books have been put out across all districts as people express grief and solidarity.

The Cyclone Ditwah prompted a red alert for Puducherry and nearby coastal districts as it nears the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast. Heavy to very heavy rainfall, gusty winds and rough sea conditions are lashing the region, forcing residents indoors — schools closed, flights cancelled, and normal life disrupted.

Aviation expert Harsh Vardhan warns that the Airbus A320 software issue poses a serious safety risk, urging immediate inspections amid a global grounding of over 6,000 aircraft. Triggered by a JetBlue incident involving sudden mid-air descent linked to ELAC system faults and solar radiation effects, Indian carriers like IndiGo and Air India are racing to update 350+ planes. Watch.

Hong Kong enters a period of deep mourning as residents lay flowers and honor the victims of the devastating Tai Po fire. Grief fills the city as investigations and recovery efforts continue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Ram at Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Canacona, South Goa. The PM visited the math during the 550th-year ‘Sardha Panchashatamanotsava’ celebrations, marking a significant cultural and spiritual milestone for the region.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwah Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi visited Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi to inquire about the health of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Afridi reportedly spoke with jail officials and sought updates on Khan’s medical condition as political reactions continued to emerge across Pakistan.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attended the 'ICDS Golden Jubilee' event at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru. The programme celebrates 50 years of Anganwadi/child-development services in the state, coinciding with rollout of welfare initiatives under the state government.

Former Polish Ambassador Adam Burakowski said the rift between the US and South Africa predates Donald Trump, though Trump intensified it with accusations of human-rights violations against South Africa’s white minority. He added that Elon Musk’s criticism of the South African government influenced Trump’s sharper stance on the relationship.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a vibrant road show in Udupi, Karnataka, drawing huge crowds as he travelled from Bannanje Circle to Kalsanka Junction. Streets were lined with supporters, saffron flags and tight security arrangements. After the road show, Modi proceeded to Sri Krishna Mutt for darshan.