Evening News Wrap: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks to PM Modi; Uganda confirms 3 new cases of Ebola and more india news
- U.S. Secretary of State
marco rubio Met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as India and the United States push to deepen cooperation on defence, trade andIndo-Pacific . - Police secured seven-day remand for Samarth Singh in the Twisha Sharma death case, as investigators intensified the probe into allegations of dowry harassment and mental torture.
- Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases, raising concerns over the spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain amid World Health Organization warnings.
- Security forces launched a joint operation in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir after contact was established with suspected terrorists in Gambhir Mughlan area.
- Founder Abhijeet Dubke claimed that the Cockroach Janata Party website was taken down, leading to youth discontent and an online controversy linked to the NEET-UG controversy.
Here are the top 5 news of the day
Rubio-Modi talks focus on Indo-Pacific, trade and defense ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and the two countries sought to strengthen strategic cooperation in defence, trade, technology and regional security. Rubio’s visit, which will also include meetings with Quad ministers, comes amid growing India-US engagement in the Indo-Pacific and expanding discussions on energy and critical technologies. Read the full story
Samarth Singh sent on seven days police remand in Twisha Sharma death case
Police on Saturday obtained seven-day remand of Samarth Singh, the main accused in the death case of his wife Twisha Sharma, after producing him in a Bhopal court following his arrest in Jabalpur. The investigators said the accused was not cooperating in the investigation, while the authorities also warned of action against anyone providing shelter to him during the period he was absconding. Read the full story
Uganda confirms three new cases of Ebola as concerns over outbreak grow
Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola infections, bringing the total number of cases in the current outbreak to five, as authorities step up efforts to trace contacts and stop the spread of the Bundibugyo strain. The World Health Organization has warned that the outbreak poses a high regional risk, particularly due to the absence of a vaccine for this strain and continued cross-border movement involving the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read the full story
Joint anti-terrorism operation underway in Rajouri after contact with suspects
The Army said contact with suspected terrorists was established in the critical Mughlan area of Rajouri during a joint operation by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation following intelligence inputs, while additional forces were deployed as the encounter continued. Read the full story
Cockroach Janata Party founder claims website removed amid online controversy
Abhijit Dubke on Saturday claimed that the website of the Cockroach Janata Party has been taken down and accused the BJP-led Center of “dictatorial behaviour”. The meme-driven online movement, which has gained popularity among young users amid the outrage over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, has established itself as a platform for satire, criticism and digital activism. Read the full story