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The Indian Navy will commission its newest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on April 3. Presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Project 17A ship, built by MDL, is a symbol of self-reliance with over 75% indigenous content.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee's jibe at the BJP, adding the party also 'betrayed Ganga Maiya'. He expressed confidence in her winning elections alone and dismissed the UP cabinet expansion as 'drama'.

A police constable in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh has been suspended after being accused of demanding sexual favours from a 25-year-old rape survivor in exchange for acting on her complaint.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accepted Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar's resignation following a controversy over the suicide of a warehouse manager. The CM has ordered an impartial inquiry into the matter. Opposition leaders have demanded a CBI probe.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi extended Eid greetings and spoke on national and international issues. He raised concerns over India's foreign policy, energy security, unemployment, and what he termed selective enforcement of laws.

The Delhi High Court ordered the DDA to verify landowners' titles and give them a hearing in the Westend Green Farms land dispute. The case involves property allegedly misidentified as a storm drain in Rajokri without due process.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the NCC will expand to 20 lakh cadets and 100 new Sainik Schools will be opened under a PPP model. The move aims to boost youth participation in nation-building and strengthen defence preparedness.

Delhi Police ensured peaceful Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Uttam Nagar with heightened security to prevent rumours amid recent tensions. The measures, including patrolling and social media monitoring, were directed by the High Court until Ram Navami.

Shia Muslims in Ahmedabad and Sambhal held subdued Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. Some wore black bands protesting the US-Israel-Iran conflict. PM Narendra Modi also extended his Eid greetings to the nation.

JDU's Lalan Singh backs Nitish Kumar as the party's natural national president. He also dismissed Mamata Banerjee's promises, predicting her defeat. Leaders filed nominations for Kumar's fourth consecutive term as party chief.