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Political tensions escalate between Shiv Sena factions as Sanjay Raut fires back at Eknath Shinde's 'lion' jibe with a post calling some people disloyal dogs. This follows speculation of six Uddhav Thackeray camp MPs potentially defecting to Shinde's side. Raut announced action, including disqualification efforts, against the absent MPs, while Thackeray emotionally appealed to workers, vowing not to hand the party to 'thieves'.

India has achieved a significant leadership role in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with Vivek Aggarwal elected as its Vice President. This appointment underscores India's commitment to combating money laundering and terrorist financing globally. Aggarwal's extensive experience, including leading India's FATF delegation and heading the Financial Intelligence Unit, will bolster the organization's efforts to secure financial integrity and dismantle illicit financial systems.

West Bengal Police have apprehended Sarina Bibi, wife of former TMC leader Jahangir Khan, for allegedly masterminding an attack on Falta police station. The incident aimed to free Khan from custody. This arrest is part of a wider crackdown on Khan's alleged criminal network, following his own apprehension near the India-Nepal border. Investigations into the attack are ongoing, with further arrests anticipated.

The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk a fundamental right, integral to life and free movement.The apex court urged the government to enact a law ensuring well-demarcated footpaths on all roads, prioritizing pedestrian safety over motorized vehicles. This landmark ruling empowers citizens to seek legal recourse for violations and mandates civic bodies to maintain pedestrian infrastructure, transforming urban and rural living.

Pilots' union FIP alleges the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's report on Air India flight 171 omits crucial cockpit warnings of an electrical failure preceding engine loss. Independent simulator tests commissioned by FIP reportedly contradict the Bureau's timeline for emergency power deployment, raising serious questions about the investigation's findings and the fate of the deceased pilots.