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Madan Mitra has left Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faction for a rebel group. He dismissed allegations that his decision was linked to the Enforcement Directorate's actions. Mitra stated his move was purely based on the current political landscape in West Bengal. He expressed disappointment with the TMC's strategy and leadership focus. Mitra also praised the political strength of Suvendu Adhikari.

Addressing a function in Shamli district after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for several development projects, CM Yogi said the state government was ensuring full security and all necessary arrangements for Kanwar pilgrims. "Today, no one stops the Kanwar Yatra. It is progressing peacefully and with enthusiasm. The government stands with the kanwariyas, and the administration and security forces are serving them," he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

Addressing a function in Shamli district after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for several development projects, CM Yogi said the state government was ensuring full security and all necessary arrangements for Kanwar pilgrims. "Today, no one stops the Kanwar Yatra. It is progressing peacefully and with enthusiasm. The government stands with the kanwariyas, and the administration and security forces are serving them," he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated Indian Railways' rapid electrification aids national energy security. Electrification over twelve years prevented a standstill during Middle East crises. Less than thirty percent of the rail network was electrified before 2014. Nearly ninety-nine percent of India's rail network is now electrified. This transformation ensures uninterrupted train operations despite global energy challenges.

NSA Ajit Doval chaired the Bimstec national security chiefs meeting in New Delhi.The grouping discussed practical solutions to combat terrorism and organized crime.Security chiefs also endorsed principles for maritime law enforcement interactions at sea.Doval stressed closer regional cooperation to tackle evolving security challenges effectively.Bimstec unites dynamic regions with significant global population and economic influence.

Union minister Jitendra Singh asserted no sensitive data breach occurred at Kudankulam nuclear plant.Nuclear Power Corporation of India confirmed core systems remained untouched by the incident.Reliance Infrastructure's contract involved conventional services, not core nuclear systems.A third-party data center provider reported a partial data breach attempt.Isro sources clarified that scientist and engineer resignations are within normal levels.