'Embarrassment on international stage': BJP targets TMC after chaos during Messi's stadium visit; shares footage

Chaos erupted at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's brief visit, with angry fans throwing projectiles after being unable to see the football icon due to mismanagement. The BJP criticized the Trinamool Congress for the "total embarrassment" on an international stage, highlighting wasted fan efforts and zero planning for the highly anticipated event.

Four members of a family were killed in a road accident involving a bike and a tractor trolley in Telangana’s Medak district. 

The promoter and organiser of football superstar Lionel Messi’s proposed G.O.A.T India Tour 2025 was produced before a Bidhannagar court on Sunday, which remanded him to 14 days of police custody in connection with the case.

Delhi has enforced GRAP Stage 4 emergency curbs as air quality turned severe, with schools shifting to hybrid mode, offices reducing attendance, and residents and experts voicing health and long-term concerns. 

PIB has debunked viral claims of a large-scale Chinese military build-up near Arunachal Pradesh. The government's fact-checking agency clarified that the circulated video depicts a routine exercise by the PLA's 78th Group Army, unrelated to the Indian border. Citizens are urged to verify information from official sources.

Thiruparankundram, a hill in Tamil Nadu with a history of religious coexistence, is now a flashpoint for political and legal battles. A dispute over lighting a sacred lamp during the Karthigai deepam festival has escalated, pitting the DMK against the BJP and raising questions about judicial authority and communal harmony.

India has opposed Mexico’s decision to raise import tariffs on countries without free trade agreements, warning to take “appropriate measures” to protect its exporters.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday criticised Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over the worsening air quality in the national capital, stating that she is unaware of the Air Quality Index (AQI) and its parameters, adding that she must leave the pollution problem for the experts to deal with.

Goa authorities are aggressively inspecting and sealing nightclubs for safety and licensing violations following a deadly fire. Teams are checking all establishments, with two already shut down for lacking fire safety and structural integrity. The crackdown aims to prevent further tragedies during the festive season, with liquor sales now restricted after 11 pm.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is undertaking extensive preparations to manage a large influx of pilgrims at the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya, with special emphasis on crowd management, infrastructure development and security arrangements.

Kashmir Weather Update: Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 2 degrees Celsius. Tourist resort Gulmarg saw a minimum of 1.4 degrees, while Pahalgam recorded 2.4 degrees Celsius. 

India has intensified its aid to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, deploying an Engineer Task Force to restore critical infrastructure and providing extensive medical support. The Indian Army is working with Sri Lankan counterparts to rebuild damaged bridges, while Operation Sagar Bandhu delivers essential medicines and humanitarian assistance, underscoring India's commitment to its neighbor's recovery.

After the distressful chaos at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Dilip Ghosh  on Sunday stressed that the incident is "shameful" for West Bengal and demanded that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee take responsibility.

Polling is underway across Punjab for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, with 1.36 crore voters casting ballots at over 19,000 booths amid tight security and political sparring.

The IDF and ISA said they killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saad, a key planner of the October 7 attack, citing ceasefire violations and weapons rebuilding. Israel said his death significantly weakens Hamas’ military capabilities in Gaza.

In a captivating viral video, an Indian vlogger shared his experience in Australia, where he stumbled upon a touching handwritten note on a car after a trivial parking accident. This simple yet profound act, complete with contact information for potential damage claims, stood in stark contrast to the reactions often seen in India.

The Congress is holding a major rally at Ramlila Maidan to protest alleged "vote chori" and issues with electoral rolls. Top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, will address the gathering. The party claims to have collected over five crore signatures nationwide, criticizing the Election Commission's neutrality and demanding electoral reforms.

The air quality of the national capital and surrounding areas continues to deteriorate on Sunday morning as CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR, areas like Anand Vihar, ITO area, as a thick layer of toxic smog blankets the city, with AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 491 and 485.

Congress party strongly criticised reports claiming that the Centre is considering renaming the MGNREGA as the Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme.

Slow winds and unfavourable weather in the National Capital are trapping pollutants, pushing air quality to alarming levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage IV of GRAP as Delhi's AQI hits 446, nearing 'Severe Plus'.

VIPs Surround Stars, Block View From Stands

Pakistan’s madrasas are mass-producing terrorists, while Sharif and Munir beam with pride.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in the 47th All India Public Relations Conference-2025 held at Hotel Emerald Grand on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun.

West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose was denied entry to Salt Lake stadium after chaos erupted during a Lionel Messi event. He deemed the incident an affront to his constitutional office and sought an explanation, vowing to inspect the site to finalize his report. The Governor also demanded accountability for the mismanagement and police failures.

The much-talked-about spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ is set in the Lyari, the Karachi neighbourhood known for gang wars. Sociologist Nida Kirmani, who has studied marginalisation on both sides of the border and made a documentary on Lyari, speaks to Sneha Bhura about the reality of the area often dubbed as Karachi’s ‘Wild West’

Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday congratulated Beena Kurian, Sini Antony and Smitha Luke on their victory in the Kerala local body elections, calling it a reflection of the growing trust of the people in the party's politics of honesty and public service.

The coordinated operations were carried out in multiple areas, including Srinagar’s outskirts such as Soura, Ahmadnagar, and Nowgam, as well as several locations in south Kashmir. Suspects were summoned to their respective police stations for questioning as part of intelligence-led preventive action.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that terror victims were ignored for decades while "those linked to the terror ecosystem" took undue advantage.

GRAP Stage 4: Air quality in Delhi slipped into the ‘Severe Plus’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 450.