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Farmers in Raebareli are facing hardship as a canal built three years ago remains dry, with no irrigation benefits delivered. Around 90 farmers lost land and crops during construction but are yet to receive compensation.

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues its rapid growth, with transactions expected to reach 240 billion in FY26, marking a 30% increase year-on-year. Daily transactions have already crossed 800 million, highlighting strong adoption.

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced discounts of up to ₹4 lakh on its electric vehicle lineup, including XUV400 EL Pro, BE 6, and XEV 9e. The festive offer aims to boost EV adoption and sales.

Dhurandhar 2 continues its box office dominance, crossing Rs 519 crore in just five days despite a slight dip on Monday with ₹65 crore earnings. Starring Ranveer Singh, the film has outperformed major hits like Pathaan, Jawan, and Animal in early collections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha on the West Asia crisis, warning of long-term economic impacts globally. He highlighted disruptions in energy supplies, trade routes, and concerns for Indian citizens in the Gulf.

VCK has announced that it will contest independently in the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026, fielding candidates in Oussudu, Nettapakkam, and Uzhavarkarai constituencies. Party leader Thol Thirumavalavan stated that despite requesting three seats, no agreement was reached with alliance partners.

A bomb threat email sent to the Delhi Assembly early Tuesday sparked panic, prompting immediate evacuation and a massive security response. The emails also mentioned targets like the metro and top leaders including Narendra Modi and Amit Shah.

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and directed authorities to ensure strict safety measures at tourist destinations. The move comes ahead of an expected surge in tourist arrivals.

Gold and silver prices declined sharply in domestic and global markets as a stronger US dollar and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment. MCX gold fell nearly 2% intraday, while silver also saw significant losses.

Indian stock markets opened sharply higher with the Sensex gaining over 1,100 points and Nifty crossing 22,800. The rally followed positive global cues after US President Donald Trump announced a pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure and signaled progress in talks.