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PoliticsStarbucks opened two stores in Urumqi, Xinjiang, sparking criticism from US lawmakers and human rights advocates over concerns about the treatment of Uyghurs. John Moolenaar, US House Select Committee on China chairman, called the move morally bankrupt and urged Starbucks to close the outlets. China denies allegations of abuses, stating its policies target terrorism and separatism.
NDTV Business··Urumqi
BusinessReliance Industries plans to invest ₹1 trillion in Andhra Pradesh to establish compressed biogas plants, creating over 3 lakh jobs and generating nearly ₹60,000 crore in revenue for the state. Executive director Anant M Ambani announced this at the foundation stone ceremony for the Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub and Indian School of Agriculture in Madanapalle. The project supports cleaner energy and benefits farmers by converting organic waste into renewable fuel.
Business Standard··Madanapalle
BusinessMumbai International Airport Ltd plans to invest ₹2,000 crore in airside projects to increase peak-hour capacity to 55 aircraft movements. The upgrades include new taxiways, apron improvements, and redevelopment of Terminal 1 starting January 2027. These efforts aim to improve efficiency and reduce delays at the airport.
Economic Times··Mumbai
PoliticsA 17-year-old boy allegedly killed his 42-year-old mother, Geeta Bhagchandani, in Lucknow's Naka area after an argument about his gender identity. The incident occurred at their Vision Apartment flat near Rajendra Nagar crossing around 9 am. The teenager, who had been living separately due to family differences, stayed at the scene and was taken into police custody.
Hindustan Times··Lucknow
PoliticsCPI (ML) L General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of influencing elections in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Leaders of the INDIA bloc in Bihar called on people to unite and protect the Constitution amid these allegations.
The Hindu··Patna
HealthMedical students at Government Medical College in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, protested after a professor objected to interns wearing burqas in the labour room. The students boycotted work, claiming burqa-clad interns were asked to leave twice. An inquiry committee has been formed, and police have engaged with the protesters. The incident raised debates on religious attire and clinical protocols.
News18··Doda
NDTV Business··Urumqi
Starbucks opened two stores in Urumqi, Xinjiang, sparking criticism from US lawmakers and human rights advocates over concerns about the treatment of Uyghurs. John Moolenaar, US House Select Committee on China chairman, called the move morally bankrupt and urged Starbucks to close the outlets. China denies allegations of abuses, stating its policies target terrorism and separatism.
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