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• Congress leader Rai has demanded an independent judicial probe led by a High Court judge into alleged financial irregularities within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. • The allegations are currently being investigated by a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) established by the Uttar Pradesh government. • Rai dismissed the current SIT investigation as an "eyewash," arguing that a government-led probe lacks the necessary impartiality to uncover the truth.

• The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) announced on Tuesday that it will launch statewide demonstrations across all district headquarters in Bihar on Wednesday. • The protests are aimed at the NDA-led government to condemn alleged atrocities against women, widespread unemployment, corruption, and rising prices. • This mobilization signals an escalation in political opposition within Bihar as the RJD seeks to highlight systemic governance failures.

• Farmers who previously cultivated the land where the Noida International Airport was constructed will board flights from the facility this Monday. • This event serves as a symbolic gesture to mark the transition of the region and the beginning of a new development chapter. • The initiative highlights the social integration of displaced landowners into the operational phase of the massive infrastructure project.

• The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) renewed its demand on Thursday for a judicial probe into the AI-171 crash. • The FIP urged authorities to withhold any interim investigation reports to prevent public confusion and speculation. • This move highlights concerns over the transparency and accuracy of the current investigation process.

• The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will hold a meeting in New Delhi this Wednesday to celebrate 12 years of government. • The event marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister in Indian history. • Attendees will include Prime Minister Modi, top BJP leadership, and all constituent members of the ruling alliance.

• Former BJP Tamil Nadu unit president K. Annamalai announced he will share a "heart-to-heart conversation" regarding his future political course via social media on Friday at 12 noon. • Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra is scheduled to announce the Monetary Policy Committee's decision this Friday. • Market expectations suggest the key interest rate will remain unchanged at 5.25% as the central bank maintains a cautious stance.

• U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is embarking on a two-nation tour starting Monday, with scheduled visits to China and India. • The diplomatic mission aims to bolster international cooperation and address critical global challenges through high-level ministerial engagements. • Key agenda items include the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and the Ebola outbreak in Africa.