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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow after a Delhi fire killed 21. He announced ₹2 lakh ex gratia for deceased kin. The PMO said, "The loss of lives... is tragic." Many leaders offered condolences and wished speedy recovery for the injured, with officials expecting the death toll to rise.
A mishap at Vizag steel plant on Monday left many dead and injured. Molten metal at 1600°C was being moved when the incident occurred. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asked district authorities to "rush to the spot and take up rescue operations." Nine bodies were reportedly recovered.
India and the US aim to finalise a trade deal after Section 301 probes conclude. An official said India wants assurance against future tariffs. The US proposed 12.5 per cent tariffs on India and 53 other countries. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said both sides are closing "all the open ends."
SFI protested at MG University on Monday, alleging Governor Rajendra Arlekar is trying to 'saffronise' higher education. They marched to the varsity, but police blocked them. After protesters pulled down barricades, water cannons were used. SFI leaders said the Governor is filling councils with BJP leaders. Many then staged a sit-in.
India may have started to deploy a small number of nuclear warheads on a single SSBN conducting occasional deterrence patrols, according to SIPRI. The country's total nuclear stockpile is estimated at 190 warheads as of January 2026. Pakistan's stockpile remained stable at 170 warheads.
Nithin Kamath, Zerodha co-founder, flagged a deep divide in cooling access as India warms. He said, "For many Indians, staying indoors when temperatures rise is simply not a luxury they can afford." Many in outdoor jobs, like farming, face dangerous heat with no safety net. This inequality affects the poorest Indians most.
India expanded its nuclear arsenal to around 190 warheads in 2025, says SIPRI Yearbook 2026. The nation is developing longer-range weapons, focusing on China and Pakistan security concerns. The report noted India carried out strikes during the May 2025 India-Pakistan military confrontation, describing it as an "unusually severe military crisis."
A 1997 India Today investigation showed Indian cinemas were fire traps. After the Uphaar tragedy, where 57 perished, many theatres flouted safety laws. Chennai's police chief said he needed two days to "study the entire matter." Dangerous halls are due to many authorities, callous managements, and illegal electrical work.
BJP leader Sambit Patra mocked the INDIA bloc, saying their meetings will soon be "inside a car." The opposition alliance met Monday in New Delhi, but DMK and AAP skipped it. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said they will write to the Chief Justice about "vote loot" and demand the Education Minister's resignation.
INDIA bloc leaders met Monday, facing tough challenges. Gains from 2024 have faded, with the BJP stronger. Many Opposition leaders were humbled. The bloc faces "serious coordination problems" in states. Unity is threatened by desertions and resentment. The run-up to 2029 will be uphill.
AAP attacked Congress ahead of the INDIA bloc meet in Delhi on Monday. AAP leader Somnath Bharti said the alliance had "no future" with Congress leading. He cited seat-sharing issues in Delhi and Congress celebrating AAP's losses. The main fight is in Punjab, where AAP won the assembly but Congress got more Lok Sabha seats.
Hardeep Puri said the INDIA Alliance had "internal contradictions" from Day One. He noted cracks in the Trinamool Congress, with an MP quitting due to corruption. After winning in West Bengal, the BJP now plans to contest half the seats in Punjab, Puri said.
Prime Minister Modi said India stands in solidarity with the Philippines after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Monday. The disaster killed 32 people and injured over 200. Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives and destruction, offering condolences to families and prayers for the injured.