India on Tuesday lambasted China for its repeated and "preposterous" attempts to rename locations in Arunachal Pradesh, reaffirming that the north-eastern state is an integral and inalienable part of the country.

Responding to media queries over the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong statement rejecting China's actions.

"We have noticed that China has persisted with its vain and preposterous attempts to name places in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Consistent with our principled position, we reject such attempts categorically. Creative naming will not alter the undeniable reality that Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India," the MEA stated.

Despite India's consistent opposition, China reportedly released its fourth list in April, renaming 30 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, a move that India sees as a blatant disregard of sovereignty.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice B.R. Gavai as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national Capital.

Justice Gavai, the 52nd CJI, will have a tenure of over 6 months, and he will demit office on November 23, 2025.

On April 29, the Centre cleared the appointment of Justice Gavai to the highest judicial office of the country after then CJI Sanjiv Khanna had recommended him as his successor last month.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be the Chief Justice of India with effect from 14th May, 2025," had said a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice.

Calling it a moment of national pride, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday participated in Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra organised by the BJP on Kartavya Path in central Delhi and warned terror masterminds that their future misadventures will evoke a befitting response under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

CM Gupta said the decisions taken by PM Modi for the protection of the country are a matter of pride.

Aam Aadmi Party leader and MP Malvinder Singh Kang raised questions about Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia's statement on the main accused in the tragic death of 14 people in Majitha due to spurious liquor and accused him of doing politics over the issue.

Kang questioned how Bikram Majithia could claim with certainty whether the accused arrested by Punjab Police are genuine or not. He said the confidence with which Majithia is making such claims suggests either he has close ties with the culprits or he is blatantly lying.

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday voiced the Congress party’s concerns over the sudden understanding on ceasefire announced during Operation Sindoor and described US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to help on Kashmir as ‘dangerous’.

The Congress stalwart questioned the government on why it was allowing Donald Trump to come into the picture.

Addressing the media here, Gehlot said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ministry of External Affairs should elaborate on the role that Trump claimed he played in achieving an understanding on a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

“I have this complaint against PM Modi that he has not spoken about Trump’s tweets,” he said, referring to the US President's offer to help on Kashmir.

“The Simla Agreement said that no third nation would come into the picture, but Trump has entered the scene. We don’t know if Trump is in the frame with the consent of the Indian government or not,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Monday drew widespread praise from BJP leaders and NDA allies, who said his speech sent a clear and firm message to both the global community and India's adversaries.

The address, which came in the wake of 'Operation Sindoor' and the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan, underscored India's uncompromising stance on terrorism and reiterated that any dialogue with Pakistan would be restricted to issues concerning terrorism and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).

In his remarks, PM Modi firmly stated that "Nuclear blackmail" will not deter India from taking resolute action against terrorism anywhere in the world.

Outlining a three-pronged "new normal" in India's anti-terror doctrine, the Prime Minister said India is committed to tracking and eliminating terror threats globally, and that state-backed terror operatives will be treated at par with their masterminds.

Telangana has attracted nearly Rs 3 lakh crore investment, creating one lakh jobs in the private sector since December 2023, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Monday.

He claimed that Telangana is the number one state in the country in attracting investments -- both domestic and international.

The Chief Minister was speaking at the inauguration of a company’s new facility at Nanakramguda in Hyderabad.

He said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Telangana attracted investments of Rs 1.78 lakh crore. “During my trips to the World Economic Forum in Davos, and investor meets in the USA, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore, we have convinced the world that Telangana means business,” he said.

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday expressed deep concern over two recent tiger attacks in Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur, which claimed the lives of a forest ranger and a child.

In a post on social media, Gehlot said, "The unfortunate death of Ranger Shri Devendra Chaudhary in a tiger attack at Ranthambore is both tragic and deeply concerning. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time."

He further stated, "This incident raises serious safety concerns, especially in light of a similar tragedy on April 16, when a child lost his life in another tiger attack. I strongly urge the state government to take immediate and serious action. A thorough discussion with forest officials and wildlife experts is essential to ensure better safety measures for both frontline staff and the general public."

Welcoming the recent understanding reached between India and Pakistan, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit emphasized that while the development is encouraging, it must pave the way for a long-term solution. He added that India's strength and capabilities were clearly demonstrated when the armed forces responded with decisive force.

He said that India's strong response has sent a clear message to Pakistan, but whether Islamabad has truly learned a lesson remains to be seen.

Dikshit said, “One thing that came out well in this whole ceasefire is that India’s power was demonstrated,” highlighting India's superior defence capabilities and strategic response. “This has also been proven that if Pakistan does anything in the future, whether it's missiles, drones, aircraft, or air superiority, our ability to hit the target is far greater.”

Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the cross-border firing and during counter-terror operations against Pakistan.

Expressing grief, she said the entire nation stands united in mourning the loss of these courageous men who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

“The martyrdom of our brave soldiers during the Indian Army’s action against terrorists and the confrontation with Pakistani forces is deeply saddening,” Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on X.

“Subedar Pawan Kumar ji, Sepoy M Murali Naik ji, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar ji, BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz ji, Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga, Rifleman Sunil Kumar, and Rajouri Police Officer Raj Kumar Thapa ji -- all laid down their lives for the safety and sovereignty of our nation,” she added.