Akhilesh Yadav said that the SP had an “advantage” in avoiding a possible split as five members of his family are among its MPs- One newborn has died and two others were injured after a warmer machine allegedly caught fire at a Madhya Pradesh district hospital, prompting an inquiry.
- A seven-storey under-construction building collapsed in Hyderabad, killing at least two people .
- Canada has suspended trade talks with the US after rejecting last-minute American proposals, raising the prospect of a fresh tariff escalation.
- Pakistan has authorised a six-month army deployment in Rawalpindi amid heightened security concerns following a recent shooting involving a man authorities linked to PTI.
Here are the top five stories of the day
‘Sometimes dynastic politics has its benefits’: Akhilesh on how 5 family MPs helped SP
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said the party would remain intact even if some MPs defected, pointing to the presence of five members of his family among its MPs as one source of strength. He also reaffirmed the SP’s commitment to its alliances and said the party’s broader goal was to build a government based on socialist principles and social justice, with the PDA — backward classes, Dalits and minorities — at its centre.Yadav also attacked the BJP over rising prices, education and welfare policies, while alleging that journalists were facing pressure to avoid speaking openly. Read full story
Newborn dies after warmer catches fire at Madhya Pradesh hospital
A newborn died and two others were injured after a warmer machine allegedly caught fire at the district hospital in Chhindwara early Saturday. Hospital officials said the three babies were initially treated before being referred to Jabalpur, while the administration ordered an inquiry into the cause of the blaze.The incident has also drawn criticism from Madhya Pradesh Assembly Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, who called for fire safety audits of hospitals across the state. Read full story
Two dead after seven-storey building collapses in Hyderabad
A seven-storey under-construction building collapsed in Madhapur’s Anjaiah Nagar on Saturday afternoon, killing at least two people and injuring two others. HYDRAA teams searching the debris found a body and said they suspected another person could still be trapped.The building was reportedly being constructed on a 50-square-yard plot, with officials also examining the impact on nearby structures.
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Why Canada suspended US trade talks despite Trump’s ‘good relationship’ with Carney
Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States after Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected Washington’s latest proposals as “unfair” and “uneconomic”. The move came after three days of intensive talks that had made progress on some tariffs but failed to resolve major differences over market access and retaliatory duties.The US is preparing to impose tariffs of up to 50% on Canadian goods, while Carney said Canada would respond with matching tariffs, raising the risk of further disruption to deeply integrated North American supply chains. Read full story
Pakistan deploys army in Rawalpindi amid security concerns
Pakistan has authorised the deployment of three companies of the army in Rawalpindi for six months under Article 245 of the Constitution, following a request from the Punjab home department for “sensitive security duties”. The move comes days after a shooting involving a man whom state-run media described as an active PTI member, though the party denied any connection to the incident.The deployment is significant as Rawalpindi is home to the Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters and is a key military and administrative centre. Read full story
