An eight-year-old boy's testimony led to his mother, Priyanka, receiving a death sentence for murdering her three younger brothers by drowning them in a river after sedating them. The crime, deemed "rarest of rare," occurred in Uttar Pradesh, where Priyanka acted on the wishes of her lover, Ashish. The court found her guilty based on the boy's account and other testimonies. Priyanka, facing financial struggles after her husband's death, had been in a relationship with Ashish, who pressured her to eliminate her children. Her family accepted the verdict, while they plan to seek a pardon.

The Indian government plans to establish a statutory inquiry committee for the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma, facing corruption charges. Congress is likely to support this move while criticizing the government's inaction regarding another judge, Shekhar Yadav, accused of hate speech. The party aims to highlight the government's selective approach to judicial accountability. Both impeachment proceedings are currently pending, with Congress emphasizing the need for consistency in handling such cases. The government has indicated it will proceed with the inquiry into Varma, but has not addressed the impeachment notice against Yadav.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to bid out 124 highway and expressway projects worth Rs 3.4 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. This follows a slowdown in project awards due to the halt of the Bharatmala programme and a government policy requiring 90% land availability before bidding. Approximately 78% of the upcoming projects will be under public-private partnership (PPP), including significant stretches like the Gorakhpur-Kishangan-Siliguri highway. The NHAI aims to inform developers about these projects to alleviate uncertainty in the sector.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is tightening Aadhaar enrollment norms to ensure that only verified citizens can obtain the unique ID. While Aadhaar was initially not intended as proof of citizenship, new measures will utilize online databases for verification, including passports and birth certificates. This shift aims to prevent illegal immigrants from acquiring Aadhaar through fraudulent means. With over 1.4 billion Aadhaar numbers issued, the government is focusing on rigorous checks for adult registrations and updates, enhancing the security and integrity of the system.