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PM Modi in Singur: PM Modi, during a rally in Singur, West Bengal, criticised TMC’s “maha-jungleraj” and launched development projects worth Rs 830 crore.Noida tragedy: Noida software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned, despite his desperate attempts to signal rescuers. after his SUV plunged into a flooded pit while he was returning home.Mid-air scare: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra was diverted to Lucknow following a mid-air bomb threat, with a handwritten note found in the rear lavatory.J&K terror crackdown: Security forces and terrorists clashed in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar, J&K, with an ongoing operation reported and no casualties so far.India-US trade: US President Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro criticised India, questioning why Americans pay for US-developed AI services serving clients abroad, framing it as a trade-related issue.Here are the top 5 news stories of the day:PM Modi criticises ‘maha-jungleraj’ under TMC in West Bengal, launches development initiativesPM Modi, during a rally in Singur, West Bengal, stated that the people of the state are determined to remove the ruling TMC and end the 15-year “maha-jungleraj” under Mamata Banerjee’s government. PM Modi was in West Bengal to inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 830 crore and to flag off three Amrit Bharat trains connecting Kolkata with other parts of India. Read full storyNoida techie drowns after SUV plunges into flooded pit; rescue attempts failA 27-year-old software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, drowned after his SUV broke through a damaged boundary wall and plunged into a flooded pit at a commercial project site in Noida. Unable to swim, Mehta clung to the roof of his car, called his father, and repeatedly flashed his phone’s torch through the thick fog, hoping rescuers would spot him. The accident occurred late at night as Mehta was returning home from work, navigating a sharp turn. Read full storyIndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra diverted after mid-air bomb threatAn IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra was diverted to Lucknow Airport following a bomb threat reported mid-air. Air Traffic Control received the alert at 8.46 am for flight 6E-6650, which made an emergency landing at Lucknow Airport at 9.17 am and was immediately moved to an isolation bay. Preliminary checks revealed a handwritten note in the rear lavatory stating, “Bomb on the plane.” Read full storyEncounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J&K’s KishtwarAn encounter erupted between security forces and terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar, J&K, officials said. The J&K Police confirmed that an operation is ongoing, with no casualties reported so far. The incident comes amid multiple drone sightings over the Line of Control and the international border in the past week. Read full storyTrump adviser Navarro questions Americans paying for AI in India, calls it a trade concern US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, renewed his criticism of India, questioning why American users are paying for AI services in the country. He argued that AI platforms are developed and powered in the US but serve users abroad, including in India, framing the issue as a trade-related concern. Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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