1. CJI Gavai Says Article 370 Was Against Ambedkar’s Ideals

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai stated that Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, went against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s idea of one Constitution for a united India. Speaking at a function in Nagpur, he noted that Ambedkar had firmly opposed the idea of separate constitutional provisions for a single state.

Justice Gavai echoed these sentiments, describing Article 370 as a constitutional anomaly. His remarks come amid continuing debates over the long-term impact of its abrogation in 2019.

2. Himanta Biswa Sarma Says ‘Socialism, Secularism’ Can Be Dropped From Constitution

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reignited constitutional controversy, stating that the terms “socialism” and “secularism” were added to the Preamble during the Emergency and could be removed. He claimed these additions did not reflect the original vision of the Constitution and were politically motivated.

Sarma’s comments have drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who accused the BJP of trying to dilute India’s foundational values. Legal scholars, meanwhile, have weighed in on whether the terms are symbolic or enforceable principles.

3. Ahmedabad Flight Crash: Final Victim Identified, Toll Reaches 260

Authorities have confirmed the identity of the final victim from the Ahmedabad flight crash through DNA testing. The victim’s remains were recovered from the wreckage earlier this week. With this, the official death toll now stands at 260.

The tragic crash is now among the deadliest in Indian civil aviation. Investigators are looking into possible causes, including mechanical failure and pilot error. The black box has been recovered and is being examined for further clues.

4. Search for JeM Militants in J&K’s Basantgarh Continues for Third Day

Security forces continued their search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Basantgarh area for the third straight day. The operation was launched after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of three suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in the region.

Army, police, and CRPF personnel are combing through dense forest terrain using drones, sniffer dogs, and thermal imaging equipment. Authorities say the militants are believed to be heavily armed and possibly linked to recent infiltration attempts across the border.

5. Jeff Bezos Weds Lauren Sánchez in Lavish Venice Ceremony

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos married television personality Lauren Sánchez in a grand wedding ceremony held in Venice, Italy. The private affair was attended by several global celebrities, including Bill Gates and Leonardo DiCaprio, drawing major media buzz.

The couple had announced their engagement last year. The wedding reportedly took place on Bezos’ $500 million yacht and was followed by a reception at a historic palace along the Grand Canal. It’s being described as one of the most extravagant weddings of the year.