Trump Unveils New White House Helipad, Says Project Took 25 Years
US President Donald Trump inaugurated a new granite helipad on the White House South Lawn on Monday, designed to provide a dedicated landing surface for Marine One and protect the lawn from helicopter exhaust. The project, which began in June and was completed ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit, is estimated to have cost up to $6 million and was reportedly privately funded. READ MORE
Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails, Evacuations And Security Checks On
Several schools across Delhi received bomb threat emails on Monday morning, prompting evacuations and anti-sabotage checks by police and fire officials. Schools including Sanskriti School, The British School, Navy Children School, The Mother’s International School and Bal Bharti School were among those affected. Bomb squads, sniffer dogs and emergency teams were deployed, while authorities said no suspicious object had been found so far and the threats may turn out to be hoaxes. READ MORE
IIT Bombay Removes Prof. Doolla As Dean Amid Sahil Wakode Death Row
IIT Bombay has removed Prof Suryanarayana Doolla as dean following student protests over the September 18 death by suicide of 20-year-old student Sahil Wakode. Doolla was the invigilator during an exam where Wakode was allegedly found using a mobile phone and seeking answers through ChatGPT. The move followed an 18-point charter signed by IIT Bombay Director Prof Shireesh Kedare, which also seeks an independent probe, improved student support services and greater student representation. Wakode’s parents have alleged harassment and caste-based discrimination, with the allegations under investigation. READ MORE
India Sweep Pakistan In Table Tennis, Men Bounce Back At Asian Games
India defeated Pakistan 3-0 in the men’s team table tennis event at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday, with Harmeet Desai, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Payas Jain winning their respective matches without dropping a game. The victory followed India’s earlier loss to Iran and moved the team temporarily to the top of Group F with five points. India also reached the women’s team quarterfinals after a 3-0 win over Pakistan, following their opening 3-2 victory against Singapore. READ MORE
