Here are some of the trending news stories in India today
### **1. Political Developments**
- **Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail Plea Hearing**: The Supreme Court is set to hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in the Delhi Liquor Policy case. The hearing is being closely watched as it could impact the upcoming elections. 
- **BJP & Opposition Clash Over Electoral Bonds**:
The political war of words continues over the now-scrapped electoral bonds scheme, with opposition parties demanding more transparency in political funding.
### **2. Economic & Business News**
- **India’s GDP Growth Forecast Revised**: The RBI and international agencies have upgraded India’s GDP growth projection for FY 2024-25 to **7.2%**, citing strong manufacturing and services sector performance.
- **Stock Markets Hit New Highs**: Sensex and Nifty continue their bullish trend, reaching record levels amid positive global cues and strong FII inflows.
### **3. Sports Highlights**
- **IPL 2025 Season Thrills Fans**: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is in full swing, with exciting matches and standout performances. Teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are drawing massive crowds.
- **Indian Football Team Prepares for Crucial FIFA Qualifier**: The national team is gearing up for a key match against Afghanistan in the World Cup qualifiers.
### **4. Weather & Natural Events**
- **Heatwave Alert in North & Central India**: Several states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, are experiencing unusually high temperatures, with warnings of heatwaves in the coming days.
- **Pre-Monsoon Rains in Southern States**: Kerala and Karnataka are receiving pre-monsoon showers, bringing relief from the scorching heat.
### **5. Entertainment & Social Media Trends**
- **New Bollywood Releases Making Waves**: Films like *"Kalki 2898 AD"* (Prabhas, Deepika Padukone) and *"Stree 2"* (Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor) are generating huge buzz.
- **Viral Social Media Challenges**: A new dance trend inspired by a Bollywood song is taking over Instagram and TikTok (or its Indian alternatives).
### **6. Technology & Startups**
- **India’s AI Mission Gains Momentum**: The government is pushing for more investments in artificial intelligence, with new policies to boost homegrown AI startups.
- **Byju’s Legal Troubles Continue**: The edtech giant faces fresh legal challenges over financial mismanagement allegations.
### **7. International Relations**
- **India-US Strengthen Defense Ties**: New agreements on drone technology and defense manufacturing are being discussed during high-level talks.
- **India-China Border Talks**: Diplomatic discussions continue to resolve lingering border disputes in Eastern Ladakh.
