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| | Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged India’s concerns about the activities of US-based secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which has called for the creation of Khalistan, and its links with Pakistan’s spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence, during talks with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, people aware of the matter said. HT brings you a round-up of the most important and interesting stories, so you don’t miss your daily dose of news. | THE BIG STORY Rajnath Singh, Tulsi Gabbard seek to deepen India-US ties in niche defence areas Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged India’s concerns about the activities of US-based secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which has called for the creation of Khalistan, and its links with Pakistan’s spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence, during talks with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, people aware of the matter said. Singh and Gabbard also explored avenues for deepening collaboration in areas including cutting-edge defence innovation and niche technologies, with both sides expressing their shared commitment to advancing mutual strategic interests. “They addressed key areas such as enhancing interoperability and fostering greater integration of defence industrial supply chains to bolster resilience and innovation,” the defence ministry said. Read more. | THE BIG QUESTION Aurangzeb row: What led to clashes in Nagpur? At least 24 police and fire safety personnel were injured and several vehicles torched as communal clashes broke out in Nagpur on Monday amid an ongoing controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Officials said Hindu outfit Bajrang Dal held a protest demanding Aurangzeb’s grave be razed. Tensions simmered after Muslim groups alleged that a cloth with “kalma” (Islamic prayer) written on it was burnt during the protest. A rumour spread that a Quran was also burnt during the stir, which triggered clashes. Read more. | STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED |  He's the first Indian composer to debut a Western classical symphony in at the Eventim Apollo Theatre. It was a Valiant effort. He was born R Gnanathesigan and is fondly called Raaja. He's beloved in Tamil Nadu and scored the film Paa. Name the Maestro whose stage name means prince. | FROM THE EDIT PAGE Preparing for summer heat Heatwave conditions across large swathes of central and western India, and Odisha in the east, have set in several weeks early, even as other areas of the country are experiencing contrasting weather — a sign of the uncertainty that marks the deepening of the climate crisis. The heatwave is because of a high-pressure system over central India that has caused subsidence of hot air, a phenomenon not common for this time of the year; the clear skies that have resulted have allowed higher intensity of solar radiation, causing overall heating. Read more. | | | Infographic of the Day  (Click to expand) |  Ilaiyaraaja | Photo of the Day Devotees perform sewa at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib  Devotees perform sewa for the cleaning of the 'Sarovar' at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, in New Delhi, on Monday. (Photo credit: PTI) | HT THIS DAY: March 18, 1977 England’s heroic bid fails as Australia record 45-run win in Centenary Test England’s brave bid to win the match faltered after tea when they lost five wickets for 41 runs to be all out for 417 Read more. | Were you forwarded this email? Did you stumble upon it online? Sign up here. | | | | | | | | | Get the Hindustan Times app and read premium stories | | | | | | View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Contact us You received this email because you signed up for HT Newsletters or because it is included in your subscription. Copyright © HT Digital Streams. All Rights Reserved | | | | | 
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