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Three persons were arrested by the forest department in Jamshedpur for allegedly dealing in illegal wildlife articles. Officials seized parakeets, cockatiels and a deer antler during raids, while further investigation into the source of the wildlife articles is underway

A man allegedly shot his wife dead inside a police station in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi district. The accused was arrested on the spot, while two police personnel were suspended over alleged negligence as an investigation into the security lapse continues

A Zepto delivery rider was allegedly assaulted and humiliated at a store in Delhi’s New Ashok Nagar area. Police have registered a case and begun investigation as concerns grow over the safety and rights of gig workers

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission faced an anomaly near the end of its third stage shortly after liftoff on Monday, prompting the space agency to launch a detailed analysis of ground data, Chairman V. Narayanan said.

ISRO on Monday successfully launched the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite aboard PSLV-C62 in its first mission of 2026. The launch aims to boost remote sensing capabilities and includes a re-entry technology demonstrator as part of its commercial payload.

The Sarwat Hussain Digital Media Centre at Osmania University is equipped with Rs. 20 lakh worth of donated digital production equipment, honouring alumnus Sarwat Hussain and strengthening journalism education.

The Tyagaraja Aradhana festival was celebrated at Bodhan with renditions of Pancharatna Kritis, flute and vocal performances, speeches on Vedic music, and classical dance, drawing wide participation from musicians, students and devotees

Senior BJP leader Ram Madhav said Bangladesh’s political instability is a concern for India but likely temporary, expressing hope that elections will restore accountability, curb minority attacks and help normalise bilateral ties through engagement with an elected government

Ranchi Royals registered their first win of the Men’s Hockey India League season with a stunning 4-1 comeback against defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers. Tom Boon scored twice as the Royals netted four goals in the final six minutes.

According to one estimate, Grok generated one non-consensual sexual image every minute. Alarmingly, Grok makes such content easier to produce and customise

The debate on workplace well-being has largely focused on corporate employees, sidelining the informal sector that employs over 80% of the workforce

Sophie Devine’s blazing 95 and two wickets in the final over powered Gujarat Giants to a four-run win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026. Nandini Sharma’s maiden hat-trick stood out, but Delhi fell short chasing 209 in Navi Mumbai

Virat Kohli scored 93 and Shubman Gill hit 56 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the opening ODI at Vadodara. Kohli became the quickest to 28,000 international runs, while Kyle Jamieson’s four wickets kept the visitors in the contest

The Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, replacing the 1961 law. The new legislation simplifies tax provisions, introduces a single 'tax year', and allows refunds even after delayed filings. The overhaul aims to reduce litigation and make tax compliance easier for individuals and corporates.

A new audio recording, allegedly of Masood Azhar, surfaced online, with the Jaish-e-Mohammed leader claiming thousands of suicide bombers are ready to attack India. This warning has sparked outrage on social media, while the authenticity remains unverified

Rahil Pillarisetty and Rajender Beedani win titles in their respective categories in the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said forces that opposed the rebuilding of the Somnath temple after Independence are still active and warned that India must remain united and strong. He highlighted the temple’s resilience while addressing the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat

The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought a report from the office of West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari over the alleged attack on his convoy in Paschim Medinipur. Adhikari claimed TMC supporters attacked him, while police remained mute spectators

Traders and businessmen in Jammu rejected the demand for a separate Jammu state and instead sought restoration of J&K statehood. They warned that further division would harm the economy, weaken trade, and damage regional harmony and national interest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the Shaurya Yatra at the Somnath temple in Gujarat, featuring damru players and 108 horses. The event was held as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv marking key moments in the temple’s history

A Kashmiri man detained for allegedly attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya was handed over to his family after medical records showed he was mentally ill

Industry body CII has urged the Centre to adopt a calibrated and demand-based privatisation strategy in the Union Budget 2026–27, proposing a three-year roadmap to unlock value from public sector enterprises and mobilise up to Rs 10 lakh crore

A Chennai-based startup, OrbitAid Aerospace, will launch AyulSAT on a PSLV mission to demonstrate in-orbit satellite refuelling technology. The mission aims to extend satellite lifespan, reduce space debris and lay the foundation for India’s on-orbit servicing economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold wide-ranging talks in Ahmedabad focusing on trade, investment, defence and critical technologies. Global issues including Ukraine may also be discussed during Merz’s first Asia visit as German Chancellor