India

The Supreme Court extended the deadline for elections to Bengaluru's five city corporations until December 2026 after being informed that Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is underway. The state cited manpower and logistical constraints due to the ongoing electoral roll revision

The Supreme Court lambasted two private Ghaziabad hospitals for denying timely medical care to a four-year-old rape victim. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant demanded compensation for the poor family, questioning the sensitivity of the doctors involved

Actor Aamir Khan faced political and social media backlash after clarifying that his "3 Idiots" character, Phunsukh Wangdu, was not based on activist Sonam Wangchuk. Critics questioned the timing of his comments as Wangchuk continues a hunger strike

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has begun a 10-day purification and atonement ritual following the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The ceremony includes daily Vishnu Sahasranama and Valmiki Ramayan recitations to restore the temple's sanctity

The Congress has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi address Parliament regarding the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement. Jairam Ramesh accused the PM-appointed Trust of committing "aastha dhoka," as the Supreme Court-monitored probe awaits an interim report

A six-foot-long crocodile was rescued from a drain near Narkatari village in Kurukshetra after repeated sightings sparked fear among residents. The reptile was captured by a rescue team with Wildlife Department assistance and shifted to the Bhor Sainda crocodile breeding centre

State Excise authorities in Thane seized Goa-manufactured liquor worth Rs 17 lakh smuggled under the guise of recycled plastic scrap. A container truck was intercepted at Shilphata Circle, and one suspect was arrested with fake cargo invoices

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at eight locations across Bihar, Delhi and Rajasthan in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged illegal sand mining worth Rs 131 crore in Bihar. The probe stems from a police FIR following an IIT Patna geospatial analysis

The DMK said it will examine the proposed delimitation Bill after it is introduced in Parliament and decide independently based on its merits. Party sources said protecting Tamil Nadu's interests will remain the priority while assessing the scope and objectives of the legislation

Congress MP Kumari Selja backed Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, calling it a symbol of youth anger over paper leaks. She urged him to end his fast and separately demanded government action on high soil salinity in Sirsa's villages

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has retained intellectual property rights for its indigenous hydrogen train technology, enabling future exports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the country's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train in Haryana, marking a significant milestone in green and sustainable rail transport

The Congress backed activist Sonam Wangchuk and Cockroach Janata Party protesters at Jantar Mantar, urging the Centre to engage with their demands over alleged NEET examination irregularities. Party leader Pawan Khera criticised the government's alleged indifference and invoked the principle of "Raj Dharma"

A school teacher and his two young children drowned after he allegedly drove his car off a bridge into the Godavari river in Maharashtra's Nanded. Police suspect suicide, pointing to a WhatsApp status where he alleged harassment by seniors

The promoter group of Reliance Industries increased its stake to 50.48 per cent during the June quarter through market purchases. Analysts said the move reflects confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects and is viewed positively by investors

A handwritten bomb threat found inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight bound for Ahmedabad triggered a security alert at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. After a thorough search found nothing suspicious, police registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the hoax.

The Supreme Court was urged to hear a PIL seeking action against political parties promising or distributing "irrational freebies" before elections. The plea seeks symbol seizure, deregistration, or legal measures, arguing such practices affect fair elections and misuse public funds

The Rajasthan forest department rescued two leopards near Ranthambore Tiger Reserve after repeated sightings caused panic among residents. Officials used camera traps, field tracking and local inputs for 24-hour monitoring before safely capturing the animals through a scientific rescue operation

Narayanpur Police and BSF recovered a hidden Naxal weapons cache during a joint operation in Chhattisgarh's Kachchapal forest. Security forces seized rifles, ammunition and a locally made launcher, registering a case as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate extremist networks

Narayanpur Police and the BSF recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition allegedly hidden by Naxals during a joint search operation in Chhattisgarh's Kachchapal forest. Officials said the seizure is part of sustained efforts to prevent the resurgence of Left Wing Extremism in the region.

The Kerala High Court directed a senior VACB officer to reassess allegations of fund misappropriation involving the sale of 'Adiya Sishtam Ghee' at Sabarimala temple. The probe will examine audit reports, records and possible criminal liability after concerns over earlier vigilance findings

National-level shooter Damayanti Sen, 15, went missing from Howrah Station near Kolkata after leaving home on Thursday. Police are investigating CCTV footage showing her at the station platforms. Her family, friends and shooting community remain concerned as searches continue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. The zero-emission train, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, marks a major milestone in sustainable rail transport and showcases India's growing indigenous railway engineering capabilities 

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Friday, led by gains in IT stocks after Tech Mahindra reported a strong rise in June-quarter profit. Positive momentum in technology shares outweighed weakness in select heavyweight stocks during early trade

The chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra resumed their journey to the Gundicha Temple on the second day of the Rath Yatra in Puri after delays in rituals halted Thursday's procession, drawing lakhs of devotees despite heavy rain