India

The BJP criticised the Congress over Telangana minister Konda Surekha’s removal, alleging hypocrisy on women’s political representation. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned Congress leaders’ silence and contrasted the party’s record with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s women empowerment initiatives

DVAC officials searched premises linked to former DMK minister K N Nehru across Tamil Nadu over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 2,538 people during his tenure. DMK chief M K Stalin condemned the searches as politically motivated, while the government rejected the allegation

Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles to supply indigenously produced 7.62x39 mm ammunition for AK-203 rifles. The pact links domestic rifle and ammunition production, strengthening localisation and self-reliance in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected waterlogged areas near Sadbhavna Park following heavy rains and directed officials to deploy pumps, clear stagnant water and strengthen drainage. Officials also reviewed the Bharat Mandapam-IGI Airport route ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained in Bulandshahr over the alleged assault of a Jantar Mantar protester's father. His detention followed a viral video in which he purportedly claimed responsibility for the attack and cited political connections

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stressed the importance of an independent judiciary and media for a strong democracy, calling credibility the media sector’s biggest challenge. Speaking at IIM Nagpur’s Media Conclave, he urged journalists to uphold professional values and serve society

President Droupadi Murmu felicitated 82 teachers and educators with national awards on Teachers’ Day, recognising innovations including mobile science labs, recycled-material science parks, QR-based botanical learning, reading campaigns and community initiatives that expand access to quality, inclusive and practical education

The RBI has approved LIC to acquire up to 9.99 per cent of ICICI Bank’s paid-up share capital or voting rights within one year. The approval is subject to regulatory conditions and does not mean LIC has immediately raised its stake

Mohanlal’s upcoming film “L367”, directed by Vishnu Mohan, has been titled “Operation Ganga”. The film, inspired by India’s evacuation mission during the Russia-Ukraine war, also stars Arjun Rampal, Bhagyashri Borse and Adil Hussain

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said his government would include the contributions of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Swami Pranabananda in school curricula. He also announced Rs 300 crore in composite grants for state-run and aided schools to improve infrastructure

West Bengal is planning large-scale cultural events, concerts and a 3,000-drone show as part of its proposed 2026 Durga Puja celebrations. The initiative aims to showcase Bengal’s cultural heritage globally, attract international tourists and promote Kolkata as a cultural tourism destination

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched ‘Prajaseva Abhiyana’ in Vijayanagar to bring grievance redressal closer to citizens. The campaign will hold Saturday meetings at taluk and hobli levels, supported by AI-based calls and an integrated digital grievance system

A Delhi court has sent self-styled influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj to one-day police custody in the Nishu Azad case. Bharadwaj was arrested after being detained in Bulandshahr, amid protests seeking action over his alleged assault on a minor protester's father

The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board plans a major digital overhaul to speed up government teacher recruitment. Proposed reforms include one-time registration, digital certificate storage and verification, online roster processing, candidate dashboards and improved assistance, while examinations will continue under the existing system

India and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening judicial cooperation during talks between Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Russian counterpart Igor Krasnov in New Delhi. The sides discussed global coordination, bilateral agreements and future cooperation in legal matters

President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Teachers Awards on 48 educators at Vigyan Bhawan on Teachers’ Day, honouring their contribution to school education. The awardees, selected through a three-stage process, represent 27 states, seven Union Territories and six central government organisations

On Teachers’ Day, a bust of educationist and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was found abandoned among bushes near Vidyasagar Children’s Park in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas. Locals alleged administrative negligence and demanded restoration, surveillance improvements and an investigation into its removal

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the demolition of a mosque at the Saharanpur Collectorate, questioning constitutional protections for religious freedom. Congress MP Imran Masood also opposed the action, while SP MP Iqra Hasan was placed under house arrest.

Nearly 1.5 million internet-using Pakistani children aged 12-17 experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a year, a new study found. More than half did not tell anyone, while none reported abuse through formal avenues such as helplines or police

ECLGS 5.0 has issued 6,73,979 guarantees covering Rs 2,50,024 crore, with MSMEs accounting for 97.3 per cent by number. The government is expanding outreach to eligible borrowers as the scheme targets additional credit flow of up to Rs 2.55 lakh crore

Tata Sons has narrowed its search for N Chandrasekaran's successor to Tata Steel's T V Narendran, Tata Sons' Saurabh Agrawal and NSE chief Ashish Chauhan, according to people familiar with the matter. Narendran is seen as the leading internal contender

Nepal’s flood death toll has crossed 1,300, with 1,344 bodies recovered, according to Nepal Police. Another 4,886 people, including 606 foreigners, remain out of contact. Rescue teams are searching hydropower tunnels while authorities conduct identification and relief operations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged teachers to raise awareness among students about drugs and help reduce their screen time. Interacting with national award-winning teachers, he stressed the need to monitor students' behaviour and encourage creative pursuits beyond academic performance

The RBI will conduct a 30-day variable-rate reverse repo auction for Rs 7 lakh crore as surplus liquidity in India's banking system reaches record levels. The move follows strong foreign-currency inflows and aims to contain excess cash without disrupting financial markets