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The CBI has taken Uttar Pradesh history-sheeter Gyanendra Pratap Singh alias Monu into custody in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a former associate of Suvendu Adhikari. Singh was transferred from jail in UP to Kolkata for further investigation

Gold prices declined during the week after stronger-than-expected US jobs data boosted expectations of higher interest rates for longer. Silver witnessed steeper losses as rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar reduced the appeal of precious metals and raised demand concerns

Host nation India dominated Day 3 of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, elevating its tally to a staggering 22 gold medals, while competitors from Japan, Nepal, and the USA earned historic peak-podium finishes

Nine people were killed and several injured after a pick-up vehicle carrying family members to an ash immersion ceremony collided with a truck near Ferozepur. The victims were travelling from Jalalabad to Beas when the fatal accident occurred on Saturday

The National Testing Agency has dismissed rumours of a leak of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper and urged candidates to rely only on official sources. The agency said strict action would be taken against those spreading fraudulent claims and misinformation

India and Venezuela are exploring deeper energy cooperation as New Delhi seeks diversified crude supplies and greater energy security. Indian companies are interested in expanding their presence in Venezuela’s oil and gas sector, while Caracas aims to attract investment and revive production

A 19-year-old woman died and a 21-year-old man suffered critical burns after the two allegedly set themselves on fire inside a locked room in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district. Police suspect the incident may be linked to a romantic relationship and are investigating

India opener KL Rahul revealed that avoiding overanalysis and refusing to restrict his natural attacking strokeplay was the key to unlocking his patient, anchoring 12th Test century against Afghanistan on Day 1 in New Chandigarh

Indian mangoes are witnessing a massive demand surge in the United States, with initial shipments selling out within two hours at Costco stores, prompting the Indian Consulate in Seattle to host an elite 'Mango Magic' promotional campaign

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said Congress has filed nominations for three Rajya Sabha and five Legislative Council seats. The party fielded Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali Khan for the Upper House elections

The Delhi High Court declined to order a re-poll in the Bar Council of Delhi elections despite ballot-tampering allegations. The court directed resumption of vote counting with enhanced transparency measures, including videography, live-streaming and scrutiny of doubtful ballots

Growing concerns over artificial intelligence have reignited debates about autonomous systems, misinformation and AI-driven warfare. Experts warn that increasingly capable AI tools could amplify disinformation campaigns, deepen security risks and challenge human oversight, underscoring the need for stronger safeguards and regulation

Rajasthan left-arm spinner Manav Suthar earned his maiden international cap against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, becoming India’s first specialist spin-bowling Test debutant since 2021 as the team eyes transition options ahead of the Sri Lanka tour

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has declared total assets worth Rs 38.76 crore in his Rajya Sabha nomination affidavit. The filing details movable and immovable properties, jewellery holdings, a Rs 10 lakh liability, and five pending criminal cases

The RBI’s latest policy measures aimed at boosting foreign capital inflows could attract nearly $50 billion, according to ICICI Bank Global Markets. Analysts say expanded investor access, improved liquidity measures and bond market reforms may further strengthen inflows and support the rupee

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy said he would wait for the outcome of discussions between Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress leaders regarding his resignation. He maintained he never sought a specific portfolio and expressed confidence that the issue could be resolved

Ashish Tani Purti’s spectacular hat-trick guided the Indian Men's U-18 hockey team to a dominant 4-1 victory over hosts Japan to lift the Asia Cup 2026 title, triggering grand cash rewards from Hockey India

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, fresh off winning Norway Chess, said defeats have shaped his growth more than victories. He highlighted lessons from games against Magnus Carlsen and credited confidence from key wins, including against reigning world champion Gukesh

Following his historic title win at the Norway Chess tournament, Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa expressed deep gratitude to the Adani Group, emphasizing that corporate backing and logistical support are vital for athletes to succeed at the highest global levels

Former selector Saba Karim praised Sai Sudharsan's composure during his 81 against Afghanistan in the one-off Test, but warned that head coach Gautam Gambhir will monitor a "technical flaw" in the youngster's defense against spin

Students, parents, exam aspirants and young professionals gathered at Jantar Mantar for a CJP-backed protest, citing concerns over examinations, accountability and opportunities. Many participants expressed frustration with existing political parties and called for reforms in education and governance

Actor Karisma Kapoor said she now works only on roles that genuinely excite her, nearly turning down her series “Brown”. She plays a troubled cop in the ZEE5 show and described the character as one of her most challenging roles

Telangana's Tanmai Nihal Uttam and Anvi Vikram Goud captured the Under-17 singles titles, while Uttarakhand's Aditya Singh Negi and Rajasthan's Anvi Rathore claimed the Under-15 crowns at the All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament in Hyderabad

The government has rejected reports claiming the Finance Ministry's secured printing press would print NEET-UG re-examination papers. PIB Fact Check termed the claim fake and also flagged an AI-manipulated video falsely attributed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar