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SIT has taken arrested witness-complainant C N Chinnayya to undisclosed locations, including Bengaluru, for spot mahazars linked to alleged rapes, murders, and burials in Dharmasthala over the past two decades. Documents were seized during the investigation

Eight opposition-ruled States support GST rate slab reduction, consumer benefits, and compensation for revenue losses. Congress stresses the council meeting should advance cooperative federalism and fully transfer levies on sin and luxury goods to State

Kerala’s Onam Sadhya, a grand vegetarian feast served on plantain leaves, celebrates heritage, culture, and the legend of King Mahabali. Featuring 24–28 dishes including payasam, it remains a cherished tradition savoured at home or through restaurants across India.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condemned TMC MP Mahua Moitra’s remarks on Home Minister Amit Shah, calling them “unforgivable and highly condemnable.” Yogi demanded a public apology from Trinamool Congress, terming the statement a disgrace to democratic values.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Sendai and travelled on Japan’s iconic Shinkansen alongside PM Shigeru Ishiba. The visit highlights India-Japan collaboration in trade, innovation, startups, AI, and inter-regional partnerships between Indian states and Japanese prefectures.

A cloudburst in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, triggered flash floods that swept through villages, killing three and leaving five missing. Rescue operations are underway, temporary relief camps established, and authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant as rivers and streams rise rapidly.

Prime Minister Modi called his Japan visit “productive,” highlighting multiple agreements including India-Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade, Defence cooperation, AI and digital partnerships, Chandrayaan-5 collaboration, climate action, and human resource exchanges, reinforcing strategic, economic, and technological ties.

A suspected crude bomb blast at a rented house in Kannapuram, Kannur, killed one and injured several. Police suspect accidental bomb-making. Nearby houses suffered damage, and forensic teams are investigating, highlighting Kerala’s ongoing illegal bomb-related incidents.

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Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brilliant hat-trick as India survived a late scare to beat China 4-3 in their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 opener at Rajgir. Jugraj Singh also scored, while India next face Japan on Sunday

PV Sindhu’s campaign ended in the BWF World Championships quarterfinals after a 14-21, 21-13, 16-21 loss to Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani. With Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila also out, India’s medal hopes now rest on Satwik-Chirag in men’s doubles

India were crowned champions of the 2025 SAFF U17 Women’s Championship after a dominant 5-0 victory over Nepal in Thimphu. Pearl Fernandes and Divyani Linda scored two each, while Nira Chanu netted the opener. India remain unbeaten, scoring 27 goals without conceding

India’s junior boxers bagged 26 medals, including seven gold, at the 3rd Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, China. The girls’ team dominated with 16 medals, while the boys added 10, underlining India’s growing youth boxing strength

Homer’s Odyssey shows how shared rationality is key to lasting safety, security, and peace for humanity

Ankur Mittal set a new Asian Championship record to win gold in Double Trap at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Kazakhstan. India finished with 103 medals, its best-ever tally, including 52 gold, 26 silver and 25 bronze

Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani introduces "Riya" — a feature similar to Alexa or Siri; will allow hands-free access to calls, music, etc, in multiple Indian languages

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Japan and China carries significant geopolitical implications and provides an opportunity for India to respond to emerging challenges

Owaisi accused the RSS and organisations sponsored or supported by it of being responsible for "spreading anti-Muslims hatred"

Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore IPO in Oct 2024 is the biggest initial share-sale, surpassing the Rs 21,000-crore offering by LIC in May 2022

Mukesh Ambani announced Reliance’s push into AI, genomics, and digital health while unveiling plans for a Jio IPO by 2026. He launched Reliance Intelligence to build AI-ready data centres and pledged aggressive expansion in consumer products, telecom, and life sciences

Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange launched an indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, vowing not to withdraw until demands for OBC recognition and 10 per cent reservation are met. The state government says it is ready for talks, urging restraint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an interview with Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun, said India and Japan can diversify and balance trade while building new frontiers in semiconductors, manufacturing, and global value chains. He highlighted Suzuki’s Rs 70,000 crore investment and India’s reforms

BJP workers stormed the Bihar Congress headquarters in Patna over abusive remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra. The clash triggered sharp political exchanges, arrests in Darbhanga, and calls from the Congress for police action against BJP workers