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The Indian Coast Guard and Eastern Naval Command intensified search operations after Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha. The vessel had 24 crew members aboard, with two rescued and searches continuing for others

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy disputed the state government's claims of increased government school enrolment, citing UDISE data. He alleged enrolment had declined in government schools while private school enrolment increased during the period under review

The Armed Forces Tribunal upheld a severe displeasure censure against former Rashtriya Rifles commander Brigadier Padmasambhava Acharya over the 2023 custodial deaths of three civilians in Poonch. It said soldiers must follow military discipline and avoid excessive force

Industrialist Gautam Adani met Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar in Bengaluru for about an hour in what sources described as a courtesy visit. The meeting came amid the proposed Hebbal-Silk Board tunnel road project, drawing criticism from the BJP

A 22-year-old woman from Shivamogga district allegedly died by suicide by jumping into Agara Lake in Bengaluru. Police registered a case against a youth after her sister alleged that he had been harassing and blackmailing the woman through calls and messages

A 30-year-old Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of Defence died by suicide at her rented accommodation in Dwarka. Her parents later approached police alleging mental and physical harassment by her husband and in-laws. Police registered an FIR and began investigating

BJP president Nitin Nabin held a meeting with party office bearers to discuss organisational matters and preparations for assembly polls due in seven states in 2027. The meeting focused on grassroots outreach, youth connect and strengthening the party organisation

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the non-release of Mettur dam water, alleging drought-like conditions in the Cauvery delta. He also accused the administration of failing to fulfil electoral promises and provide adequate relief

BJP general secretary Smriti Irani urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to back the implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures. She also asked him to support singing the full version of Vande Mataram at Congress headquarters

Puthiya Tamilagam founder K. Krishnasamy has questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s silence on the Southern Zonal Council meeting, seeking a detailed Assembly statement on the State’s position on Cauvery, Mekedatu, Mullaperiyar and Palar water disputes

Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto has announced a fresh protest demanding reforms in the state’s recruitment system, saying youth want concrete solutions rather than political dialogue. He also criticised FIRs against protesters and vowed to continue the struggle

Amid a rise in monsoon-related illnesses, doctors have urged people not to self-medicate with antibiotics for fever. They stressed that fever can have several causes and unnecessary antibiotic use can cause side effects and fuel antimicrobial resistance

India’s action against 57 websites and databases hosted on Google Firebase has highlighted how cybercriminals allegedly misuse legitimate cloud infrastructure for phishing, malware distribution and financial fraud, including fake bank websites and malicious applications targeting sensitive user information

The Cockroach Janta Party will convene its national working committee on Monday to review the Centre’s assurances following withdrawal of its nationwide agitation, saying the government has yet to communicate steps on FIRs, punitive action against protesters and compensation

India’s invitations to Nepal and Bangladesh for the BRICS outreach session could strengthen South Asian engagement with the Global South and provide an opportunity to reset bilateral ties, amid changing political circumstances and renewed efforts towards regional cooperation, a report said

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India can become a global shipbuilding hub while laying the foundation for five expansion projects worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore in West Bengal. The projects include three GRSE facilities and two Yantra India facilities

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav, claiming voters will permanently reject the party in the next assembly elections. He highlighted welfare measures for mid-day meal cooks and development in government schools

Experts on National Space Day said India’s next space growth phase will be driven by downstream applications, private participation and satellite-based services. They highlighted the rise of a full-stack space economy powered by ISRO expertise, policy reforms and emerging private companies

India’s regenerative agriculture push has encouraged over 18 lakh farmers to adopt natural farming practices across 8.80 lakh hectares. The initiative focuses on restoring soil health, improving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependence and building climate-resilient farming systems through sustainable practices

The Indian Air Force concluded its participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia. The dual deployment showcased IAF’s operational reach, Rafale capabilities, tactical coordination and commitment to strengthening defence partnerships across the Indo-Pacific

A Kerala consumer commission ordered a biryani cafe proprietor and manager to pay Rs 96,500 to a woman who fell ill after consuming food at the eatery. The compensation covers medical expenses, damages and litigation costs following her Salmonella infection

India is entering a new phase of human spaceflight and deep-space exploration, with missions including Gaganyaan, Bharatiya Antariksh Station, Venus Orbiter Mission and reusable launch vehicles. The initiatives aim to strengthen human spaceflight, advanced technologies and India’s global space leadership

The Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking an independent, time-bound CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025. The petition seeks preservation of physical and digital evidence and transfer of the probe from state CID

Former ISF leader and ex-TMC MLA Arabul Islam’s car was attacked with bricks and crude bombs in Bhangar, West Bengal. Islam blamed ISF workers after quitting the party, while police launched an investigation and examined CCTV footage to identify attackers