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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

Two people were killed and five injured after a 22-foot Lord Ganesh idol collapsed during the arrival ceremony of Bhuleshwaracha Raja in south Mumbai. The incident, reportedly caused by loose nuts and bolts, occurred ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

Two of 24 crew members aboard Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Ocean-Winner were rescued after it sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard continue searching for the remaining crew members in a coordinated operation

BJP Maharashtra vice-president Keshav Upadhye criticised Rahul Gandhi’s Pune student outreach programme, calling it a “political comedy show.” He accused Congress of politicising the event, questioned its past positions on key issues and alleged the party was using caste and religion 

India’s space economy has reached $9 billion and could grow to $40–45 billion over the next decade, driven by startups, private investment and policy reforms. Space startups have surged to around 440, while liberalised FDI and government funding strengthen private participation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted scientists and citizens on National Space Day, praising India’s achievements in space technology, research and innovation. He highlighted the sector’s role in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat globally

Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple witnessed a record 437 weddings on Sunday, the highest number held there in a single day. Special arrangements, including six mandapams, crowd control, medical services and police deployment, were made to manage the large gathering

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Space Day by highlighting India’s growing global space presence, private-sector potential and Gen Z’s technological contributions. He said the space sector is vital to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, while ISRO continues inspiring future scientists

A TSSP constable was allegedly assaulted by a civil police constable and two civilians outside a Warangal bar after a drunken altercation. The viral video prompted police action, with the injured constable booked for obstructing duty.

A closer look at how electoral roll revisions have changed the numbers of male and female voters across Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

Police in Maharashtra’s Latur district have registered an FIR against Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke and others for allegedly trespassing into a government school, disrupting classes, intimidating teachers, and defaming the institution during the party’s “School Thik Karo” campaign.

A Panama‑flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean‑Winner, sank in the Bay of Bengal about 240 nautical miles off the Odisha coast on Saturday. The ship, carrying 1,700 tonnes of iron ore and 24 crew members, lost contact after leaving Paradip Port.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 10 locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers and local Over Ground Workers (OGWs).

The BJP has strongly condemned the Congress Working Committee’s decision to restrict Vande Mataram to two stanzas at its events. In a resolution passed at its office-bearers’ meeting, the ruling party vowed to uphold the dignity of the full six-stanza version, launch a nationwide campaign to spread its significance, and educate the younger generation about its historical legacy.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking at the Chatron Ki Gunj event in Pune, declared that India’s 70 crore women are the nation’s greatest strength. He urged young women to break free from patriarchal constraints while sharply criticising the Manusmriti for denying women independence.

Sebi has proposed a framework for Fixed Income Channel Partners to expand retail participation in fixed-income securities through online bond platforms. The proposal seeks to improve access in smaller cities and rural areas while setting eligibility, remuneration and fee norms

FSSAI has issued over 150 notices to major food companies, including Nestle India, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola India, over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling violations. The regulator also took action against e-commerce platforms, restaurants and beverage manufacturers for alleged non-compliance

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Madhuban Chowk skywalk and foot over bridge project is 60 per cent complete and likely to open by November 30. The Rs 9.62 crore facility aims to improve pedestrian safety and Metro connectivity

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that the mandatory Aadhaar biometric update for children aged 5 to 17 years will remain free until September 30. Parents have been urged to complete the update at ages 5 and 15 to keep records accurate.

Over 30 students of a government school in Indore fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal on Saturday. Nineteen children were hospitalised, with four kept in ICU for observation. Authorities collected food samples to determine the cause

Police in Maharashtra’s Latur district have registered an FIR against CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke and others for allegedly entering a government school without permission, disrupting official work and threatening teachers during the party’s ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said people living in the state must sing Vande Mataram and stressed there would be no compromise on nationalism. He also criticised alleged anti-national elements at Jadavpur University and targeted the Left parties

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declared that singing Vande Mataram is mandatory for anyone living in the state, stressing that his government will not compromise on nationalism. Speaking at a public event in Bhawanipur, he accused Jadavpur University of fostering “anti-national” elements.