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A political controversy has erupted over the full singing of Vande Mataram, with BJP leaders defending the move and calling objections condemnable, while the Samajwadi Party said it respects the national song and has no opposition to it

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said 532 Naxalites have been killed and over 2,700 have surrendered since January 2024. He said strong security operations and rehabilitation measures are helping the state move towards ending the Maoist menace

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he continues to live with hope and confidence amid leadership speculation. He said time will provide answers and stressed patience, even as reports suggest talks on a possible power transition

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to submit a status report on Manipur ethnic violence cases within two weeks. It also suggested that the Manipur and Gauhati High Courts may monitor trials and asked governments to implement rehabilitation measures

An interfaith marriage in Meerut was postponed after protests by Hindu organisations and security concerns. Police deployed additional forces and said the situation is under control. The woman denied allegations and said she was marrying of her own free will

A 37-year-old migrant worker died of a suspected heart attack during a TVK political event addressed by Vijay in Salem on Friday. The incident occurred amid a crowded gathering, even as the actor-politician marked his return to public meetings

A businessman was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Silver City Cinema in Dehradun, marking the city’s third murder in 11 days. Police suspect rivalry as the motive and are examining his criminal and business records

A 45-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in Prayagraj after he objected to wedding guests urinating near his house. Police have arrested six accused in the case and registered charges against 12 persons following a complaint by the victim’s family

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shifted to the new Seva Teerth complex in New Delhi, marking a major administrative transition from South Block. He inaugurated the facility, approved key welfare schemes and outlined major initiatives for farmers, women and entrepreneurs

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that Aadhaar-based checks and cyber security measures helped deactivate 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs in 2025. Crores of bot requests were blocked to protect the e-ticketing system and ensure fair Tatkal bookings

Maharashtra NCP(SP) President Shashikant Shinde’s editorial revealed alleged merger plans between NCP factions and Ajit Pawar’s leadership role, calling it a tribute to the late leader. Ajit Pawar faction reacted skeptically, leaving the state party’s future uncertain under Sunetra Pawar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new PMO complex Seva Teerth in New Delhi, marking a shift from South Block. The modern facility will house key offices and ministries, aiming to improve governance, coordination and public service delivery

LoP Rahul Gandhi met farm union leaders at Parliament to plan a national movement against the India-US interim trade deal. Leaders argued the pact threatens corn, soy, and cotton farmers, while Gandhi accused the government of compromising food security

A leopard seriously injured caretaker Shantappa at Bannerghatta Biological Park on Friday morning. Despite being moved for enclosure cleaning, the big cat squeezed through a narrow gap and attacked his neck and chest. This follows two high-profile safari bus attacks in late 2025

Thieves stole two century-old elephant tusks, valued at ₹2 crore, from the high-security Pangode Military Camp in Thiruvananthapuram. The heritage artifacts, gifted by the state in 1929, vanished from the Officers' Club following a DJ party. Police have detained 17 suspects

AAP leader Sanjay Singh urged the government to issue joining letters to 1.3 lakh candidates who cleared armed forces recruitment tests between 2019 and 2022. He also criticised the Agnipath scheme and demanded an end to the "orderly system" involving soldiers serving officers

A 33-year-old Bengaluru techie, Rohan Chandra Bhat, was referred to NIMHANS for psychiatric evaluation after allegedly stabbing his parents to death over a financial dispute. Police suspect the US-educated suspect suffers from schizophrenia following erratic behavior during interrogation

Kodungalloor police detained 48-year-old temple priest Shaji for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Thrissur. The abuse occurred last year under the guise of performing rituals. The incident surfaced recently, leading to a case under the POCSO Act

Asian markets mostly fell Friday, tracking Wall Street losses amid investor concerns over AI disruptions impacting tech stocks. Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Australia saw declines, while South Korea’s Kospi gained. U.S. inflation data and tech earnings influenced global market sentiment

The Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were granted bail by the Supreme Court of India in a ₹30 crore cheating case involving Indira IVF founder Ajay Murdia

Congress MPs protested at the Parliament House complex, demanding the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri after his name appeared in the US-released 'Epstein Files'. Puri denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes

The Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain, marking its first leadership of the multinational task force focused on maritime training, security, and regional collaboration

In Chinaur village, Kangra district, a 58-year-old mid-day meal worker, Salochna Devi, was allegedly murdered with a sickle inside a government primary school in broad daylight. The accused, Rakesh Kumar, has been arrested; investigations are ongoing

In Tumakuru, a 33-year-old woman allegedly smothered her mother with a pillow, influenced by an astrologer’s claims of black magic. Authorities arrested her and her husband after villagers raised suspicions over the unnatural death of Pushpavathi (55)