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Andhra Pradesh Police launched a major search for shooting academy coach Sadhik Khan after a government employee, his wife and daughter allegedly died by suicide. A note accused Khan of harassing the daughter. Police also received allegations linking him to her husband's death

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed JNU to continue postgraduate admissions while modifying an earlier order that halted the process over deprivation points. The court said admissions will remain subject to the outcome of a petition challenging the admission criteria

Government pressure has prompted Meta to take greater caution over child sexual abuse material, with the IT Ministry asserting that unlawful CSAM does not qualify for safe-harbour protection. The Centre is also examining WhatsApp usernames, algorithmic bias, AI labelling and content moderation

In a major step towards peace in Manipur, 46 militants, including four women cadres of the KCP-Taibanganba faction, surrendered before the state government with 20 weapons. The government promised rehabilitation, monthly stipends, financial assistance and skill-based training to help them return to mainstream society

The Cockroach Janta Party accused the Centre of delaying action on assurances to withdraw FIRs against students and protesters. It also sought representation on the Supreme Court’s proposed high-powered committee examining allegations of police excesses and violence against police

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the rendition of Vande Mataram, saying the same version was sung by Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He also opposed stopping financial assistance

AAP alleged that Delhi Police took Kondli MLA Kuldeep Kumar from his residence early Tuesday and moved him to an undisclosed location. The party linked the alleged detention to his support for sanitation workers protesting the death of an on-duty worker

The AGM was expected to discuss the directorship of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, who has opted not to seek reappointment when his term ends in February

Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Tejpal Singh said modern warfare increasingly depends on information superiority, network-centric operations and rapid decision-making. He stressed integrating surveillance, C4I2 and electro-optics to shorten the OODA loop, strengthen interoperability and achieve operational superiority

Depression-induced heavy rainfall has worsened flooding in northern Odisha, affecting 9.40 lakh people. The state has evacuated 3.30 lakh residents and deployed rescue teams. Rising river levels may worsen flooding in Balasore, while IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking replacement of hanging with less painful methods for executing death row convicts. The bench said its verdict would not prevent the Centre from reviewing the existing method through an expert body.

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and states on a PIL seeking confiscation of movable and immovable property belonging to offenders and their family members in exam paper leak cases. The court fixed September 25 for further hearing.

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, states, Union Territories and social media platforms Meta and X on a PIL seeking directions to prevent police from posting content revealing accused persons’ identities or depicting them in a dehumanising manner.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi after a police complaint alleged disruption during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party headquarters, arguing that if singing the full version is deemed a crime, then similar charges should apply to Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, and Vajpayee, who also sang it.

The Supreme Court announced it will set up a high-powered committee of retired judges, a former DGP, an ex-CBI director and others to probe allegations of police excesses against student protesters during the July 20 Parliament march in Delhi.

Delhi Police defended its use of force during the July 20 “Chalo Sansad” protest, telling the Supreme Court that violence and alleged anti-social elements triggered a law-and-order breakdown. The force cited injuries to over 240 personnel and offered to face court-appointed scrutiny

Chess World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh, decathlete Tejaswin Shankar and badminton player Gayatri Gopichand are among 17 sportspersons named for the Arjuna Award. The Sports Ministry did not nominate anyone for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year

The death toll in the Tarapith hotel fire in West Bengal’s Birbhum district rose to nine as police launched a manhunt for hotel owner Tapas Paul. His son and co-owner Kalyan Paul was arrested, while investigators examine alleged safety lapses and evacuation arrangements

BJP president Nitin Nabin appointed senior leaders to oversee party affairs in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Vinod Tawde will handle Uttar Pradesh, Satish Poonia Punjab and Tarun Chugh Gujarat, with Jagdish Patel as UP co-in-charge

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the destruction of elephant habitats and corridors by mining and other projects, saying the will to protect wildlife is lacking. His remarks followed a Supreme Court order directing a nationwide survey to identify blockages in elephant corridors

Maruti Suzuki’s FRONX has crossed two lakh exports in under 38 months, becoming the fastest Indian SUV to reach the milestone. Manufactured in Gujarat, the SUV is exported to nearly 90 countries, reinforcing Maruti Suzuki’s leadership in India’s passenger vehicle export market

Bengaluru police arrested Harini for allegedly murdering her husband Abhinandan with her lover Vinay and later strangling their child Yaduveer, who reportedly witnessed the crime. Investigators suspect the accused staged the scene to conceal the murders and sought control of Abhinandan’s property

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre, states, Union Territories, Meta and X on a PIL seeking safeguards against police posting accused persons’ identities or dehumanising images online. The plea seeks guidelines and prompt removal mechanisms for such content from social media platforms

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan reviewed operational preparedness at Vizhinjam International Seaport ahead of the launch of full-fledged land-based EXIM cargo operations. The milestone marks Vizhinjam’s transition from a transshipment port toward a broader international maritime hub and potential economic gateway