India

Six members of a cloth trader’s family, including four-month-old twin sisters and three children, died in a fire at their Meerut home. The blaze, suspected to be caused by an electrical fault, left one woman injured. Authorities have ordered an inquiry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day visit to Israel to strengthen defence, trade and strategic ties. He will hold talks with Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, with focus on security cooperation and regional developments, including the situation in Gaza

The Tata Sons board has deferred a decision on reappointing N Chandrasekaran for a third term as Chairman. Sources said Noel Tata raised concerns over group losses and listing plans, while several directors backed Chandrasekaran’s leadership

India and Israel have begun talks for a free trade agreement to boost investments and trade. The four-day negotiations follow the signing of terms of reference last year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit adds importance to the discussions

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has demanded clarity from the BJP-led Central government on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s alleged claim of readiness to transfer Rs 1,000 crore to the Congress high command.

A Hyderabad-based anaesthesiologist, Dr Karthik Deegutla, has highlighted the critical importance of sharing family medical history before surgery. He recounted a case where a 22-year-old patient developed Malignant Hyperthermia, a rare genetic reaction to anaesthesia, during routine surgery.

The Bombay High Court has lifted the stay on three public sector banks, allowing them to classify Anil Ambani’s and Reliance Communications’ accounts as fraud. The division bench ruled that RBI’s Master Directions are meant to safeguard public money and cannot be diluted through judicial intervention.

Tension gripped Lucknow University after members of ABVP, VHP, and Bajrang Dal attempted to recite the Hanuman Chalisa at Lal Baradari, alleging discrimination as namaz was permitted at the site but Hindu prayers were not.

A British Airways flight from London to Hyderabad was diverted to Nagpur early Tuesday due to poor weather conditions and low visibility in Hyderabad. Officials confirmed the diversion occurred around 5.30 am after the plane landed at Nagpur.

A Japanese woman learning a new Marathi word daily went viral, sparking debate on linguistic respect in Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray praised foreigners’ efforts to embrace local language and culture, urging locals to strengthen Marathi through economic and social engagement

Army canine soldier ‘Tyson’, a German Shepherd injured while leading Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar, is recovering well. His bravery helped neutralize Jaish-e-Mohammad commander Saifullah and associates. Tyson was airlifted for treatment, with White Knight Corps praising his heroism

Rahul Gandhi stopped his convoy in New Delhi to assist an injured autorickshaw driver before leaving for Bhopal, where he and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will lead a Kisan Sammelan protesting the India-US trade framework impacting farmers

A Pawan Hans helicopter with seven people crashed into the sea near Sri Vijaya Puram after takeoff from Mayabunder, North and Middle Andaman. All passengers and crew were rescued and admitted to hospital; a technical snag is suspected, and an inquiry is underway

Look-out circulars were issued against four Gajera family members in Surat over an alleged ₹1,928.39 crore fraud linked to Shanti Residency projects. Police are probing their financial connections with fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, while no arrests have yet been made

Gold and silver prices fell on Tuesday due to a stronger US dollar and profit-taking after previous gains. Geopolitical uncertainties, US-Iran talks, and tariff concerns moderated declines, while analysts maintained medium- and long-term optimism for bullion supported by industrial demand and supply constraints

In Shivamogga, Karnataka, 15-year-old Sanket died after being assaulted while saving his friend from a group attack. Two minors have been taken into custody. The incident sparked communal tension and prompted police to heighten security in the area

  Veteran Bollywood actor Dalip Tahil, 73, showcased his adventurous side by river rafting on the Ganges in Rishikesh. Sharing the thrilling experience on social media, he highlighted the excitement and reflected on his four-decade-long acting career across films and platforms 

  A retired Kannur school principal and motivational speaker, K C Shaju, was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 17-year-old girl during a counselling session at his home. He has been remanded to 14 days judicial custody; investigation continues 

Rajasthan Police detained a suspect for the strangulation of a 13-year-old girl in Bikaner. The victim was murdered while walking to her Class 8 board exams. Authorities suspect sexual assault, while local protests over the tragedy have delayed the post-mortem

Ninety-one countries and organisations have endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact following the AI Impact Summit 2026. The declaration promotes equitable, trustworthy and accessible AI, emphasising global cooperation, open ecosystems, digital infrastructure and inclusive growth under shared development principles

Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s India visit, Canada has moved to revoke Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship, alleging he misrepresented residency details during his application. Extradited to India in 2025 for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Rana is contesting the decision in court

The Telangana government’s ambitious Gandhi Sarovar Project, which aims to build the world’s tallest statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat, Hyderabad, has triggered widespread criticism. Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, has strongly opposed the move, calling it “un-Gandhian.”

The Election Commission of India held a National Round Table Conference with State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam, the first in 27 years. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, discussions focused on EVMs, electoral rolls, technology sharing and cooperative federalism

NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook introduces a section on “corruption in the judiciary,” sparking political debate. While detailing case backlogs and accountability mechanisms, the addition drew criticism from Kapil Sibal, who questioned why corruption in other institutions was not highlighted