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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade as elevated crude oil prices and escalating Iran-US tensions dampened investor sentiment. Rising US bond yields and foreign fund outflows added pressure, while gains in select stocks and resilient domestic earnings offered some support

Four students, including Devendra Nath Mahto, ended their 16-day hunger strike after Jharkhand cancelled JSSC-CGL and TDPL examinations. While protesters celebrated the decision as a major victory, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum said agitation would continue demanding a CBI probe into recruitment irregularities

CBI chargesheet reconstructs the final hours of 34-year-old Twisha Sharma, alleging sustained mental cruelty by her husband and mother-in-law that drove her to suicide. Evidence includes messages, CCTV, medical records and financial disputes, while forensic investigations and dowry allegations remain ongoing

The SIT probing alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has given a clean chit to former Trust general secretary Champat Rai and ex-member Anil Mishra. Both had resigned earlier amid allegations but were cleared in the final report submitted to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

Eight labourers were killed and 32 injured in a road accident near Chhimka village on the Bhind-Gwalior National Highway, Madhya Pradesh, early Tuesday when their pick-up vehicle collided head-on with a truck while returning to Uttar Pradesh.

US President Donald Trump has praised India’s election system while pushing for stricter electoral laws in America. He cited Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s remarks questioning the absence of voter ID in US polls. Trump highlighted India’s 646 million voters, nearly all using photo identification, and urged passage of the SAVE America Act mandating proof of citizenship, voter ID, and limiting mail-in ballots.

Delhi Police recovered the body of a minor girl concealed inside a suitcase in Burari after arresting her relative based on a tip-off. The accused allegedly confessed to the previously unreported murder and led police to the spot. Further investigation is underway

A hotel fire in West Bengal’s Tarapith killed nine people, including five members of a Meghalaya family, officials said. Two people, including the hotel owner, were detained as authorities investigated possible fire-safety lapses and ordered audits of hotels ahead of a major festival

The Jharkhand government cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and all recruitment tests conducted by outsourced agency TDPL since 2014 amid protests over alleged irregularities. Chief Minister Hemant Soren also announced an exam reforms committee, but protesters vowed to continue demanding a CBI probe

Mumbai Police arrested a 27-year-old Bangladeshi woman for allegedly re-entering India illegally and staying in the city without valid documents, barely a month after deportation. Police are investigating how she returned, whether anyone assisted her and examining her contacts and travel details

V D Savarkar’s grandnephew Satyaki Savarkar claimed during cross-examination in a criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi that Mahatma Gandhi remained at the spot for 20 minutes after being shot by Nathuram Godse. Satyaki’s lawyer also sought Gandhi’s voice samples

India dominated the opening day of the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 Blitz events in Mumbai as Vignesh Vermula won the Open title and Saranya Devi claimed the Girls' crown, with Indian players sweeping all three podium places in the Open section

Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a superb hat-trick as NorthEast United came from behind to defeat Shillong Lajong 5-2 in the Durand Cup quarterfinal. The Highlanders produced a dominant second-half display to book a fourth successive semifinal appearance

Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi to produce the biggest upset of the BWF World Championships and reach the second round. PV Sindhu, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, Kavipriya-Simran and Hariharan-Arjun also advanced with impressive victories

India launched its first guide to grasslands and other open natural ecosystems at the UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, highlighting their biodiversity, ecological and socio-economic importance. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav called for science-based conservation of grasslands, savannas, deserts and other open ecosystems

India suffered a 2-4 defeat to England in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup after defensive lapses proved costly. The loss leaves Harmanpreet Singh's side needing at least a draw against Pakistan to reach the second round

The CBI has chargesheeted Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh, accusing them of subjecting former actor-model Twisha Sharma to sustained mental cruelty before her death in Bhopal. The agency invoked provisions concerning cruelty, abetment to suicide and common intention

The Centre told the Supreme Court it will finalise rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam within three weeks, covering airfares, surge pricing and excess baggage charges. The court also warned that airlines violating government directions should face action, including grounding

The death of seven people near Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district is a stark reminder that it is not miracles but proper planning and crowd management that save lives

NALSAR’s decision to invite Chief Justice of India despite student objections raises a larger question: can a law school teach constitutional dissent while refusing to engage seriously with dissent within its own walls?

The rupee fell 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by weak domestic equities and rising crude prices. Traders expect a slight negative bias amid delayed US-Iran talks, broader dollar support and changing FCNR(B) deposit rules

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for comprehensive investment and land policies, including land pooling, to facilitate industrial growth without forcible acquisition. He said employment generation would drive incentives and assured faster clearances for large investments while urging industries to hire locally

Sebi on Monday cautioned investors against relying on live or real-time trading strategies offered on social media, warning that such sessions may involve unregistered investment advisers. The regulator urged investors to avoid such claims and deal only with Sebi-registered intermediaries