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Tamil Nadu has launched a pilot programme in government schools to teach students AI, coding, and digital tools, aiming to bridge the tech divide and prepare youth for a digital future.

Tobacco kills 1.35 million Indians annually, with quit rates at just 7 per cent. Experts say safer, smoke-free nicotine alternatives could reduce harm and support India’s 2025 tobacco reduction goal, while stressing strict regulation to ensure public health safety.

A car fell off the Mukarba Chowk flyover in Delhi on Sunday and landed on railway tracks near Haiderpur Metro Station. The driver, a Ghaziabad resident, sustained only minor injuries. Police cleared the track quickly, avoiding disruption to train services.

Small-scale films Ek Chatur Naar, Love in Vietnam, Heer Express, Mannu Kya Karega and Jugnuma flopped at the box office. Trade experts blamed poor marketing, lack of visibility and weak content for the dismal collections, leading to cancelled shows nationwide

A Nalco-MIDHANI joint venture to build a 60,000 TPA high-end aluminium alloy plant in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, has been deemed commercially unviable due to low demand and localisation levels. Ministries are reviewing closure despite land acquisition and earlier investment plans

A Maoist carrying a ₹5 lakh bounty, Mukhdev alias Mukesh Yadav of the TSPC, was killed in an encounter in Jharkhand’s Palamu. Security forces recovered an INSAS rifle, intensifying operations against Maoists after recent deadly clashes in Palamu and Chaibasa

Ahead of India’s Asia Cup 2025 clash with Pakistan, special prayers were held in Varanasi and nationwide fan fervour grew. While supporters hailed Team India’s strength, critics questioned cricketing ties with Pakistan amid cross-border tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

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Eleven Bengaluru police personnel, including an inspector, were suspended for allegedly colluding with drug peddlers. Investigations revealed they collected “protection money” and partied with the peddlers, enabling them to sell banned sedative tablets freely. A departmental inquiry is in progress.

Cyber fraudster Ashwin Supra, who sent a fake WhatsApp threat claiming 400 kg of RDX was planted across Mumbai during Ganeshotsav, has been arrested in a joint Bihar–Mumbai Police operation. The hoax triggered mass panic but no explosives were found.

A passenger, Irfan Ahmed, was arrested at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport after security staff discovered an 8mm live cartridge in his bag during screening. Police registered a case and took him into custody for investigation.

Gold and Silver prices surged to fresh record highs this week, driven by global uncertainty, tariff concerns, and safe-haven demand, with analysts expecting the bullish trend to continue in near term

Modi’s China visit revives talk of RIC, signalling a new phase in India’s strategic balancing, but the question remains — is it a troika of convenience or a pillar of multipolarity

Flipkart India widened its consolidated losses to Rs 5,189 crore in FY25 despite revenue growth, while Flipkart Internet narrowed its losses, highlighting mixed financial performance amid rising expenses and finance costs

Telangana footballer Hrishikesh Charan Manavathi has been picked for the India squad in the SAFF U17 Championship in Sri Lanka, continuing his consistent performances in national tournaments since 2022

Jaipur Pink Panthers claimed their first home win of PKL 12, defeating UP Yoddhas 41-29. Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi starred, while Gagan Gowda’s Super 10 could not prevent defeat

Addressing a public gathering in Churachandpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to transform the strife-torn Manipur into a beacon of peace and prosperity. He appealed to all groups to shun violence and assured that the Centre stands firmly with the people of state.

India and Japan played out a 1-1 draw in the Women’s Asia Cup Super 4s in Hangzhou. Beauty Dung Dung scored for India before Shiho Kobayakawa equalised late for Japan

India and Pakistan face off in a Group A Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Sunday. India start as favourites, but Pakistan’s unpredictability and political backdrop add spice to the encounter

Telangana emerged overall champion at the 7th All India Prison Duty Meet in Hyderabad, winning 21 gold medals across Karate and Krav Maga, with strong performances from participants and support from Telangana Police leadership

Andhra Cricket Association has appointed former New Zealand coach Gary Stead as head coach for the senior men’s team in 2025-26, aiming to strengthen professionalism, culture, and grassroots cricket development

Minakshi, Jaismine Lamboria and Nupur stormed into the finals of the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, boosting India’s gold medal hopes after dominating their semi-final bouts with commanding wins

The NHRC has directed Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of journalist Shahdev Dey, whose charred body was found in Andaman. IFEI welcomed the order as police arrested four suspects, citing his reporting on illegal activities as the motive

Prime Minister Modi visited Manipur for the first time since the 2023 ethnic clashes and launched 17 projects worth Rs 1,200 crore. These include a new police HQ, Ima markets, cultural parks, college upgrades, and infrastructure across key districts like Imphal and Churachandpur