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  CJI Surya Kant urged compassionate legal action against drug abuse at Goa’s Legal Service campaign, highlighting law’s role in social change and youth rehabilitation 

In Kurnool, four—including a woman and a nurse—were arrested for allegedly injecting HIV into a doctor, wife of the woman’s ex-lover, following a staged road accident

Music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal sent a legal notice seeking ₹10 crore in defamation damages after Marathi actor Vidnyan Mane accused him of cheating Rs 40 lakh over an uncompleted film project

In Hyderabad’s Nampally, a fire in a four-storey furniture shop killed five, including two children and an elderly woman, likely due to asphyxiation. Rescue teams faced blocked basements. Authorities registered a case against the shop owner for safety violations

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin paid tribute to the Language Martyrs on Language Martyrs Day, reaffirming opposition to Hindi imposition and honoring those who died during the 1964-65 anti-Hindi agitation. AIADMK and other leaders also paid respects

Fans of Sunny Deol arrived at theatres on tractors to watch the release of "Border 2," a sequel to the 1997 hit. The film, starring Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, earned ₹32.10 crore on its first day

MMTC-PAMP plans to start silver recycling at select stores within three months to meet rising demand and supply constraints. The company will expand minting, digital commerce, and silver offerings, citing record silver prices and growing investor interest

India is rebalancing crude oil imports toward Middle Eastern suppliers as Russian volumes dip due to sanctions and compliance risks. While Russian crude remains economical, refiners are prioritising supply reliability, with Iraq and Saudi Arabia regaining share in early 2026

On Republic Day 2026, the Union home ministry announced gallantry and service medals for 982 police, fire and civil defence personnel. Of these, 125 bravery medals were awarded, with most recipients from Jammu and Kashmir operations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to actively participate in democratic processes on National Voters' Day, calling voting a sacred duty. Writing to MY-Bharat volunteers, he hailed voters as shapers of India’s destiny and encouraged youth voters to strengthen democracy

Fire broke out in a ladies hostel in Alwal on Saturday night. Ten inmates were rushed to hospital after they became breathless due to smoke

An abandoned newborn was discovered at a wayside eatery in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, triggering a police probe. The infant was rescued, given medical care, and authorities launched efforts to trace parents and ensure protection under child welfare laws promptly nationwide 

Rescue teams, including fire services and the NDRF, continued operations in Hyderabad to reach five people trapped in a building cellar after a major fire, as authorities consider demolishing the heavily damaged structure following expert inspection

Forensic tests have found semen traces on the clothes of a deceased NEET aspirant in Patna, prompting DNA analysis and suspensions of two police officers, as investigators revisit the sexual assault angle amid ongoing protests and scrutiny

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in nine Tamil Nadu districts on Sunday due to an easterly wave over the Bay of Bengal, warning of thunderstorms, waterlogging risks and advising residents and fishermen to remain cautious.

An all-round India won a truncated game of 37-overs-per-side with complete ease, stamping their authority in the competition with another big victory

After potting the red to the centre pocket in the fourth frame to signal victory, Sourav looked heavenwards and seemed to gesture ‘this one was for you dad’

The decision follows an extensive process undertaken by the ICC to address concerns raised by the BCB regarding the hosting of its scheduled matches in India

After finishing the third day at 166 for seven, Hyderabad still trailing by 127 runs in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match

Power is increasingly overriding law, morals, and values, exposing a ‘world without rules’ — an uncomfortable truth revealed as leaders gathered in the Swiss Alps amid rising global tensions

As global uncertainty deepens and multilateral norms weaken, the EU and India are moving toward a historic free trade agreement, signalling a shift toward partnership, diversification, and cooperative global governance 

The CBI SIT has filed a chargesheet in the Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration case, naming TTD employees and ghee suppliers. The case had triggered a major political controversy following allegations of animal fat use during the previous YSRCP regime

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday inaugurated state-wide solid waste management projects, announcing Rs 510 crore for integrated units and new waste-to-energy plants, while attacking the previous YSRCP government over environmental damage

A man has been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly killing his 4.5-year-old daughter after assaulting her when she failed to write numbers up to 50. Police said the accused later tried to pass the death off as an accident