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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the Governor’s office in Bengaluru and informed cabinet colleagues that Deputy CM D K Shivakumar would succeed him following Congress high command directions. Shivakumar, accompanied by ministers, met Siddaramaiah during an emotional farewell gathering

The event is expected to draw over 80 athletes from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa, making it a potentially landmark week for many of India’s leading surfers

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said security forces are conducting search and combing operations to trace hostages abducted by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts. Four suspects have been arrested, while authorities continue investigations into the abductions following recent ethnic violence

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen cruise into Singapore Open quarterfinals as HS Prannoy suffers dramatic late collapse

The Wrestling Federation of India approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s order permitting wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 selection trials. The high court had cited her maternity break and directed video-recorded trials under independent observation by SAI and IOA representatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged states to resolve inter-state water disputes through cooperation, timely clearances and technology-driven monitoring during the PRAGATI meeting. He said the Ken-Betwa river-linking project should become a model for integrated water management, irrigation efficiency and long-term national water security

As per the ministry release, the consultants are expected to support federations in areas such as ACTC calendar and proposal creation, athlete and official nominations on Games Management Systems

A CBI team visited former judge Giribala Singh’s Bhopal residence after the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed her anticipatory bail in the Twisha Sharma death case. Singh and her son face allegations of dowry harassment, evidence tampering and influencing the investigation

He was a member of the IOC between 2001 and 2014, after which he continued as the honourary member of the global body

Kerala Police arrested eight people and booked around 300 others after violent attacks on Enforcement Directorate officials and vehicles during raids linked to financial dealings involving former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter. Cases include rioting, assault on public servants, property damage and attempt to murder

The Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to operationalise the 112 emergency helpline, strengthen trauma care systems, protect Good Samaritans, and implement ambulance and cashless treatment reforms, holding that timely trauma care is an integral part of the fundamental right to life

Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled former judge Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail in the alleged dowry death case of Twisha Sharma. The court cited ante-mortem injuries, witness testimonies, WhatsApp chats and insufficient cooperation with investigators as key factors

India and China held the 35th WMCC meeting in Beijing, reviewing border management, peace efforts and bilateral ties. Both sides agreed to maintain diplomatic and military engagement, while India stressed early discussions on trans-border rivers and SCO cooperation

  Bharatiya Janata Party appointed new state presidents for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Tripura. Harsh Malhotra will lead Delhi BJP, while Sardar Kewal Singh Dhillon assumes charge in Punjab ahead of the crucial 2027 Assembly elections

A Central Bureau of Investigation team questioned former judge Giribala Singh after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail in daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma’s death case. Her son Samarth Singh remains in CBI custody amid dowry harassment and evidence tampering allegations

Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack amid renewed Iran war tensions after US strikes near Bandar Abbas. Iran retaliated, targeting a US base. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, worsening the global energy crisis and complicating ceasefire negotiations 

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended Central Board of Secondary Education’s On-Screen Marking system amid controversy, promising strict action against any deliberate negligence. He said IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras were addressing technical issues, while criticising Rahul Gandhi for politicising student concerns

Central Board of Secondary Education defended its On-Screen Marking System as secure amid controversy over Class 12 answer-sheet evaluation. The Board denied vulnerabilities and contract irregularities, while opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demanded a judicial probe over alleged exam-evaluation discrepancies and student concerns 

Scholar Michel Danino warned Supreme Court orders on NCERT’s judiciary chapter could stifle textbook innovation, creating a “chilling effect” on academic freedom. He urged reducing classroom dependence on textbooks, stressing teacher training and digital access for NEP 2020 reforms

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the President’s Police Colour on Sikkim Police, making it the 15th state and third in the northeast to receive the honour. She urged police to embrace technology against cybercrime, while CM Tamang hailed the recognition 

A boat carrying 14 villagers capsized in the Ganga at Umanath Ghat, Patna, killing three and leaving four missing. Seven were rescued. SDRF teams continue search operations, with officials citing overloading and strong winds as possible causes

A new gecko species, Cyrtodactylus bapme, has been discovered in Assam’s Goalpara district. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the find at Urpad Beel, highlighting Assam’s rich biodiversity

 New Delhi: The Government Railway Police (GRP), Secunderabad, in coordination with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), seized Rs 1,22,70,000 in suspected hawala money from a passenger travelling from Mumbai (Maharashtra) to Secunderabad (Telangana) on the Devagiri Express, officials said on Thursday. The accused has been identified as Vijay Ambadas Gupta, 40, son of Ambadas Gupta […]

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah hosted a breakfast with colleagues amid speculation he will step down for D K Shivakumar. Congress high command reportedly urged leadership change, sparking protests and celebrations, while backward class groups warned of consequences if Siddaramaiah is replaced