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Lawyers across Odisha boycotted courts to protest the murder of senior advocate Pitabas Panda in Berhampur. The Bar Council of India has demanded a Special Investigation Team probe, while state authorities work to track the suspected professional killers.

The 93rd Indian Air Force Day at Hindon honoured Operation Sindoor, showcasing India’s air power and precision capabilities. Top military leaders attended, while air warriors and fighter jets displayed rapid deployment and technological strength during the celebrations.

Gold prices breached $4,000 per ounce globally and ₹1.22 lakh per 10 grams in India, hitting record highs amid global uncertainty and rate cut speculation. Analysts expect the rally to continue if geopolitical tensions and economic concerns persist.

The US Senate has confirmed Sergio Gor as the next Ambassador to India, with 51 votes in favour. A close Trump aide, Gor pledged to strengthen trade and strategic cooperation with India, calling the partnership key to regional stability and global balance.

Janhvi Kapoor turned heads with her playful “bagging the bread” moment while flaunting her chic look before a fashion event. The actress was recently seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and will next appear in India’s Oscar entry Homebound.

The ED raided multiple locations linked to actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan, and Amit Chakkalackal in Kerala in connection with a luxury car smuggling racket. The case involves illegally imported vehicles registered using forged documents and sold at undervalued prices.

A chemical tanker collided with an LPG cylinder truck on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, causing a massive fire and multiple explosions that killed one person. Over 100 cylinders burst, traffic was halted for hours, and several vehicles were gutted.

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Security forces continued anti-terror operations in Rajouri’s Dhar Sakhri village on Wednesday after a brief gunfight with terrorists. No casualties were reported. A separate search was launched in Udhampur’s Basantgarh following reports of suspected terrorist movement.

Kolkata Thunderbolts staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Kochi Blue Spikers 12-15, 15-12, 15-6, 19-17 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League. Pankaj Sharma was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance

UIDAI Deputy Director General Abhishek Kumar Singh urges bankers to come on board, calls its the easiest and fastest way to authenticate users

India’s Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav are in the race for ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September. Smriti Mandhana, Sidra Amin, and Tazmin Britts are shortlisted for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award

Engaging with the Taliban government allows New Delhi to secure its long-term interests in Afghanistan, prevent terror threats emanating from the region, and counterbalance Chinese and Pakistani influence

India cruised to a 45-27, 45-21 win over Sri Lanka to advance towards the knock-outs at the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships in Guwahati, while the Philippines stunned Hong Kong in a tight Group F match to record a historic win

South Africa opener Tazmin Brits reached a career-best fourth in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after her century against New Zealand. Australia’s Ash Gardner and New Zealand’s Sophie Devine also achieved personal bests in the latest weekly update

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has launched player trials for Season 3 across 101 cities, nearly double from last year. The tournament will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026, featuring eight teams

Hyderabad YMCA defeated Mustangs 70-64 in a thrilling Level II stage match of the annual basketball league for the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy. Vishwanath led the charge with 17 points as YMCA maintained their lead in a close contest

Actor and TVK chief Vijay has begun video calls to families affected by the Karur rally stampede, offering condolences, Rs 20 lakh support, and pledging in-person visits while reviewing safety protocols, after facing backlash for initially staying away from the tragedy site

Intelligence sources reveal that ISKP, backed by Pakistan’s ISI, is collaborating with LeT to target Baloch nationalists, Taliban factions, and Indian Kashmir. The alliance signals Pakistan’s attempt to revive militancy while leveraging terror networks under deep-state supervision

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the risks of deepfake videos and AI-driven fraud, calling for stronger defences to protect public trust. She emphasised innovation must be secure, resilient, and inclusive, praising SEBI’s efforts to curb investor impersonation

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details of 3.66 lakh voters excluded from Bihar’s final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision. The EC said most additions are new voters, with no complaints from excluded individuals

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu dismissed allegations of manipulation in the investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people, saying the probe by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is transparent and conducted as per rules

Opposition MLAs in Kerala disrupted Assembly proceedings for the second day, demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister over alleged irregularities in Sabarimala’s gold-plated idols. The government defended itself, citing the SIT probe ordered by the Kerala High Court