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Manipur security forces arrested four PREPAK militants for extortion, recruitment and issuing threats to cultural groups. Police also caught a vehicle thief and filed five cases related to intimidation during the Sangai Festival. Extensive checkpoints and convoy protection continue across the State.

A couple from Bhubaneswar had to attend their own wedding reception in Hubballi through video conferencing after IndiGo flight delays and cancellations prevented them from travelling. Their parents hosted the event in person while the couple greeted guests virtually.

The DGCA has eased flight duty norms amid IndiGo’s operational disruptions, allowing leaves to substitute the weekly rest period. The previous clause separating weekly rest and leaves was withdrawn to address pilot shortages and ensure operational continuity, following issues from the revised FDTL norms implemented on November 1

In Chandauli, 30-year-old Brijesh Yadav allegedly killed 62-year-old businessman Umashankar Maurya after being taunted for his unmarried status. The attack occurred early Friday on Amdara-Sakaldiha road, leaving Maurya fatally injured before he could be hospitalized. Yadav was arrested, and the body sent for post-mortem; investigation is ongoing

At the 23rd India-Russia summit, PM Modi affirmed India’s support for peace in Ukraine while meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. The talks focused on defence cooperation, trade, and small modular reactors. Agreements on Indian workers’ movement, logistics, and trade, including fertilizers and exports, are expected to be signed

India is negotiating with about 7–8 countries, including in East Asia, to expand acceptance of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Financial Services Secretary M. Nagaraju said. UPI is already usable in eight countries, and India is integrating it into trade negotiations to boost fintech participation and leverage cost and scale advantages

A study by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) finds that reducing salt intake to WHO-recommended levels (under 5g/day) is safe for Indians and will not cause iodine deficiency. The research supports public health efforts to cut sodium consumption, helping prevent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases while maintaining adequate iodine intake

Ola Electric plans to hire around 1,000 senior service technicians and specialists to strengthen its after-sales workforce under the Hyperservice programme. The initiative aims to improve repair accuracy, service centre operations, and customer experience, complementing digital tools and nationwide expansion to ensure consistent, long-term EV service quality across India

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the 23rd India-Russia summit with PM Modi. Talks will focus on defence, trade, nuclear cooperation, and worker mobility, amid growing strategic significance for both nations

Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s *Tere Ishk Mein*, directed by Aanand L Rai, has grossed Rs 118.76 crore worldwide in its first week. Backed by AR Rahman’s music, the film continues to draw strong audience turnout despite new competition

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking to ban Arundhati Roy’s memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' over its cover showing her smoking a bidi, ruling the book and publisher did not violate tobacco advertising laws

The airline, which generally operates around 2,300 flights daily with a fleet of over 400 planes, has seen its punctuality plummet with the operational disruptions that are expected to continue for many more days

IndiGo faces widespread flight disruptions due to crew shortages and FDTL restrictions, causing delays and cancellations at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and across India. Passengers report long queues, missed appointments, and poor communication, while DGCA seeks operational details

An Emirates flight EK-526 from Dubai received a bomb threat via email at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Passengers were evacuated, and the aircraft is under intensive inspection by CISF, Bomb Squad, and Dog Squad as authorities verify the threat

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Twinkle Khanna, daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, shares how childhood injuries shaped her humor and writing. Her bestselling columns inspired “Mrs Funnybones” and its sequel, while her fiction and disciplined routine reflect her mastery of craft and creativity

At least five tigers, including L1 and T1, have migrated into Mancherial district forests from Maharashtra. While some are killing cattle, forest officials hope migration during the breeding season will boost tiger population, ensuring safety for humans and wildlife

The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% to support growth, citing historically low retail inflation and strong 8.2% Q2 GDP. Despite rupee depreciation, the MPC maintained a neutral stance as cheaper loans are expected to boost economic activity

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 1,120 crore in its money-laundering probe against Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, including the Reliance Centre in Mumbai and multiple properties, deposits and investments. Total attachments in related fraud cases now stand at ₹10,117 crore

Simone Tata, mother of Noel Tata and stepmother of the late Ratan Tata, passed away at 95 in Mumbai after a brief illness. Known for shaping Lakmé and founding Westside, she also contributed extensively to philanthropic initiatives. Last respects will be offered Saturday

The rupee appreciated 20 paise to 89.69 against the US dollar ahead of the RBI’s policy decision, though pressure persists from FII selling, crude prices and trade-deal delays. Markets await possible rate-cut signals as inflation eases and growth strengthens

Indigo continued to suffer problems and over 400 flights were cancelled on Friday also

Sensex and Nifty swung between gains and losses in early Friday trade as investors awaited the RBI’s policy decision amid FII outflows and mixed global cues. Select IT, auto and power stocks gained, while Reliance, Airtel and HDFC Bank declined 

Hyderabad defeated Jammu and Kashmir by four wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with Tanay Thyagarajan scoring 50 and Nitin Sai Yadav taking three wickets. The win took Hyderabad to the top of Group B with 16 points