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Royal Challengers Bengaluru must deliver a stronger batting performance against Kolkata Knight Riders’ in-form bowling attack in Raipur. With playoff spots at stake, both sides face pressure as RCB seeks consistency and KKR fights to keep their campaign alive

The Delhi High Court set aside the Centre’s decision rejecting The Wire founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan’s plea for conversion of his PIO status to OCI. The court directed authorities to reconsider the application and pass a reasoned order in accordance with the law

Four members of a family, including two minors, died after a fire broke out in their home in Kumhari town of Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, followed by a gas cylinder explosion. Authorities suspect an electrical spark may have triggered the tragedy

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories reported an 86 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax for the March quarter at Rs 221.3 crore, mainly due to lower generics sales in North America. The company, however, recorded growth in India and European generics businesses

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of irregularities has left more than 22 lakh students awaiting fresh examination dates and further instructions. The NTA has confirmed a re-exam, while the Centre has ordered a CBI probe into the matter

A Kerala Fast Track POCSO court in Idukki sentenced 44-year-old Rajesh to 24 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in 2024. The court also imposed a ₹2.2 lakh fine and directed compensation support for the victim

The Supreme Court of India Collegium, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, approved the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court. The recommendations will now be forwarded to the Centre for final clearance and presidential approval

An Etihad Airways flight from Chennai to Abu Dhabi was cancelled on Tuesday after engineers detected a hydraulic leak moments before takeoff. Emergency protocols were activated and passengers were safely evacuated.

India will supply 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Nepal under a government-to-government arrangement after Kathmandu sought help due to supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions. The shipment aims to support Nepal’s agriculture during the upcoming farming season

Four cheetah cubs born to Kuno National Park’s female cheetah KGP12 were found dead in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district, likely killed by predation. Officials said the mother is safe and an investigation and post-mortem will determine the exact cause

A 78-year-old self-styled godman in Thane has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl by falsely claiming to perform rituals to remove “evil spirits.” Police have booked him under multiple laws, including POCSO, and remanded him to custody

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government appointed astrologer and close aide Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The move, aimed at political coordination, has triggered debate over non-traditional appointments in governance

Advertising Standards Council of India released draft guidelines for labelling AI-generated ads under a risk-based system aligned with IT Rules 2026. It classifies content into high, medium, and low risk, aiming to curb deception while avoiding excessive labelling

Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has adequate fuel supplies for two months despite global disruptions, but warned that state-run oil companies could face losses of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in a quarter if crude prices remain elevated and fuel prices unchanged

Bajaj Finserv plans to gradually expand its market share and reach every Indian household within the next decade, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Bajaj said. The company also plans to launch private equity and real estate funds later this year amid growing competition

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faces internal revolt as about 30 MLAs reportedly oppose chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, alleging alliance talks with DMK and backing TVK. The party denies the claims, while political confusion intensifies ahead of a key floor test

An Indian tourist has died after mysteriously losing consciousness along with three others at a cafe in Phuket, Thailand. The Embassy of India, Bangkok is coordinating with local authorities as investigations continue into the incident

R Seenivasa Sethupathi has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging a Madras High Court order barring him from participating in Assembly floor tests amid a disputed one-vote victory in Tiruppattur. The case stems from alleged postal ballot irregularities and EVM discrepancies

Pune police booked 35 people after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly forced into marriage in Balewadi. Authorities registered a case under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, stressing strict action against all participants, while investigations continue into the socially shocking incident

Users raise complaints as Google search engine reported issues across India,

K Muraleedharan said the Congress will announce Kerala’s chief ministerial nominee by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning after consultations led by Rahul Gandhi. Senior leaders continue deliberations as uncertainty persists despite the UDF’s sweeping Assembly election victory

The Bombay High Court stressed that children need the love of both parents and criticised a mother for denying visitation rights to her estranged husband. The court granted the father temporary custody during summer vacation, calling the mother’s possessiveness over the child “disturbing"

A suicide note, slippers and Aadhaar card found on a bridge over the Saryu river in Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria triggered a massive police search after fears a man had jumped into the water. Hours later, the युवक was found safe at home after abandoning the plan

National Testing Agency cancelled NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of a paper leak and referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation for inquiry. The exam for 23 lakh candidates will be reconducted, with fresh dates and admit cards to be announced separately