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Security agencies in Punjab report a rising pattern of ISI-linked attacks allegedly coordinated by Pakistan-based gangster Shezad Bhatti, using recruited locals for low-paid operations. Investigations suggest attempts to revive Khalistan-linked violence through targeted blasts, recruitment of vulnerable youth, and communal destabilisation
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Chandranath Rath, former Indian Air Force serviceman and close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Kolkata. A key political associate for years, he managed Adhikari’s schedules and was deeply involved in his political career
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A US federal judge dismissed without prejudice an Espionage Act case against Indian-American scholar Ashley J. Tellis, ruling prosecutors used an incorrect legal provision for alleged classified document retention. The decision halts charges but allows potential refiling under a different statute
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Priyanka Chopra and Orlando Bloom will star in survival thriller Reset, directed by Matt Smukler. The film follows a woman with amnesia stranded in the wilderness who must trust a mysterious stranger, blending suspense, romance, and psychological deception
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US forces disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings, escalating maritime tensions amid the Iran conflict. President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s military capabilities were heavily degraded and reiterated demands to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons
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Indian equity markets traded higher as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal boosted investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade despite volatility in crude oil prices, while analysts warned about elevated AI-sector valuations and continued uncertainty surrounding the West Asia geopolitical crisis
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers changed their social media profile pictures to commemorate Operation Sindoor’s anniversary. The military operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, highlighting India’s firm stance against terrorism
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Former Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the alleged Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Investigators accused him of abusing official position and facilitating fraudulent tenders, while the probe widened to officials and contractors involved
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Congressional Democrats accused President Donald Trump of dragging the US into an “illegal war” with Iran, blaming the conflict for rising fuel, food and energy prices. Lawmakers demanded White House documents, while new legislation sought to block funding for unauthorised military operations
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Three youngsters from Medak district drowned in Haldi Vagu near Nacharam in Siddipet after venturing deep into the stream despite not knowing swimming
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commemorated Operation Sindoor’s anniversary, praising the armed forces’ precision and sacrifice. The operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, reinforcing India’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and commitment to national security
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Tension gripped North 24 Parganas after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead. Police intensified security and launched raids as BJP supporters protested, alleging political violence and demanding arrests, while investigators examined CCTV footage to identify motorcycle-borne assailants
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Six people, including children, went missing after a boat carrying nine passengers capsized in the Yamuna river in Hamirpur. Three people were rescued by the boatman, while NDRF and SDRF teams launched search operations to trace the missing passengers after the accident
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West Bengal Police formed multiple teams and examined CCTV footage after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead in North 24 Parganas. Investigators suspect professional shooters used sophisticated firearms, while forensic teams recovered cartridges, ammunition, and a fake-number-plated vehicle
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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited Myanmar to strengthen bilateral maritime ties under the MAHASAGAR vision. He discussed interoperability, capacity building, and leadership with Myanmar’s naval leadership
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led by Vijay is seeking support from CPI, Congress, and CPI(M) to form government after winning 108 seats, but must prove majority strength before the Governor invites them to govern
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A 26-year-old man was arrested in Bareilly for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl who subsequently died by suicide. The autopsy confirmed physical trauma and assault, leading police to identify the suspect through witness statements and technical surveillance
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National Investigation Agency teams have been deployed to investigate a blast near BSF headquarters in Jalandhar and another in Amritsar’s Khasa Cantonment. Authorities are probing possible causes, with forensic analysis underway and no injuries reported in either incident
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Post-election uncertainty in Tamil Nadu has triggered alliance negotiations as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam seeks support to form government, with divisions in DMK, AIADMK, and Congress over backing Vijay’s party amid fragmented results and shifting coalition dynamics
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A retired bank manager in Mumbai was held under a 54-day “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency, who extorted ₹40.9 lakh by threatening false terror and money laundering charges
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A Central Reserve Police Force head constable, Surinder Singh from Hyderabad, died after collapsing at a Shopian camp in Jammu and Kashmir. He was declared dead on arrival at hospital
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Rashmika Mandanna’s action thriller Mysaa, directed by Rawindra Pulle, has completed its Kerala schedule, featuring intense stunt sequences and extensive training, with the film highlighting her role as a tribal warrior and aiming to set new standards in female-led action cinema
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Unseasonal rains and strong winds in Mancherial district disrupted life, killing four farmers when a shed collapsed and injuring six others, while damaging paddy at procurement centres, cutting power lines, blocking roads, and causing widespread agricultural and transport losses
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Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has decided to stop encouraging defections from other parties and warned against takeover politics, while also urging restraint and legal action against post-poll violence following recent assembly election results
