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Jharkhand CID arrested Kundan Kumar in the alleged JSSC-CGL examination irregularities case, taking total arrests to 10. The probe concerns the 2024 recruitment test, whose cancellation was stayed by the Jharkhand High Court following petitions from successful candidates

Indian equity benchmarks opened marginally lower on Monday as investors weighed liquidity absorption from a busy IPO calendar and rising crude prices amid Middle East tensions. Nifty and Sensex declined, while media and IT stocks led early sectoral losses

Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open quarterfinals in straight sets. Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend, while Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul. American players also enjoyed strong runs, with multiple quarterfinal spots secured at Flushing Meadows

Mettur Dam’s water discharge was increased to 12,000 cusecs to meet rising irrigation demand across Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta. The higher release is expected to support farmers preparing for samba paddy cultivation, while authorities monitor reservoir storage, inflows and requirements

North Korea commissioned its 5,000-ton naval destroyer Kang Kon, with leader Kim Jong-un describing it as an offensive vessel supporting the country’s nuclear counteraction system. Pyongyang plans further naval expansion, including nuclear-capable assets, amid rising regional military tensions 

Iran plans to establish a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz and sanction vessels entering without coordination, security chief Mohsen Rezaei said. Tehran also claims the waterway remains closed, while warning of military action against ships amid tensions with the United States

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged rape and murder of a nurse in Hyderabad. He directed officials to pursue a fast-track trial, complete forensic investigations, examine security lapses and support the victim’s family

Six people were killed and 11 rescued after a 50-year-old multi-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area during repair work. Multiple agencies conducted overnight rescue operations. Police registered a case against the owner, while a magisterial inquiry was ordered

At least 117 people were killed in four days of intense clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters in Taiz and Hodeidah. Government forces launched airstrikes and recaptured key positions, amid fears of renewed large-scale fighting near the Bab al-Mandab Strait

Akshay Kumar recalled a hilarious incident involving Amitabh Bachchan during his appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati. A starstruck house help accidentally spilled four glasses of water on Bachchan’s kurta, prompting Akshay to lend him his own kurta after the mishap

Two people were injured in a violent clash between two groups at a Jubilee Hills pub in Hyderabad. Police registered three cases, including against the pub management for operating beyond permitted hours. Property and vehicles were damaged during the altercation

World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra said India need not worry about repaying FCNR(B) deposits at maturity, as they can be rolled over if global financing conditions remain tight. He described the deposits as relatively cheap capital and called India’s external debt position healthy

A newlywed woman was found dead in a water tank outside her Indore home, 25 days after her love marriage. Police suspect murder after finding injury marks. Her husband and brother-in-law were detained, while post-mortem findings will determine the cause

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has donated $10 million to Nepal’s Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund for flood victims in Rasuwa. The contribution pushed total donations above NPR 10 billion, as several countries and international agencies provided financial and humanitarian assistance

Jordan’s close military alliance with the United States has made the kingdom a target of repeated Iranian missile and drone strikes. Despite economic pressures, regional instability and security risks, Amman remains committed to Washington, viewing the partnership as essential for national security

An IndiGo aircraft struck a Visual Docking Guidance System pole while parking at Srinagar Airport on Friday. All passengers and crew were safe, with no injuries reported. Authorities will investigate the incident, while airport operations continued normally with scheduled flights

Two workers were rescued alive from a tunnel at Nepal’s Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, nine days after devastating floods swept through the region. Rescue teams intensified operations after hearing voices inside, raising hopes for finding others trapped amid widespread infrastructure damage

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone returned to painting after a busy summer working on Tulsa King and completing his memoir. He shared a boxing-themed artwork on Instagram, reflecting his enduring connection to the sport and encouraging fans to “Keep punching."

Indian equity markets rebounded sharply in early trade Friday after four consecutive sessions of losses, tracking gains across Asian markets. Sensex rose 531 points while Nifty advanced 78 points. Institutional buying, positive US cues and Asian rallies supported investor sentiment

Congress congratulated ISRO on the successful GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission, highlighting India’s first imaging satellite placed in geosynchronous orbit. Mallikarjun Kharge praised scientists and engineers, while stressing the nation’s longstanding commitment to scientific temper, space research and technological advancement

Differences have emerged between TDB president K Jayakumar and Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan over Onam sadya at Sabarimala. Jayakumar said sadya was served to around 3,000 devotees, while Muraleedharan alleged devotees received pulao and officials were served traditional feast

The Andhra Pradesh ACB registered a disproportionate assets case against TTD Deputy Executive Officer Mendu Lokanatham after searches in Tirupati uncovered properties, gold, silver, cash and fixed deposits valued at around Rs 5 crore. The probe followed CBI intelligence linked to the Tirumala laddu adulteration investigation

Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers crossed danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna faced severe flooding, while erosion threatened embankments in Bhagalpur. Authorities deployed boats, steamers and tractors for evacuations, anti-erosion measures and relief preparations

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India lacks statutory authority to regulate law students, setting aside two notifications linked to the NALSAR controversy. It said educational institutions alone can act against students under their applicable rules and regulations