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The Centre informed the Supreme Court about a multi-agency crackdown on “digital arrest” scams, including banning 9,400 WhatsApp accounts, faster SIM blocking, RBI safeguards, and biometric verification plans led by Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre to curb online fraud

Preity Zinta expressed discomfort with intrusive paparazzi culture, calling it “scary” and emphasizing boundaries around privacy, especially for her children. In a social media AMA, she highlighted balancing fame with personal space while preparing for film Lahore 1947

Deployment of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma as election observer in West Bengal sparked political controversy, with SP alleging bias toward BJP. Tensions escalated after his actions in Falta constituency and accusations of misuse of authority ahead of elections

Gold and silver prices fell up to 2% on the Multi Commodity Exchange amid US-Iran tensions and rising crude oil prices above $110. Weak global cues and profit booking pushed both metals lower despite strong long-term returns

Mumbai police arrested 31-year-old Zaib Zuber Ansari for stabbing two security guards after allegedly forcing them to recite "Kalma." Investigated by the ATS as a potential "lone wolf" attack, preliminary evidence suggests the suspect was radicalized by online extremist content

A 24-year-old man was booked by Jubilee Hills Police Station for allegedly cheating a woman from Kolkata after promising marriage in a live-in relationship. He reportedly absconded, and police are now searching for him following her complaint

 A 19-year-old mining engineering student, Vinesh, died after setting himself ablaze at Osmania University. Reportedly distressed over a failed relationship, he succumbed to severe burn injuries at Gandhi Hospital. Police recovered a suicide note and are currently investigating the tragic incident 

Narendra Modi launched Rs 4,000 crore projects in Sikkim, boosting infrastructure, healthcare, and connectivity. Highlighting Northeast as “Ashtalakshmi,” he emphasised tourism, railway expansion, and development initiatives to strengthen regional growth and integration with the rest of India

Salim Dola, aide of Dawood Ibrahim, was deported to India after arrest in Istanbul, marking a major crackdown on transnational drug networks. Agencies will probe his alleged ₹5,000 crore narcotics empire and links to national security threats 

Manish Sisodia joined Arvind Kejriwal in invoking Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha, refusing participation in Delhi liquor policy case proceedings, citing concerns over judicial fairness while maintaining faith in the judiciary and constitutional principles 

A high-speed car crash on National Highway 16 near Perapuram killed four people and injured two. Police say overspeeding caused the vehicle to hit pedestrians and stationary lorries, highlighting concerns over reckless driving and road safety

India’s Oil India Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited, with partners, discovered oil and gas in Libya’s Ghadames Basin, boosting India’s global energy footprint and supporting efforts to strengthen energy security and reduce crude import dependence

Nayanthara shared a heartfelt birthday wish for Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the latter celebrates her special day. Meanwhile, Samantha gears up for the release of Maa Inti Bangaaram, highlighting her action-packed role

A 38-year-old businessman, Manish Singh, was allegedly lynched by a mob in Varanasi after a car accident sparked a violent clash. Police arrested four accused and launched raids to nab others involved in the fatal incident

First LNG shipment since the West Asia conflict appears to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, signalling easing tensions. The tanker Mubaraz heads toward China, raising cautious optimism for global energy flows despite ongoing US-Iran geopolitical uncertainty 

Hyderabad will face intense heat on Tuesday with temperatures reaching 41°C and warm nights. Evening may bring partial cloud cover, light rain, and thunderstorms with gusty winds, offering brief relief but potentially disrupting travel and outdoor activities across the city 

Narendra Modi played football with youngsters in Gangtok, highlighting youth engagement during his visit marking Sikkim’s 50th statehood anniversary, alongside cultural events, interactions with achievers, and inauguration of major infrastructure, education and healthcare projects 

Mumbai markets opened lower as Sensex and Nifty slipped amid rising oil prices and foreign outflows. Weak global cues, inflation concerns, and cautious sentiment weighed on investors, despite selective gains, while domestic support remained limited and volatility persisted through session 

Director David Frankel considered secretly bringing Adrian Grenier back as Nate for a cameo in The Devil Wears Prada sequel, but production timing prevented it. The film reunites original cast as Andy returns to Runway amid industry and business challenges

Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt, highlighting dangers faced by US presidents. He has faced three attempts. Historically, presidents including Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, James Garfield, and William McKinley were killed or attacked in politically violent incidents

Charminar Express was halted at Aler station in Telangana after smoke and sparks were seen from a wheel due to brake binding in an S5 coach. The issue was quickly controlled by railway staff, and the train resumed safely without casualties

A Rs 7.31 crore fraud was exposed at Canara Bank’s Jalna branch involving stolen gold loan ornaments replaced with fake jewellery. Two arrests were made, with staff and a gold appraiser accused of fraud, negligence, and conspiracy under investigation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Beating Retreat ceremony in Mann Ki Baat, highlighting its cultural transformation, digital preservation, and growing Indian musical influence. noted enhanced Armed Forces performances, indigenous themes, OTT availability, and immersive archives celebrating Republic Day traditions

Blackbuck have returned to Chhattisgarh’s plains after local extinction, thanks to a five-year revival program in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary using translocation and habitat management. PM Modi praised wildlife conservation successes including Great Indian Bustard breeding and community-led human-elephant conflict mitigation