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British Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency as fast-spreading wildfires forced large-scale evacuations, destroyed properties and prompted air rescues. Meanwhile, wildfires in Ontario worsened air quality across major cities, disrupted rail services and forced evacuations as over 100 fires remained active

At least four people, including a pilot and three Colombian women from the same family, were killed after a helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca National Park. Authorities deployed rescue teams and urged stricter oversight of helicopter flights following recent aviation accidents

NCPI MP Satabdi Roy shared details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s breakfast meeting with newly inducted NDA Lok Sabha MPs. She said Modi discussed constituency development, parliamentary responsibilities and the importance of MPs’ contributions while encouraging coordination and active participation

Indian security agencies have detected a shift in counterfeit currency operations, with fake lower denomination notes allegedly replacing earlier Rs 500 counterfeits. Officials warn of possible attempts by criminal networks to circulate Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 fake notes

NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir completed a six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, installing hardware for future roll-out solar arrays. The mission upgrades the station’s power systems and supports long-term operations, including preparations for controlled deorbit

Karnataka Congress faces internal pressure over ministerial portfolio allocation, with several leaders lobbying for key departments. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is attempting to manage dissatisfaction among legislators, including denied Cabinet aspirants, ahead of the Assembly session and possible rebel meetings

The Supreme Court refused to suspend the life sentence of Narayan Sai in a 2013 rape case but directed the Gujarat High Court to decide his pending appeal within three months. Sai was convicted by a Surat court in 2019

A woman in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters impersonated Delhi Police officials and falsely accused her of money laundering. Police registered a case and are investigating the cyber fraud

FSSAI has penalised AWL Agri Business Ltd for manufacturing and selling substandard fortified sunflower cooking oil under the Fortune brand. A Goa sample failed laboratory tests due to inadequate Vitamin D levels, violating food fortification standards under the Food Safety Act

The Supreme Court refused to dismiss an election challenge against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s 2023 Patan seat victory at the initial stage. The court allowed him to raise all defences before the high court election tribunal during the trial

India and China held the 36th WMCC meeting in New Delhi, discussing border management, LAC situation, boundary issues and trans-border cooperation. Both sides stressed maintaining peace, using diplomatic and military channels, and advancing mechanisms to resolve outstanding concerns

Bengaluru Police arrested a Bihar man for allegedly strangling his wife after repeated domestic disputes. The accused allegedly fled to Bihar after the murder but was traced and arrested. Police said scientific evidence and CCTV footage support the ongoing investigation

The CBI alleged three NTA subject experts leaked confidential NEET-UG 2026 questions by exploiting security lapses, including inadequate frisking and CCTV monitoring. Its chargesheet names 13 accused, detailing the alleged paper leak network, investigations, arrests and subsequent examination re-conduct

SEBI's FY26 report showed domestic institutional investors invested a record Rs 8.5 lakh crore, offsetting FPI outflows of Rs 1.8 lakh crore. Strong mutual fund inflows, rising demat accounts and record capital raising underscored the resilience of India's capital markets

The Maharashtra government has ordered the forfeiture of 114 extremist publications and digital propaganda materials linked to ISIS, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and AQIS. The crackdown, based on ATS intelligence, aims to curb radicalisation, recruitment and threats to India's sovereignty and public order

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said he had proposed talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery dispute in the hope of a positive outcome but reiterated that his government would not compromise on Tamil Nadu's water rights or opposition to the Mekedatu project

Fifteen elephants in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem died from suspected cyanide poisoning after consuming tomatoes, prompting an investigation. Authorities are probing the toxin's source, while farmers deny responsibility, highlighting concerns over expanding agriculture, wildlife conservation and increasing human-elephant conflict

Priyanka Chopra Jonas confirmed her next Hollywood project, Bluefly, a sci-fi action thriller with Russell Crowe. Directed by Nimrod Antal, the film follows a dangerous black-ops mission in the Congo. Priyanka shared the update, captioning it, “Onto the next"

Actress Vedika Pinto said Musafir Café has been the most validating project of her career, earning immense audience appreciation. She credited the show's relatable romance and her connection with Sudha's confident character for making the role especially meaningful and memorable

UP Congress chief Ajay Rai said all clearances have been secured for Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" programme in Prayagraj on Saturday. The Congress expects a record turnout, with a motorcycle rally planned ahead of the student interaction at KP Ground

Former Pakistani state minister Rukhsar Ahmed, accused in the UK of child sexual abuse and trafficking allegations, has reportedly been elected to the PoK legislative Assembly while on police bail. The case has raised concerns over legal proceedings and diplomatic tensions

Two Army soldiers were injured in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district while defusing a drift landmine near Kanga Gali. Officials said the explosives were displaced by rain and erosion. Another unexploded grenade was recovered and safely destroyed by the Army’s bomb disposal squad

 Farmers in Palakaveedu mandal of Telangana’s Suryapet district protested against frequent power disruptions and low voltage affecting agricultural activities. They said unreliable electricity supply was damaging pump sets amid poor rainfall and warned of intensified agitation if authorities failed to address concerns 

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm after Opposition protests over police action against students disrupted proceedings. Speaker Om Birla criticised repeated disruptions of Question Hour, while MPs raised slogans and demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence regarding the issue