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Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor received a ₹5 crore extortion threat from a caller claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Mumbai Police suspect the call was a hoax after voice analysis. Separately, eight Nagpur bullion traders received similar threats
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at opposition-linked activists inspecting government schools, defending his government's education initiatives in tea garden areas. He highlighted 218 model schools, student enrolment, upgraded facilities and free transport to improve educational access
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An Indian national was killed and three others injured after Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty helicopters collided while landing at Pheriche in Nepal's Solukhumbu district. The helicopters had taken off from Lukla, and authorities are investigating the incident
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Raipur to inaugurate a private hospital and Viksit Bharat Sankalp Park before attending the Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav closing ceremony. The event will feature State Awards, cultural performances and a musical programme
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India and Indonesia have commenced the 48-hour validation exercise of joint military drill GARUDA SHAKTI 2026 in East Java. The Special Forces are testing combat skills, jungle warfare tactics, endurance, drone operations and coordination to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation
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Iran thanked India for rescuing 20 Iranian crew members aboard fishing vessel Azini from pirates in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy, supported by the Air Force, conducted a coordinated 48-hour operation, highlighting India's maritime security capabilities and humanitarian commitment
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Toxic white foam was spotted floating on the Yamuna near Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj on Monday, prompting cleaning operations to clear the froth. The recurring phenomenon is attributed to high levels of pollutants, including detergents and untreated sewage entering the river
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A free marriage registration camp at Kozhikode’s Harahara Mahadeva Temple witnessed an overwhelming response, with nearly 7,000 people turning up against an expected 1,500. The turnout highlighted growing difficulties in finding marriage partners, particularly among unmarried men
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration resumed functioning from Jammu as part of the revived 154-year-old Darbar Move tradition. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the Civil Secretariat after its reopening, with heightened security arrangements and renovated government buildings marking the shift
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Yemen’s Houthis said airstrikes hit Ras Isa oil port and a telecommunications facility in Saada, blaming Saudi Arabia. The group claimed 75 strikes across eight provinces in 24 hours, while the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting Houthi missiles and drones
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Iran’s IRGC Navy claimed two oil tankers, including a supertanker, were damaged by naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement coincided with warnings of expanded military operations amid heightened tensions and reported US preparations for possible strikes
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The government has notified Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, replacing the 1937 Aircraft Rules from January 1, 2027. The framework covers aircraft safety, licensing, maintenance, airline operations and airport standards, while mandating transparent ticket pricing and fare disclosures
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A police station in-charge was killed after a truck suspected of carrying illicit liquor ran over him during an interception operation in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas district. Police arrested the driver, seized the vehicle and launched an investigation into the smuggling network
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The Kerala High Court has ordered a police investigation into alleged irregularities in health cards issued to Sabarimala employees. It directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to accept only certificates issued by government medical officers, stressing public health and hygiene
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Indian equity markets opened higher, with Sensex rising nearly 1 per cent and Nifty gaining amid buying in energy, auto and IT stocks. Falling crude prices, easing US bond yields and strong domestic indicators supported optimism despite weak global cues
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The Saudi-led coalition said it had targeted resources supporting Houthi missile and drone programmes in Yemen. Separately, a Houthi missile struck near a government military site in Aden. The latest escalation comes amid conflicting claims over attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur near Ongole by Tuesday morning, with winds reaching 110 kmph. Authorities have deployed NDRF and SDRF teams and issued heavy rainfall warnings
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A 65-year-old agricultural labourer was killed in a leopard attack in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The incident triggered anger among villagers, who threatened to march to the district collectorate unless authorities install camera traps and cages to capture the animal
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A temporary ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region, reportedly brokered with help from US First Lady Melania Trump, enabled civilian evacuations from Oleshky. However, Russian attacks continued elsewhere, killing three people, including a child, as both sides exchanged drone strikes
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Singer Shreya Ghoshal's son Devyaan stole the spotlight during her recording session at composer Salim Merchant's studio. A video shared by Salim showed the little boy accompanying his parents, enjoying snacks while his mother recorded the song 'Tu Hi Wajah'
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Amitabh Bachchan criticised media reports for allegedly misinterpreting his devotional chant to Lord Krishna as a challenge to opponents. The actor said his words were twisted out of context and accused sections of the media of disrespecting his religious sentiments
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BJP president Nitin Nabin will lead marches in Bihar and West Bengal under the party's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign, countering the INDIA bloc's allegations of electoral irregularities and its criticism of the Modi government over alleged vote theft
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At least 57 Indian American candidates are contesting the November 3 US midterm elections, seeking positions ranging from the Senate and House to governorships, state legislatures and local offices, with closely watched races in Ohio, Los Angeles and New York
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President Donald Trump defended his handling of the Iran war, claimed US intelligence outperforms China and Russia, and insisted inflation and oil prices were declining as he concluded his midterm campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas ahead of Tuesday’s elections
