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Toronto police arrested 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori in connection with the December murder of 30-year-old Indian-origin woman Himanshi Khurana. Ghafoori, identified as her partner, faces a first-degree murder charge after being apprehended at an airport following an international investigation

Ashmita Chaliha became the third Indian women’s singles player to win a BWF World Tour Super 300 title this year, defeating China’s Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the Korea Masters final. She secured her biggest career title

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious President’s Colours to Puducherry Police during a ceremony held amid heightened security. Over 1,000 security personnel were deployed, traffic restrictions imposed and drones banned. Shah also visited the Arunachaleswarar Temple and Ramana Maharshi Ashram

Villagers in Japti Shivunur, Narsingi Mandal, allegedly demolished the compound wall of former minister Mohammed Shabbir Ali’s guest house, claiming construction blocked access to agricultural fields. They said the lands have been cultivated for generations and earlier objections against the construction were ignored

On Mahesh Babu’s birthday, makers unveiled his first look as Rudhra from SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film Varanasi. Featuring wilderness and Africa-schedule visuals, the film has completed 80 per cent of shooting, with remaining action sequences underway in Hyderabad

Police searched multiple locations, including residents of individuals associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami in the Sopore area of Baramulla district

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to freedom fighters on the anniversary of the Quit India Movement. They recalled the courage, sacrifice and “Do or Die” spirit that strengthened India’s independence struggle

Hyderabad’s two-day annual Bonalu festival began in the Old City on Sunday with grand celebrations at major Mahankali temples. Thousands of devotees offered traditional bonams amid tight security. Festivities will conclude Monday with Ghatam processions through Charminar and Shahalibanda

Kerala Police registered a cyber fraud case after an AI-generated fake video impersonating ADGP P Vijayan circulated on Facebook, falsely promoting an old currency note scam. Police are investigating the account, possible victims and whether similar deepfake videos targeted other officials

Two people, including a pilot and crew member, were killed when a contracted Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed while supporting firefighting operations on Utah’s Widemouth 2 Fire. The wildfire has burned over 114,000 acres, destroyed structures, forced evacuations and remains partially contained

Ukraine has secured an agreement with the United States for monthly deliveries of Patriot air defence interceptor missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. However, he warned supplies remain inadequate, with 2026 deliveries expected to fall below 2025 levels amid continuing regional conflicts

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