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Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata for questioning in the alleged school jobs scam money-laundering case. Investigators are examining financial records, digital evidence and suspected fund flows linked to recruitment irregularities

Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon shared inspiring life lessons for young women on social media, encouraging confidence, curiosity, resilience and self-belief. She urged women to pursue their dreams without waiting for permission and to learn from mistakes

Twenty rebel MPs from the All India Trinamool Congress merged with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India instead of joining the BJP directly. Observers say the move offers a legally safer route to break from Mamata Banerjee while preserving parliamentary strength

Indian benchmark indices surged in early trade as easing geopolitical tensions and falling crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment. The Sensex gained over 1,100 points while the Nifty jumped more than 335 points after the US-Iran peace agreement improved global market outlook

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce stricter social media restrictions for teenagers, including a potential under-16 ban. The move aims to protect children from harmful online content, excessive screen time and other digital safety risks

Filmmaker Zack Snyder celebrated the 13th anniversary of Man of Steel by sharing a special poster with a Hindi caption. The superhero blockbuster launched the DC Extended Universe and introduced audiences to a modern cinematic portrayal of Superman

Hundreds of students staged a pro-Palestinian walkout during Sundar Pichai's commencement speech at Stanford University, protesting Google's ties with Israel. Pichai reflected on his journey from Chennai to Silicon Valley, while debate over free expression and Gaza continued

A major Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and injured at least 13 people in Kyiv. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged, while a fire broke out at the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex 

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan wished his co-star Sreeleela on her 25th birthday with a cheerful bike selfie on Instagram. The duo, rumoured to be dating, will soon appear together in filmmaker Anurag Basu’s untitled romantic drama releasing in 2026

Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered in Haridwar on Somvati Amavasya to take a holy dip in the Ganga. Authorities enforced extensive security and crowd-management measures as pilgrims performed rituals, prayers and ancestor offerings amid deep religious fervour and peaceful celebrations 

The Ranga Reddy District Transport Department launched a special enforcement drive as private schools reopened, inspecting school buses for compliance with transport and safety norms. Six buses were seized for violations, while officials checked documents, driver eligibility and student safety equipment

The Chengalpattu Family Welfare Court will hear the divorce case involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C. Joseph Vijay and his wife Sangeetha Vijay. The hearing comes amid reports of possible reconciliation and debate over whether proceedings will occur virtually or in person

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Slovakia on a historic visit, the first by an Indian premier since 1993. He will hold talks with Peter Pellegrini and Robert Fico to boost cooperation in trade, investment, manufacturing, innovation and strategic relations

The United States and Iran finalized a peace deal ending their 107-day war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, to be formally signed in Switzerland, includes nuclear negotiations, lifting naval restrictions and restoring global oil shipments after conflict

Despite a ceasefire ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, experts warn global oil and gasoline prices may remain elevated for months. Shipping delays, stranded tankers, production restarts, security concerns and supply chain disruptions will slow energy market recovery worldwide

India will see rising investments in memory chip manufacturing as demand for AI and data centre storage surges, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Under the India Semiconductor Mission, new fabs, design, and equipment manufacturing are planned to boost domestic semiconductor capacity

A local BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Bairagiwala during a violent irrigation dispute. Three family members were injured. Police have filed murder and rioting cases against multiple accused, while tensions and retaliatory actions escalated in the area

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US actions linked to Indian sailors’ deaths in maritime strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The dispute follows tensions between India, the US, and Iran over shipping security and sanctions enforcement

The Sabarimala women’s entry controversy resurfaced after alleged claims by former TDB chief A Padmakumar about the 2019 entry of women following a Supreme Court ruling. The CPI(M) avoided comment, saying Padmakumar must respond to the allegations

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty and Neuherbs, for misleading branding and health claims. The regulator flagged violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before Kolkata CID for a second round of questioning over alleged forgery of MLA signatures in West Bengal Assembly proceedings. The probe also involves Kunal Ghosh amid discrepancies in documents supporting a Leader of Opposition nomination

Members of the Indian men’s cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Shubman Gill, have extended motivational messages to the Indian women’s team led by Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan

The Maharashtra Cyber Police are investigating stand-up comedian Pranit More over alleged objectionable remarks in a viral show clip. Amid backlash and an NCW summons, More issued an apology, admitting lapses in judgment, while related disciplinary actions were also taken against participants

Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a pilot plant at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited in Tiruchirappalli to process 100 tonnes of e-waste annually, enabling zero-discharge recovery of valuable metals from electronic waste in a scalable, eco-friendly system