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Rahul Gandhi stopped his convoy in New Delhi to assist an injured autorickshaw driver before leaving for Bhopal, where he and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will lead a Kisan Sammelan protesting the India-US trade framework impacting farmers

A Pawan Hans helicopter with seven people crashed into the sea near Sri Vijaya Puram after takeoff from Mayabunder, North and Middle Andaman. All passengers and crew were rescued and admitted to hospital; a technical snag is suspected, and an inquiry is underway

Look-out circulars were issued against four Gajera family members in Surat over an alleged ₹1,928.39 crore fraud linked to Shanti Residency projects. Police are probing their financial connections with fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, while no arrests have yet been made

Gold and silver prices fell on Tuesday due to a stronger US dollar and profit-taking after previous gains. Geopolitical uncertainties, US-Iran talks, and tariff concerns moderated declines, while analysts maintained medium- and long-term optimism for bullion supported by industrial demand and supply constraints

In Shivamogga, Karnataka, 15-year-old Sanket died after being assaulted while saving his friend from a group attack. Two minors have been taken into custody. The incident sparked communal tension and prompted police to heighten security in the area

  Veteran Bollywood actor Dalip Tahil, 73, showcased his adventurous side by river rafting on the Ganges in Rishikesh. Sharing the thrilling experience on social media, he highlighted the excitement and reflected on his four-decade-long acting career across films and platforms 

  A retired Kannur school principal and motivational speaker, K C Shaju, was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 17-year-old girl during a counselling session at his home. He has been remanded to 14 days judicial custody; investigation continues 

Rajasthan Police detained a suspect for the strangulation of a 13-year-old girl in Bikaner. The victim was murdered while walking to her Class 8 board exams. Authorities suspect sexual assault, while local protests over the tragedy have delayed the post-mortem

Ninety-one countries and organisations have endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact following the AI Impact Summit 2026. The declaration promotes equitable, trustworthy and accessible AI, emphasising global cooperation, open ecosystems, digital infrastructure and inclusive growth under shared development principles

Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s India visit, Canada has moved to revoke Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship, alleging he misrepresented residency details during his application. Extradited to India in 2025 for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Rana is contesting the decision in court

The Election Commission of India held a National Round Table Conference with State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam, the first in 27 years. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, discussions focused on EVMs, electoral rolls, technology sharing and cooperative federalism

NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook introduces a section on “corruption in the judiciary,” sparking political debate. While detailing case backlogs and accountability mechanisms, the addition drew criticism from Kapil Sibal, who questioned why corruption in other institutions was not highlighted

Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib over a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit. Congress leaders termed the action illegal, while police cited evidence and alleged non-cooperation during prolonged questioning

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell nearly 1 per cent in early trade, led by a sharp selloff in IT stocks amid AI disruption fears. Rising crude prices and fresh tariff concerns following US President Donald Trump’s remarks further dampened investor sentiment

In a horrific incident in Lucknow, 19-year-old Akshat Pratap Singh allegedly shot and dismembered his father, Manvendra, following a dispute over NEET exam pressure. The accused hid the torso in a drum and discarded other remains before confessing to police

  Six members of a cloth merchant’s family, including five children, died after a massive fire engulfed their two-storey home in Meerut’s Lisari Gate area. The blaze, intensified by stored cloth, left one elderly woman critical and injured a neighbour during rescue efforts 

A Leh-bound SpiceJet Boeing 737 carrying around 150 passengers returned to New Delhi on Tuesday morning after experiencing an engine-related technical issue. The aircraft operating flight SG121 landed safely, and all passengers were disembarked normally, according to the airline 

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin alleged exclusion from key discussions during Muhammad Yunus’s interim government, claiming conspiracies to destabilise the country and create a constitutional vacuum, and asserting that he was kept unaware of foreign trips, ordinances, and state agreements

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud filed a complaint urging action over the death of a two-month-old in Nagarkurnool. The infant’s family, from the BC community, was allegedly attacked during Mallikarjuna Swamy Jatara amid caste-based violence

India’s organ transplants surged fourfold to nearly 20,000 in 2025, with 18% from deceased donors. Over 4.8 lakh citizens registered via Aadhaar, and 1,200 families donated organs, boosting life-saving procedures and advancing multi-organ and complex transplants

RBI stated there is no systemic risk to the banking system following a Rs 590-crore fraud at IDFC First Bank’s Chandigarh branch. Four officials were suspended; the stock fell sharply amid ongoing investigation

The Hartford launched its first-ever Global Technology Centre in Hyderabad, spanning 1,60,000 sq. ft., focusing on AI, digital innovation, and engineering. The centre aims to scale to 1,200 employees, supporting global technology transformation

K Sanjay accused A Revanth Reddy of diversion politics, alleging selective actions and attacks on BRS leaders. Ahead of Telangana Assembly’s budget session, he demanded focus on development, irrigation, women, farmers, and unemployment issues

Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, was killed in a military operation, disrupting the Jalisco New Generation cartel’s drug operations. His death curbs Mexican-Chinese cartel activities in Indian waters, aiding agencies in combating high-value meth trafficking