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A pioneering Balochi female folk singer from the Bugti tribe, Mai Subhai Bugti, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Dera Bugti, Balochistan. Police confirmed she was the first female singer from the Bugti tribe to be targeted in such an attack.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has told former CSK batter Subramaniam Badrinath that he will not play as an Impact Player in the IPL, insisting on continuing as a full-time wicketkeeper despite fitness concerns. This adds uncertainty to his participation in the 2027 season.

Differences have emerged between TDB president K Jayakumar and Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan over Onam sadya at Sabarimala. Jayakumar said sadya was served to around 3,000 devotees, while Muraleedharan alleged devotees received pulao and officials were served traditional feast

Aryna Sabalenka criticised a reporter for suggesting she had been partying before the US Open while promoting sponsors. The defending champion dominated Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 54 minutes, extending her New York winning streak to 15 matches and advancing to face Kamilla Rakhimova

The Andhra Pradesh ACB registered a disproportionate assets case against TTD Deputy Executive Officer Mendu Lokanatham after searches in Tirupati uncovered properties, gold, silver, cash and fixed deposits valued at around Rs 5 crore. The probe followed CBI intelligence linked to the Tirumala laddu adulteration investigation

Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers crossed danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna faced severe flooding, while erosion threatened embankments in Bhagalpur. Authorities deployed boats, steamers and tractors for evacuations, anti-erosion measures and relief preparations

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has extended support to director Venu Gopal Reddy’s romantic drama Romanchakam, produced by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, calling the film “entertaining and promising.” His endorsement on X delighted the team and boosted buzz ahead of the worldwide release on Thursday.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India lacks statutory authority to regulate law students, setting aside two notifications linked to the NALSAR controversy. It said educational institutions alone can act against students under their applicable rules and regulations

An Air India Express flight from Varanasi to Delhi carrying 155 passengers made a precautionary landing at Lucknow after its cargo-hold smoke alarm activated. Preliminary checks found no smoke or fire, while technical experts are investigating the cause of the alarm

Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra, newly appointed CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, arrived in Ayodhya and expressed gratitude for the opportunity. He will oversee temple administration, finances, security, staff, devotee facilities and inter-departmental coordination

A tribal man from Mulugu district died after stepping on a Maoist-planted IED in Karregutta hillocks while returning from a bamboo collection. The incidenthas raised concerns about safety as police forces promote the hillocks for tourism.

A Ganesha idol being transported from Dhoolpet to Siddipet was damaged after a speeding lorry rammed into the truck near Gajwel Ring Road. The truck driver sustained minor injuries, and another car also collided with the lorry. Police registered a case.

Uber and Wayve are launching London’s first self-driving taxi service with fewer than 20 electric vehicles. Human safety drivers will initially supervise trips. The rollout marks Britain’s cautious progress toward autonomous transport amid regulatory hurdles and competition from global robotaxi operators

Singer Sonu Nigam, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and composer Salim Merchant visited Mohammed Rafi’s Mumbai residence, Rafi Mansion. Sonu performed on Rafi’s personal harmonium, while the trio explored preserved memorabilia and met Rafi’s son Shahid, celebrating the legendary singer’s enduring musical legacy

A woman was murdered by her husband in Nennal village, Mancherial district, after he suspected her fidelity. The victim, Sabitha, was attacked at home when her children were away. Their son found her body and alerted neighbours.

Fresh floods in Assam have affected over 25,000 people across seven districts, with 13 relief camps established. One woman’s death in West Karbi Anglong raised the state’s flood-related toll to 108, while 6,477 hectares of cropland remain inundated

Rapido has launched its women-only Pink Bike service in Hyderabad, offering safer commuting options for women while also creating flexible earning opportunities as bike captains.

Pune police arrested social media influencer Santosh Pandit for allegedly posting obscene, sexually suggestive and defamatory content targeting Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil and corporator Mitali Salvekar. Police registered a case under BNS and IT Act provisions following a complaint in Kothrud

Shehnaaz Gill says playing Jasneet Kaur in ‘Singh Vs Kaur 2’ was an enjoyable experience, allowing her to explore Bengali culture and Kolkata. She also dismissed comparisons with the original film, saying her character is distinct and audiences will embrace it

TG-SAFE enforcement teams inspected 19 cafes and snack points in Hyderabad, detecting expired food, poor hygiene, pest infestation, and lack of valid FSSAI licenses. Several establishments were shut or issued notices, with samples lifted for adulteration tests.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says air interceptors have become the world’s top defence requirement amid rising missile and drone threats. He stressed that US stockpiles must remain sufficient before supplying allies, while warning licensed production cannot quickly ease shortages

Five SCCL miners sustained minor injuries after an air tanker exploded at the Adriyala Longwall Project in Godavarikhani, with two losing hearing ability.

Two Assam Police personnel, including the officer-in-charge of Gamerimura Police Outpost in Kamrup district, were killed and two others injured after a colleague allegedly opened fire with an AK-47 rifle inside the outpost late Wednesday night.

The government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating IST as the legally recognised national time reference. Effective 180 days after publication, the rules establish a distributed architecture through CSIR-NPL, ISRO, and RRSLs to ensure reliable dissemination of IST across critical sectors.