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The Bihar Assembly’s Monsoon Session witnessed heated clashes between the NDA and Opposition over the Patna student protest, police lathi-charge, and tear gas use during paper leak demonstrations. Leaders traded accusations, while Opposition demanded accountability and ruling parties defended police action

Police launched a major search operation in Rajasthan’s Karauli district for a 400-year-old cannon stolen from Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh. The 3,500-kg heritage artefact is suspected to have been moved by an antique smuggling network, with investigations underway

Kolkata Customs officials recovered 707 red-eared slider turtles from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The invasive species, classified among the world’s worst invasive species, was seized as authorities investigated suspected wildlife smuggling

YSR Congress MPs YV Subba Reddy and Maddila Gurumoorthy on Thursday sought urgent discussion in Parliament over alleged irregularities in Andhra Pradesh’s Mega DSC‑2025 teacher recruitment process. The MPs demanded an independent probe, reforms, and protection for genuine candidates.

A major train accident was prevented after the Banaras-Mumbai LTT Express loco pilot spotted an iron pipe placed on railway tracks in Uttar Pradesh and applied emergency brakes. Authorities removed the obstruction, while the RPF registered a case and began investigating

BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Opposition of avoiding debate on paper leak issues in Parliament, claiming discussions would expose their double standards. He backed Prime Minister Modi’s fast-track court announcement and assured strict action against those involved in exam irregularities

The Cockroach Janta Party rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s paper leak measures as inadequate, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over accountability. The party said protests would continue, while Sonam Wangchuk offered to end his hunger strike under certain conditions

Hands are often neglected in skincare routines despite being one of the first areas to show ageing. Sun exposure, frequent washing, and thinner skin make them vulnerable, but simple steps like sunscreen, moisturiser, and protective gloves can keep them healthy and youthful.

Farmers across Telangana districts are staging protests at substations and blocking roads, alleging erratic power supply and unauthorised cuts that disrupt irrigation. They demand 18 hours of quality electricity, accusing the government of failing to deliver promised 24-hour supply amid deficient rainfall.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced plans to serve a legal notice to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, demanding an apology or facing legal action over allegations linking him to Globarena in the 2019 Intermediate exam results controversy.

CSIR organised a technology transfer event in New Delhi, licensing four indigenous technologies to industry and launching an IoT-enabled rural water monitoring system. The programme also recognised royalty from Bharat Electronics for defence technologies, highlighting India's innovation and technology commercialisation efforts

The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition protests over the NEET-UG paper leak despite the government's willingness to discuss the issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, promising strict punishment to safeguard students' futures

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will skip his birthday celebrations and join a BRS Vidyarthi protest at Indira Park in Hyderabad, on Thursday morning. The demonstration is in solidarity with students opposing the Centre’s actions in New Delhi and condemning police excesses against protesters.

India rejected Pakistan’s remarks at the UN, stating the Indus Waters Treaty cannot function amid cross-border terrorism. It reaffirmed Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, while stressing sovereign control over natural resources and transparent, accountable governance during the Security Council debate

Fans across Tamil Nadu celebrated the release of Jana Nayagan, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s final film, with grand festivities, temple prayers and special screenings. Despite ticket-price controversies, emotional supporters hailed the movie as a historic farewell before Vijay’s full-time political journey

The Special Intensive Revision-2026 of electoral rolls in Hyderabad has identified 2.60 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead electors. The number dropped significantly from 11.50 lakh after verification. Digitisation of enumeration forms has reached 42.96%, with Chandrayangutta leading.

A student protest in Mumbai’s Chembur area turned dramatic when a man casually opened the latch of a police van, allowing detained youths to escape. The protest, held in violation of prohibitory orders, saw 700–800 students gather. Police exercised restraint, detaining around 200 individuals.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the ASEAN Regional Forum that attacks on merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, urging safe international waterways, stronger counter-terrorism efforts, maritime security cooperation, disaster resilience, and a legally binding South China Sea Code of Conduct

Former Travancore Devaswom Board president PS Prasanth was arrested in the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case after the Kerala High Court directed the SIT to expedite its probe. Prasanth denied wrongdoing, alleging political vendetta and claiming his board exposed the alleged 2019 gold theft

Oscar winner Catherine Zeta-Jones will star in Kill Jackie, a thriller series based on Aidan Truhen's novel The Price You Pay. Premiering on AMC+ later this year, the show follows a former cocaine dealer targeted by elite assassins after her hidden past resurfaces

Global crude oil prices jumped over 2 per cent after Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation heightened fears of supply disruptions, pushing Brent above $96 a barrel and raising inflation concerns for oil-importing countries

The death toll in the tunnel collapse at the under-construction NHPC Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in South Sikkim has risen to 22. Multi-agency rescue teams continue intensive search operations under hazardous conditions to recover remaining trapped workers, with authorities closely monitoring the mission

A police constable posted at the Telangana DGP’s Office in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service weapon. A note recovered from the scene stated that his wife and children should not be blamed.

Several Delhi Police personnel, including an ACP, were injured after miscreants clashed with security forces during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday night. Stones and bottles were hurled at police near Tolstoy Marg, prompting the use of tear gas by RAF and police to disperse the crowd.