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A 50-year-old fisherman, Appanna, went missing after falling overboard from a fishing boat about 11 nautical miles off Visakhapatnam. The Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Police launched a joint search operation, while Andhra Pradesh authorities directed officials to intensify efforts

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the Southern Zonal Council meeting, where Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar sought safeguards on delimitation and Lok Sabha seats. Discussions also covered the Mekedatu project, Cauvery water sharing, regional development and cooperation among southern states

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke demanded Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse’s resignation, alleging government schools are in deplorable condition and claiming “ministers’ dogs get better facilities” than students.

A six-year-old boy, Aniket, was killed by a leopard while playing outside his home in Khushalpur Mundka village, officials said. His remains were found in a nearby sugarcane field after an overnight search. Forest officials alerted villagers and installed a cage

A Russian missile barrage on Kyiv overnight Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 33, with strikes damaging residential buildings, a medical facility, and a school across multiple districts.

Actor Vikrant Massey shared a heartwarming picture of his son enjoying a train ride during their Norway vacation. He revealed the toddler’s fascination with Mumbai’s auto-rickshaws and spoke about fatherhood, saying his son Vardaan has brought happiness, blessings and good fortune

Telangana Congress Minister Konda Surekha has been served a show cause notice by the party after her daughter Sushmita launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Sushmita, eyeing the Prakala Assembly seat, accused the CM of betrayal, corruption, and favouritism.

Google has announced a one-year free AI Plus subscription for eligible college students in India, offering access to advanced AI tools, Gemini Omni, higher usage limits, 400 GB storage, and a dedicated student hub with personalised study features.

Vande Bharat trains have, for the first time, reached nearly 100 kmph on the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River. The speed increase on the Katra-Banihal section is expected to reduce travel time and boost connectivity, tourism and trade

Telangana’s Nayana Sri Talluri has become the first Indian girl to qualify for the Junior World Cup in short track ice speed skating, with events scheduled in Italy (2026) and Kazakhstan (2027).

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Discussions are expected to focus on maritime security, defence technology and equipment collaboration, and promoting a free, open and resilient Indo-Pacific

Former Meta engineering director Arturo Bejar testified that Instagram took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach toward users under 13, prioritising engagement over safety. He alleged Meta knew children were using the platform and lacked adequate age-detection goals and safeguards

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said border development is now a top priority under the Modi government, rejecting claims of major Chinese incursions in Arunachal Pradesh. He criticised Congress’s past border policy while citing former Defence Minister A.K. Antony’s 2013 remarks

Two youths from Shadnagar died and another was injured after their bike hit a speed breaker and crashed into a railing on the Jurala project road in Jogulamba Gadwal.

Assam Police prevented 17 alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators from entering the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He reiterated the government’s commitment to an infiltration-free Assam, while security forces maintain heightened vigilance along the India-Bangladesh border to prevent illegal entry

West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the 173-km Kharagpur-Bhadrak fourth railway line. The project is expected to improve passenger connectivity, boost freight movement, decongest highways and support industries, MSMEs and ports across eastern India 

Tiger pugmarks spotted in Bheemapur and Chintalamanepalli mandals have triggered panic among farmers. Forest officials suspect the tiger strayed from Maharashtra reserves and have deployed trackers and camera traps

Actor Anupam Kher expressed concern over a viral Ladakh video showing a woman allegedly speaking disrespectfully to Army personnel. He shared the patriotic song “Sena Ki Jai” from his film “Tanvi The Great,” highlighting courage, discipline, service and respect as Gen Z values

Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly returning to the UK with their children, though they will not resume royal duties. Archie and Lilibet will attend British schools from September, while the family plans to live privately outside London amid ongoing tensions with the Royal Family

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed Shailja Pandey, whose MBBS admission was cancelled over a domicile issue in 2013, to receive her degree and marksheet. The court also directed the National Medical Commission to assess her eligibility for medical practice

Seven people have died and 25–28 others are undergoing treatment after consuming spurious liquor in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. Police have suspended four personnel and registered an FIR against 21 accused linked to the manufacture and distribution of chemically contaminated liquor.

Actress Rasika Dugal won Best Actor (Series) for “Delhi Crime Season 3” at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. She thanked the festival and the show’s team, celebrating eight years of portraying IPS officer Neeti Singh in the acclaimed series

BRS leader T Harish Rao has written to Rahul Gandhi seeking intervention in the alleged misuse of Section 22A and corruption in the Telangana Revenue Department. He demanded the dismissal of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, protection of bona fide property owners, and an independent judicial inquiry.

US technology, cryptocurrency and financial executives backed President Donald Trump’s push for lighter regulation and clearer digital-asset rules. Leaders from Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken and others praised policies encouraging investment and innovation, while urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act