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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

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

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

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

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

Gold futures declined for the seventh straight session, falling over 1 per cent on MCX amid escalating US-Iran military tensions. Rising oil prices heightened inflation and interest-rate concerns, while investors await US employment data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy

Bihar government has advised people to avoid consuming unknown fish varieties entering the state through floodwaters from Nepal. Officials warned of contamination risks from bacteria, viruses and fungi, urging residents to seek medical help for symptoms and report sightings to authorities

The Bombay High Court ordered a CBI probe into Disha Salian’s 2020 death after her father alleged rape, murder and a cover-up. The CBI will register an FIR, examine evidence and witnesses, while no person will be treated as accused without sufficient material

An IndiGo flight from Goa to Delhi returned to Manohar International Airport after experiencing a technical issue shortly after take-off. The aircraft landed safely, with passengers disembarking without injuries. IndiGo arranged alternatives and said maintenance checks would precede its next operation

Incessant rainfall disrupted life across Uttarakhand, triggering landslides, rising river levels and road blockages. Three people died after a house collapsed in Almora. Orange alerts were issued for Dehradun and Tehri, while authorities launched rescue operations and cleared debris

Counterfeit currency with a face value of around Rs 7.40 crore was found at a Punjab National Bank currency chest in Saharanpur during an audit. Three bank officials were suspended and booked, while a housekeeper was booked separately for allegedly stealing cash

A young tiger from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has travelled over 400 km across Maharashtra, moving through Beed and now Dharashiv. Officials say its movement indicates healthy prey and water availability, while confirming that the wildlife corridor connecting Tipeshwar and Yedshi remains functional

A torchlight vigil demanding NRC updation before the Census in Manipur’s Kakching district turned violent after protesters allegedly pelted police with stones. Police responded with tear gas, leaving several agitators with minor injuries. Protesters also opposed the exercise before IDP resettlement

 Retired Army Naib Subedar Lakhvinder Singh was killed in Jammu after his throat was slit by banned Chinese kite string while riding a two-wheeler. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, amid renewed concerns over enforcement of the ban 

IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, arrested in the alleged KPSC recruitment scam, will be produced before a Bengaluru court as CID seeks further custody for questioning. Investigators also searched BJP leader Basavaraj Kannale’s residence while probing alleged OMR manipulation and recruitment irregularities

Tamil Nadu Minister S Rajesh Kumar said Congress ministers would resign if coalition partner TVK does not support Rahul Gandhi as the 2029 Prime Ministerial candidate. His remarks come amid growing calls within TVK to project Chief Minister Vijay for the post

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government will invest Rs 50,000 crore over five years under ‘Viksit Assam: Infra Vision’ to develop infrastructure across sectors, including healthcare, education, roads, power, housing, markets and flood protection

A minor girl was allegedly molested and assaulted by an unidentified man in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district on Raksha Bandhan. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, while raids are underway to apprehend the accused

Kolkata Police summoned TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien over FIRs related to resistance against the removal of an illegal billboard from Abhishek Banerjee’s party office. Banerjee was also summoned, while police have arrested 14 people following clashes with KMC officials 

A gunfight between Bihar Police and criminals allegedly extorting boatmen along the Son River in Patna left two police personnel injured. Suspected kingpin Avinash Kumar was shot, arrested and hospitalised. Police recovered multiple weapons, ammunition and a boat while searching for accomplices

Indian Army Aviation pilots conducted a daring casualty evacuation at 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif in challenging weather and terrain. With limited fuel and a lightened helicopter, the crew executed a precise one-skid landing, rescuing a stranded person

Friction has emerged between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Congress after posters and videos projected Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as a potential prime ministerial candidate. Congress leaders reportedly fear the campaign could confuse the alliance’s national positioning and undermine plans to promote Rahul Gandhi

Security forces recovered two hand grenades from a man during a joint checking operation in Baramulla and foiled a suspected Pakistani drone intrusion in Rajouri. Three drones crossed the LoC but were forced to retreat after counter-drone systems were activated

Maharashtra’s autorickshaw and taxi unions welcomed the government’s decision to give non-Marathi drivers another year to acquire working knowledge of Marathi. The extension eases immediate livelihood concerns, while unions plan additional classes to help drivers meet the language requirement