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Two senior Maoist leaders, Raju Dada and Kosa Dada, carrying Rs 40 lakh bounties each, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. The operation marks a major setback for CPI (Maoists)

Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of being a “fake devotee” and alleged the Ayyappa Sangamam was politically motivated. He criticised the government’s handling of Sabarimala, citing neglect, broken financial promises, and misuse of religious events for electoral gains

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested two men from Gujarat for duping a city resident of Rs 32 lakh through a fake trading app. The accused, including a former Ranji player, are linked to 12 similar fraud cases across multiple States

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, famous for ‘Ya Ali’ and several regional hits, died while scuba diving in Singapore at 52. Condolences poured in from political leaders, artists, and fans, mourning the loss of a cultural icon and musical legend

Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti Dam height threatens irrigation projects across Telangana, risking severe water shortage in 27.4 lakh acres of farmland. Telangana leaders warn the move violates court orders, with political opposition demanding urgent action to safeguard riparian rights

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of enabling "vote theft," citing voter deletions in Karnataka and Maharashtra. He demanded transparency from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while the EC dismissed the allegations as "incorrect and baseless

Kerala police have sought U.S. assistance via Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) to investigate a Facebook post allegedly from BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s account, linked to the 2023 Kalamassery blasts. The post allegedly incited communal tension and mentioned Hamas

Senior advocate Nirmal K Kotwal recused himself from representing AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, detained under the PSA, after videos surfaced allegedly showing Malik questioning J&K’s status in India and praising militants Burhan Wani and Masood Azhar

Researchers at Nagaland University have successfully simulated natural fractal patterns in the quantum realm, offering new pathways for developing quantum devices using non-crystalline materials. Their findings could advance quantum computing, nanoelectronics, and memory technologies under India's National Quantum Mission

A Maoist carrying a ₹5 lakh bounty, Mukhdev alias Mukesh Yadav of the TSPC, was killed in an encounter in Jharkhand’s Palamu. Security forces recovered an INSAS rifle, intensifying operations against Maoists after recent deadly clashes in Palamu and Chaibasa

The BJP condemned an AI-generated video shared by Bihar Congress, portraying PM Modi’s late mother criticising him. Calling it disrespectful and shameful, BJP leaders accused Congress of crossing ethical lines. The controversy adds tension ahead of Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections

A bomb threat emailed to the Delhi High Court on Friday caused panic, prompting judges to vacate courtrooms and halt proceedings. The threat was received at 8:39 am, and security has since been heightened with a full evacuation of the premises

Punjab Police busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arresting two individuals and seizing 18 pistols, 1,847 cartridges, and 42 magazines. The operation, led by Fazilka Police, aims to expose the full smuggling network through further investigation

Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday. This follows a major operation on Thursday in Gariaband where 10 Naxalites, including a top leader, were killed. Anti-Naxal operations continue across the State

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday for the first time since the 2023 ethnic violence. He will unveil development projects worth ₹8,500 crore in both Kuki-majority Churachandpur and Meitei-majority Imphal amid tight security and mixed community reactions -

Twenty-two Telugu citizens stranded in Nepal have returned via Bihar, while 195 more will be airlifted today. The Andhra Pradesh government, with support from India and Nepal, has drawn up a detailed evacuation plan to bring back all 217 stranded citizens

Maharashtra Police are probing a large-scale Mephedrone smuggling network from Hyderabad to Maharashtra, with 12 arrests so far. Investigations focus on the drug trail and network, while joint inspections at Vagdevi Laboratories in Cherlapalli continue for further evidence

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu paid homage at the Helmet Post war memorial in Anjaw, honouring soldiers of the 1962 India-China war. He recalled the Battle of Walong’s legacy of courage, resilience, and sacrifice, highlighting Arunachal’s role as India’s frontline defence

A 20-year-old woman in Muzaffarnagar was allegedly strangled to death by her father after she opposed a forced marriage. The accused, Gayyur, surrendered to police, who arrested him and registered a murder case. The victim’s body was sent for postmortem

The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife deferred extending voluntary relocation to wildlife corridors and reclassifying rhesus macaques under the Wildlife Protection Act, citing incomplete relocations, need for further studies, and divided state opinions on managing human-wildlife conflicts

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said his party will support I.N.D.I.A bloc nominee Justice B Sudershan Reddy in the September 9 Vice-Presidential election. Reddy, a retired Supreme Court judge, faces NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan in the contest

A two-year-old girl died and her 11-year-old brother was injured after a speeding car ran over them while they were asleep on a roadside in Mumbai’s Kalachowkie area. The driver fled but has been identified, police said

AIADMK senior K A Sengottaiyan was removed from his party posts by general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami after he sought re-entry for expelled leaders. The move triggered protests, with 300 supporters quitting the party, as Sasikala termed the decision “childish”

In Palakkad, Kerala’s Onam and Eid-e-Milad coincided, creating a unique spectacle as Mahabali’s procession met Madrassa students’ Duff drums. The celebration showcased Kerala’s communal harmony, drawing praise from locals, religious leaders, and CM Pinarayi Vijayan for promoting unity and equality