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Scientists in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district documented a rare yellow puffball mushroom, possibly Bovista colorata. The discovery highlights the region’s rich biodiversity, though further microscopic and molecular studies are needed for confirmation and taxonomic classification 

A wild elephant killed an elderly couple in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district, marking the second such incident in three days. Human-elephant conflict continues to rise in northern Chhattisgarh, where over 325 deaths have been reported in five years

A five-day BRICS Agriculture Working Group meeting began in Indore under India’s chairmanship, focusing on food security, climate-smart agriculture, trade, and farmer welfare. Ministers will meet later to finalise a joint declaration on cooperation among member nations

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena T, daughter of former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged fraudulent payments between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions. The probe concerns suspected proceeds of crime under PMLA

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will attend the final breakthrough ceremony of the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel, marking a major infrastructure milestone. The tunnel will ensure all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, boosting transport, tourism, economic activity, and strategic mobility

An 18-year-old Dalit youth, Ketan Lal, was allegedly beaten to death in Pratapnagar, Uttarakhand, over an inter-caste friendship. His friend was injured. Police have filed a murder case under the SC/ST Act and detained one suspect

A wedding in Khatima turned tragic when the bride’s father allegedly suffered a fatal heart attack amid a dispute over dowry and mehr. The incident triggered unrest, with the groom’s party reportedly detained and assaulted before police restored order

C Joseph Vijay will launch the Singappenn Special Task Force in Chennai to enhance women and child safety. Led by K Bhavaneeswari, the unit will focus on crime prevention, rapid response, victim support and statewide community policing

CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks linking HYDRAA to Hitler, accusing him of glorifying fascism and pursuing bulldozer politics. He also questioned the legality of anti-encroachment drives carried out by the Telangana government

Kerala Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over remarks linking HYDRAA’s naming inspiration to Adolf Hitler. The exchange reignited political tensions between the two leaders, raising questions over democratic values and past campaign rhetoric

A 37-year-old woman, Mari, was killed and her son injured in a wild elephant attack at Chinnakkanal in Idukki while they were on their way to school. The incident highlights rising human–elephant conflict in forest fringe areas

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee attended the INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi amid internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress. The party faces defections, parliamentary uncertainty and legal challenges involving Abhishek Banerjee

Senior RS Bharathi attacked Indian National Congress, rejecting future alliance and likening separation to adultery. He challenged rivals in local polls, criticised defection politics, dismissed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rise, and reaffirmed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ideological distance from Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress parties ahead of elections challenge polls

An FIR has been registered against educator Khan Sir in Patna’s Kadamkuan coaching firing case, involving attempt to murder charges. Relatives and neighbours made allegations, while two security guards were arrested and police continue investigating all angles of the case

An Army officer, Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, was killed during the ongoing anti-terror operation ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri after slipping into a gorge in difficult terrain. Security forces continue search operations in the forested Manjakote area

Former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has received a fresh police notice for questioning in a vandalism case linked to the Lionel Messi event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake Stadium, amid ongoing allegations and related arrests

A 23-year-old man in Punjab was arrested for allegedly strangling his live-in partner’s 16-year-old daughter, concealing the body in a suitcase, and burning it in a forested area of SBS Nagar. Police traced him through CCTV footage and recovered the charred remains

A rape case has been filed in Varanasi against a 60-year-old neighbour accused of assaulting a Class 10 student in 2019 and allegedly blackmailing her for years. Police have registered a case under BNS and POCSO and are searching for the accused

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh urged Narendra Modi to suspend CBSE’s mid-session implementation of the three-language policy for Class IX students. He cited shortages of teachers and textbooks, policy inconsistencies, and potential disruption for millions of students

A leopard cub was found dead in Bagatwada village in Goa’s North Goa district, prompting a government inquiry. The forest department has sent the carcass for autopsy, while officials investigate possible causes following previous wildlife deaths in the region

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches across Chandigarh, Panchkula and Delhi-NCR in a ₹661 crore government funds fraud case. Investigators allege public servants, bank officials and a consultancy firm colluded to siphon funds from Haryana and Chandigarh government departments

The southwest monsoon is strengthening over Tamil Nadu, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast in the Western Ghats districts, including Nilgiris, Theni and Dindigul. Authorities have warned of thunderstorms, strong winds, flooding and landslide risks, while hot, humid conditions persist in coastal areas

A fire broke out at an electric vehicle showroom-cum-repair centre in Indore’s Lasudia area, trapping residents on upper floors of a three-storey building. Around 20 people were rescued safely using ladders and ropes, with no injuries reported

Mamata Banerjee is making efforts to prevent a split in the All India Trinamool Congress after rebel MLAs reportedly broke away, as she personally reaches out to legislators amid an internal leadership crisis and attempts at reconciliation