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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched ‘Vibrant Villages Programme-2’ near Bikaner to boost infrastructure in 184 Rajasthan border villages. The initiative prioritizes roads, 4G, electricity, and TV access, alongside a BSF security review at the historic Sanchu Border Post

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan defended appointing ex-CEO Rathan U Khelkar as secretary, dismissing controversy over his Guruvayoor temple visit. He highlighted Khelkar’s strong service record, clarified reshuffle is temporary, and rejected claims of preferential treatment during darshan

Security forces continued ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri’s dense forests for the third day to track suspected terrorists. Army, police, and CRPF used drones, sniffer dogs, and additional troops after brief exchanges of fire, suspecting two to three militants hiding locally

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Taj Mahal with wife Jeanette, calling it “one of the love treasures of the world.” Amid tight security, he toured the monument before heading to Jaipur, as Agra endured extreme heat

The Supreme Court directed the CBI to take over Twisha Sharma’s death probe in Bhopal. FIRs under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Dowry Act name her husband and in-laws. Court stressed impartial investigation, urging families to cooperate with authorities

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump, calling him a “big fan of India and PM Modi,” amid controversy over alleged racist remarks. Rubio dismissed anti-India rhetoric claims, attributing them to online chatter during his India visit.

Bhopal police are questioning retired judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth over the suspected dowry-harassment death of former Miss Pune Twisha Sharma. As controversy mounts, a second AIIMS autopsy was conducted, and MP has recommended a CBI probe

Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya has entered its intensive phase, with 400 personnel from 12 nations training in jungle terrain. Integrated teams conduct tactical drills, shooting competitions, and bonding activities to enhance interoperability, regional peace, and defence diplomacy

The Assam government tabled the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, banning polygamy and mandating registration of live-in relationships. Opposition parties demanded wider consultation, while the Bill excludes Scheduled Tribes and aims to simplify marriage, divorce, succession, and relationship laws

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan visited Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, offering prayers and performing the tulabharam ritual with 71 kg butter. Welcomed by Devaswom officials, this marked his first temple visit since assuming office, followed by attending a minister’s family wedding

Security forces continued a joint anti-terror operation in Rajouri’s Ghambir Mughlan forests for the second day, cordoning off the area after terrorists opened fire. Army, J&K Police, and CRPF intensified surveillance; no casualties reported as search operations remain underway

The NIA chargesheet on the Red Fort car blast reveals accused linked to Al-Qaida offshoot misused AI tools for “terror engineering,” fabricated rocket IEDs, tested drones, and procured components online. Radicalised medical professionals played key roles in the conspiracy

An 18-year-old NEET candidate, Bhagyashree, who scored 92% in her PUC exams, tragically died by suicide at her home in Kalaburagi. Her father stated there was no family distress, and police confirmed no suicide note was found

Trinamool Congress received notice to vacate its temporary headquarters in Kolkata’s Topsia area after the building owner cited security concerns following post-election vandalism. The rented EM Bypass office had served as the party’s operational hub for four years during renovation of its main headquarters.

Karnataka authorities uncovered a major prison fraud after a life convict allegedly secured release from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in 2018 using forged Supreme Court documents. Police registered an FIR and launched investigations into possible collusion, negligence and the convict’s whereabouts.

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda established a lead of over 14,000 votes in West Bengal’s Falta assembly repoll after five counting rounds. The repoll was ordered following alleged EVM tampering and polling irregularities, with tight security ensuring high voter turnout across the constituency

A tiger entered a residential area near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district, killing one woman and injuring four people. Angry villagers protested alleged forest department inaction, assaulting officials before police restored order amid continuing fears of further tiger attacks.

The family of late Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide in Bhopal, has petitioned for a second autopsy at AIIMS Delhi to ensure an independent medical opinion. They also requested the forensic preservation of digital data from over 40 mobile numbers

A female panther was allegedly beaten to death by villagers after entering a house in Sitapura, Rajasthan. The crowd attacked the animal during a rescue attempt and later tried to cremate the carcass, prompting legal action under the Wildlife Protection Act

Police arrested a man, his brother-in-law and nephew after a woman died in a house fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district. Investigators alleged the woman and her husband set the blaze to implicate relatives in a property dispute, but she suffered fatal burn injuries during the incident

Security forces intensified search operations in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district to rescue people allegedly held hostage by armed groups. Sniffer dogs were deployed as combing operations continued across hill villages. Over 38 people were abducted earlier this month, while tensions between Naga and Kuki communities persist

A non-venomous rat snake was spotted and successfully rescued near Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra, Mumbai. The wildlife rescue agency RAWW confirmed the reptile will be released back into the wild following a mandatory medical examination

Following a High Court ruling declaring the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex a temple, Hindu groups held a "Mahavijay Mahotsav" victory celebration in Madhya Pradesh. Devotees installed an eternal flame and demanded the return of the original Vagdevi idol from London

Disagreements within Kerala's ruling Congress-led UDF over allocating the Higher Education and Fisheries portfolios have delayed the announcement of ministerial duties in the V D Satheesan-led cabinet. Senior leader K Muraleedharan stated the issues would be resolved shortly