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A Pawan Hans helicopter with seven people crashed into the sea near Sri Vijaya Puram after takeoff from Mayabunder, North and Middle Andaman. All passengers and crew were rescued and admitted to hospital; a technical snag is suspected, and an inquiry is underway

Look-out circulars were issued against four Gajera family members in Surat over an alleged ₹1,928.39 crore fraud linked to Shanti Residency projects. Police are probing their financial connections with fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, while no arrests have yet been made

In Shivamogga, Karnataka, 15-year-old Sanket died after being assaulted while saving his friend from a group attack. Two minors have been taken into custody. The incident sparked communal tension and prompted police to heighten security in the area

  A retired Kannur school principal and motivational speaker, K C Shaju, was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 17-year-old girl during a counselling session at his home. He has been remanded to 14 days judicial custody; investigation continues 

Rajasthan Police detained a suspect for the strangulation of a 13-year-old girl in Bikaner. The victim was murdered while walking to her Class 8 board exams. Authorities suspect sexual assault, while local protests over the tragedy have delayed the post-mortem

The Election Commission of India held a National Round Table Conference with State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam, the first in 27 years. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, discussions focused on EVMs, electoral rolls, technology sharing and cooperative federalism

Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib over a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit. Congress leaders termed the action illegal, while police cited evidence and alleged non-cooperation during prolonged questioning

In a horrific incident in Lucknow, 19-year-old Akshat Pratap Singh allegedly shot and dismembered his father, Manvendra, following a dispute over NEET exam pressure. The accused hid the torso in a drum and discarded other remains before confessing to police

  Six members of a cloth merchant’s family, including five children, died after a massive fire engulfed their two-storey home in Meerut’s Lisari Gate area. The blaze, intensified by stored cloth, left one elderly woman critical and injured a neighbour during rescue efforts 

A Leh-bound SpiceJet Boeing 737 carrying around 150 passengers returned to New Delhi on Tuesday morning after experiencing an engine-related technical issue. The aircraft operating flight SG121 landed safely, and all passengers were disembarked normally, according to the airline 

Shares of IDFC First Bank plunged nearly 20 per cent after the lender disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud involving Haryana government accounts. The Haryana government de-empanelled IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank from government business with immediate effect

The Indian Army, alongside Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF, killed seven Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, including commander Saifullah, in a 326-day high-altitude operation in Chatroo, Kishtwar, disrupting their terror network

Under Operation Himrahat, the Indian Army rescued 46 stranded tourists in East Sikkim after heavy snowfall and extreme cold. The mission provided medical aid, shelter, and ensured safe movement of over 150 vehicles

The Kashi Vidvat Parishad opposed ‘Masane Ki Holi’ at Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat, calling it unscriptural and recent. Organisers defended the ash-based ritual in Varanasi, citing tradition, amid allegations of misconduct and commercial motives

Two Delhi schools — Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan and Air Force Bal Bharti School, Lodhi Road — received bomb threats via email, prompting evacuations and extensive searches by Delhi Police and emergency teams. No suspicious objects were found; investigations continue

Five police personnel died and four others were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck on National Highway 49 in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Victims were returning from a wedding; investigations are underway

A tigress, MT-7, was tranquilised, radio-collared, and shifted from a five-hectare to a 21-hectare enclosure at Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve to monitor her adaptability and hunting skills as part of a phased rewilding plan 

A gunfight erupted in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces, including the White Knight Corps, J&K Police, and CRPF, launched 'Operation Trashi-I' against hiding Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. The area is cordoned, and the encounter is ongoing

An FIR was registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari for alleged sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, at a gurukul and during religious events such as the Magh Mela

During Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Kerala’s ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham as the state’s youngest organ donor. Her parents donated her organs, giving life to four children, and Kerala honored her with a state funeral

Gunshots were fired outside a hostel at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi. No injuries occurred. Police registered an FIR against three suspects, recovered empty shell casings, and are actively searching for the assailants

Security agencies arrested eight suspects from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, uncovering an alleged ISI-backed terror plot linked to Bangladesh-based groups. Investigators suspect plans targeting Delhi and northern temples, with possible Lashkar-e-Taiba involvement. The accused will be questioned further

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP in Guwahati in the presence of state president Dilip Saikia. Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier announced his switch ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro in Meerut, dedicating the 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor. Yogi Adityanath said projects worth Rs 12,930 crore will boost regional connectivity