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Large numbers of young people and Gen Z members gathered in Vadodara to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing enthusiasm over his visit and upcoming development projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore. Students also voiced appreciation for initiatives supporting youth, education and economic growth

Odisha Cabinet approved the Shree Jagannath Temple Land Management Rules, 2026, introducing an online system, district-level scrutiny, GIS mapping and transparent valuation for temple land settlements. The rules strengthen oversight, enable appeals, penalise fraudulent claims and replace earlier land management policies

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and RLP leader Hanuman Beniwal shared the stage at a Jaipur rally, sparking speculation over a potential third political front in Rajasthan. Both leaders attacked the BJP and Congress and indicated their cooperation could continue beyond civic polls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay attacked the DMK over alleged corruption, citing the Sarkaria Commission report, Veeranam pipeline project and ED allegations. He also warned against derogatory remarks targeting women and defended his political commitment to public service

Jharkhand CID arrested Kundan Kumar in the alleged JSSC-CGL examination irregularities case, taking total arrests to 10. The probe concerns the 2024 recruitment test, whose cancellation was stayed by the Jharkhand High Court following petitions from successful candidates

Mettur Dam’s water discharge was increased to 12,000 cusecs to meet rising irrigation demand across Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta. The higher release is expected to support farmers preparing for samba paddy cultivation, while authorities monitor reservoir storage, inflows and requirements

Nepal observed a national day of mourning for more than 1,340 victims of devastating Rasuwa flash floods. Nearly 5,000 people remain missing as search operations continue. The disaster displaced thousands of families and destroyed homes and critical infrastructure 

Six people were killed and 11 rescued after a 50-year-old multi-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area during repair work. Multiple agencies conducted overnight rescue operations. Police registered a case against the owner, while a magisterial inquiry was ordered

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