States

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

Karnataka’s Congress-led government has proposed replacing EVMs with ballot papers in local body polls. State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi confirmed readiness if legal amendments are enacted. BJP criticized the move, alleging Congress admitted electoral fraud by questioning EVM-based elections

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik received the first Tesla Model Y in Mumbai, aiming to promote EV adoption. Calling it a symbolic gift for his grandson, he highlighted Maharashtra’s EV push, including e-buses, toll exemptions, and charging infrastructure expansion statewide

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s flight from Delhi to Bhubaneswar was diverted to Kolkata due to heavy rain. The aircraft hovered for 21 minutes before diversion. Consequently, the state-level Teachers’ Day function was rescheduled to 3 pm

Rescue operations for stranded Manimahesh pilgrims in Chamba began with IAF Chinook helicopters airlifting 135 devotees. Authorities, aided by HRTC buses and security forces, are ensuring safe return of thousands despite damaged roads and rains, prioritising convenience and safety of all pilgrims.

A farmer in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district was fatally attacked with a sharp weapon after stopping poachers from hunting deer. Villagers staged protests, torching a shop linked to a suspect. Police detained three accused, imposed restrictions, and tightened security in the area

Kashmir Valley was cut off from the rest of India after heavy rains triggered multiple landslides and road washouts, closing all major highways, including Jammu-Srinagar. Over 3,500 vehicles are stranded, while restoration work continues to restore essential connectivity and supplies

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli was released from Nagpur Central Jail after 17 years following Supreme Court bail in a 2007 murder case. The former MLA, convicted under MCOCA, had challenged the Bombay High Court’s 2019 verdict upholding his life sentence

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta resumed the ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme amid tight security after a recent assault. Citizens voiced grievances, and Gupta assured support. She also visited flood-affected areas, reaffirming the government’s commitment to swift public service and assistance

Kolkata Police stopped an army truck for reckless driving near Writers’ Buildings on Tuesday, a day after the army dismantled a TMC protest stage. Police filed a case, while the army denied wrongdoing, saying no traffic rules were violated