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Kerala has seen rising drug incidents as Pakistan-linked Dawood syndicate, allegedly backed by the ISI, shifts meth trafficking via Sri Lanka into Kerala. Corruption, compromised prison staff, long coastlines and Nigerian facilitators enable large-scale smuggling into India and Southeast Asia

An IndiGo flight (6E 762) from Mumbai to Delhi with about 200 passengers received a non-specific bomb threat Tuesday morning. A full emergency was declared at Delhi airport, and the Airbus A321neo landed safely at 7.53 am

A leopard that had terrorized Sitapur's Basauli village for a month was finally captured by the forest department after repeated attacks on cattle. Officials confirmed its presence via CCTV and footprints, and the animal is now under medical observation

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad region recovered explosives, Naxalite literature, and combat gear during a major anti-Maoist operation in Kodliar forest. The operation, led by Narayanpur police, aims to dismantle Maoist infrastructure and ensure safety in the region

Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of molesting 17 female students at a Delhi institute, was arrested in Agra and interrogated at the campus. Police are investigating 16 years of abuse, deleted evidence, and possible staff complicity in covering up crimes

The missing golden pedestal of the Sabarimala Dwarapalaka idol was found at a sponsor's relative's home, sparking allegations of conspiracy. Minister VN Vasavan and former board president Padmakumar have called for a detailed vigilance investigation and court review

Amid continued curfew in Leh after violent clashes during a shutdown demanding Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule status, a Home Ministry team reviewed security. Talks with LAB and KDA are scheduled, as essential supplies run low and schools remain closed

Two senior Maoist leaders, Raju Dada and Kosa Dada, carrying Rs 40 lakh bounties each, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. The operation marks a major setback for CPI (Maoists)

Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of being a “fake devotee” and alleged the Ayyappa Sangamam was politically motivated. He criticised the government’s handling of Sabarimala, citing neglect, broken financial promises, and misuse of religious events for electoral gains

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested two men from Gujarat for duping a city resident of Rs 32 lakh through a fake trading app. The accused, including a former Ranji player, are linked to 12 similar fraud cases across multiple States

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, famous for ‘Ya Ali’ and several regional hits, died while scuba diving in Singapore at 52. Condolences poured in from political leaders, artists, and fans, mourning the loss of a cultural icon and musical legend

Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti Dam height threatens irrigation projects across Telangana, risking severe water shortage in 27.4 lakh acres of farmland. Telangana leaders warn the move violates court orders, with political opposition demanding urgent action to safeguard riparian rights

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of enabling "vote theft," citing voter deletions in Karnataka and Maharashtra. He demanded transparency from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while the EC dismissed the allegations as "incorrect and baseless

Kerala police have sought U.S. assistance via Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) to investigate a Facebook post allegedly from BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s account, linked to the 2023 Kalamassery blasts. The post allegedly incited communal tension and mentioned Hamas

Senior advocate Nirmal K Kotwal recused himself from representing AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, detained under the PSA, after videos surfaced allegedly showing Malik questioning J&K’s status in India and praising militants Burhan Wani and Masood Azhar

Researchers at Nagaland University have successfully simulated natural fractal patterns in the quantum realm, offering new pathways for developing quantum devices using non-crystalline materials. Their findings could advance quantum computing, nanoelectronics, and memory technologies under India's National Quantum Mission

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