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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

Three empty coaches of the Ujjain Express derailed during shunting operations near Rishikesh's Yog Nagari Railway Station. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway, marking the latest in a series of recent Indian railway incidents

Rajinikanth denied jealousy toward Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and clarified his meeting with M. K. Stalin was personal. He praised Vijay’s political rise, urged public patience, and reiterated he avoided politics due to health reasons

Diya Kumari travelled by train from Jaipur to Ajmer supporting Narendra Modi’s fuel conservation appeal. The BJP’s ‘Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan’ campaign promotes public transport, energy savings, sustainable living, and reduced fuel consumption amid the global energy crisis

Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a nostalgic throwback photo with friends, comparing it to the iconic Dil Chahta Hai moment. His social media post encouraged youngsters to travel, create memories, and cherish friendships, sparking reactions and discussions among netizens online

A Delhi court remanded NEET-UG 2026 paper leak accused Manisha Gurunath Mandhare to 14-day CBI custody. Investigators allege the NTA-appointed Botany expert leaked Biology questions through coaching sessions in Pune, while nationwide probes continue into the examination scam involving multiple accused and middlemen

Following a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling, Hindu devotees began daily worship at Dhar’s Bhojshala complex after ASI lifted restrictions. The court recognised the site as an 11th-century Saraswati temple and Sanskrit learning centre, ending the previous arrangement allowing limited Hindu and Muslim prayers.

State-owned UCIL will establish a recovery plant in Jharkhand to extract uranium from Hindustan Copper tailings, boosting India’s domestic uranium supply for nuclear energy and defence. The partnership also aims to convert mining waste into a strategic resource with environmental and economic benefits

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute in Dhar, quashing a 2003 ASI order allowing Friday prayers. The court also directed the State to consider alternative land for a mosque while upholding the site’s religious character determination

Pragati Biwal, an MBBS student and daughter of key accused Mangilal Biwal, has gone missing from her college in Dausa as the CBI intensifies its NEET paper leak probe. Investigators are now scrutinizing the medical admissions of multiple Biwal family members across India to uncover a potential "education mafia" network

Two men were killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Assam’s Nagaon district. The incidents in Samaguri have sparked panic, highlighting the escalating human-elephant conflict driven by habitat loss and shrinking forest corridors

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin clarified his remarks on Sanatan Dharma, stating his goal is to abolish the caste system that divides people. He emphasized that his stance advocates for equal rights in temples and society rather than opposing religious beliefs.

Two content creators were arrested in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district for allegedly posting an offensive video targeting the Chief Minister. Police detained the duo in Dinhata following complaints of derogatory language, warning that strict action will follow for abusive social media content

A 25-year-old man shot his 18-year-old sister-in-law before killing himself in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The tragic incident, allegedly driven by the man's obsessive desire to marry the girl, occurred in a locked room following a heated argument

Four-month-old cheetah cubs at Kuno National Park were found dead, likely killed by a leopard, officials said. The incident raises concerns over interspecies conflict in India’s cheetah reintroduction programme, which continues despite ongoing ecological challenges