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Amid renewed speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the high command will resolve the issue after consultations with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar denied factionalism even as MLAs sought clarity on the alleged power-sharing pact

Two teenagers, including 16-year-old national-level basketball player Hardik Rathi, died after iron poles of basketball hoops collapsed in Rohtak and Bahadurgarh, Haryana. Families and opposition leaders alleged negligence in maintaining sports infrastructure, calling for urgent inspections and accountability

Train 18 architect Sudhanshu Mani rode a Vande Bharat train for the first time, praising its exterior, interiors and food but criticising low occupancy, cost-cutting in fittings, and “unnecessary” frills. He said the train remains “more hype than reality” without a sleeper variant

Amid speculation over a change in Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah urged Congress high command to resolve the confusion, while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hinted at a “secret deal” among senior leaders. AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge declined public comment on the matter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hoisted a specially crafted saffron flag at Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, marking the temple’s construction completion. The ceremony, rich in spiritual symbolism, followed prayers at the Garbh Grah, Sapt Mandir, and other sacred sites

Tribal and forest-dwelling communities from Sonbhadra joined other special invitees in Ayodhya for the Ram temple flag-hoisting ceremony. Hosted by the Ram Mandir Trust, guests received warm hospitality as preparations continued for PM Modi’s hoisting of a symbolic saffron flag

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Ayodhya for the ‘Dhwajarohan Utsav’. He led a roadshow, offered prayers at the Sapt Mandir, and will hoist a specially crafted flag at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, marking the temple’s construction completion

The Cyber Cell of Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested key accused individuals and busted a pan-India stock market investment fraud worth Rs 1.6 crore

Six members of a West Midnapore family, including two children, are critically ill after eating food accidentally cooked with acid mistaken for water. Police are probing both accidental and deliberate angles, while all victims receive treatment at Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to hoist a symbolic saffron flag atop the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, marking its construction completion. His visit includes multiple temple darshans, spiritual observances, and an address highlighting unity, heritage, and cultural significance

Srinagar recorded the season’s coldest night at –2.8°C as temperatures dipped across Jammu and Kashmir. With further decline expected, schools up to Class 8 will close for winter vacation. Residents rely on traditional Pherans and Kangris to battle the intensifying chill

Three Booth Level Officers in Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal died during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, with families citing illness and stress from heavy workloads. One BLO has also been missing in Raisen district

A 17-year-old Class 11 student in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, died by suicide, leaving a note accusing a male teacher of physical mistreatment. Police are investigating the allegations, while the family claims she was normal at home and seeks a thorough inquiry

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s light-hearted jibe about Bengaluru’s infamous traffic at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 went viral, prompting political reactions and renewed criticism of the city’s infrastructure, while he also engaged students and showcased striking space visuals of India

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner urging an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing coercion, poor planning, overstretched officials, and human costs including suicides amid the chaotic exercise

The NIA is investigating an international organ trafficking network led by Madhu Jayakumar, who allegedly trafficked people to Iran for forced kidney removal. A Kochi-based health club and linked bank accounts were used to channel funds, with transactions traced across multiple states

Four Faridabad doctors, barred from practising medicine, were part of a Jaish-e-Mohammad-backed terror module that used Telegram and food-based codes like “biryani” for explosives. NIA arrests additional accused; investigations include Red Fort blast and Al Falah University links

The body of 22-year-old Ajeet Chaudhary, an Indian MBBS student missing in Russia since October 19, arrived in Rajasthan’s Alwar. Found near the White River in Ufa, his death remains unclear, and relatives are seeking deeper investigation 

Madhya Pradesh police arrested Hamood Ahmed Siddiqui—brother of Al Falah University chairman Javed Siddiqui—in Hyderabad for a 25-year-old financial fraud in Mhow. The arrest comes amid Delhi blast-related probes scrutinising the university’s links, records, and individuals connected to the Faridabad terror module

A 57-year-old Bengaluru techie lost ₹31.83 crore after cybercriminals held her in a six-month “digital arrest,” threatening her with a fabricated CBI case and coercing her into 187 transfers. She reported the fraud after growing suspicious; police are investigating

Sabarimala is set to begin its 41-day Mandala pilgrimage, with the shrine opening Sunday evening. Extensive preparations—water supply, sanitation, medical centres, and virtual queue controls—are in place. New melshanthis will be installed as TDB’s new president vows transparent temple administration

Three Naxalites, including two women, were killed in a DRG encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. Weapons were seized, and all carried ₹5-lakh rewards. Police said Naxalism is in its final stage in Bastar, with 262 Naxalites killed statewide this year

Counter Intelligence Kashmir raided a doctor’s residence in Anantnag linked to a “white-collar terror module.” A Haryana-based doctor tenant’s phone was seized. Separately, local seller Bilal Wani attempted self-immolation after questioning; his son remains detained. Key accused Dr Muzaffar Rather is abroad

A 21-year-old widow in Dumka is battling for life after allegedly being set on fire by her lover and his wife following an argument. Police arrested the man, while his wife remains absconding. An FIR was filed based on the victim’s mother’s complaint