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Women wait in a queue to cast votes during the second and final phase of the urban local body elections, at a polling station, in Ajmer district | File image/PTI
Rajasthan

Rajasthan civic election results: Congress gains in Pali, Ajmer; BJP wins Udaipur

Counting across 309 urban local bodies has thrown up contrasting results, with the BJP and Congress winning key contests while Independents make major gains in several civic bodies
The arson came hours after four Kukis were killed in Tollen and Longpi villages, while a six-year-old boy was also injured | Representational image
Manipur

Manipur on edge again: Hours after four Kukis were killed, Naga homes go up in flames

Security forces have been deployed in the affected area as fresh violence adds to tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities
Police said Goswami fell into a gorge after jumping from the vehicle and was later declared dead at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital | X/@SouleFacts
Assam

Assam man accused of beheading wife dies after jumping from moving police vehicle

Ramanuj Goswami was in police remand in connection with the alleged killing of his wife when he jumped from the moving vehicle near Narakasur Pahar
Suspected militants killed four people in separate attacks in Manipur, with the incidents coinciding with the Kuki community's annual 'Black Day' observance | Representational image
Manipur

'Violence against innocent civilians unacceptable': 4 killed in Manipur attacks, Min vows action

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam condemns the killings in Tamenglong and Noney, saying violence would not be allowed to derail the state's efforts towards peace and normalcy
A Gurugram biker has shared action-camera footage of a collision involving her motorcycle, alleging that the car's occupants had been following her before the crash | Instagram/rebelwheels_sia_
Haryana

'I felt unsafe on Gurugram roads': Woman biker shares video of car hitting her bike

A Gurugram biker has shared action-camera footage of a collision involving her motorcycle, alleging that the car's occupants was following her before the crash
The CBI FIR also raises questions over Disha Salian's mobile phone and refers to alleged discrepancies in the earlier investigation into her 2020 death
Nation

CBI begins probe into Disha Salian death, FIR names Aaditya Thackeray and Dino Morea

Days after the Bombay High Court ordered a CBI probe, the agency has registered an FIR examining allegations of conspiracy, murder, evidence tampering and an alleged cover-up
With drought declared in 100 taluks and power demand crossing 19,000 MW, Karnataka is preparing measures to tackle growing water and electricity concerns | Representational image/PTI
Karnataka

Severe drought may trigger drinking water, electricity shortage in Karnataka, says CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has warned of a severe drought situation, with falling groundwater levels and crop losses raising concerns over drinking water and electricity supply
The 63-year-old former editor was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Bombay High Court after it overturned his 2021 acquittal in the 2013 case | PTI
Nation

Tarun Tejpal surrenders before Goa court to serve 10-year sentence; says 'justice will come'

The former Tehelka editor surrenders before the Mapusa court after the top court refused to exempt him from the requirement to surrender before his appeal is heard
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a press conference, in Mumbai | File image/PTI
Nation

'Our greatest strength is that we have so many languages': Amit Shah on Hindi Diwas

Amit Shah highlights India's linguistic diversity on Hindi Diwas, calling the country's many languages a strength and urging young people to preserve their mother tongues
The first look of 'Mumbai Cha Raja' Lord Ganesh idol at Ganesh Galli ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai, on Sunday | PTI
Maharashtra

Ganesh Chaturthi: 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' chants echo across Mumbai as festivities begin

From Lalbaug to Girgaon, Mumbai is decked up for Ganesh Chaturthi as devotees welcome idols and police step up security across the metropolis
The vessel was attacked early on Sunday while sailing in waters off Oman, with 14 Indian nationals on board
Nation

India condemns attack on tanker off Oman; 13 Indian crew rescued as one seafarer remains missing

MEA calls targeting of merchant shipping and seafarers unacceptable as Indian Embassy coordinates search operation with Omani authorities
The project is part of the larger effort to strengthen security infrastructure around the complex
Uttar Pradesh

3-day meeting of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee begins in Ayodhya

Nripendra Misra inspects memorial pillar and beautification works as construction committee reviews next phase of projects; Trust’s first CEO set to join deliberations
Seat-sharing arrangements between AAP and GFP have not yet been announced
Goa

AAP, Goa Forward forge ‘Goa First’ alliance, open third front against BJP and Congress

Arvind Kejriwal and Vijai Sardesai join forces for 2027 Assembly polls, pitch new front as alternative to Goa’s two principal political players

Special Reports

The report says 10 combined arms brigades were positioned along the frontier, while another 10 remained in traditional training areas away from the LAC | Representational image
Special Reports

China pulled back thousands of troops from LAC in 2025: What Defence Ministry report says

A new Defence Ministry report estimates that 40,000-50,000 PLA troops remained along the LAC last year as bilateral engagements helped improve stability along the northern border
The colourful BRICS India logo unveiled this year brings together Indian symbolism and the broader themes of diversity, equality and cooperation | PTI
Special Reports

What does the BRICS India logo mean? Decoding its lotus and ‘Namaste’

From the lotus at its centre to the colourful petals around it, here is what the key elements of the BRICS India logo represent
A month after the attacks, the arrest of Mumbai resident Mohammed Afroz led to claims of planned attacks in Britain and Australia and triggered an international investigation | X/@Francin28577060
Special Reports

The 9/11 claim that shocked India: Tailor’s son, pilot training and a global probe

From pilot training abroad to allegations of a plot targeting British Parliament and Melbourne's Rialto Towers, the case became one of the startling post-9/11 investigations in India
El Nino could create conditions favourable for mosquito breeding while increasing heat stress, raising concerns over a dual health burden across parts of India
Special Reports

El Nino is changing India’s health risks — here’s what WHO is warning about

As dengue and malaria cases rise in Delhi, the WHO has flagged the potential health impact of shifting temperatures and erratic rainfall associated with El Nino
The world experienced its warmest August ever in 2026 | Representational image
Special Reports

Earth records hottest August ever, global temperatures 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels

Global temperatures hit a fresh August record in 2026, while Europe recorded its warmest summer and India experienced unusually high minimum and maximum temperatures
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