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PM Modi Urges NDA MPs to Shun Lutyens Culture, Stay Dignified on TV

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a breakfast meeting with 45 NDA MPs, which also included rebel factions from Uddhav Sena and Mamata Banerjee's TMC. Modi cautioned the lawmakers against getting drawn into what he called the 'Lutyens web', urging them to maintain dignity at all times, especially on television. He encouraged MPs to actively use social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X to engage with young people and highlight government welfare initiatives. Modi also asked them to promote sports activities among youth and to consistently follow the party line while presenting their views calmly on all issues.

"How's Your Mother?" PM Modi To Parth Pawar In Marathi At Breakfast Meet

Parth Pawar's father Ajit Pawar - who was the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra - died in January this year after his aircraft crashed in Baramati.

BJP Flags Concern After Sunetra Pawar Meets Strategist Prashant Kishor in Mumbai

Political strategist Prashant Kishor met NCP leader Sunetra Pawar at her official residence 'Devgiri' in south Mumbai. The meeting was confirmed by NCP functionary Sanjay Khodke. The BJP has cautioned against any potential rift that could emerge from the meeting. The development has drawn political attention given Kishor's track record of working with various parties across the country.

Amazon sued over ‘dolphin-safe’ and sustainable seafood labels

SUV Crashes Into Tempo Inside Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnel, One Killed

A speeding SUV collided with a tempo inside a tunnel on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, resulting in one fatality. The incident was captured on camera, providing visual evidence of the high-speed crash. Preliminary reports indicate that all five occupants of the SUV were residents of the Bhumkar Chowk area in Wakad. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision inside the tunnel.

Railway Board may revise station cleaning policy; seeks feedback from zones

Virat Kohli Foundation backed CWG 2026 gold medallist boxer Sakshi Chaudhary

Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary won a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, crediting Virat Kohli's foundation as a key sponsor behind her success. The athlete made a tactical decision to compete in a lighter weight category, which proved instrumental in her victory. Her gold was part of a strong overall performance by Indian boxers at the Games. India finished the 2026 Commonwealth Games boxing events with ten medals in total, seven of which were gold.

India's Stock Market Closing Price Method Shifts to Auction System

For more than 30 years, India's stock market closing price was determined by calculating the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of all trades between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm. This was a mathematical calculation rather than an actual transaction, meaning no trades occurred at that specific price. The closing mechanism has now changed to an auction-based system, altering how the final price is established. While long-term investors are largely unaffected by this shift, index funds and active traders will need to adjust their closing routines. The change marks a significant structural update to how Indian equity markets determine their benchmark end-of-day prices.

Supreme Court Declines to Stay Narayan Sai's Life Sentence in 2013 Rape Case

The Supreme Court of India has refused to suspend the life imprisonment sentence of Narayan Sai, son of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, in connection with a 2013 rape case. Sai had approached the top court seeking a stay on his life term while his appeal against the conviction remains pending. The court declined to grant the suspension of sentence at this stage. However, the bench granted Sai the liberty to return to the Supreme Court if his appeal is not decided within three months.

Congress Reviews Telangana Approach After Black Magic Row With BRS

A political controversy has erupted in Telangana after allegations of 'black magic' were linked to senior BRS leader T Harish Rao. The claims triggered a sharp war of words between the BRS and the ruling Congress party in the state. The dispute has prompted Congress to reconsider its political strategy in Telangana. The row highlights the growing tensions between the two rival parties in the region.

Underwater caves in South Australia preserve bones while light triggers algae growth

Animal bones found in the underwater caves of South Australia display unusual preservation patterns shaped by their aquatic surroundings. Areas with limited light kept bones in remarkably pristine condition, while light-exposed zones encouraged algae growth on bone surfaces. Scientists are studying these contrasting effects to better understand how cave environments influence fossil preservation. These findings are helping researchers reconstruct ancient ecosystems and geological changes over time. The insights are expected to establish a new global framework for interpreting fossil records found in similar underwater settings.

AISA President Neha Bora Attacked with Ink at Jharkhand Student Protest

AISA president Neha Bora was targeted in an ink attack during a protest in Ranchi, Jharkhand. She was speaking in support of job aspirants who allege misconduct and irregularities in competitive examinations. Bora called for greater transparency in government exam processes and demanded the removal of private agencies facing corruption allegations. Protesters at the demonstration sought the cancellation of several exams and urged a CBI investigation into the matter.

UN Responds to Palestinian Journalist's Kashmir Query Amid PoK Protests

A Palestinian journalist posed a question to the United Nations regarding the Kashmir issue, drawing attention during a period of protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India has consistently maintained that the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral part of the country. The UN's response came amid heightened regional attention to the disputed territory. New Delhi's position on Kashmir remains firm, rejecting any external characterization of the region as disputed.

Telangana Ranked No. 1 in India for Cybercrime Prevention and Investigation

Telangana has secured the top position in national rankings for cybercrime response, outperforming all other Indian states. The state was evaluated across nine key parameters covering both prevention and investigation of cybercrimes. This recognition highlights the effectiveness of Telangana's law enforcement approach to tackling digital offenses. The ranking underscores the state's commitment to building robust cybercrime response mechanisms at a national level.

PM Modi Reassures Rebel MPs from TMC, Shiv Sena and Other Parties at Breakfast Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with around 45 MPs from various political backgrounds. The gathering included rebel Trinamool Congress members, seven MPs from the Shiv Sena faction, 20 from the National People's Party, and two from the NCP's Ajit Pawar wing. Modi reportedly told the attending lawmakers that there was no need to worry and assured them of his support. The meeting brought together parliamentarians who had broken away or distanced themselves from their original parties.

SUV Runs Through Police Checkpoint in J&K's Ramban, Alert Issued

A sport utility vehicle breached a police check post in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a security alert. Officers fired three warning shots in an effort to stop the vehicle, but it did not halt. The SUV continued moving in the direction of the Nashri area despite the warnings. Authorities have raised a security alert in response to the incident.

KL Rahul drops slip catch in India warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo

KL Rahul had an error-filled outing in the field during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. Standing in as captain for the injured Shubman Gill, Rahul grassed a straightforward catch at first slip when Sri Lanka batter Ravindu Rasantha had scored 43. Rasantha capitalised on the reprieve and went on to make 71 runs. The dropped catch proved costly for India as it allowed the opposition to post a more competitive total.

Karnataka legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti resigns

From Typhoon Dim-sum to frogs and snakes: Asia’s cyclones feature unusual names

‘No one has seen us together’: Rahul Gandhi’s Batman moment in Gen Z session