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“We will send a central team to Karnataka on October 3 to assess the drought situation. I have spoken with the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who is concerned as well, and we will send a central team there too. I, along with my team, will personally visit the States facing this crisis,” Mr. Chouhan said

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford following reports of suspicious activity involving three vans. Police responded efficiently after a local farmer reported hooded men approaching the military airbase, prompting a major security operation. Initial detentions were made under explosives legislation, subsequently leading to terrorism suspicions. Investigators are examining potential connections to hostile state actors amid heightened security concerns.

A four-wheeler and three mobile phones are also seized in the forest near Veeraballi; police ask people to report suspicious activity in forest areas

Nidhi Tiwari, a 30-year-old social media influencer, was found hanging at her residence in Singrauli. Her family reported that she had recently spoken to a youth from another state before her death. The local police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and have taken her body into custody. Tiwari had a significant following on social media, indicating her influence in the community.

David Robinson embarked on his journey of educational philanthropy while still in the NBA, beginning with a commitment to fund scholarships for fifth-graders. His vision led to the establishment of Carver Academy, supported by $9 million aimed at enriching the lives of children in San Antonio. Over time, the initiative grew, increasing scholarship amounts and forming partnerships to broaden educational access.

Derek Jeter and his father, Dr. Charles Jeter, launched the Turn 2 Foundation in 1996 during Jeter’s rookie MLB season to encourage young people to avoid drugs and alcohol and pursue healthier lifestyles. Thirty years later, Turn 2 has given back more than $48 million. Its Turn 2 Us programme has also reached more than 30,000 students, families and school staff through community and school-based initiatives.

One of the endemic species, Dawkinsia tambraparniei, has already been categorised as endangered

CCTV footage showed six people arriving on three two-wheelers; police allege the wire was sold in small lots to scrap shops in Kuppam and Tamil Nadu

Ramesh Chennithala calls for collective action to keep drug mafia away. Second phase to focus on strengthening public participation through local bodies to prevent drug use and its spread

This is under the ‘Karnataka Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Higher Educational Institutions’ (K-FIST-L1)

A passenger booked an AC bus ticket from Hyderabad to Rajahmundry but was placed in a non-AC bus. After being dropped off 9-10 km from his destination, he faced significant inconvenience at midnight. The consumer commission found the bus operator liable for deficiency of service due to the circumstances experienced by the passenger. It awarded the passenger Rs 31,500 in total for mental harassment and litigation costs.

The court said it would pass an order expressing “hope that the Speaker will follow the law laid down in the Meghachandra judgement”; it had suggested three months to be a reasonable time unless exceptional circumstances exist

The Income Tax Department is currently conducting searches at multiple locations linked to actor Rakul Preet Singh and producer Vashu Bhagnani. Officials are investigating suspected financial irregularities connected to film-related transactions and overseas fund movements. Teams are examining documents and transaction records aiming to uncover details about the financial activities under scrutiny. This action follows a separate investigation involving Rakul's brother Aman Preet Singh linked to drug allegations.

What does the Income Tax Department allege? How much money is involved? How was the money allegedly routed? When did the investigation begin?

The dual-fuel arrangement allows LNG to substitute for around 40 per cent of diesel consumption. The move is part of the national transporter’s broader push to reduce carbon emissions and move towards more sustainable modes of transport. A full tank of LNG is expected to support around 1,600 km of operations, thereby reducing the frequency with which the train needs to refuel.

Malayali artist Arun Lal has created the play based on the Panchatantra fables

The former CM said he would fight for Odisha’s rights till his last breath while BJD cadres called for halting mineral transportation from mines till MMDR Amendment Act is not rolled back