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A young software professional from Andhra Pradesh, Singireddy Sai Sree Hari Krishna, tragically drowned in Missouri's Meramec River while celebrating his birthday. Pulled down by underwater weeds, the 26-year-old's body was recovered by emergency crews. This marks the second such incident involving an Andhra youth in the US within two months, leaving his family and village in profound shock.

India's Vaishali Rameshbabu suffered a significant setback in the FIDE Candidates, losing to China's Zhu Jiner and relinquishing her sole lead. The Women's section is now wide open with both players tied at the top. Meanwhile, Javokhir Sindarov is on the cusp of becoming the challenger in the Open section, needing just a draw in his next match.

The government has prioritised LPG supply to domestic households at the cost of cuts in supplies to commercial users like hotels and restaurants

Dhurandhar 2 has achieved a remarkable Rs 1,712.98 crore worldwide in just 25 days, becoming the first Bollywood film to hit Rs 1,700 crore in Phase 1 without a Gulf release. Despite a dip after its strong opening, the spy-action flick's primary Hindi market drove its impressive India net collection of Rs 1,083.67 crore.

The contest is essentially between the DMK-led front and the AIADMK-led alliance. Our achievements and electoral promises have captured the imagination of the people. The outcome will disprove the notion that the DMK cannot win two consecutive elections, says the DMK president

Surrendering State’s rights and adjusting with the Centre is slavery; DMK government’s welfare schemes and its election manifesto have already earned widespread public appreciation, says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin

Police said the four had gone on a picnic to the site after their examinations ended. The sections of law invoked in the FIR are yet to be disclosed by police

The CPI said it would ensure the development of micro, small and medium industries and prevent the commercialisation of drinking water, agriculture and irrigation

In 2011, a year of higher participation across the State, the city recorded 67.47%, still some distance from the State average. However, that momentum did not carry forward. In the elections that followed, the turnout dropped, and has since remained largely unchanged, staying in the range of 61%-62%

A 45-year-old woman, Mageshwari, died after being stabbed by her nephew and his associates following a family dispute. The attack occurred when Mageshwari intervened as her nephew attempted to forcibly take his estranged wife from her home. Police have arrested four individuals and upgraded the case to murder.

Incumbent Dheeraj Kumar is to be tranferred out and not to be appointed to any election-related post until the completion of the polls, the ECI said in its communication

The party also strongly objected to the appointment of Sandeep Mittal as DGP (Armed Police and Vigilance and Anti-Corruption), alleging that Mr. Mittal was a supporter of the BJP and the RSS

Manufacturers and retailers are reporting a sharp increase in the sale of whistle, the symbol allotted by the Election Commission of India to actor C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri  Kazhagam in the 2026 Assembly election

A Flying Squad team checked the charter flight at the Tiruchi international airport in which Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder and actor Vijay was to leave for Chennai.

Uttar Pradesh records highest net deletion of voters in absolute numbers at 2.04 crore while Lakshadweep sees lowest at 181.

A 24-year-old BCom graduate allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru, leaving a note accusing his lover of betrayal after a 6-7 year relationship. The woman reportedly ended the relationship due to parental disapproval, leading to a police compromise. Abhishek reportedly informed his lover via video call and WhatsApp before his death.