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Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh has been arrested in Odisha in connection with the alleged hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape-murder victim. The case raises fresh questions over possible evidence tampering, irregularities in the cremation process and the events following the doctor's death.

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A major security breach has been reported at Bengaluru Central Jail after former MP and rape convict Prajwal Revanna was allegedly found using a mobile phone inside the high-security prison. The phone was reportedly recovered during a Central Crime Branch raid at the facility. According to prison authorities, Revanna claimed that he had used the phone to contact his lawyer and family members. Officials also said the seized device contained numerous videos and that newspaper clippings were recovered from his possession. Following the incident, the government suspended the jail's assistant superintendent, while the jail supervisor was served a show-cause notice. Fresh charges have also reportedly been filed against Revanna for possessing and using a prohibited device inside the prison. The latest incident has once again raised questions over security arrangements and alleged VIP treatment at Bengaluru Central Jail, following previous controversies involving inmates using mobile phones and other prohibited facilities inside the prison.

Tamil Nadu’s political battle over delimitation has intensified, with the TVK-led government demanding that the number of Lok Sabha seats remain frozen at the current 543. The resolution seeks a complete freeze on delimitation and argues that representation of southern states, including Tamil Nadu, could be significantly affected if future delimitation is based on a post-1971 census. The TVK has also called for the 33% women’s reservation to be implemented within the existing parliamentary structure. The move has brought the TVK and DMK closer on the contentious issue, despite their wider political rivalry. While the DMK has previously demanded that delimitation be deferred, the TVK is pushing for an even stronger freeze. The resolution has also drawn opposition from the NDA and DMK ally DMDK, with questions being raised over why Tamil Nadu is debating delimitation when the proposed bill has not yet been introduced in Parliament.

Meta is facing a major legal challenge over allegations concerning child safety and the impact of its social media platforms on young users. The court case could have significant implications for how Meta addresses online risks, platform accountability and protections for children.

Australia women’s vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner opened up about her separation from wife Monica Wright, asking for privacy as she deals with the difficult period.

Iran has rejected Trump’s claim of having “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the strategic waterway remains under Tehran’s management amid stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Karnataka is witnessing a statewide bandh over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, with security measures heightened across the state. Protesters in several parts of Karnataka are opposing the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while stressing that they want the state’s own drinking water and irrigation requirements to be prioritised. In Koppal, protesters adopted an unusual form of demonstration by offering roses to lorry drivers heading towards Tamil Nadu. Protest groups are also demanding long-term measures to strengthen Karnataka’s water security, including faster implementation of the Mekedatu project. More than 50 members of pro-Kannada organisations were reportedly arrested during protests. Meanwhile, operations at Kempegowda International Airport remained normal despite the bandh.

BTS members J-Hope and RM are under fire after attending a Chris Brown concert, who has a history of allegations and legal controversies. Read more to know.

Karoline Leavitt’s farewell message as White House Press Secretary drew attention after X flagged the post with a “Made with AI” label, sparking questions online.

Scientists have warned that the sale and purchase of human and animal mummified remains can spread dangerous fungus in the air. This could pose a danger to their health, as fungal spores and microbes can enter a healthy human's body.

A shooting at a high school in Georgia, United States, left one ninth-grade student injured after a verbal argument escalated into a physical fight inside a school bathroom. Police said another ninth-grade student allegedly brandished a firearm, shot the victim and fled the school on foot. The injured student was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a school resource deputy provided immediate medical assistance. The teenage suspect was arrested about an hour later in a nearby neighbourhood. The school is expected to remain closed to students as authorities continue their investigation, while counsellors have been made available to support students and staff. In a separate incident in Minnesota, police are investigating a deadly shooting at a home daycare in Hopkins that left a woman and her seven-year-old daughter dead. The suspect, a 41-year-old man, also died by suicide. Authorities are examining possible links to another killing involving a 78-year-old relative.

Colombia is mourning after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the country, killing 265 people, injuring thousands and leaving nearly 500 people missing. Rescue teams are working around the clock as the crucial window for finding survivors approaches. The earthquake struck western Colombia near San José del Palmar in the department of Chocó. More than 11,000 homes, along with educational institutions, places of worship and businesses, have reportedly been damaged or destroyed. As rescue operations enter their final phase, humanitarian aid is reaching affected communities. Temporary medical shelters have been established in Cali, while emergency responders, doctors, nurses and medical students work to treat the injured. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared an economic emergency to accelerate relief and reconstruction efforts, along with three days of national mourning. The government has also rejected claims that earthquake assistance was being accepted or rejected based on political ideology, saying aid offers are being considered without political or ideological conditions.

Taiwan is strengthening its cybersecurity defences after government agencies reportedly faced AI-powered cyberattacks. Authorities are stepping up efforts to protect critical systems and public infrastructure as the use of artificial intelligence in cyber threats becomes an increasing security concern.

Russia's Black Sea grain trade has taken a major hit after Ukraine launched one of its most extensive drone and missile attacks yet on the port city of Novorossiysk. Three major grain terminals were damaged, with loading galleries and silos destroyed, effectively halting shipments from a hub that handles a huge share of Russia's wheat exports.

From Matangini Hazra's fatal march to Usha Mehta's secret radio broadcasts, these 7 unsung women, freedom fighters, revolutionaries and martyrs, risked everything for India's independence, yet remain largely overlooked in mainstream history.

Google DeepMind has introduced SL2T, a sign-language-to-text AI model coming first to Pixel 11. It will let Deaf and hard-of-hearing users sign directly into Gboard and Live Transcribe for tasks such as searching, messaging and interacting with Gemini.

The aircraft that suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude while it was flying from Phuket to Delhi carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, landed safely in Delhi.