NEET candidate delay: Bengaluru Traffic Police’s ‘fact check’ says Congress rally not to blame

The aspirant departed from home only 33 minutes before the prescribed cut-off time and selected a longer travel route.
Dust storm in Delhi-NCR, light rain bring respite from heat in these states, IMD issues forecast

An intense dust storm swept through several parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday afternoon, bringing a sudden change in weather conditions across the region, followed by spells of rain and thunderstorms. The dust storm was witnessed in various parts of Delhi and the adjoining Noida in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says comfort and convenience of pilgrims is top priority

Dhami said that Uttarakhand is a priceless heritage of faith, culture, and nature. He appealed to all pilgrims and tourists to fully enjoy their journey in the peaceful environment of Uttarakhand and to not pay attention to any rumors.
India rebukes Khawaja Asif’s comments over Indus Waters Treaty: ‘Desperate attempts to cover own failings’

India’s response comes after Asif threatened to go to war if Pakistan’s water security was endangered. The Pakistani minister had made the comment after India said its decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance would remain unchanged.
Stolen passport, ‘lover’ angle: Ketan Agarwal’s family alleges murder, seeks death penalty

Ketan’s family alleged foul play and have accused Siya Goyal, Ketan’s fiancĂ© and her lover of murder. Police have arrested Siya and her alleged boyfriend Chetan Chaudhury and started probe in the matter.
Ketan Agarwal murder case: Pune court sends fiancee, her lover to police custody for 7 days

Lonavala Rural Police have registered a case of murder against Siya and Chetan. It was earlier reported that Ketan died after falling from the Lohagad Fort near Pune but police investigation revealed that he had been pushed to death.
Lucknow coaching center fire: SDRF cuts walls to create escape routes, rescues trapped victims

SDRF divulged about the rescue operations of the tragic Lucknow fire tragedy that claimed 15 lives. Emergency responders faced extreme conditions as they battled the inferno, which rapidly consumed the structure, trapping several individuals inside.
Punjab creates record by providing 68,268 govt jobs in 4.5 years: CM Bhagwant Mann

While handing over appointment letters to 665 newly-recruited candidates in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, the chief minister said that the state has created a record by providing 68,268 government jobs in just four-and-a-half years, ending the era of cash-for-jobs and recommendations.
Indian Railways increases penalty for carrying prohibited goods; check list of items

Railways new penalty rules 2026 for passengers: Indian Railways has introduced a new rule relating to penalty, under which people found carrying prohibited or offensive goods on trains would be liable to pay a heavy fine.
Lucknow coaching centre fire: Building owner, 3 others sent to 14-day judicial custody

Of the four arrested accused, three were sent to jail, while building owner Virendra Shukla was admitted to a hospital due to a heart-related issue. A court in Lucknow ordered a 14-day judicial custody for all four accused in connection with the tragic fire incident.