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The Telangana high court granted regular bail to Bandi Bhagirath, son of Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. He was arrested in May under the POCSO Act and later granted interim bail for exams. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment against a minor girl. Bhagirath denied charges and filed a counter-complaint alleging extortion. Both allegations and counter-allegations are currently under investigation.

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy defended Mamata Banerjee after a video showed her slapping a party worker.He stated Banerjee shares a close bond and can do as she wishes.The incident occurred during a protest march over a minor's alleged rape and murder.BJP leaders criticized Banerjee's actions, calling it arrogance and a loss of mental balance.Clashes between TMC and BJP supporters also marked the protest march.

Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across India.Several states are under red and orange alerts for severe weather conditions.Authorities are managing rescue operations and monitoring vulnerable areas.Maharashtra and Kerala continue to battle significant rainfall impacts.The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy showers in many regions.

Food regulators have issued notices to several companies for misleading product labels.Kubera Foods faced scrutiny for claiming "100% Natural" on buns with preservatives.Ferns N Petals was cited for marketing chocolate with vegetable fat instead of cocoa butter.Lotte India received notices for "100% Vegetarian" claims and missing nutritional information.These actions aim to ensure consumers receive accurate information about food products.

Security forces neutralized Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Zakir Ganie in Shopian on Wednesday.This encounter occurred nearly ten months after the last such operation in the region.The joint operation was launched Saturday evening based on specific intelligence inputs.Arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site by the Army.Meanwhile, three overground workers were arrested in Anantnag using advanced surveillance technology.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah supports India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.He stated the treaty was never in the region's best interest and opposed it from its inception.Abdullah blamed the treaty for the power crisis experienced within Jammu and Kashmir.India suspended the water sharing pact after a significant terror attack last year.The central government will respond to war threats originating from Pakistan.

An Indian delegation visited Kyrgyzstan for the inauguration of a new civilizational studies center.Trilateral cooperation agreements were signed between academic institutions from both nations.The first Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz epic Manas was also presented at the event.This initiative aims to foster scientific, educational, and cultural cooperation between India and Kyrgyzstan.The center will focus on comparative civilizational studies and intercultural dialogue.

The Enforcement Directorate froze Trinamool Congress bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore. This action is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation into financial transactions. The Trinamool Congress stated all financial transactions were fully disclosed to authorities. They called the freeze a politically motivated act by the central government. The agency is probing alleged routing of funds through various service companies.

The Enforcement Directorate froze Trinamool Congress bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore. This action is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation into financial transactions. The Trinamool Congress stated all financial transactions were fully disclosed to authorities. They called the freeze a politically motivated act by the central government. The agency is probing alleged routing of funds through various service companies.

India has expressed significant worry regarding the rising tensions in West Asia and the increasing assaults on commercial vessels. The ministry emphasized the importance of all involved parties to practice restraint and engage in dialogue. Recent actions pose risks to regional stability and disrupt global trade. In response, the United States has executed extensive military strikes against Iranian targets, while Iran retaliated with strikes aimed at Bahrain and Kuwait.

The Railway Ministry has mandated a new directive for all zonal railways, emphasizing the urgency of strict cleaning and pest control measures for pantry cars. This decision comes in response to ongoing complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and rodent problems. Additionally, there are serious concerns regarding the waste disposal methods employed by catering staff. Inconsistencies in enforcement have been attributed to lapses by certain railway authorities.

Railways ordered a departmental inquiry after an unauthorized decorator entered a First AC coach.The decorator was hired by passengers to decorate a private coupe for a celebration.Preliminary findings show the decorator gained access at Jalna before passengers boarded.The on-duty chief ticket inspector has been suspended pending the inquiry's outcome.The investigation will assess security breaches and prevent future unauthorized access.

The Madras High Court granted anticipatory bail to DMK MLA Senthil Balaji and his brother. This bail was granted in a case alleging a Rs 35 crore bribe offer. The court directed both petitioners to appear daily before the investigating officer. Arguments presented highlighted the lack of conversation recordings and reliance on call detail records. The court questioned Balaji's specific role in the alleged bribery attempt.

Mamata Banerjee alleged police watch as house arrest and accused the administration of failing to ensure a peaceful protest. The Trinamool Congress chief stated that the police acted as BJP cadres, undermining a court order. She claimed participants were attacked despite court permission for the rally over a minor's alleged rape and murder. Banerjee further alleged a complete breakdown of law and order in West Bengal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated a temple restoration project. This initiative highlights India's cultural diplomacy and shared civilizational links between the nations. The project involves restoring smaller temples within the Prambanan complex with Indonesian authorities. Prambanan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, suffered damage from natural disasters and upheaval. Restoration work continues using traditional and modern techniques for this ancie

NCERT has released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook following a Supreme Court directive. The new edition removes a controversial chapter on the judiciary and alters historical narratives. Revisions include changes to the Congress' stance on the 1947 Partition and the removal of Hitler references. The history chapter now includes Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's demand for Swaraj. This revised book focuses on the judiciary's constitutional role and its structure.