- Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar set to take over
Congress veteran Siddaramaiah stepped down as Karnataka Chief Minister after directions from the party high command, ending months of political speculation. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar is now set to assume the top post as the party pushes for a leadership transition ahead of future elections.
- Kerala man Abdul Raheem returns home after 20 years in Saudi prison
Kerala native Abdul Raheem finally returned to India after spending two decades in a Saudi jail on death row. His release came after diplomatic efforts, legal intervention and a massive crowdfunding campaign helped secure a pardon from the victim’s family under Saudi law.
- Japan halts Indian mango imports after inspection irregularities
Japan has temporarily suspended imports of Indian mangoes after inspection teams reportedly found irregularities at export facilities. Popular varieties including Alphonso and Kesar have been affected, raising concerns for exporters during the peak mango season.
- Dharmendra Pradhan breaks silence on CBSE OSM controversy
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the growing outrage over CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system, promising strict action if any irregularities are found. Students across the country have complained about blurred scans, unchecked answers and portal crashes during re-evaluation.
- ‘He doesn’t give a damn about the bowler’ — Jurel on Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting
Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his stunning IPL rise with a blistering 29-ball 97 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator. Teammate Dhruv Jurel revealed that the teenager’s fearless mindset and complete trust in his game make him one of the most dangerous young batters in the tournament.
