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Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Karthik, in Coimbatore for the kidnapping and murder of a 10-year-old girl. The girl went missing on Thursday and was found dead on Friday. Karthik allegedly abducted her on a two-wheeler. His aide, Mohan Raj, was also detained. Protests demanding strict action were held, and officials assured a thorough investigation.

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Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the viral Cockroach Janta Party, announced their website was taken down, accusing the BJP-led Centre of dictatorial behavior. Dipke claimed nearly 10 lakh people had joined the satirical platform, with 6 lakh signing a petition for the Education Minister's resignation over the NEET-UG controversy.

IPL 2026 playoffs are set to be exciting. Gujarat Titans hold a statistical edge to win the title. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished first but history favors second-placed teams. Sunrisers Hyderabad face a tough Eliminator route. The final stages promise intense competition for the coveted IPL trophy.

West Bengal's Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik announced the removal of a controversial football-themed sculpture outside Salt Lake Stadium. Installed in 2017, the structure, featuring giant footballing legs merging into the Biswa Bangla logo, was criticized for its aesthetics and symbolism. The minister stated it would be dismantled soon, linking its installation to the previous government's decline.

Air India’s losses in 2025-26 at Rs 27,000 crore are the highest ever recorded in its 94-year-old history. In all, Air India has lost Rs 55,000 crore since Tatas took over the airline. Will these complicate final years of N Chandrasekaran’s tenure as Tata Sons chairman?

USCIS has issued a new policy memo requiring most foreigners seeking a green card to apply from their home country, shifting from adjustment of status within the U.S. This stricter standard emphasizes weighing negative factors like immigration violations and inconsistent conduct, demanding stronger evidence of "unusual or outstanding" positive ties to the U.S. for those applying domestically.

Actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan clarified a viral "home-from-work" slip-up, explaining he meant "work from home" while discussing PM Modi's appeal amid rising fuel costs. He expressed bewilderment at his statements becoming internet sensations, stating he's just a human who makes mistakes like anyone else.

Petrol and diesel prices saw a significant increase of 87-91 paise per litre on Saturday, marking a cumulative rise of nearly Rs 5 in under 10 days. This hike by state-owned oil companies reflects rising international crude prices, tightening refining margins, and a weaker rupee, which have escalated import costs.