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Three students of Mar Baselios Dental College drowned in the Palavanpady river at Vadattupara near Kothamangalam on Sunday. The group of nine students had gone to the river on a holiday. One student was swept away by a strong current, and two friends jumped in to rescue him, but all three drowned. They were recovered by police and Fire Force teams.

Two youths have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting two police constables during a late-night roadside drinking party. The incident took place around 3 AM in Akashvani Layout when police questioned four men drinking inside a car parked in the middle of the road. The accused allegedly abused, punched and kicked cops.

Bengaluru airport has launched AI-based Smart Airside Safety System to improve aircraft and vehicle safety in high-risk airport zones. It uses computer vision, smart traffic signals and real-time monitoring to reduce human error and improve airport ops, even during fog or low visibility. The airport recorded over 4.18 crore passengers in 2024-25.

Two stray dogs entered a third-floor flat in Greater Noida West’s Gaur City-2, raising safety concerns. The door was reportedly left open while cleaning, allowing the dogs to enter within minutes. A woman and her two-year-old child were inside, but no harm occurred. The viral video sparked debate on security, negligence, and stray dog management.

The Samajwadi Party has decided not to work with I-PAC ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, citing lack of funds. However, recent defeats of parties linked to I-PAC, legal issues involving its leaders, and operational concerns also influenced the move. SP will rely on its own network while continuing with another firm, Showtime.

A 22-year-old man caused panic in Bengaluru's Uttarahalli after attempting self-harm. Identified as Isman Gonda from Goa, he climbed fence and shouted threats. Alert bystanders calmed and restrained him, preventing tragedy. Police said he was drunk.

An FIR has been filed against JDU MLA Anant Singh after viral videos showed gun display and dance at a Janeu ceremony in Bihar’s Gopalganj. Police say several people carried weapons, creating fear. Nine accused have been named, and more are being traced. Singh also made a controversial remark about Pappu Yadav. The investigation is ongoing.

A Bengaluru content creator's video about her friend paying a steep Rs 1200 for a 15km auto ride during heavy rain has gone viral. The video highlights the city's challenging commute during peak traffic, sparking a wider online conversation.

The UDF's massive win was less about their own brilliance and more about the LDF's series of blunders. The Left front's organizational arrogance, a shift from its secular stand, and internal squabbles proved to be its undoing. The UDF simply took advantage of these mistakes with a united and focused campaign.

The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election has brought a historic shift, with the BJP crossing 200 seats and ending the TMC’s 15-year rule. High voter turnout and strong gains across regions helped BJP dominate. TMC managed limited wins, while other parties played minor roles. The results show changing voter mood and mark a new political phase.