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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.

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.

West Bengal may be heading for a major political change as the BJP takes a strong lead in Assembly elections. Industry groups have welcomed the trend, hoping for better infrastructure, investment, and business-friendly policies. While Mamata Banerjee faces a close fight in Bhabanipur, the broader results signal a shift in voter mood.

With UDF leading comfortably as counting gathers pace in Kerala assembly election results, around 99 seats to the LDF's 35 in early trends, the focus now shifts to its first policy moves. Education reform, job creation and technology-led governance are expected to be top priorities as it prepares to return to power after a decade.

Four children were found dead inside their home in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, police said. The victims, aged between eight and 14, were allegedly killed with a brick. Police suspect their mother's involvement, and she has been missing since the incident. Investigators believe she fled by jumping from the balcony.

A video from state-aided madrasa in Barabanki, UP, raised serious concerns after it allegedly showed teachers' attendance being marked using plastic cards instead of real biometric scans. The madrasa, identified as Islamia School in Maila Reganj, is now under investigation. NHRC has also taken note. Officials say salaries are linked to attendance.

A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor has been arrested for allegedly killing her live-in partner, Anuj Kumar, after years of abuse. Police say Shobha Rani accused him of physical assault, rape, blackmail and extortion. She also alleged that he threatened her daughter and had previously tried to molest her younger sister.

A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri has filed a police case against her husband, accusing him of dowry harassment, physical abuse and criminal intimidation. She alleged that despite spending nearly Rs 1 crore on the wedding, her husband demanded another Rs 50 lakh. She also claimed hidden camera footage revealed him meeting other men at home.

A 40-year-old man was killed and a mahout was injured after an elephant ran amok near Kidangoor Mahavishnu Temple in Angamaly, Kerala. The elephant, Mayyanad Parthasarathy, had been brought for a temple festival and was reportedly in musth.