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Maharashtra's government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has declared the cow as "Rajya Mata" (State Mother), recognizing its cultural significance in Indian tradition.

The Supreme Court was examining a series of petitions concerning allegations that animal fat was found in the ghee used for making prasadam at a temple in Andhra Pradesh.
 

In a temporary relief to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case filed by an actress, the Supreme Court has granted interim bail, staying his arrest for two weeks.

PV Anvar criticizes the Chief Minister's response to gold smuggling allegations, calling it abnormal.  Anvar challenges the government to take action against him, stating that he has public support and is prepared to face consequences. He highlights the potential impact on the LDF, suggesting they could lose 25 panchayats in Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Palakkad districts if they continue to challenge him.

Karnataka is set to launch its first sea ambulance service, addressing fishermen's demands for dedicated medical support. With ₹7 crores allocated, the service will operate from three ports, providing emergency care and transport for patients, especially during natural disasters and emergencies along the coast.

Another major issue on the table is a proposal to ease the norms surrounding rights issues. This change could streamline the capital-raising process for companies, enabling them to raise funds more smoothly.

The flood situation in Bihar worsened as the embankments of the Kosi and Bagmati rivers breached, affecting over 400,000 people. Emergency teams are deployed, and 13 districts are on high alert. Heavy rainfall is expected, raising concerns about flash floods in several areas.

In West Delhi's Nangloi, Constable Sandeep Malik, 30, died after being chased and deliberately hit by two inebriated men, Rajnish and Dharmender, following an altercation over drinking in a railway yard parking lot. Police arrested Rajnish, but conflicting narratives surround the case's true motive.

A biology teacher at a NEET coaching institute in Kanpur has been arrested after CCTV footage revealed him engaging in inappropriate acts with a student.

Bengaluru police arrested four foreign nationals, including a Pakistani citizen, following the capture of a ULFA militant. The Pakistani, who illegally entered India, lived in Jigani with his family. These arrests raise concerns about Bengaluru potentially becoming a haven for terrorists.