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Former royal prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested amid Epstein row

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, becoming the first senior British royal to be detained in modern history. The arrest came days after the release of files linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case by the US Justice Department, prompting searches at properties in Berkshire and at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that “nobody is above the law” as officers carried out raids on Andrew’s 66th birthday. The development marks a dramatic escalation in scrutiny over his alleged links to the Epstein files. Read full story here

Stock market crash: Sensex falls over 1,200 points, Nifty below 25,500

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex plunging 1,236 points to close at 82,498.14 and the Nifty50 falling 365 points to end below 25,500. The decline came after three straight sessions of gains, with heavy intraday losses reflecting broad-based selling pressure.The market downturn wiped out nearly Rs 7.55 lakh crore in investor wealth, dragging the overall market capitalisation of the Bombay Stock Exchange to around Rs 464 lakh crore. The sharp fall raised fresh concerns about volatility in the near term. Read full story here

Supreme Court flags ‘freebies culture,’ warns states on fiscal strain

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the growing culture of distributing freebies, cautioning that extending benefits to all without targeting the needy could harm state finances and long-term development. The remarks came during a hearing on a plea involving free electricity for all consumers in Tamil Nadu.The court observed that welfare measures are justified for the poor, but indiscriminate giveaways may turn into an “appeasing policy” and weaken economic discipline. It urged states to strike a balance between social support and fiscal responsibility. Read full story here

35 students found with wrist cuts in Chhattisgarh school; probe ordered

At least 35 students from classes 6 to 8 at a government middle school in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district were found with healed cut marks on their wrists, sparking concern among parents and authorities. The injuries, believed to be 20–25 days old, came to light after a parent raised the issue with the school principal.Following the discovery of similar marks on several students, the education department ordered a probe to determine the cause and circumstances. Officials are now investigating how so many students sustained comparable injuries without earlier detection. Read full story here

Shivam Dube credits MS Dhoni after match-winning performance against the Netherlands

Shivam Dube credited former India captain MS Dhoni for guiding him after he scored a match-winning 67 against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup. Dube said Dhoni’s advice helped him refine his approach, especially against pace bowling.He revealed that Dhoni emphasised strike rotation and smart shot selection over constant big hitting, which improved his confidence and performance under pressure. The guidance, Dube said, played a key role in shaping his maturity as a batter. Read full story here