- The Enforcement Directorate accused West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee of obstructing a money-laundering probe.
- Twelve suspended Congress corporators in Maharashtra’s Ambernath Municipal Council formally joined the BJP, altering local political equations.
- Bangladesh police arrested the prime accused in the killing of Hindu worker Dipu Chandra Das, marking a key breakthrough in a case linked to wider communal violence.
- A US citizen and mother of three was shot dead by an ICE officer during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis.
- Sarfaraz Khan smashed the fastest half-century in Vijay Hazare Trophy history, but Mumbai lost by one run to Punjab despite his record-breaking knock.
Here are your top stories of the day
ED accuses Mamata Banerjee of obstructing coal smuggling probe
The Enforcement Directorate said search operations linked to an alleged coal smuggling network were disrupted after Mamata Banerjee arrived at premises connected to political consultancy I-PAC. The agency claimed documents and electronic devices were removed, an allegation Banerjee has strongly denied. The episode has intensified tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the Centre over the use of federal agencies. Read full story
Twelve suspended Maharashtra Congress corporators join BJP
In Ambernath, 12 Congress corporators suspended for backing a post-poll alliance with the BJP have formally joined the BJP, in a move that reshapes local power dynamics ahead of municipal elections. The decision followed a controversial alliance under the “Ambernath Vikas Aghadi” and has drawn criticism from within party ranks Read full story
Bangladesh arrests prime accused in killing of Hindu worker Dipu Das
Bangladesh police arrested Yasin Arafat, accused of leading the mob that killed Dipu Chandra Das during violence linked to allegations of blasphemy. Investigators say the arrest follows weeks of unrest that saw attacks on minorities after the death of a student leader. Authorities say 21 people have now been detained, with several confessions recorded. Read full story
US citizen killed during ICE operation sparks political backlash
Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis resident and US citizen, was shot dead by an ICE officer during a large federal enforcement operation. Federal authorities said officers acted in self-defence, while eyewitnesses and local leaders disputed that account. The incident has renewed scrutiny of ICE tactics under President Donald Trump. Read full story
Sarfaraz Khan sets Vijay Hazare record as Mumbai lose thriller
Sarfaraz Khan hit the fastest half-century in Vijay Hazare Trophy history, reaching 50 off just 15 balls against Punjab. His explosive 62 off 20 balls nearly carried Mumbai home, but they fell short by one run. Punjab’s victory sealed top spot in Group C, with both teams advancing to the quarter-finals. Read full story