The Maharashtra directorate of art approved a 6-ft statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji based on a clay model. The final structure, modified without further approval, was 35-ft tall and unexpectedly collapsed. The Navy, responsible for appointing sculptors and consultants, did not inform the directorate of significant design changes, igniting political debate.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy apologized for comments about the bail for K Kavitha, saying his words were taken out of context. Reddy emphasized his respect for the judiciary and the judicial process. Earlier, he had suggested political deals might have influenced Kavitha’s bail. The Supreme Court had objected to his remarks.

A vigilant GRP jawan spotted a missing 17-year-old girl at Coimbatore railway station with her boyfriend and another woman. Find out what happens next