Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru airport with 14kg of gold bars, leading to her remand in judicial custody. Her father, senior IPS officer DGP K Ramachandra Rao, distanced himself from her activities. Authorities suspect she is part of a larger smuggling network. Ranya had been under scrutiny for frequent trips to the Gulf.

Air India on Wednesday said it has terminated the services of a trainer pilot for lapses and 10 pilots who underwent training under the trainer pilot have been removed from flying duties pending investigation.

The poll body, which concluded its two-day conference with election heads and officials from different states and union territories, highlighted the need to enhance reach on social media for continuous engagement with voters