Controversy erupts in Karnataka over the invitation to Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq for the Mysore Dasra festivities. The BJP claims it undermines Hindu sentiments, while the state government defends it as a cultural celebration open to all. Tensions rise as royal family member Yaduvir Vadyar voices concerns over the invite. n18oc_india

As the tariff tension between India and the US escalated further on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence in India-US ties.

In an unexpected turn of events at a government school in Patna, smoke was seen rising from one of its toilets.