Responding to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement asking him to retire from public life as he is an accused in a POCSO Act case, veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Friday said the truth will come out when the court decides on the case, and the former will get a befitting reply.

Indian media is facing backlash for its portrayal of the recent uprising in Bangladesh, with allegations of spreading misinformation by depicting the unrest as a targeted attack on Hindu minorities. Reports suggest that several Indian outlets have used fake videos and unverified information, framing the events as part of an ISI-China conspiracy to impose an Islamist agenda in Bangladesh.

There were wounds and bruises on the bodies, including in private parts, of the three youths who were killed in an alleged encounter with Assam Police in Cachar district last month, according to post-mortem and inquest reports.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to her country once the newly formed caretaker government sets a date for elections, according to her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy. Hasina fled to India on Monday after weeks of violent protests led to her resignation.

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's star javelin thrower, created history on Thursday night by clinching the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters. This victory marks the first time Nadeem has bested his Indian counterpart, Neeraj Chopra, in their 11 encounters, adding a new chapter to their growing rivalry.

A day after Vinesh Phogat's disqualification at the Paris Olympics, her lawyer informed the Delhi High Court that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its president Sanjay Singh were making proxy decisions for her. Senior Advocate Rahul Mehra, representing Vinesh, argued that WFI is "being manned by proxies" and that Sanjay Singh was dictating actions concerning Vinesh.

A tragic incident occurred in Gabgal village on Thursday afternoon when a coffee grower, Saldana (46), lost his life after accidentally coming into contact with an electric wire. The incident took place while Saldana was walking to his coffee garden, carrying an iron ladder.

The AAP on Friday called the Supreme Court verdict granting bail to party leader Manish Sisodia as a "victory of truth" and hoped that other jailed leaders of the party "will also get justice".