Ahead of the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections, Pappu Yadav, an independent candidate from Bihar's Purnia constituency, issued a warning about potential unrest if the electoral process is compromised. Yadav, a prominent political figure in Bihar, emphasized the gravity of ensuring a transparent vote count.

Ballia (UP): A 17-year-old boy was beaten to death in a fight over plucking mangoes in an area here near the Revati Railway Station, police said on Monday.

New York: South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in their T20 World Cup opener here on Monday.

Pune: India and Maharashtra batter Kedar Jadhav on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket, four years since his last appearance for the national team.

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday wrote an open letter to the country's bureaucracy on the eve of counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections, urging officers to adhere to the Constitution and serve the nation without fear, favour and ill-will against anybody.

Mangaluru (Karnataka): Sleuths of the Cyber Economic and Narcotics Crime Police of Mangaluru police Commissionerate have arrested a person for allegedly making statements of "hate and violence" on certain social media groups, police said on Monday.

Byndoor: In a tragic incident, a Mangalore Electricity Supply Company lineman lost his life after he was electrocuted while repairing a transformer near Taggarse village in Heggeri on Monday.

Chikkamagaluru: The Chikkamagaluru Police have reportedly arrested a man for allegedly breaking into a house and stealing Jewellery worth Rs. 28 Lakh. The stolen ornaments have been recovered by the police and a case in connection with the incident has been registered.