In a disturbing incident from eastern Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur district, a 24-year-old man allegedly amputated part of his own left foot in an attempt to obtain a disability certificate and secure admission to an MBBS course through reservations linked to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The case has left police officials stunned and raised troubling questions about the extreme pressures surrounding medical admissions in the country.

Unidentified assailants hurled country bombs at a police escort vehicle near the Thirumandhurai toll plaza on the Chennai-Trichy National Highway on Saturday in an attempt to attack a history sheeter being transported in it, police said.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh and accused the Election Commission (EC) of failing to ensure impartiality.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that what is being done in Gujarat in the name of SIR is a "well-planned, organised, and strategic vote chori", with the Election Commission becoming a key participant in the "conspiracy of vote theft".

Nearly 2,500 artistes, set to perform at the Kartavya Path here during the 77th Republic Day parade, took part in a full dress rehearsal of their segment on Saturday, officials said. 

Adani Group, chaired by billionaire Gautam Adani, has completely taken hold of news agency IANS after purchasing the remaining 24 per cent stake, according to a stock exchange disclosure made on Friday. Though the financial terms were not revealed, it is known that the transaction was carried out through AMG Media Networks Limited, the media wing of Adani Enterprises.