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Panic buying has gripped Nabarangpur and Koraput districts as fuel supply disruptions, linked to the West Asia conflict, cause partial petrol pump closures and long queues. Authorities have imposed sale limits to prevent hoarding, while assuring sufficient stock and transit supplies. Officials urge the public to avoid unnecessary rushes, attributing some demand to price hike rumours.

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In a unique Navami tradition, Naurangiya village in Bihar emptied for 12 hours, with residents and livestock retreating to nearby forests. This Tharu community ritual, believed to appease a deity and ward off calamities, has roots in past epidemics and disasters. Villagers spend the day in the forest, fostering a community spirit, before returning to their homes.

Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw received assurance from Union Minister Nitin Gadkari that Hosur Road in Hebbagodi will be repaired by month-end. This follows Shaw's public criticism of the road's poor condition. Meanwhile, over 1,000 Biocon employees have transitioned to public transport as part of a corporate initiative to ease Bengaluru's traffic congestion.

In a landmark ruling, the Begusarai court has imposed life sentences on Rani Kumari and her accomplice, Mohd Sajjad, for the chilling murder of Rani's husband, maheshwar Rai. The couple was convicted of strangling Rai in their rural home in Fafaut village back in January 2024.

Bengaluru's civic body is investing Rs 1,760 crore in its 2026-27 budget to tackle infrastructure and climate crises. The plan includes porous footpaths for rainwater absorption, road resurfacing, stormwater drain completion, and pedestrian safety upgrades, shifting focus from repairs to structural resilience.