<h1>Prime minister urges deep space preparedness as allegations of vote theft, major bank fraud probe, and school takeover spark controversy</h1> The prime minister urged preparation for deep space exploration while an opposition leader alleged vote theft and interference in a state election. A regional government took over management of 215 schools linked to a banned organisation, drawing political criticism. A federal investigation agency registered a Rs 2,929 crore bank fraud case against a telecom company and its director and conducted searches. The Supreme Court directed two football bodies to resolve a dispute over a master rights agreement. A complainant in a long-running criminal probe was arrested, and a former head of state was remanded and moved to intensive care after arrest over alleged misuse of state funds.