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The fire caused by a gas blowout at an ONGC-owned well in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district was extinguished on Saturday morning. The well was capped after a five-day operation, with no loss of life or injuries reported

The West Bengal government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking a hearing before any order is passed in connection with Enforcement Directorate raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC. The agency has alleged removal of evidence during the searches

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport project in Nellore district. The airport, the state’s eighth, is expected to boost air connectivity, industry, logistics and employment while supporting long-term economic growth

A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped at an abandoned factory in Hooghly district of West Bengal. Police have arrested two accused, including a local youth leader, and launched a search for others involved in the incident

Kolkata Police have begun identifying Enforcement Directorate officials allegedly involved in the theft of documents during raids at I-PAC chief’s residence and office. FIRs have been registered following complaints by TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee

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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said a hijab-clad woman could one day become India’s prime minister, citing constitutional equality. The remark drew criticism from the BJP, which accused him of making irresponsible statements and presenting half-truths

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged India to strengthen itself beyond borders, including economically and socially, to overcome a painful past. Addressing young leaders in Delhi, he stressed strong leadership, discipline, innovation and learning from history

A circle forest officer was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.10 lakh to allow goods trucks to pass through a forest area in Thane district. A forest guard is also under probe

At least six people suffered minor injuries after a small private aircraft made a crash landing near Rourkela in Odisha on Saturday. All passengers and crew are safe, and authorities have informed the aviation regulator

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PV Sindhu’s Malaysia Open Super 1000 campaign ended with a straight-games semifinal loss to China’s Wang Zhiyi, as unforced errors and a squandered second-game lead proved costly in her first tournament after injury.

Security forces recovered a drone-dropped arms consignment, including pistols and a grenade, near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district during a joint BSF-police search amid heightened Republic Day security.

Political consultancy I-PAC issued a guarded statement after ED searches at its Kolkata office and a director’s residence, calling the action unfortunate but assuring full cooperation, while reiterating its non-partisan, professional advisory role

US President Donald Trump said Washington may act to secure Greenland if necessary, warning that failure could allow China or Russia to gain a strategic foothold, while stressing US security interests outweigh historical claims.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia met VVS Laxman, head of the Centre of Excellence, to review current activities and chart its future roadmap. The meeting in Mumbai also involved top officials, amid reports linking Laxman to Team India’s coaching role

Nadine de Klerk starred with bat and ball as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians by three wickets in the WPL opener. Her unbeaten 63 and four wickets sealed a dramatic last-over win in Navi Mumbai

Soorma Hockey Club defeated Hyderabad Toofans 3-1 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in the Men’s Hockey India League at Chennai. Harmanpreet Singh and Amandeep Lakra scored in regulation time, while Soorma sealed victory through shootout brilliance

Jadumani Singh defeated Amit Panghal to set up a final clash with Pawan Bartwal at the Elite National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida. Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat and Minakshi also advanced to the finals, highlighting India’s strong presence across categories

Hyderabad and Cricket Federation of India entered the final of the 19th All India Rajiv Gandhi Invitation T-20 cricket tournament. Hyderabad beat Telangana, while CFI defeated Karnataka in the semifinals, with standout performances from Sai Sharan Ravuri and Kshitij Singhania

India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi will feature a dramatic aerial display by fighter jets that played a key role in Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack. For the first time, the newly raised Bhairav Battalion will march down Kartavya Path, marking its historic debut.

US intervention in Venezuela highlights a global resurgence of great-power coercion, where international law is increasingly sidelined

Jyothi Surekha Vennam has been selected for the Indian compound women’s archery team after topping the Kolkata trials with 15.25 points. This marks her 16th consecutive selection to the national team, continuing her streak from 2011 to 2026

State Bank of India Hyderabad Circle secured third place in the All India SBI Inter-circle football championship at Bhubaneshwar, defeating Gandhinagar Circle 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out. Goalkeeper M Gopiah’s crucial save proved decisive in the victory