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At a symposium in Beijing, Chinese scholars hailed the Bhagavad Gita as a “nectar of wisdom” and “miniature history of Indian civilisation.” They said its teachings on duty, detachment, and harmony remain deeply relevant to modern life and global challenges.

PM Narendra Modi praised BSF and CRPF for boosting Indian breed dogs in security roles, highlighting their debut marching contingent at the upcoming Ekta Diwas Parade. He noted improved training, operational excellence, and indigenous breeds’ growing success in national security missions

Andhra Pradesh police confirmed the two men involved in the Bengaluru-bound bus fire accident that killed 19 were drunk. Their crashed two-wheeler was run over by the bus, triggering a fire from the fuel tank. One rider died, the other fled before being traced

Tata Technologies CEO Warren Harris said the steep US H-1B visa fee hike will not affect the company immediately, due to its locally staffed global model. He expects future resourcing shifts, while aerospace growth offsets tariff-related automotive slowdowns, boosting quarterly performance

A 38-year-old man, Ishan Garg, allegedly shot himself dead inside a parked SUV in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area late Friday night. Police recovered a revolver, nine live cartridges, and his gun licence. The body has been sent for post-mortem.

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Andhra Pradesh has finalised a pre-Cyclone Montha action plan covering PDS stock positioning, fuel readiness, paddy procurement, and relief supplies for cyclone shelters. Tarpaulins, sandbags, and other essentials are ready to protect crops and support post-cyclone distribution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Chhath Puja’s Kharna day, bowing to devotees observing the fast and sharing devotional songs. He prayed for everyone’s well-being as ministers Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda also conveyed wishes on the sacred occasion.

Heavy rain is forecast for six Tamil Nadu districts — including Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet — as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifies. Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea amid squally winds and rough conditions.

Gangster Lakhvinder Kumar, an aide of Lawrence Bishnoi, has been deported from the US and detained in Delhi. Wanted in Haryana for extortion and attempted murder, he was brought back following coordinated efforts between CBI, MEA, MHA, and Interpol.

Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane, accused of raping and abetting the suicide of a woman doctor in Maharashtra’s Satara district, has been arrested after surrendering. The doctor’s note also alleged harassment by her landlord and pressure from a politician to falsify medical reports.

A man died and his wife was critically injured after a landslide buried their house in Kerala’s Adimali. Rescue teams worked seven hours in heavy rain to pull them from the debris. Locals blame recent hill-cutting for the tragedy.

Unidentified persons attacked Judicial Magistrate Amandeep Singh Chhabra’s house in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, and threatened to kill him. Police registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and are investigating possible links to a recent bail order.

India’s wrestlers Hansika Lamba and Sarika Malik claim silver medals at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Serbia. India finishes the women’s competition with seven medals, and Parvinder loses out on bronze in the freestyle event

Srishti Kiran, a 13-year-old tennis sensation from Karnataka, advances to the semifinals at the ITF J30 Cabarete in the Dominican Republic after defeating Daniela Castillo Macario in the quarterfinals. A promising talent for India on the global stage

India's young boxers continue to shine at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. Lamchemnba, Udham Singh, and Anant Deshmukh secured commanding victories, joining Ahaana and Dhruv, as India strengthens its position in the continental competition

In a thrilling Super Cup opener, East Bengal were held to a 2-2 draw by Dempo SC. Despite leading through goals from Mahesh Singh and Ferreira, Dempo fought back, with Laximanrao Rane scoring late to level the match

In a thrilling Play-in 1 match, the Jaipur Pink Panthers defeated the Haryana Steelers 30-27 in the Pro Kabaddi League. Aryan Kumar’s High Five and Nitin Kumar’s performance were key to the win, as the defending champions advanced to the next stage

FC Goa will begin their Super Cup 2025 title defence on Sunday against Jamshedpur FC at Fatorda. The reigning champions face a competitive Group B, with matches scheduled throughout the week before they shift focus to the AFC Champions League

India Under-20 women’s football team defeated Kazakhstan Under-19 3-2 in the first friendly match at the BIIK Sports Complex in Shymkent. Goals from Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam, Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, and Pooja helped India secure the win

India is assured of at least one gold medal in the Badminton Asia Under-17 and U-15 Championships, with Diksha Sudhakar and Lakshya Rajesh securing final spots in the girls' U-17 category. Shaina Manimuthu also reached the girls' U-15 final

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match, G. Rahul Singh scored a brilliant 114* to guide Hyderabad to 255/1 against Puducherry. K. Hima Teja supported with 62*, while Tanmay Agarwal retired hurt with 36

The final of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League season 4 will see Mumbai Meteors take on Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Both teams enter the match in top form, promising an exciting and competitive finale on Sunday

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed allowing banks to finance Indian companies for domestic or overseas acquisitions. The draft sets eligibility criteria, financing limits, and safeguards, aiming to promote strategic investments while ensuring responsible lending practices