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Hockey icon Rani Rampal believes India’s U-18 Asia Cup bronze-winning team holds the potential to form the core of the 2032 and 2036 Olympic squads, praising their resilience and the exceptional form of top-scorer Nousheen Naz

The Supreme Court has issued notice to CBSE on a plea by a Saudi Arabia-based student seeking declaration of his Class 12 improvement exam result. The petitioner claims delay has affected his admission prospects after exams were disrupted in Gulf countries

Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed a sensational match haul of 7/62, anchoring India to a record victory by an innings and 300 runs over Afghanistan on day three of the one-off Test in Mullanpur

A 33-year-old man allegedly killed his father by repeatedly hitting him with a brick during a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district. The accused, who was reportedly intoxicated, fled after the incident and is being searched for by police

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with ₹50 lakh after his historic Norway Chess victory. Vijay also played a friendly game against the 20-year-old, who checkmated the chief minister during their meeting at the Secretariat

Authorities in Leh have imposed an immediate ban on the storage, sale, display and distribution of tobacco-containing mouth fresheners, citing rising consumption among minors. The order aims to protect schoolchildren from health risks associated with tobacco products and remains in force until further notice

India on Monday reiterated its advisory urging nationals to avoid travel to Iran and leave the country using available transport. The warning follows fresh Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, raising concerns over regional security and the safety of thousands of Indians

Kerala Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over remarks linking HYDRAA’s naming inspiration to Adolf Hitler. The exchange reignited political tensions between the two leaders, raising questions over democratic values and past campaign rhetoric

A 37-year-old woman, Mari, was killed and her son injured in a wild elephant attack at Chinnakkanal in Idukki while they were on their way to school. The incident highlights rising human–elephant conflict in forest fringe areas

Probe has been launched after three Air India aircraft were damaged at Indira Gandhi International Airport when ground equipment was displaced by sudden heavy rain and winds. Aircraft were grounded for inspection as authorities review airport safety and weather response

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee attended the INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi amid internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress. The party faces defections, parliamentary uncertainty and legal challenges involving Abhishek Banerjee

High speed led to a road accident involving a private bus owned by KVR Travels leading to injuries to seven passengers in Khammam

Twenty-three opposition parties of the INDIA bloc are set to meet in New Delhi on Monday to recalibrate their strategy against the BJP after recent assembly poll setbacks, particularly the defeats of TMC and DMK.

Sambhal police registered a case against eight individuals after 49 posters with "I Love Muhammad" and a green flag resembling Pakistan’s flag were found inside the Mustafa Qadri mosque during its demolition.

RBI's policy direction is unambiguous to attract dollars rather than tighten liquidity conditions through rates

NATO remains central to European defence, but growing doubts about long-term US commitment are driving the search for additional security frameworks

BRS working president KT Rama Rao held the Centre accountable for alleged irregularities and the paper leak in NEET UG-2026, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s dismissal to restore students’ trust.

Shreyas Iyer said his appointment as India’s T20I captain will not change his personality, as he has always embraced challenges. He highlighted his Mumbai cricket upbringing and competitive mindset, while Sourav Ganguly backed his elevation, saying he has earned the role.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting. The leaders discussed the “road ahead” as opposition parties prepare to review strategy amid shifting political equations and alliance strains

A. Kovidh Kushal Reddy and P. Lasya clinched the under-18 boys’ and girls’ titles at the 29th All India Telangana Chess Academy tournament in Alkapuri. The event showcased emerging talent across age groups, highlighting the state’s growing chess ecosystem.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS), a digital platform aimed at integrating land port operations, improving cargo and passenger processing, and enhancing border efficiency, transparency and security through technology-driven, single-window services

Rohit Sharma praises newly-appointed India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer after his match-winning performance in the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026. He also highlighted the league’s role in nurturing young talent and strengthening Mumbai’s cricketing ecosystem.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India has made significant strides in defence self-reliance, with most military equipment now manufactured domestically. Addressing a programme in Lucknow, he also highlighted the city's growing role in defence production, research and innovation

Tensions deepen within the INDIA bloc as the DMK and CPI-M criticise Congress, accusing it of “backstabbing” and poor coordination. DMK has boycotted the alliance meeting, while CPI-M questioned Congress’s leadership amid rising differences over strategy and seat-sharing.