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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India now negotiates trade agreements from a position of strength, focusing on balanced partnerships. Robust foreign reserves, low inflation, and renewable energy targets reinforce the country’s growing global economic confidence and investment attractiveness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off the first batch of BrahMos missiles from Lucknow’s Sarojini Nagar unit, marking a milestone for the UP Defence Corridor and boosting India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing

A 37-year-old Hyderabad man, Mohammed Ahmed, was allegedly duped by a Mumbai agent into joining Russia’s war efforts. Trapped near the Russia-Ukraine border, Ahmed’s wife has appealed to the Indian government for his rescue and safe repatriation

In Chhattisgarh’s largest Maoist surrender, 208 cadres, including 110 women, laid down arms in Jagdalpur, Bastar. Weapons surrendered included AK-47s, SLRs, and rifles. DGP handed them the Indian Constitution and community leaders welcomed them with red roses.

A Class VIII student at a Church-run school in Kochi involved in a hijab-related row will be transferred by her parents due to stress. While the school welcomed her return under its rules, the family cited lack of support

In a major breakthrough, 210 Naxalites, including a Maoist Central Committee member, surrendered in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, handing over 153 weapons. The move aligns with government efforts to eradicate Naxalism in Bastar by March 2026, officials stated

A 13-year-old tribal girl from Maharashtra's Palghar district was allegedly forcibly married off by her grandfather and was sexually assaulted and mentally harassed by husband and her in-laws

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Three Army personnel sustained minor injuries after unidentified terrorists fired at a military camp in Assam’s Tinsukia district. The attack occurred from a moving vehicle. Security forces retaliated and launched a joint search operation with police to trace the attackers

Singer Amritprava Mahanta and bandmate Shekharjyoti Goswami, both present at the Singapore yacht tragedy that claimed Zubeen Garg’s life, will be produced before court on Friday. Protests outside Baksa Jail prompted prohibitory orders and heightened security across the district.

Ed Sheeran collaborates with Indian artists Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, and more on his new EP 'Play.' Sheeran praised the vibrant Indian music scene, calling the experience fun and deeply inspiring across cultures and languages

Mumbai’s Sensex and Nifty rebounded after a weak start, supported by foreign fund inflows and hopes of US Fed rate cuts. Gains in select stocks and positive investor sentiment fueled the recovery despite mixed global cues and tech sector laggards

Serving as the culmination of World Boxing’s annual series, the Cup Finals will see male and female contenders across ten weight categories vie for top honours in Olympic-style boxing

Zoravar’s four-round (24,25,25,25) tally of 99 sees him sandwiched between the two Glasnovic brothers from Croatia, Anton and Josip

Hyderabad Black Hawks climbs up to sixth place on the table with seven points, Yudi Yamamoto named Player of the Match

Abhishek’s superlative efforts in the Asia Cup T20I tournament and Smriti Mandhana's outstanding performance in home ODI series against Australia earned them accolades

Delhi declares its first innings at 524/9 as opener Sanat Sangwan (211 not out, 470b, 21x4, 3x6) and debutant Ayush Doseja (209, 279b, 25x4, 5x6) hit double centuries

The Nobel-winning work of Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt carries a warning for India — unchecked monopoly power, restricted inquiry, or rising inequality could bring back stagnation

India reaffirmed its commitment to a negotiated two-state solution for Palestine at the NAM Ministerial Committee in Kampala. The country stressed support for Palestinian sovereignty, humanitarian aid, and constructive engagement with NAM partners to achieve lasting peace with Israel

Before debating whether hanging or lethal injection is cruel, India must ask the bigger question: Does death penalty actually deter heinous crimes?

About 140 Maoists, including Central Committee member Takalapalli Vasudeva Rao alias Ashanna, alias Rupesh and DKZC Maad division in-charge Ranitha, are set to surrender before Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai in Jagdalpur. Their surrender is expected to weaken Maoist operations in Bastar.

Wipro reported a marginal 1.2 per cent rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 3,246.2 crore, with revenue up 1.7 per cent to Rs 22,697.3 crore. CEO Srini Pallia emphasized strengthening growth in Europe and APMEA and scaling operations with AI-led strategies

The Supreme Court dismissed Telangana’s plea challenging the high court’s stay on a government order providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in local bodies. The court allowed elections to proceed under the existing reservation, leaving pending petitions for the high court’s consideration