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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address his first rally in West Bengal after the release of draft SIR rolls, amid concerns over voter exclusion, while inaugurating highway projects in Nadia district ahead of Assembly polls.

Bangladesh will hold the funeral of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi under heavy security on Saturday, a day after his death triggered widespread violence, vandalism and diplomatic concerns across the country.

Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was struck by the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam’s Hojai district, derailing five coaches and the engine. No passenger injuries were reported.

Trump’s plan to slash US drug prices through global benchmarking and tariffs could reshape international pharmaceutical markets, including India’s generics-driven export sector, which relies heavily on the American market.

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Veer Chotrani and Suraj Chand advanced to the quarterfinals of the 80th CCI Western India Squash in Mumbai. Both top seeds won comfortably, as spectators witnessed high-quality squash marked by sharp movement, tactical awareness and resilience

India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a rain-hit U19 Asia Cup semi-final in Dubai. Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George scored unbeaten half-centuries to guide India into the final, where they will face Pakistan on Sunday

India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth T20I at Ahmedabad to clinch the series 3-1. Hardik Pandya’s whirlwind fifty, Tilak Varma’s fluent 73 and Varun Chakravarthy’s four wickets powered the hosts to victory

Dhakshineswar Suresh stunned Daniil Medvedev to take Aussie Mavericks Kites into the World Tennis League final. The Kites beat Falcons 24-19, while AOS Eagles topped the table. Indian stars Shrivalli and Nagal also impressed in Bengaluru

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made history by becoming the first Indian men’s doubles pair to reach the semifinals of the BWF World Tour Finals. The duo beat Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in a thrilling comeback

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy clarified that the Rs 10,000 crore township and film studio project announced by Salman Khan Ventures was only an expression of interest, with no formal agreement signed. The announcement comes amid controversy over land transfers, the Pharma City project, and forest land disputes that have drawn Supreme Court scrutiny.

A deal with Oman could provide the springboard India needs to find other markets in the region and in Africa

Vritti Agarwal of Osmania University won gold in the 1500m freestyle at the All India Inter-University Swimming and Diving Championship in Chennai. Shirin of VTU took silver, while Ashmitha Chandra of Jain University claimed bronze

The ninth season of the Indian Women’s League begins on Saturday with eight teams competing in Kolkata and Kalyani. East Bengal defend their crown, Gokulam Kerala chase a fourth title, and newcomers Garhwal United and Sesa debut in top-tier football

Fabiano Caruana ended Alireza Firouzja’s winning run to help Alpine SG Pipers beat Triveni Continental Kings in the Global Chess League. Mumba Masters climbed to the top with victory over Ganges Grandmasters, while Alaskan Knights continued their revival with another win

Army’s Lakshita Bishnoi and Sharvan Kumar won gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team at the National Shooting Championship in Delhi. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh pairs also claimed junior and youth gold medals, while Rajasthan secured bronze in seniors

Abhiraj Vashisht scored a brilliant 175 to help Haryana post 338 against Hyderabad’s 97 in the Vijay Merchant Trophy at Mulapadu. Hyderabad replied with 177 for 4, with Aditya Vardhan and Ram Charan batting well

We must confront terrorism firmly, and confront stereotyping just as firmly because when fear replaces facts, everyone is less safe

A 17-year-old in Vijayawada allegedly killed a 49-year-old man after he refused to give him Rs 10 for liquor. The minor reportedly stabbed the stranger following an argument, prompting police to register a case under Section 103(1) of the BNS

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government on a woman advocate’s plea alleging illegal detention and custodial sexual assault at a Noida police station, and ordered preservation of CCTV footage

The Special Investigation Team probing the Sabarimala gold-missing case arrested two more persons, including the CEO of a Chennai-based electroplating firm and a Ballari jeweller, after fresh evidence emerged during the probe ordered by the Kerala High Court

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking central support for Purvodaya, SASCI projects, Rayalaseema horticulture development and the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar Link Project amid financial constraints

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned Amulya, a new-generation Adamya-class fast patrol vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited. Equipped for surveillance, rescue and anti-smuggling missions, the ship will strengthen maritime security along India’s eastern seaboard

The Kerala High Court has denied bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board president N Vasu and two former officials in cases linked to the loss of gold from the Sabarimala shrine, which is being investigated by a court-appointed SIT