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Hyderabad pacer Mohd Siraj has replaced injured Harshit Rana in India’s T-20 World Cup squad. Rana sustained a knee injury in the warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai, with BCCI confirming his unavailability after medical scans

India’s challenge in the Badminton Asia Team Championships ended in the quarterfinals at Qingdao, China. The men lost 1-3 to Korea despite Kidambi Srikanth’s win, while the women fell 0-3 to China in the absence of PV Sindhu

Indian cueist Keerthana Pandian settled for silver at the Asian Snooker Championships in Doha after losing 1-3 to defending champion Narantuya Bayarsaikhan. The 23-year-old, who impressed throughout the tournament, faltered in the final despite a strong semifinal win

Former India spinner SL Venkatapathi Raju, part of the 2007 selection panel, recalls the team’s historic T-20 World Cup win under MS Dhoni. He sees similarities in the current squad led by Surya Kumar Yadav as India begins its 2026 campaign

The privatisation of IDBI Bank has been stalled for over three years, after the government and LIC invited expressions of interest in October 2022 to sell a combined 60.72 per cent stake

The Meitei–Kuki-Zo divide remains deep, and rebuilding trust will test the new State government 

While the inclusion of OBCs is welcome, key questions remain over equality, representation, and safeguards in higher education institutions

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s stunning 175 off 80 balls powered India to a 100-run win over England in the U-19 World Cup final at Harare. Supported by Ayush Mhatre’s leadership and disciplined bowling, India posted 411 and bowled England out for 311

Ten days after a 16-year-old schoolgirl was found dead in a quarry near Chottanikkara, police are yet to analyse key digital evidence. Investigators suspect a fake Instagram account may have played a role in her death

The All-India Joint Action Committee of Teachers’ Organisations (AIJACTO) has urged the Central government to intervene in the Supreme Court ruling that requires all in-service teachers appointed before the RTE Act to clear the TET within two years or risk losing their jobs.

The BJP’s victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has strengthened its position in Kerala’s capital district. With growing electoral gains and key leaders targeting Assembly seats, the party sees the win as a launchpad for future political expansion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged students to contribute towards building a developed India during Pariksha Pe Charcha. Linking personal responsibility with national goals, he stressed self-reliance, cleanliness and pride in Indian products, encouraging youth to shape the country’s future

Meghalaya Police arrested two persons in connection with a blast at an illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills that killed 18 people. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma warned of strict action, while rescue operations continue with multiple agencies deployed

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar on Friday. He was hit by multiple bullets and died in hospital. Opposition parties blamed the Mann government, alleging a collapse of law and order

The Supreme Court said police cannot arrest people merely for questioning and must use arrest powers only when necessary. Interpreting BNSS provisions, the court stressed that arrest is discretionary and should be exercised cautiously to protect personal liberty

The Supreme Court directed NBEMS to explain its sharp reduction of NEET-PG 2025-26 cut-off percentiles, noting the need to balance vacant seats and academic standards. Petitioners argued the move dilutes quality and violates constitutional rights

Opposition MPs, led by the Congress, protested in the Parliament complex over the India-US trade agreement, controversy around former Army chief MM Naravane’s memoir, and suspension of eight MPs, accusing the government of undermining democracy

Lucknow Police have registered an FIR against the director of the film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ for allegedly spreading social animosity and hurting religious and caste sentiments. The action follows complaints over the film’s title and promotional content on Netflix

The Delhi government has ordered a probe into the death of a motorcyclist who fell into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. Officials have been directed to inspect the site, while the victim’s family has alleged negligence

The Tamil Nadu government has sounded a high alert after reports of large-scale crow deaths raised fears of avian influenza. Authorities have issued advisories, stepped up surveillance and urged the public to report unusual bird deaths to prevent the spread of infection

The RSS has launched a Dhwaj Yatra from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to address public misgivings about the organisation. The rally began at Lal Chowk in Srinagar and aims to convey what participants described as the real history of the outfit

Goa Police have launched a crackdown on domestic tourists harassing foreign nationals on beaches. Those clicking photos without consent or forcing selfies will be detained. The move follows recent incidents, including a case involving tourists from Odisha

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that Tirupati laddus were prepared using ghee adulterated with bathroom-cleaning chemicals during the YSRCP regime. He said similar adulterated ghee was also supplied to the Srisailam Temple

Three Maoists and a Maharashtra C-60 commando were killed during an ongoing anti-naxal operation along the Gadchiroli and Narayanpur border. Another commando was injured. Security forces recovered weapons, while operations continue in the region.