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The Supreme Court will hear the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal on Monday. The mosque committee has challenged the Allahabad HC order permitting a survey, while the apex court has asked both sides to maintain status quo

Union Home Minister Amit Shah cautioned against repeated disruptions in Parliament, saying blocking proceedings for narrow political gains undermines democracy and nation-building. Addressing the Speakers’ Conference, he urged dignity in debate and paid tribute to Vitthalbhai Patel’s role in legislative history.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of shifting from “vote theft” to “power theft” by introducing bills that could unseat elected leaders within 30 days of arrest. He warned the legislation empowers ED and CBI to destabilise democracy

The Commerce Ministry has proposed a Rs 25,000 crore plan to support small exporters in labour-intensive sectors with WTO-compliant schemes. The mission aims to improve trade finance, reduce costs, diversify markets, and strengthen India’s export competitiveness amid rising global tariffs

At least 45 students of the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) were evacuated in Jammu after floodwaters from an overflowing canal inundated the hostel ground floor. Police and SDRF conducted a five-hour rescue operation as heavy rains triggered flooding across the city

A policy article warns that US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil purchases risk alienating India and pushing it closer to China. It urges Washington to follow the UK’s collaborative free trade agreement model instead

Former CRPF and ITBP chief Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed Deputy NSA, tasked with internal security including J\&K, Naxalism and Northeast insurgency. A veteran IPS officer, Singh previously led major CRPF reforms, election security, and anti-Naxal operations

Bengaluru Bulls, PKL Season 6 champions, aim for a comeback in Season 12 under new coach BC Ramesh. With a strong defensive line featuring Yogesh Dahiya and Ankush Rathee, the team hopes young raiders like Akash Shinde will lead the attack.

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren was placed under house arrest in Ranchi amid tribal protests against land acquisition for a state-run health institute. His son Babulal Soren and supporters were also detained. Soren termed the action undemocratic and politically motivated.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently flew to the ISS as part of the Axiom 4 mission, revealed he grew up shy and never envisioned space travel. He credited stories of Rakesh Sharma for inspiring his eventual journey beyond Earth.

Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s dependable Test batsman, has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, ending a career spanning 103 Tests and over 7,000 runs, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cricket history.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Gaganyaan mission as a milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat, felicitating astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap. The 2027 mission aims to send a three-member crew into low-Earth orbit for three days

Eight of India’s top-10 most valued firms gained ₹1.72 lakh crore in market valuation last week, led by Reliance Industries. TCS, Airtel, ICICI Bank, Infosys, HUL, LIC, and Bajaj Finance also rose, while HDFC Bank and SBI declined

A luxury bus carrying 44 passengers caught fire after a tyre burst near Kashedi tunnel on the Mumbai-Goa highway in Raigad. The driver’s quick action ensured safe evacuation before the diesel tank blast. Police registered a case, probe underway

Bank of India has classified Reliance Communications’ ₹700 crore loan as fraudulent, naming former director Anil Ambani and others over alleged fund diversion in 2016. Earlier, SBI made similar allegations. CBI has launched investigations, while Ambani denies wrongdoing

India successfully tested its indigenously developed Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off Odisha coast, integrating Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air, VSHORADS missiles, and high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapons, marking a milestone in multi-layered air defence capability.

A balloon bearing the Pakistan International Airlines logo was found in Nai Basti, Jammu, raising security concerns. Officials suspect such objects are intended to distract security forces and create panic among citizens near the border.

Two individuals of Indian descent were among five killed when a tour bus carrying international tourists rolled into a ditch near Niagara Falls. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting no impairment or mechanical failure.

A coordinated operation by the BSF and Indian Coast Guard near Gujarat’s Kori Creek led to the apprehension of 15 Pakistani fishermen and seizure of a country boat, fish, nets, provisions, and fuel, highlighting vigilance against illegal intrusions.

Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha said terror-related fear in the Valley has nearly ended, with Pulwama witnessing more industrial growth than Srinagar. Local terror recruitment is minimal, strikes rare, and people are actively standing against terrorists, he added.

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Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India Thiruvananthapuram India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international fixture in Kerala during the FIFA International Match Window of November 2025. This marks the first-ever visit of Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning teammates to India, and the announcement has already sparked excitement among football fans across the country, particularly in football-loving Kerala. The state, which has long celebrated the magic of South American football, is preparing for what many are calling a “dream come true”

NorthEast United retained the Durand Cup with a dominant 6-1 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour in Kolkata, with Moroccan star Alaaeddine Ajaraie bagging three assists, a goal, and both top individual awards

From snow leopards in Ladakh to mangrove in Sundarbans, India’s wildlife photographers are frontline storytellers of conservation