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Actress Gouri Kishen said she was grateful for standing up against a body shaming remark during a press conference, adding that artists must not face inappropriate questions about their appearance and calling for greater sensitivity in media interactions.

Flight operations at Delhi airport were gradually returning to normal on Saturday after a 15-hour outage in the air traffic control’s Automatic Message Switching System caused delays and cancellations of more than 800 flights on Friday.

Delhi’s AQI stood at 335 on Saturday morning, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. The capital also recorded a minimum temperature of 11°C, three degrees below normal, as winter conditions began to set in.

Gold prices fell for a third consecutive week, pressured by a stronger dollar and fading hopes of a US Fed rate cut. Global economic uncertainty, eased US–China trade tensions, and changes in China’s gold retail policies also impacted bullion demand.

Families have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging its GPT-4o model contributed to suicides and psychological harm. OpenAI says it has enhanced safety measures, including expert-reviewed protocols, to guide users in distress and reduce unsafe AI responses.

Flight VN-984 from Hyderabad to Hanoi was delayed overnight due to a technical glitch, leaving passengers stranded and prompting protests. The airline arranged overnight accommodation, and the flight is now set to depart at 10 am.

PM Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Banaras, connecting Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi, and Ernakulam–Bengaluru. The trains aim to reduce travel time, boost tourism, and enhance regional connectivity and economic activity.

The Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in Kupwara, J&K, killing two unidentified terrorists. The operation followed specific intelligence inputs, and search operations are ongoing to prevent further infiltration and secure the area.

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India aim to finish their Australia tour with a win in the fifth T20I at Brisbane. With a 2-1 series lead, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, and the spin trio will be key, while Australia battles batting and bowling gaps

India A pacers Prasidh Krishna, Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep shared seven wickets to bowl out South Africa A for 221, keeping India A in command on day two despite Marques Ackerman’s 134-run century in the second four-day match in Bengaluru

Andhra Pradesh government rewarded Telugu cricketer N. Shree Charani with Rs 2.5 crore, a Group 1 government job, and a 1,000 square yard house plot in Kadapa for her role in India’s 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup victory

India will contest four gold medals on day one of the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championship in Cairo, led by Rudrankksh Patil and Arjun Babuta. Women’s air rifle trio and men’s 50m pistol shooters aim to add to India’s medal tally

Team India lifted their first ICC Women’s World Cup in 2025, drawing record-breaking viewership on JioHotstar and Connected TV. The historic win matches men’s cricket viewership, marking a milestone in the growth and popularity of women’s cricket in India

The Hyderabad InTrek Community of Indiahikes brought together over 100 trekkers at Lamakaan to share experiences, celebrate milestones and plan future activities. The event highlighted the growing spirit of community-driven trekking and sustainable outdoor engagement in India

India’s Hussain Khan staged a remarkable comeback from 1-3 down to defeat Germany’s Richard Wienold 4-3 and qualify for the final stage of the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Doha, joining compatriots Pankaj Advani and Brijesh Damani

The Mumbai Cricket Association has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking land in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to set up a Residential Women’s Cricket Academy with world-class facilities to support training, accommodation and development of women cricketers

Riding high after a four-wicket win over Himachal Pradesh, Hyderabad will face Rajasthan in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Uppal. M Abhirath Reddy’s century and Chama Milind’s all-round form boost Hyderabad’s hopes for another strong outing

Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna scored convincing wins with white pieces, while world champion Gukesh D drew his game as ten Indians featured in Round 3 of the FIDE World Cup 2025 being held in Panaji, Goa

The ICC Board has cleared a host of strategic measures to drive global cricket growth, including expanding the Women’s World Cup to 10 teams, confirming cricket’s return to the Olympics, and approving a 10 per cent funding increase for Associate Members

The Indian trio of Mukesh Sanghvi, Sajan Kumar Jain and Ashok Doraiswami clinched the Nations Cup at the IGFR World Golf Championship held at Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club in Hyderabad on Friday, finishing ahead of teams from Taiwan and Switzerland

AI Governance Guidelines seeks to prioritise a people-centric approach, which can catalyse inclusive growth

Broad exemptions, delayed implementation, and weak oversight raise doubts about whether India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act can truly protect privacy