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Rahman says people who are not creative have the power now to decide things; hints at possible communal angle

Punjabi singer Dilnoor has approached Mohali police alleging he received a call threatening singer B Praak and demanding Rs 10 crore as ransom. The caller claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police said the matter is under investigation

Several Indians, including students, returned to India on commercial flights from Iran amid widespread protests and a crackdown. The government said around 9,000 Indians remain in Iran and advisories have been issued urging citizens to avoid travel and consider leaving

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said the party could have its mayor in Mumbai if God is willing, a day after the BJP-Shiv Sena combine won the BMC elections. He accused the BJP of winning through betrayal

Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector is slowly recovering after the Pahalgam attack and adverse weather, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said. The government is planning sustainable tourism projects and new destinations to reduce pressure on traditional hotspots and support long-term growth

On the 10th death anniversary of Rohith Vemula, Rahul Gandhi said discrimination against Dalit students continues on campuses and renewed the demand for an anti-discrimination law, asserting that caste bias remains deeply entrenched in educational institutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched rail and road projects worth Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal, including new Vande Bharat sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express trains, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting development in the region

Maruti Suzuki India Limited will invest Rs 35,000 crore to set up a new car manufacturing plant in Gujarat’s Khoraj. The project will have a capacity of 10 lakh vehicles annually and create over 12,000 jobs

India is likely to see a favourable market environment in 2026, supported by strong earnings growth, easing global risks and policy support, according to a report by HDFC Securities. Metals, BFSI and capital goods are expected to lead gains

A 19-year-old youth was killed after a fire broke out in a mud house in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district. His mother escaped unhurt. Police suspect a candle, angithi or electrical fault and have launched an investigation

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US federal judges in California have ordered the release of three Indian nationals detained by immigration authorities without hearings or proper notice, ruling that the re-arrests violated due process and constitutional protections after the men were earlier released while pursuing asylum.

Viswanathan Anand said the World Championship could be held in Chennai if R Praggnanandhaa qualifies from the Candidates to face D Gukesh. He called such a clash “emotionally charged” and recalled Chennai’s previous hosting in 2013 against Magnus Carlsen

India may rethink their bowling strategy for the Indore ODI decider after spinners struggled in Rajkot. Kuldeep Yadav’s form is under scrutiny, while Arshdeep Singh could be considered as India aim to maintain their unbeaten record at Holkar Stadium

India, led by Ayush Mhatre, face Bangladesh in their second ICC U-19 World Cup match at Bulawayo. After beating USA, India hope to continue their winning run, while Bangladesh rely on captain Azizul Hakim and their potent bowling attack

World Champion D Gukesh begins his Tata Steel Masters 2026 campaign against Javokhir Sindarov. Arjun Erigaisi faces Praggnanandhaa, while Aravindh Chithambaram meets Matthias Bluebaum as Indian Grandmasters aim for a strong start in the prestigious Wijk Aan Zee tournament

Vishvaraj Jadeja’s unbeaten 165 powered Saurashtra to a nine-wicket win over Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final. Supported by Harvik Desai and Prerak Mankad, Saurashtra chased 291 with ease to set up a final against Vidarbha

Ranchi Royals defeated JSW Soorma Hockey Club 4-1 in their final home game of the Men’s Hockey India League. Tom Boon scored twice, while Mandeep Singh and Manmeet Singh Rai added goals to secure their third consecutive win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Giants by 32 runs in WPL 2026, with Shreyanka Patil taking a maiden five-wicket haul and Radha Yadav scoring 66. The win took RCB to the top of the points table

Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the T20I series against New Zealand due to a side strain. Ravi Bishnoi replaces him, while Shreyas Iyer has been added for the first three matches in place of injured Tilak Varma

Lakshya Sen lost to Lin Chun-Yi in the India Open 2026 quarterfinals after a close three-game battle. Sen won the opening game but Lin fought back to seal victory 17-21, 21-13, 21-18 in Delhi

Indian shooting legend Jitu Rai said the Shooting League of India will expand the sport’s reach and raise competitive standards. Speaking at the UP Prometheans launch, he praised the facilities and predicted the league will produce world-class champions

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present a record ninth consecutive Budget, she faces a defining fiscal moment amid external headwinds and internal challenges

Hyderabad were bowled out for 123 in the BCCI Women’s Under-15 One-Day pre-quarterfinal at Puducherry, with Shaik Aisha scoring 31 not out. Maharashtra chased down the target in 24.4 overs, led by Niheera Sharma’s fluent 51