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Tension flared in Hyderabad’s Old City after mobs pelted stones at police protesting alleged desecration of a religious place. Police used force, deployed reinforcements, and intensified patrolling, bringing the situation under control

Rakesh Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IPS officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his tenure till August 31, 2028.

In another match Srikanth found his way back after an indifferent opening game to defeat compatriot M. Tharun 15-21, 21-6, 21-19

India began on the front foot, pressing high and moving the ball quickly across the court, but Bangladesh survived the initial pressure through disciplined defending and sharp counter-attacks

In the other men's semi-final, defending champions Railways defeated Odisha with a score of 25-17 to enter the final

Lee, who smashed 86 in the previous game, did bulk of the work in the run chase for Delhi Capitals with 67 off 44 balls

New Zealand not only adapted but also executed better than India on a sluggish wicket here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium; Rahul's 112 not out goes invain

Foxconn and HCL Group have named their semiconductor joint venture India Chip Private Limited, with Foxconn infusing Rs 312 crore for a 40 per cent stake. The JV will set up an OSAT facility in Uttar Pradesh

Quick commerce platforms Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and Flipkart Minutes have removed their 10-minute delivery branding following government intervention and gig worker protests, amid growing concerns over rider safety, labour rights and aggressive delivery timelines

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s India visit underscored deepening strategic convergence as both nations navigate global geopolitical and economic uncertainties

India’s banking system enters 2026 stronger than ever—lower NPAs, higher capital buffers, and RBI-backed liquidity. But tougher norms will test resilience

A Singapore coroner’s court heard that Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg drowned off Lazarus Island in September 2025 after entering the water intoxicated and without a life jacket. Witnesses testified that Garg consumed alcohol during a yacht party and later went limp while swimming.

A physiotherapist in Jaunpur died after his throat was slit by a stray Chinese manja while riding his motorcycle near Pachhatiya village. Police said the banned kite string continues to pose a deadly threat despite enforcement efforts and court orders

India asked its nationals to leave Iran by available means as anti-government protests intensified and the security situation deteriorated. New Delhi has also strongly advised Indians to avoid travelling to the country until further notice

Senior Congress MLA Ashok Pattan said Rahul Gandhi has asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to come to Delhi soon to resolve the leadership confusion in Karnataka, amid renewed speculation over the party’s internal tussle

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said Rahul Gandhi conveyed no political message during their brief interaction and only asked the state government to continue its work. He dismissed speculation linking the meeting to the ongoing power tussle in the state

Despite a ban and repeated warnings, cockfights were organised across several districts of Andhra Pradesh on the first day of Sankranti. Politicians and prominent personalities attended the events even as police warned of strict action against organisers and participants

Two nurses who tested positive for Nipah virus have been admitted to Beliaghata ID Hospital in Kolkata and remain in critical condition. A resident medical officer who came in contact with them has been isolated, though his test results were negative

With over 18,000 postgraduate medical seats vacant, NBEMS has lowered the qualifying percentiles for NEET-PG 2025 admissions. Officials said the move aims to ensure better seat utilisation while maintaining merit-based and transparent counselling processes

As many as 29 Naxalites surrendered before police in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district under the Poona Margem initiative. Officials said intensified anti-Naxal operations and rehabilitation policies played a key role in weakening Maoist influence in the region

Senior DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran said Tamil Nadu encourages girls to study and work under the Dravidian Model of governance, unlike northern India. He said women’s progress and an educated workforce make Chennai attractive to global companies

Mumbai witnessed intense political activity ahead of the BMC elections as parties made last-minute appeals centred on Marathi identity and Hindutva, with the Thackeray cousins showing rare unity and changes announced in the vote counting process

The IT company reported a 2.2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,654 crore in the October-December quarter of FY26, as compared to Rs 6,806 crore in the year-ago period

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Pongal celebrations in Delhi, describing the harvest festival as a global symbol of one of the world’s oldest civilisations. He highlighted its message of harmony with nature, farmers’ hard work and cultural unity