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Indian Railways and Maharashtra advanced to the quarterfinals of the Senior National Women’s Kabaddi Championship in Hyderabad. Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh also qualified, with standout performances from R Karthika, Monika, Bhumika and Muskan Sharma

Former India football captain Shabbir Ali was conferred with Joy Bangla Sambad’s Bengal Excellency Award in Kolkata. He was also inducted into the Hall of Fame of Indian football, recognising his legacy in the Kolkata League and Indian football history

Keshav Chopra of USA stunned seventh seed M Rifqi Fitriadi of India 6-3, 6-2 in the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour second round in Hyderabad. Vishnu Vardhan and Mukund Sasi Kumar also advanced with straight-set wins

Paras Raj smashed an unbeaten 102 to lead Osmania University to a one-wicket win over Bangalore North University in the South Zone inter-university cricket championship. Earlier, he scored a half-century in Osmania’s first-round win against Centurion University

Shivani Goud’s unbeaten 91 guided Osmania University to a third consecutive win in the South Zone Inter-university women’s cricket tournament. Osmania posted 138/4 before bowling out Jeppiaar University for 72, sealing a place in the quarterfinals

The 9th Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship, a flagship fundraiser and cancer awareness initiative, begins at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club. Over 450 golfers will compete across five sessions, with proceeds supporting cancer treatment, rehabilitation, research and education programmes

Indrani Roy struck an unbeaten 107 to lead Uttarakhand to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Hyderabad in a senior women’s one-day practice match. Hyderabad posted 199/7, but Uttarakhand chased down the target in 39 overs

Mohd Siraj’s four-wicket burst reduced Chattisgarh to 58 for five before a 183-run stand revived the innings. Chattisgarh posted 283, but Hyderabad replied strongly with openers P Aman Rao and Abhirath Reddy guiding the team to 56 without loss.=

India’s economy is projected to grow 6.8–7.2 per cent in 2026-27, according to the Economic Survey, which flagged global trade risks and US tariffs, but maintained that strong fundamentals, policy reforms and resilient demand will keep growth momentum intact

Political leaders must resist exploiting human tragedy for partisan gain and instead address urgent safety and regulatory failures in India’s expanding aviation sector

Young investors are entering financial markets at record levels, driven by digital platforms that prioritise speed over judgment

A young Kashmiri shawl seller suffered serious injuries in an alleged mob attack in Uttarakhand. The JKSA has demanded action, while PDP leader Iltija Mufti condemned the assault and sought immediate intervention by the state government

Patriotic tunes echoed across Raisina Hill during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the conclusion of Republic Day celebrations. The event, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, also commemorated 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'

Air India has ordered 30 additional Boeing 737 Max jets during Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, expanding its Boeing order book to nearly 200 aircraft. The airline recently finalized the purchase of 20 737-8 jets and 10 737-10 jets, exercising existing options to meet growing travel demand.

Pakistan has blocked access to Hyderabad-based English news website Telangana Today, citing alleged misinformation and propaganda. The move follows the publication of an analytical article titled Black Storm Rising in June 2025, which examined the Baloch Liberation Army’s insurgency and Pakistan’s internal security challenges.

Maharashtra bid an emotional farewell to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was cremated with full state honours in Baramati. Leaders across parties attended the last rites as thousands gathered amid chants and grief following the tragic plane crash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is emerging as a ray of hope for the world and urged manufacturers to seize opportunities from the free trade agreement with the European Union. He said the Budget session marks the start of a new phase of growth

A 25-year-old sadhvi died after allegedly collapsing while being treated for fever at her ashram in Jodhpur. Devotees demanded a fair investigation as police ordered a post-mortem and examined an Instagram post that surfaced after her death

The Supreme Court ordered a specialist medical examination of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk after he complained of stomach problems due to contaminated water. The court directed jail authorities to submit his medical report in a sealed cover by Monday

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reprimanded members for holding prolonged discussions during Question Hour and warned that those disturbing proceedings would be named. He said brief conversations were allowed but stressed that constant talking affected the dignity of the House

Senior NCP leader Narhari Zirwal said people want Sunetra Pawar, wife of late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, to be included in the Maharashtra ministry. He said the party leadership would take a decision on the matter

Indians continue to be the largest expatriate community in Kuwait, accounting for nearly 20 percent of the total population and over one-third of the workforce. The Indian population grew to over one million last year, according to official data.

The AAIB has stepped up its investigation into the Baramati plane crash that claimed the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Authorities are examining visibility conditions, airstrip limitations and pilot decisions

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk denied allegations of inciting overthrow of the government during a Supreme Court hearing on Thursday. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal said Wangchuk’s detention under the NSA was based on selective videos and misleading claims, and violated his democratic rights