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Chennai Super Kings' coach Stephen Fleming discusses the team's confidence after consecutive wins, MS Dhoni's progress, and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's form ahead of the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also praises Dewald Brevis' return to the team

Ravinder Singh Bhinder, the Rajasthan Royals team manager, was fined Rs 1 lakh for using a mobile phone in the dugout during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. This violation was against BCCI’s IPL PMOA protocols

At the Thrive 2026 conference in Stanford, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale emphasised that technological progress must be tempered by ethics, equality, and respect for nature. He highlighted India’s civilisational traditions that integrate science and spirituality, while warning that rapid innovation without social balance could deepen inequality.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP of deliberately stalling the Women’s Reservation Bill by linking it to delimitation, despite broad political support. He also pressed for the long-pending increase in Telangana Assembly seats under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.

Attributing motives to judges weakens institutional legitimacy, and normalises executive pressure on courts

The Bihar template reveals the BJP’s smart game plan for power in States with strong regional allies

Pulkit Samrat created history at the trailer launch of “Glory” by stepping into the ring against professional boxer Neeraj Goyat, becoming the first Indian actor to box a pro fighter in a promotional event

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre after ED raids on a state minister, alleging misuse of agencies to target non-BJP governments, while Arvind Kejriwal also questioned the motive behind repeated actions against AAP leaders

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law is eligible for compassionate appointment on par with a daughter, directing immediate appointment of a petitioner in a PWD case and warning officials against delay or contempt action

A Constitution Amendment Bill to implement women’s reservation from 2029 and expand Lok Sabha seats was defeated in the Lower House, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. While 298 MPs supported it, 230 voted against the proposal

Ajit Doval met Ukraine’s NSA Rustem Umerov in New Delhi to discuss bilateral ties and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with India reiterating its stance on dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful resolution

A tourist van carrying teachers from Kerala’s Malappuram district met with a fatal accident on the Pollachi–Valparai ghat road in Tamil Nadu, killing nine people and injuring several others after the vehicle lost control at a hairpin bend

Authorities in Noida initiated action against 203 contractors for labour law violations after unrest, moving to cancel licences, recover ₹1.16 crore in dues, and enforce a 21% wage hike while warning of strict penalties for non-compliance across factories

Bihar’s Vigilance Investigation Bureau intensified its anti-corruption drive, leading to surrender of 13 absconding accused across districts, while also arresting two officials in Purnea for bribery, signalling stricter enforcement and zero tolerance against graft

An H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Bengaluru’s Hesaraghatta area led to culling of birds and eggs, creation of infected and surveillance zones, and intensified monitoring, with authorities urging caution but confirming properly cooked poultry remains safe

Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir moved the Calcutta High Court seeking a probe into an alleged AI-generated video claiming a BJP deal, calling it a conspiracy ahead of polls, while parties denied links

Bhagwant Mann accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using agencies like ED and CBI to target AAP leaders ahead of Punjab polls, alleging intimidation tactics while asserting his party will not be cowed down

Amit Shah accused the Indian National Congress of historically opposing caste census and OBC reservations, citing Mandal Commission episodes, while asserting the current government prioritises backward class representation amid Lok Sabha debates on women’s quota and delimitation

The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench has directed Uttar Pradesh Police to investigate allegations of Rahul Gandhi holding dual citizenship, following a petition by BJP worker S. Vignesh Shishir. The petitioner claims to possess documents from the British government supporting his claim.

The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Pakistan’s remarks on India’s delimitation process, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserting it as an internal matter, amid Lok Sabha debates on key bills related to women’s reservation and constituency delimitation

Actor Vijay Varma shared his experience shooting “Matka King”, highlighting his fascination with vintage cars on set and the dedicated collector community maintaining century-old vehicles through rare parts, specialized maintenance, and passionate restoration networks.

India’s upcoming delimitation could reshape political power. While seats may increase, South India fears losing influence. Here’s why Telangana and other southern States are concerned about this major shift.

MNS president Raj Thackeray has alleged that the BJP-led Union government is attempting to secure perpetual power through delimitation linked to the women's reservation bill. He warned that states controlling population growth would be unfairly penalised, while those with unchecked growth would gain more representation.

A man vandalised a restaurant and attacked staff in Kerala’s Haripad after alleging insufficient chicken in his fried rice order. Police registered a case based on a complaint, and efforts are underway to identify and trace the accused