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India head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed transition talk after the Old Trafford Test draw, praising the team’s resilience and Rishabh Pant’s courage to bat with a broken foot. He also backed allowing substitutes for serious injuries and gave an update on Bumrah’s availability.

Two devotees died and 29 were injured in a stampede at Awsaneshwar Mahadev temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, early Monday. Panic erupted when a live wire fell on the temple shed during ‘Jalabhishek’, causing fear of an electric shock.

TCS will lay off around 12,261 employees, mostly mid and senior staff, as part of a restructuring plan. The company cites workforce realignment and slower tech demand amid global uncertainty.

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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued strict guidelines restricting live broadcasts of surgeries, emphasising patient safety and ethical medical education. The new rules advocate safer alternatives like recorded videos, wet labs, and simulation-based methods for medical training.

Indo Tibetan Border Police FT defeated ten-men Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 2-1 in their Durand Cup debut, with goals from Pulung Daimary and Hemraj Bhujel sealing the comeback win

Embedding circular principles into development agenda is essential for a future where human well-being is intrinsically linked with planet’s health

A 62-year-old man from Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, was finally exonerated after a 17-year legal nightmare stemming from a clerical error that wrongly implicated him in a Gangsters Act case meant for his brother, Ram Vir. The Special Judge who acquitted him cited gross police negligence.

A global study shows that using stricter obesity criteria requiring an existing health issue could drastically reduce obesity rates. Experts warn this could delay diagnosis and give a false sense of health, risking missed opportunities for early intervention and care

A 52-year-old man died after being knocked down by an autorickshaw while crossing the road at Bahadurpura on Saturday evening. The victim suffered a severe head injury and was declared dead at the hospital. Police arrested the driver and registered a case

The Maldivian leadership appears to have realised that a good relationship with New Delhi is an absolute necessity for their country

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls. Petitioners allege mass voter exclusion, while the ECI defends the exercise as legal and inclusive, ahead of Bihar Assembly polls

NHRC Chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian revealed that 51 FIRs related to violence against women are filed every hour in India. At a national symposium, experts called for stronger enforcement, gender sensitisation, and societal change to ensure women's safety

Pune Police busted a drug-fueled rave party in Kharadi, arresting seven individuals, including Pranjal Khewalkar, son-in-law of former minister Eknath Khadse. The raid triggered political controversy, with Khadse demanding a probe into possible motives behind the police action

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s decisive response to any threat to its sovereignty, boosting national confidence. At a Tamil Nadu event honoring Rajendra Chola-I, he announced grand statues and highlighted India’s ancient democratic Kudavolai system

CM Mamata Banerjee will lead a rally from Bolpur and address workers, invoking the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin extended birthday wishes to Uddhav Thackeray, praising his efforts in opposing Hindi imposition and defending Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural identity. The message also emphasized unity among regional leaders advocating for federalism and state rights

As part of its eighth edition, the Green India Challenge planted 2,000 mangrove saplings in the Sundarbans to strengthen coastal resilience and biodiversity. The initiative, supported by Purbasha Eco Helpline Society and Igniting Minds, also pledged 1 lakh trees across India.

A 23-year-old woman was allegedly abducted and raped in a moving car in Lonavala’s Tungarli area. A 35-year-old man, reportedly known to the victim, has been arrested. The case is being investigated under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) promises significant gains for services exports, duty-free access to 99% of India’s goods, and enhanced mobility for professionals. It aims to double bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 while safeguarding core sectors

Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada demolished three Maoist memorials in a preemptive strike ahead of Naxalite Martyr Week. The joint operation by police and CRPF aimed to disrupt insurgent propaganda, assert state presence, and strengthen local engagement as part of anti-Maoist initiatives

In his Mann Ki Baat address, PM Modi paid tribute to revolutionary Khudiram Bose, recalling his sacrifice at 18 during the freedom struggle. Modi emphasized August as a month of revolutions, citing events like Quit India Movement and Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

The Jharkhand High Court delivered long-pending verdicts on 10 convicts, including six on death row, after the Supreme Court intervened over delays. The apex court directed legal aid for affected convicts and sought nationwide reports on cases where judgments remain reserved for years

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu began a five-day visit to Singapore to attract investments, promote global employment, and strengthen Telugu diaspora ties. His itinerary includes 29 programs focusing on infrastructure, IT, fintech, ports, urban development, and strategic collaborations for Andhra Pradesh's growth