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Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Indravati river area of Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, with arms and explosives recovered. Separately, a Dantewada court sentenced two Maoists to five years’ imprisonment under the Explosive Substances Act

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney begins a landmark India visit aimed at resetting bilateral ties. Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he will focus on trade, energy, technology and defence cooperation, targeting USD 50 billion trade by 2030 amid renewed diplomatic engagement

In Tel Aviv, Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Narendra Modi wearing traditional Indian attire, highlighting warm India-Israel ties. Leaders discussed defence, technology and trade cooperation, including Iron Dome collaboration, during Modi’s state visit marked by his Knesset address and diplomatic engagements

Mumbai markets opened higher as Sensex and Nifty gained on strong IT buying, fresh FII and DII inflows, and positive US cues. Tech Mahindra and Infosys led advances, while banking and cement stocks lagged amid stable domestic fundamentals and sectoral rotation

Paras Dogra’s unbeaten fighting knock helped Jammu and Kashmir post 527 for six against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final, but his on-field head-butting incident involving substitute KV Aneesh dominated proceedings and may invite disciplinary action

India face Zimbabwe in a crucial Super 8 clash needing a big victory to improve their net run rate after defeat to South Africa. Batting concerns at the top order remain key as India aim to revive their T20 World Cup campaign

India defeated world No 3 Australia 3-1 in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw to end their losing streak in the FIH Pro League in Hobart, with Shilanand Lakra scoring the equaliser and goalkeeper Mohith starring in the shoot-out

Hyderabad golfer Vivaan Pinnapareddy continues to impress in the junior circuit, winning the Junior Golf Championship Category C title and securing multiple podium finishes in national tournaments, strengthening his ambition to represent India in international competitions

India midfielder Sangita Basfore said the team’s ultimate aim is to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup as the Blue Tigresses prepare for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, focusing on step-by-step progress and adapting to conditions in Australia

Budget 2026 rightly focuses on infrastructure investment, but physical assets must be complemented by sustained investment in human capital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a historic address to Israel’s Knesset, backed the UN-endorsed Gaza Peace Initiative as a path to durable regional peace, reaffirmed India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, and pledged steadfast solidarity with Israel

Grounding of the entire fleet of Tejas by IAF following a mishap is a sign of vulnerability of the indigenous fighter jet

The National Rifle Association of India concluded its largest National Judges Course at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, training 47 participants in ISSF rules, scoring and ethical judging practices as part of efforts to strengthen officiating standards in Indian shooting sports

As Tamil Nadu elections approach, seat-sharing talks within the DMK-led alliance have intensified. The Congress is seeking more Assembly seats and a Rajya Sabha berth, citing organisational strength, while negotiations remain ongoing amid alliance adjustments

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has proposed a Rs 80,952.56 crore budget for 2026-27, showing an increase over the previous year. Capital and revenue expenditure have also risen, with higher allocations for infrastructure and civic services

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of objectionable references to judicial corruption in an NCERT Class 8 textbook, prompting the council to withdraw the book from its website after strong remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous YSRCP government of using chemically adulterated ghee to prepare Tirupati laddus. Speaking at Markapuram, he defended Heritage Foods and alleged political targeting by opposition leaders

A statue of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was vandalised in Assam’s Cachar district using an excavator. Police have detained one person and seized the machine. Congress leaders called it a planned act ahead of elections

More than 2,700 tourists stranded near Tsomgo Lake in East Sikkim due to heavy snowfall were rescued after roads were blocked. Officials said all vehicles were evacuated safely by Tuesday night. Tourists were advised to follow weather warnings

Veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu passed away at the age of 101 in Chennai after prolonged treatment. A lifelong activist, he fought for farmers, workers and social justice for over eight decades. Leaders across parties paid rich tributes

Haryana’s Vigilance Bureau arrested four people, including former bank officials, in the Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case linked to government accounts. Nearly Rs 556 crore has been recovered so far, while investigations continue into fund diversion

Delhi Police arrested a married couple for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from the Northeast in Malviya Nagar. The SC-ST Act was invoked in the case. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta condemned the incident and assured strict action

A minor Class 10 student delivered a baby in the washroom of an examination centre in Pithampur while appearing for her board exam. Both mother and child are stable. Police have registered a Zero FIR and started an investigation

Nearly 300 first-year MBA students at IIM Nagpur boycotted their mid-term examination to protest the debarment of 40 classmates for violating hostel rules. The institute has resolved the issue and announced that the exam will be held later