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Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give thumping 61-run win over Pakistan, India inches closer to Super Eight berth

Gurunath defeated Ccandrika Nihdityawan 6-0, 6-2 in the semi-final and then recorded 6-3,6-1 win against Daniel Rolinson of Great Britain in the final

Leading the charge was 16-year-old Vishva Vasani (WC3), who clinched two Silver Medals in the Individual Time Trial and Road Race, marking a breakthrough moment for Indian para-cycling on the continental stage

Iran’s crisis is a stress test for global restraint—and for India’s ability to navigate a fractured world order

Immediate challenges before the new administration are the restoration of the rule of law, economic recovery and resetting the strained ties with India

A 22-year-old medical student from Patna died by suicide at IQ City Medical College Hospital in Durgapur after failing an exam. Police have filed a case of unnatural death and are investigating. The incident has created tension on campus

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Muzaffarnagar for posting a video with objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Police registered a case under Sections 352 and 353 of BNS after the video went viral on social media

Shai Hope’s unbeaten 61 and Jason Holder’s four-wicket haul helped West Indies defeat Nepal by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup. The convincing win made them the first team to qualify for the Super Eights stage

Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s unbeaten 68 and a strong bowling effort helped USA beat Namibia by 31 runs in a must-win T20 World Cup match. The victory kept the team’s Super Eights hopes alive

Salam Bayash, coach of Indian cricketer Tilak Varma, will witness his protégé play against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in Colombo. Bayash, Tilak’s mentor since school days, called it a dream come true after 25 years of coaching

A report says India and Japan are entering a new phase of partnership marked by stronger security and technology cooperation. Leaders from both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Indo-Pacific and people-to-people ties, highlighting growing investments and strategic collaboration

The BJP has hit back at Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the India-US trade deal, accusing him of spreading false narratives. Party MPs said the agreement would not harm farmers or businesses and defended the Modi government’s policies

Security agencies have uncovered a white-collar terror module in Jammu and Kashmir, where radicalised doctors formed Ansar Interim to plan attacks. Linked to the Red Fort blast, the group’s network spanned Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, officials said

Security agencies have frozen over 8,000 mule accounts in Jammu and Kashmir, exposing a money laundering network linked to global scams. Officials fear funds routed through these accounts could be misused for separatist and anti-national activities, including digital hawala

India has released AI Governance Guidelines anchored in seven Sutras to achieve the vision of “AI for All.” The framework aims to balance innovation with safeguards, driving inclusive growth and supporting the national aspiration of Viksit Bharat 2047

Jawaharlal Nehru told Congress MPs during the 1954 Lok Sabha debate on Speaker GV Mavalankar’s removal that they were not bound by any whip. He urged members to treat it as a matter of dignity of the House, not party politics

The West Bengal government has started camps across the state to register unemployed youths under the Banglar Yuba Sathi scheme. Eligible applicants will receive monthly financial aid, while the opposition questioned the need for physical camps instead of an online system

Over 500 CISF inspectors have sought a fair cadre review to ensure timely promotions, citing decades of stagnation. Referring to a Supreme Court order, they urged the force to address morale issues and ensure parity with other CAPFs

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns over the India-US interim trade deal, alleging it betrayed Indian farmers. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on imports, GM crops and market access, warning that the agreement could harm agriculture and related sectors

The Sabarimala women’s entry issue resurfaced in Kerala ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, triggering a political debate. The opposition demanded clarity from the LDF government, while ruling party leaders said the stand would be revealed in court

Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the government announced 70 finalists across three global AI challenges after receiving over 4,650 applications from more than 60 countries, underscoring India’s growing role in responsible artificial intelligence innovation.

Chief Minister M K Stalin warned against attempts to distort saint Ramalinga Vallalar’s ideals while launching an international conference in Chennai. He linked Vallalar’s philosophy to welfare schemes and announced seven new initiatives in the saint’s honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The five-day event will host global firms, 600 startups, 13 country pavilions, 500 sessions, and over 2.5 lakh visitors, promoting AI collaboration and innovation.

Tamil Nadu leads India in hiring 395 professors of practice (PoPs) in higher education, followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat. UGC data shows 1,841 PoPs appointed across 349 institutions, primarily private and deemed universities, to integrate industry expertise into classrooms