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India successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime intermediate-range missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. With a 2,000 km range and advanced features, the first-of-its-kind test enhances India’s rapid deployment capability and strengthens its Aatmanirbharta defence vision.

Seven Buddhist monks, including an Indian, died after a cable-operated rail cart overturned at the Na Uyana Aranya Senasanaya monastery in Sri Lanka. Six others were injured, four critically, in the accident at the renowned meditation retreat.

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The Supreme Court has said it will move cautiously on challenges to provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, stressing the need to balance women’s inheritance rights with Hindu social structure. It referred petitions on Sections 15 and 16 to mediation.

The 19-year-old from Noida shot a gritty six-under 65 in the second round to take his two-day tally to nine-under 133 for a one-shot lead over Sanju

The 62nd National Chess Championship is being organised by Andhra Chess Association at the Vignan University campus in Guntur

India recorded their first-ever international futsal victory as they overpowered Mongolia 3-0 in the last Group A clash

The agreement is more symbolic than operational—offering Riyadh with reassurance and throwing Islamabad a lifeline

Rushed implementation, lack of transparency, and questionable economics are creating avoidable confusion on ethanol-blended fuel policy

The CBSE has announced that Class 10 and 12 board exams will commence from February 17, 2026. For the first time, Class 10 exams will be held in two phases, with the second optional session in May for students aiming to improve their scores. The best score will be retained if a student appears in both. Class 12 exams will conclude by April 9.

Following deadly clashes during a statehood protest led by the Leh Apex Body, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta announced a district-wide curfew in Leh to prevent further violence. Four people were killed and over 45 injured, including 22 police personnel, as protesters clashed with security forces and torched vehicles.

Srini Gopalan's appointment comes as US President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a staggering USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

India and Morocco have taken steps to deepen their strategic partnership. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh met Morocco’s trade secretary in Delhi, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Morocco, inaugurated a Tata defence plant, and signed key defence and trade agreements

In South Bastar, 71 Maoists, including 30 with bounties, surrendered to police under Chhattisgarh’s rehabilitation drive. Many were involved in violence for years. The state will help them reintegrate with financial aid, skill training, and land support

India’s ageing population is pushing dementia cases to alarming levels, with 7.4%—around 90 lakh people—already affected. Experts warn states to act decisively on prevention and early detection, as new therapies offer hope but require timely diagnosis and intervention.

IT and AIIMS Jodhpur researchers have developed DomainAdapt, an AI-powered framework to detect childhood malnutrition using photos. Coupled with the AnthroVision dataset, it provides fast, scalable, and accurate assessment of stunting, wasting, and underweight in children.

The Global Chess League Season 3 draft will be held in Mumbai on September 26. Six franchises will select from a 36-player pool, including world champions and rising stars, in the world’s only official gender-inclusive chess league.

Kadapa police officer J. Shankariah has served a legal notice to CM Chandrababu Naidu, seeking a public apology and Rs 1.45 crore over alleged false statements in the Vivekananda Reddy murder case. Investigation details include CBI probes and arrests of key accused.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will expand energy trade with the US, with nuclear power, critical minerals and clean energy driving cooperation. He also criticised the EU’s CBAM, warning it risks isolating Europe and raising its costs.

Three Maoists belonging to the banned Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) were killed in an encounter with security forces in Gumla district on Wednesday. Weapons were seized from the site, while a search operation remains underway, police confirmed.

EAM S. Jaishankar urged Global South nations to adopt a multi-pronged strategy for political, diplomatic, and technological cooperation, citing vaccines, digital tools, and AI as areas for collaboration, while also pushing for UN reform and stronger multilateralism.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has credited Donald Trump with playing a key role in ending hostilities between India and Pakistan, though New Delhi has categorically denied any third-party mediation, asserting the ceasefire followed direct military talks.

Pakistan survived a brilliant spell from Wanindu Hasaranga to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in an intense Asia Cup Super 4 match. Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz held their nerves to guide Pakistan to a crucial win

India take on Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4 with spinners expected to play a key role. While India have the stronger batting line-up, Bangladesh’s attack led by Mustafizur Rahman could test India in the middle overs