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The Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Assam, in collaboration with Inspire Institute of Sport, has launched high-performance training camps in Guwahati across seven sports. International coaches are leading programmes in chess, tennis and table tennis, with taekwondo starting Sunday

India defeated Nepal 8-1 in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026 in Thailand. Diti Kanungo scored four goals, Ritika Singh added two, while Nishka Prakash and Khushbu Saroj netted one each. India now lead the table with six points

The AIADMK on Saturday unveiled five key election promises focusing on cash assistance, free public transport, housing, rural employment and women’s empowerment, signalling the formal start of its campaign ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said the party’s fight for Marathi Manoos, language and identity will continue despite its poor performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, urging elected members to stand firm against pressure

The Karnataka BJP will hold a protest in Ballari demanding the arrest of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and a CBI probe into the death of a Congress worker. Party leaders accused the Siddaramaiah government of shielding the MLA

India’s U19 captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh’s vice-captain Zawad Abrar skipped the traditional handshake at the toss in Bulawayo, continuing India’s no-handshake policy. The move reflects growing cricket tensions between the two nations amid recent disputes involving Mustafizur Rehman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the TMC government of patronising illegal infiltration in West Bengal, alleging demographic changes and riots. Addressing a rally in Malda, he promised strict action against infiltrators and reassured refugees, including the Matua community

A 19-year-old youth was allegedly beaten to death by villagers in Jharkhand’s Ranchi district on suspicion of stealing a motor pump. A panchayat meeting was held before the assault. Police have arrested six persons in the case

Rahman says people who are not creative have the power now to decide things; hints at possible communal angle

Punjabi singer Dilnoor has approached Mohali police alleging he received a call threatening singer B Praak and demanding Rs 10 crore as ransom. The caller claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police said the matter is under investigation

Several Indians, including students, returned to India on commercial flights from Iran amid widespread protests and a crackdown. The government said around 9,000 Indians remain in Iran and advisories have been issued urging citizens to avoid travel and consider leaving

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said the party could have its mayor in Mumbai if God is willing, a day after the BJP-Shiv Sena combine won the BMC elections. He accused the BJP of winning through betrayal

Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector is slowly recovering after the Pahalgam attack and adverse weather, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said. The government is planning sustainable tourism projects and new destinations to reduce pressure on traditional hotspots and support long-term growth

On the 10th death anniversary of Rohith Vemula, Rahul Gandhi said discrimination against Dalit students continues on campuses and renewed the demand for an anti-discrimination law, asserting that caste bias remains deeply entrenched in educational institutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched rail and road projects worth Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal, including new Vande Bharat sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express trains, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting development in the region

Maruti Suzuki India Limited will invest Rs 35,000 crore to set up a new car manufacturing plant in Gujarat’s Khoraj. The project will have a capacity of 10 lakh vehicles annually and create over 12,000 jobs

India is likely to see a favourable market environment in 2026, supported by strong earnings growth, easing global risks and policy support, according to a report by HDFC Securities. Metals, BFSI and capital goods are expected to lead gains

A 19-year-old youth was killed after a fire broke out in a mud house in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district. His mother escaped unhurt. Police suspect a candle, angithi or electrical fault and have launched an investigation

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US federal judges in California have ordered the release of three Indian nationals detained by immigration authorities without hearings or proper notice, ruling that the re-arrests violated due process and constitutional protections after the men were earlier released while pursuing asylum.

Viswanathan Anand said the World Championship could be held in Chennai if R Praggnanandhaa qualifies from the Candidates to face D Gukesh. He called such a clash “emotionally charged” and recalled Chennai’s previous hosting in 2013 against Magnus Carlsen

India may rethink their bowling strategy for the Indore ODI decider after spinners struggled in Rajkot. Kuldeep Yadav’s form is under scrutiny, while Arshdeep Singh could be considered as India aim to maintain their unbeaten record at Holkar Stadium

India, led by Ayush Mhatre, face Bangladesh in their second ICC U-19 World Cup match at Bulawayo. After beating USA, India hope to continue their winning run, while Bangladesh rely on captain Azizul Hakim and their potent bowling attack

World Champion D Gukesh begins his Tata Steel Masters 2026 campaign against Javokhir Sindarov. Arjun Erigaisi faces Praggnanandhaa, while Aravindh Chithambaram meets Matthias Bluebaum as Indian Grandmasters aim for a strong start in the prestigious Wijk Aan Zee tournament