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A 20-year-old villager was killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district after accidentally triggering a pressure IED planted by Naxalites while in a forest. Police launched search operations, warned locals to remain cautious, and cited continued civilian casualties from Maoist violence in the Bastar region

Shares of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd debuted strongly on stock exchanges, listing at nearly 96 per cent premium over the IPO price. The highly subscribed Rs 1,071-crore issue marked the first mainboard IPO of 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence

In Kushinagar, a 22-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife of four months by slitting her throat with a sickle following an argument. He subsequently died by suicide. Police and forensic teams are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident

Washington: India is increasingly hedging rather than aligning firmly with the United States as China deepens its global trade footprint and confidence in US leadership weakens, CNN host Fareed Zakaria said, pointing to data and opinion polls that show a broader global recalibration. Speaking on Fareed Zakaria GPS, Zakaria said the shift was not about […]

Actress Rashmika Mandanna impressed fans in Tokyo by speaking Japanese during Pushpa 2 promotions, thanked admirers for their warmth and gifts, and promised to return for a longer visit with improved language skills

Atharva Taide’s brilliant 128 and disciplined bowling powered Vidarbha to a 38-run win over Saurashtra in Bengaluru, securing their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy. Yash Thakur and Nachiket Bhute starred with the ball as Vidarbha defended 317 successfully

Virat Kohli’s fighting 124 went in vain as India lost their first ever home ODI series to New Zealand, going down by 41 runs in Indore. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips powered the visitors to a historic 2-1 triumph

One of the flaws is that nearly a quarter of faculty end up spending most of their time on administrative tasks that are primarily critical to institutions rather than students

Arjun Erigaisi defeated compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, while D Gukesh drew with Javokhir Sindarov in Round 1 of the Tata Steel Masters. Hans Niemann and Vincent Keymer also won, as the prestigious chess tournament began in Wijk Aan Zee

The 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle saw nationwide participation, led by Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Kishan Reddy. Over 22 lakh citizens joined across 2 lakh locations, promoting fitness, sustainability and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat

India fought back three times to hold Nepal 3-3 in a thrilling SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 clash at Nonthaburi Stadium. Nikhil Mali’s last-second equaliser capped a dramatic contest featuring goals from Adhikari, Laltluangzela, Rana and Lama

An Se Young defeated Wang Zhi Yi to win the women’s singles crown, while Lin Chun Yi beat Jonatan Christie in the men’s singles final at the India Open 2026. China claimed both doubles titles, and Thailand won the mixed doubles

Pankaj Advani defeated Aditya Mehta 6-3 to win his 11th national snooker title at the 92nd championship in Bahadurgarh. Advani’s 133 break and steady play sealed the crown despite Mehta’s spirited fightback in the middle frames

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the TMC government of compromising national security by protecting infiltrators for vote-bank politics. Addressing a rally in Singur, he urged voters to end “maha jungle raj” and back the BJP’s double-engine model for development and law and order

Security agencies have detected a crypto hawala network funneling untraceable foreign funds into Jammu and Kashmir. Officials warned that the system bypasses financial safeguards, uses private wallets and mule accounts, and could be funding terror and separatist activities in the Union Territory

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday called for the younger generation to take key responsibilities while the older generation steps aside. Speaking in Nagpur, he highlighted the role of Advantage Vidarbha expo in promoting regional industrial growth

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, said his detention under the NSA reflects the state of democracy in the country. She alleged procedural lapses, delays by the government and said the case against him has no merit

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu paid tributes to former Chief Minister N T Rama Rao on his death anniversary, recalling his welfare schemes and role in upholding Telugu self-respect. Other leaders also remembered NTR’s legacy

Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched India’s first open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea, calling it a key step towards unlocking the Blue Economy. The pilot integrates scientific innovation with livelihood generation for coastal communities

Former CPM MLA S Rajendran joined the BJP on Sunday, ending weeks of speculation. He said the move was guided by development interests and ruled out contesting from Devikulam. The shift comes after years of strained ties with the CPM

Investigators probing the white collar terror module behind the Red Fort car bombing revealed that mastermind Dr Umar-un Nabi tried to recruit a second suicide bomber but failed. Officials said the doctor built parallel terror cells to sustain operations across states

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged that police stopped him from proceeding to the Sangam during the Magh Mela on Mauni Amavasya. He claimed rough handling of his disciples and said he returned without taking the holy dip

Security forces destroyed more than 306 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district within six days. Officials said the joint operations prevented the production of opium worth several crores of rupees and were part of the ongoing War Against Drugs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of encouraging infiltration in Assam for votes while addressing a rally in Kaliabor. He said the BJP was protecting Assam’s identity and highlighted infrastructure projects, wildlife protection efforts and development initiatives in the state