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UIDAI Deputy Director General Abhishek Kumar Singh urges bankers to come on board, calls its the easiest and fastest way to authenticate users

India’s Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav are in the race for ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September. Smriti Mandhana, Sidra Amin, and Tazmin Britts are shortlisted for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award

Engaging with the Taliban government allows New Delhi to secure its long-term interests in Afghanistan, prevent terror threats emanating from the region, and counterbalance Chinese and Pakistani influence

India cruised to a 45-27, 45-21 win over Sri Lanka to advance towards the knock-outs at the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships in Guwahati, while the Philippines stunned Hong Kong in a tight Group F match to record a historic win

South Africa opener Tazmin Brits reached a career-best fourth in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after her century against New Zealand. Australia’s Ash Gardner and New Zealand’s Sophie Devine also achieved personal bests in the latest weekly update

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has launched player trials for Season 3 across 101 cities, nearly double from last year. The tournament will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026, featuring eight teams

Hyderabad YMCA defeated Mustangs 70-64 in a thrilling Level II stage match of the annual basketball league for the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy. Vishwanath led the charge with 17 points as YMCA maintained their lead in a close contest

Actor and TVK chief Vijay has begun video calls to families affected by the Karur rally stampede, offering condolences, Rs 20 lakh support, and pledging in-person visits while reviewing safety protocols, after facing backlash for initially staying away from the tragedy site

Intelligence sources reveal that ISKP, backed by Pakistan’s ISI, is collaborating with LeT to target Baloch nationalists, Taliban factions, and Indian Kashmir. The alliance signals Pakistan’s attempt to revive militancy while leveraging terror networks under deep-state supervision

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the risks of deepfake videos and AI-driven fraud, calling for stronger defences to protect public trust. She emphasised innovation must be secure, resilient, and inclusive, praising SEBI’s efforts to curb investor impersonation

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details of 3.66 lakh voters excluded from Bihar’s final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision. The EC said most additions are new voters, with no complaints from excluded individuals

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu dismissed allegations of manipulation in the investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people, saying the probe by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is transparent and conducted as per rules

Opposition MLAs in Kerala disrupted Assembly proceedings for the second day, demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister over alleged irregularities in Sabarimala’s gold-plated idols. The government defended itself, citing the SIT probe ordered by the Kerala High Court

The Madhya Pradesh government will cover the full medical expenses of children suffering from kidney infections linked to toxic Coldrif cough syrup in Chhindwara and Betul. Fourteen children have died, prompting arrests, suspensions, and a state-wide ban on the syrup

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday refused to grant an interim stay on the Maharashtra government’s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members who can prove their OBC antecedents, directing the state to file a detailed response within four weeks

Global digital engineering company Nagarro plans to hire around 1,000 professionals in India over the next 12–18 months to strengthen its presence in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. CEO Manas Human said AI-driven transformation and hiring challenges are shaping market trends

A minor girl in Nalgonda was allegedly raped and murdered by her lover, tractor driver Gaddam Krishna, who lured her to a room on her way to college. He assaulted and strangled her; police have filed charges under rape, murder, and POCSO Act, with the accused absconding

The Game of Thrones prequel, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”, will premiere on JioHotstar in January 2026. Adapted from George R.R. Martin’s novella, it follows Ser Duncan the Tall and squire Egg in adventures across Westeros.

PM Narendra Modi marks 25 years in public service, thanking citizens for their trust. He highlighted his tenure as Gujarat CM, achievements as Prime Minister, efforts toward poverty alleviation, women empowerment, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and pledged to work for a Viksit Bharat.

Gold prices hit record highs on MCX amid US economic uncertainty, government shutdown fears, and expectations of further Fed rate cuts. Silver also gained, while analysts await key events including FOMC minutes, Fed Chair remarks, and China’s market reopening.

Delhi Police STF seized 10 tonnes of red sandalwood smuggled from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, and arrested two suspects. Authorities said further investigation is ongoing, with a detailed press briefing scheduled later at Delhi Police headquarters.

Australia announced its ODI and first two T20 squads against India, welcoming back Mitchell Starc, Matthew Renshaw, and other key players. The selections balance workload management with preparation for the upcoming World Cup and Test series.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao condemned the attempted attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court, calling it a shameful act that undermines judicial dignity and poses a serious threat to democracy.

US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, saying his intervention “was very effective” and based on trade leverage. India, however, maintains the ceasefire followed direct military talks without any third-party mediation.