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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the maximum permissible speed on the 111-km Katra-Banihal section has been raised from 75 kmph to 100 kmph. A Vande Bharat Express successfully tested the enhanced speed while crossing the Chenab and Anji bridges

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to help end the Ukraine conflict, saying he regularly raises the issue and has “very good ideas” for a mutually acceptable solution, while India continues to support dialogue and diplomacy.

India’s Nethra Kumanan won bronze in the women’s dinghy at the Asian Games, securing her first sailing medal at the continental event. She finished third with 14 points, while Vishnu Saravanan placed fourth in the men’s dinghy event.

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries, recalling their ideals of truth, simplicity, service and national commitment.

A tigress was released into West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve after being translocated from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve. Authorities said three more tigers will be introduced within two months under a five-year project aimed at strengthening habitats, prey availability and wildlife corridors

India captain Shubman Gill said he feels fortunate to have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s experience around him ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Gill also highlighted the value of advice from senior players and said captaincy is a responsibility.

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and composure during a cockpit attack, saying his actions saved lives. Machchhar described Modi as his biggest idol, recalled opening the cockpit door, and spoke about faith and recovery 

India captain Shubman Gill has termed the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup “unfinished business” after the team’s 2023 final loss to Australia. Gill said every World Cup is a major honour and stressed contributing to the team over individual milestones.

  Indian pilot Smit Machchhar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling him during his recovery in the UAE. Machchhar described Modi as his biggest idol and recalled reciting the Hanuman Chalisa after being stabbed while helping passengers during the cockpit attack

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey linked the 1983 Nellie massacre in Assam to electoral roll revision, arguing that elections should have followed SIR. He also criticised Rahul Gandhi over opposition to SIR. Historical accounts differ on the massacre’s death toll and circumstances 

Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar has assumed charge as General Officer Commanding of 1 Corps at Mathura, succeeding Lt Gen V Hariharan. An experienced officer with over 34 years of service, he has served in varied operational environments, including Jammu and Kashmir

India’s men’s recurve archery team won silver at the Asian Games after losing 1-5 to nine-time champions South Korea in the final. Neeraj Chauhan, Yashdeep Bhoge and Dhiraj Bommadevara finished runners-up for the second consecutive Asian Games.

The Supreme Court granted Bihar eight more weeks to remove unauthorised structures and encroachments from the Ganga flood plains between Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat in Patna. The court warned that failure to comply could lead to contempt proceedings against officials

The government extended timelines for the RELIEF and RoDTEP schemes to support exporters facing geopolitical disruptions, higher logistics costs and trade risks. RELIEF offers 95 per cent ECGC risk coverage for eligible shipments, while RoDTEP benefits continue until December 31

A farmer couple died after allegedly coming into contact with an electrified fence at their field in Gambhiraopet mandal of Rajanna Sircilla district early Friday. Police said the fence had been installed to prevent wild animals from damaging crops.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained while protesting against the Election Commission at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police, citing public order and traffic concerns, imposed Section 163 restrictions and denied permission for the gathering amid Opposition allegations over electoral roll revision

Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani said Maharashtra’s ‘Invest Maharashtra’ initiative will strengthen investment execution. He highlighted the group’s planned Rs 6 lakh crore investment across sectors, ongoing airport and energy projects, and its involvement in Mumbai’s urban infrastructure and Dharavi redevelopment

Designer Manish Malhotra shared behind-the-scenes glimpses from his Mijwan show featuring Alia Bhatt. The designer’s Instagram post captured backstage preparations, model line-ups and final touches as the showcase celebrated 15 years of his association with Mijwan Welfare Society.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, praising his courage after he reportedly fought off a cockpit attack and helped save 170 lives aboard a flydubai flight. The pilot remains stable and is recovering in a UAE hospital

  Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha suffered a spinal fracture after an accident in Bali and is undergoing medical observation. Her publicist said arrangements are being made to bring her to Mumbai by air ambulance, where she will undergo surgery and require recovery time 

Lovlina Borgohain won gold in the women's 75kg boxing event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the final. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist became only the second Indian woman to win Asian Games boxing gold

Lovlina Borgohain won historic Asian Games gold in women’s 75kg boxing, becoming the second Indian woman boxer to achieve the feat. BFI president Ajay Singh praised her record second consecutive Asian Games final appearance and called her a role model.

A 35-year-old passenger was deboarded from a Hyderabad-Kadapa flight after accidentally touching the aircraft’s emergency exit handle while adjusting his seat, triggering a sensor alarm. Police questioned him and released him after confirming the action was unintentional, with no case registered

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar criticised Opposition parties over their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, questioning allegations surrounding the Election Commission. Other BJP leaders also attacked the Opposition, while the poll panel maintained that SIR decisions were unanimous