Actor Manoj Bajpayee questioned why Bollywood stars who remain silent on public issues are considered stars. In a conversation with Sanjay Sharma, he also spoke about ideological differences, freedom of expression and the need to respect dissent in a democracy
The Sports Authority of India’s Kolkata centre felicitated archers Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma for their reported gold-medal performances at the 2026 Asian Games, along with rower Satnam Singh, who was honoured for winning bronze in double sculls
Villa Marie Degree College won the Osmania University inter-college women’s basketball championship at St Francis College. St Francis finished second, followed by St Ann’s Degree College in third place and Loyola Degree College in fourth in the final standings
Two Tamil Nadu Highways Department officials were suspended after Hindi words appeared on a newly installed signboard on the Sathankulam-Nazareth State Highway. The government said the lettering violated the state’s Tamil-English two-language policy and warned of strict action
Pranavi Urs fired a bogey-free 7-under 63 to move into sole second place in the Asian Games women's golf competition, two shots behind Singapore's Shannon Tan. Her round also lifted India to third in the women's team standings
At least 18 civilians were killed and 31 injured in North Kordofan, Sudan, following attacks by RSF forces, according to local volunteer groups, amid escalating violence and worsening humanitarian conditions.
Rohit, the regular opener in the white-ball cricket, has been rested a day after captain Virat Kohli said that Rohit and KL Rahul would open the innings. However, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag hit out at the captain for resting in-form Rohit.
