- newSecond medal for India, Elavenil wins silver in women’s 10m air rifle at Asiad 2026
Elavenil Valarivan narrowly missed gold in the women’s 10m air rifle final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, settling for silver with 252.4 points. Japan’s Taichi Hinata won gold with 253.0, while South Korea’s Ban Hyojin took bronze. Elavenil had earlier helped India win team silver, adding a second medal to the country’s shooting haul.
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- newMark Zuckerberg to OpenAI, Anthropic: Your AI agents, your responsibility
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- newCough syrups still being given to very young children; red warning for under-4s proposed
The proposed changes include a visual showing school-age children on the packaging, intended to make it clear that the medicine is meant for older children rather than infants and toddlers.
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- newEd Sheeran's Macklemore controversy sparks mixed reactions
Ed Sheeran addressed the Macklemore controversy and the Israel-Palestine conflict during his Philadelphia concert. He acknowledged making mistakes and spoke about free speech and the humanitarian issue. His comments generated divided opinions among fans and social media users. Some defended his stance while others questioned his approach to the situation. Sheeran expressed his heartbreak over the devastation and loss of civilian lives.
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- newDubuque turned 67,000 plastic bottles into floating islands for wildlife
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- new'Party of comedians & jokers': PM Modi's mimicry at Rahul Gandhi's event draws BJP ire
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- newRekha came to Mumbai alone at 13, was forced into films, then fell in love with acting
Rekha shared her experience of being thrust into the acting world as a child artist, a role she initially found unappealing. It wasn't until the success of her debut film, Sawan Bhadon, that her perspective began to change. The film Ghar deepened her passion for acting, transforming it from a duty into a fulfilling career that she now truly enjoys.
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- newWho is Nila Vikhe Patil, Maharashtra-origin leader elected to Sweden Parliament?
Nila Vikhe Patil, from a prominent Indian political family, has been elected to Sweden's Parliament. She will represent the Green Party in the 349-seat Riksdag after years of dedicated party work. Patil's career includes roles in the Swedish Prime Minister's office and municipal governance. Her education in economics and law shaped her focus on finance and taxation portfolios.
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- newAt 12, she was eve-teased: Suchika is now India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist
Eve-teased at 12, Suchika Tariyal took up judo for self-defence, beginning a journey through judo, Ju-Jitsu and MMA. At 36, the Rohtak fighter became India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist after beating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 to reach the -60kg semifinals. A former eight-time national judo champion, Tariyal now hopes her journey inspires more young women.
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- newIndia open Asian Games shooting campaign with silver in women's 10m air rifle
The Indian shooting team kicked off their Asian Games journey by clinching a silver medal, thanks to the impressive efforts of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa Vinod. Both Elavenil and Sonam made it to the final of the individual 10m air rifle competition. Building on their previous success in Hangzhou, the team is eager for more medal opportunities in the upcoming events.
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- newRed Pawns, Red Soldiers: How the Bolsheviks built a chess superpower
In his latest Grandmaster View column, India’s young GM Aarav Dengla looks back at how the Bolsheviks transformed chess from a pastime of Russia’s aristocracy into an instrument of mass education, military training and cultural revolution. From Ilyin-Zhenevsky and the Red Army to Botvinnik, Tal, Karpov and Kasparov, Aarav traces how a century-old state-backed experiment helped build the Soviet chess machine, and a legacy that still shapes the chess world today.
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- new3 youths killed, 1 critical after speeding BMW crashes on Mumbai's Coastal Road
Three people died and one was critically injured after a BMW crashed on the Mumbai Coastal Road. The incident occurred early Sunday morning due to alleged overspeeding by the driver. Two deceased victims were identified as Shanay Gajjal and Dhirya Seth. An unidentified 25-year-old man also died, and a 20-year-old remains in critical condition. The car was traveling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali when the accident happened.
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- newMeet Viraansh Bhanushali, Mumbai-born Oxford law student now in BRICS spotlight
Viraansh Bhanushali has recently captured attention with his stirring address at the Oxford Union, focusing on India's stance towards Pakistan. Following this, he represented the youth at the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi. As a testament to his resilience, Bhanushali conquered his stammer, emerging as a poised public speaker. With his Oxford graduation behind him, he is set to start his legal career back in New Delhi.
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- new'Tell us where to come, schools fixed before our visit': CJP mocks Rajasthan govt
Mentioning the Ranka's post, another CJP member Sourav Das quipped: "People of Rajasthan, tell us where you want us to come. Government is releasing and fixing places before our visit!" Last month, Ranka alleged that Rajasthan Police was keeping a watch on people entering and leaving his house, hours after the organisation’s team faced a confrontation during its campaign to inspect government schools.
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- newMaharashtra minister's niece Nila Vikhe Patil elected to Swedish Parliament
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- new'What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic': Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore row
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- newSuchika Tariyal scripts history, assures India of first Asian Games medal
Suchika Tariyal secured India's first medal at the Asian Games on Sunday. She defeated Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa in the women's Traditional Mixed Martial Arts 60kg quarterfinal. Tariyal's progression into the semifinals guarantees India a medal in MMA's debut. She previously represented India in judo and kurash and became a Jiu-Jitsu world champion. Her journey includes overcoming challenges and a knee injury to reach this achievement.
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- newWatch: Smoke over Riyadh airport after Houthi's major attack on Saudi Arabia
On Saturday, Houthi rebels executed a large-scale offensive against Saudi Arabia, causing tremors in the capital, Riyadh, where explosions reverberated. Flight operations at the nearby airport faced delays as Saudi air defenses successfully intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the city. The Houthis boasted of striking key strategic targets, including an Aramco facility, marking a pronounced escalation in the ongoing regional strife.
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- newTurkey offers support to Saudi military as Houthi attacks test new defence pact
Amid rising Houthi threats, Turkey extends military aid to Saudi Arabia, potentially putting the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense agreement to the test. This pact ensures collective defense among member nations under attack. However, Pakistan has confirmed that there are no immediate plans for military action. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is pursuing military support from the US to counter the Houthis’ aggression.
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- newJ&K: Fire damages Mata Vaishno Devi helipad terminal in Reasi
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- newSomething big brewing? Trump abruptly leaves Camp David, returns to White House
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- newThe Hindi writer from Delhi who interviewed Khomeini and Khamenei
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- newSam Altman, Elon Musk tease powerful AI model days after backing slower AI pace
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- newNumbers behind DUSU result: CJP momentum doesn’t show up in Left’s vote tally
The DUSU election results highlighted a contest that extended beyond the traditional ABVP NSUI binary, with Independent Deepanshu Shokeen’s decisive vice presidential victory and close races in the presidential and joint secretary contests. The results also showed a decline in the AISA SFI alliance’s vote tally despite its prominent participation in CJP mobilisations and campaigns around student issues such as housing, examinations and accountability.
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- new‘Sell your wife’: Delhi's killer couple who murdered executive face fraud probe
Police probing the murder of Adani Realty project manager Yuvraj Singh Manchanda are examining whether he knew about an alleged fraud racket involving his former colleague Anya Vats and her partner Sanyam Sachdeva. An FIR details how the duo allegedly duped a senior executive of over Rs 1.2 crore using fake government notices, while investigators examine their movements and electronic devices.
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- new'Iran war has potential to escalate rapidly': US issues blanket Middle East travel alert
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- newOlympiad: Erigaisi picks first win of tournament; India's winning juggernaut rolls on
Arjun Erigaisi bounced back from a difficult start to the Chess Olympiad with a convincing victory over Maksim Chigaev, helping defending champions India beat Spain 3-1 in Round 4. Gukesh continued his impressive run, while Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin drew. India’s women also remained unbeaten, beating Mongolia 3-1 as both Indian teams maintained their winning momentum in Samarkand.
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- newUS military says it struck suspected drug-trafficking vessel, 4 killed
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- newSaudi Arabia claims Houthis tried to attack its capital Riyadh with missiles
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- newMorning-after pills may get 4 boxed warnings
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- newGovt gets moving on monetising surplus realty
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- newReplacing Russian barrels may hike costs as Trump signs Russia sanctions bill
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- newAs monsoon withdrawal begins, season may end with 10% deficit
14 States Have Reported Rain Deficit Of More Than 20% So Far
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- newSC 'banyan tree' of environmental justice: CJI Surya Kant
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- newPM Modi pushes back on West’s narrative over emissions
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- new'Negotiate or face decisive war': Iran sets 7 conditions to restart talks with US
Iran has officially presented seven demands to Washington for resuming negotiations, emphasizing the need to conclude hostilities and unfreeze assets. Alongside this diplomatic approach, Iran is readying itself for potential US military actions, adapting its military strategy to prioritize naval capabilities. Efforts are underway to swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict.
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- newMamata’s 2nd bypoll nominee quits ‘under pressure’, back in 2 hours
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- newArmy chief’s military talks in Russia focus on artillery modernisation, capability development
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- newIn a first, abetment FIR filed against IIT-Bombay professor in student’s death
An IIT-Bombay professor faces accusations following a student's death by suicide on campus. The student's parents alleged casteist remarks and harassment by the professor. Police have transferred the case to the crime branch for further investigation. The institute stated no disciplinary action was initiated against the student. The family refused to claim the body until the accused were arrested.
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- newAmbulance stuck in mud, pregnant woman taken to MP hospital on bullock cart
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- newASI Harjit Singh murdered: Key suspect shot dead in police encounter in Amritsar
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- newHome guard slaps and drags woman by hair, arrested in Hyderabad
A home guard was terminated and arrested for assaulting a woman near Hafeezpet railway station, with the entire episode captured on video. Cyberabad police commissioner Ramesh acted swiftly, ordering the termination and the registration of a criminal case. Following the footage’s release, Director General of Police CV Anand emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women.
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- new'Only high IQ individuals need apply': Trump announces 'AI Force'
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- newUPI MDR: Can Rs 6,000 be split into three Rs 2,000 payments? No daily cap
The NPCI framework and the FAQs issued with it do not stipulate that multiple payments relating to a single bill must be clubbed together. Such a restriction, if in place, could prevent businesses from breaking up larger payments into multiple transactions of Rs 2,000 or less.
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- newMeet the 25-year-old who left air hostess job to become Himachal's first woman truck driver
It’s not easy to switch careers! But a young girl from Himachal Pradesh left her air hostess training to become a truck driver. Meet 25-year-old Neha Thakur who chose a career path few would have expected. After graduating, she worked briefly in the aviation sector and today, she spends her days behind the wheel of a 16-tonne truck, travelling across India. Neha belongs from Khudla village in Sarkaghat, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. She is widely known as Himachal Pradesh’s first woman t…
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- newSikh driver attacked, thrown off bus in England; hijacked vehicle crashes into cars
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