In a major boost to the sports ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India has approved the establishment of the first National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Sports for the Union Territory, to be set up in Kashmir.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing them of insulting students by allegedly branding them as “terrorists” for demanding fair examinations and a secure future.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar noted on Thursday that the world today is witnessing greater weaponisation, higher risk-taking and a politics suited to the social media era.
The French national has claimed that her husband used to assault them physically and mentally “on a daily basis” and added that he was “very violent”.
Bangladesh chose to bat after winning the toss against India in a must-win Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A encounter in Manchester.
A major controversy has erupted in the Kishtwar district after Jammu and Kashmir Police registered an FIR against 40 Army personnel, including the Commanding Officer of the 17 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and a Major, over allegations of assaulting police personnel and damaging property at Police Station Atholi in the remote Paddar area, officials said on Thursday.
A division bench of the Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition seeking state intervention in a dispute between two factions of the Muslim community over bringing out Tazia in Prayagraj city.
Piyush Goyal stated that the relationship now extend beyond traditional trade ties including cooperation in technology, investments, defence and critical minerals.
Ismael Saibari became the first African player to score in all three World Cup group-stage matches as Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 and reached the Round of 32, with coach Mohamed Ouahbi praising his side’s growth.
The new National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 9 social sciences textbook includes a topic on the “Emergency,” describing it as “one of the major challenges” faced by Indian democracy, an official from the institution confirmed on Thursday.
