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A new MD is awaited at a time when the metro’s ₹1,957-crore Kakkanad extension is due for commissioning in a year, after which KMRL is expected to shift focus to the third phase

The Union government must withdraw the ‘blue economy policy’ as it subjugates the sea and the coast to multinational companies, leaders of the All India Fish Workers Federation say

Moin Khan urges authorities to honour Imran Khan's right to medical care. He also asked fellow cricketers to voice their support for the former leader. International captains have also called for adequate healthcare and constitutional safeguards. Greg Chappell described Imran Khan's condition as worrying and difficult to ascertain. The Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a complaint after an interview with Imran Khan's sons aired.

Chirag Paswan also demanded the resignation of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) leader, Santosh Kumar Suman from the Bihar Cabinet after the party, an NDA ally, sought a review of the reservation policy and sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Bihar faces intensified flood fears as river water levels rise significantly. Persistent rains in Nepal and the state have caused rivers to exceed danger marks. The Gandak river has breached its danger level, releasing substantial water downstream. Authorities have moved residents from low-lying areas and placed departments on alert. District magistrates are personally monitoring the escalating flood situation across vulnerable regions.

Protesters thank Rahul Gandhi among other leaders, say this is the first time their issues were heard at the national level

The attack came after Rahul Gandhi targeted the party and the RSS, alleging that a “purification” ceremony was organised at a rally venue addressed by Mallikarjun Kharge in Haldwani

It is alleged that the accused had links to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an organisation the NIA has described as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has raised concerns over hate speech, hate crimes, citizenship policies, and the treatment of minorities in India. The committee made several recommendations, while the Indian government rejected what it called “sweeping generalisations” in the findings.

Twenty-eight pilgrims from three Indian states safely returned home after escaping Nepal's devastating flash floods. A brief tea break and a ten-minute delay proved crucial in saving their lives. Another group's visa delay inadvertently kept them from the flood zone. They witnessed buses and villages being swept away by the raging waters. Officials are coordinating efforts to rescue other stranded pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh.

Maharashtra’s proposed Private Coaching Centres Bill, 2026 seeks to regulate coaching institutes with new rules on admissions, fees, safety standards and student welfare. From banning school-coaching tie-ups to restricting enrolment of children below 13, here’s everything you need to know about the proposed law and its impact on students, parents and coaching centres.

Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the TMCP foundation day programme, alleging violations of conditions imposed by the Calcutta High Court. The case has sparked a fresh political controversy in the state.

John Cena openly acknowledged the animosity that brewed before his WrestleMania 28 clash with The Rock. Their competitive rivalry escalated beyond the ring, leading to personal jabs and near confrontations backstage during heated promo exchanges. Although Cena publicly insisted he would prevail, he privately recognized The Rock's impending victory. After the match, heartfelt apologies paved the way for a newfound respect between the two icons.

After a devastating glacier collapse and avalanche in Nepal, a mother believed she had lost her two sons forever. But against all odds, her 8-year-old son survived alone in the forest before being rescued and airlifted to safety, leading to an emotional reunion that has touched hearts across the country.

Aftab Ahmed Ansari was a key member of the Dubai-based Asif Reza Commando Force, a wing of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Harkat-ul-Jehad-i-Islami

While the Himalayan country usually imports electricity from India during the winter months, it has now asked that the required approvals for sending power be processed in September itself

In his address at the D.S. Borker Memorial Lecture on ‘My Vision of India 2047’, the former High Court judge said the judiciary of 2047 would be better served if ‘today’s judges act swiftly on complaints of grave State excesses’

Society to study wetland boundary demarcation and seek support of public representatives; locals oppose treating 1.61 lakh acres around Kolleru as wetlands