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The possible sale of support services for the helicopters and the howitzers will take place under the Foreign Military Sale channels

The secretary general of CBCNEI told journalists that the focus was on defusing the hostage crisis triggered by the killing of three Thadou church leaders on May 13

Government Arts College remains one of the finest educational institutions I have taught in, not just for its academics, but also for the human bonds it nurtured, says one of the organisers

Coordination meetings to be held with District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police across the States to ‘ensure robust monitoring and effective implementation of examination arrangements’

Nirmala Sitharaman listed a number of achievements of the Modi government under several social sector schemes and asked whether these were for the benefit of ‘Adani/Ambani’

The Bench had earlier issued a contempt notice to the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, on a matter related to its April 20 order directing the Centre to provide administrative support to a court-appointed panel

NHRC says trans students should be admitted to educational institutions based on self-identified gender; calls for distinct Census columns to record “intersex” people, “transmen”, and “transwomen”

The trial court had sentenced seven accused, including the father and the two sons, to death for the murder in Agust 2021

The number of foreigners of Indian origin who voted in a fraudulent manner has increased to 30. Their declaration while applying for the OCI card that they had surrendered their voter identity cards or deleted their names from the electoral rolls will be treated as a false declaration and action will taken under law, sources say

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said giving a free pass to industrialist Gautam Adani and ‘robbing’ the common people is Narendra Modi’s ‘compromised model’; Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi wondered whether the PM’s personal request led to the Adani group being removed from a Norwegian wealth fund blacklist

Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth, and context. In today’s episode, we look at the Supreme Court’s strong remarks on stray dogs, the MEA’s response to questions over PM Modi not taking media queries during his Norway visit, and more.

A new unified RERA portal now centralises real estate project information nationwide, offering homebuyers unprecedented transparency and ease of access. Buyers can now verify project registrations, builder compliance, and complaint statuses on a single platform, simplifying the purchasing process and reducing reliance on builder claims. This initiative aims to streamline data and empower consumers.

NHL trade rumors are heating up as free agency approaches, and Alex Tuch of the Buffalo Sabres is reportedly in the Edmonton Oilers’ crosshairs. Recent rumors suggest Tuch’s contract value is taking a hit due to his inconsistent play in the playoffs. It’s an opportunity for Edmonton, who are searching for top-six scoring depth and tight salary cap restrictions and roster restructuring needs.

According to the government, India has around 60 days of petroleum supplies in various forms including strategic reserves. But if 20% of the world’s crude supply remains disrupted over 2.5 months of the war, where is India getting its oil from?

An alleged rape accused in Ghaziabad received a triumphant welcome from supporters upon his bail, with videos showing him being carried on shoulders amidst cheers and a procession. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the state government, calling the reception reprehensible and highlighting the perceived hypocrisy.