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In a significant move, Apple has removed the decentralised messaging app Bitchat from its India App Store. This action follows a directive issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, citing illegal content linked to the app. Bitchat, known for its Bluetooth-based mesh networking that allows offline communication, had previously been removed in July before returning to the store. As it stands, Indian users can no longer download Bitchat.

Excel Search & Advisory is helping the NBA find Cathy Engelbert’s successor as WNBA commissioner. Because Excel Sports Management represents Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, former ESPN host Linda Cohn has questioned how the company will separate its executive search work from player representation. The NBA has not publicly detailed specific safeguards, while Adam Silver remains involved in the final decision.

High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi addressed the extradition request for Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh, stating that the matter is under legal review, preventing a set timeline for her repatriation. He clarified that India had no involvement in her arrival, citing the dire circumstances in Bangladesh. As relations between India and Bangladesh grow increasingly strained, the new Bangladeshi government remains resolute in pursuing Hasina's extradition.

The Aichi-Nagoya campaign produced a mix of expected results and disappointments before India's strong finish changed the picture. As recently as Thursday, India were outside the top 10 in the medal table with only 10 gold medals.

Once the model code of conduct is lifted after October 9, we will initiate a fresh probe into this false propaganda, says West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

The four accused have been charged for offences of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and criminal breach of trust under the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, along with offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and all Chief Ministers were “illegal,” demanding fresh elections be held through ballot papers

Investigators say each member had a distinct role, from providing inside information and planning robberies to brokering arms deals and finding prospective buyers

Education and healthcare remain among the Congress government’s top priorities, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, adding that financial constraints will not be allowed to hamper development in these sectors

According to the police, the couple had marital differences and Lakshmi had reportedly approached a court seeking divorce.

Ukraine has expressed readiness to explore India's comprehensive proposal for ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. During recent communications, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized the importance of India's mediation role. India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar affirmed continuous engagement with both Kyiv and Moscow regarding potential solutions. Ukraine is open to discussing limited ceasefire arrangements around energy infrastructure and safe Black Sea shipping.

The leaders of some key BJP allies — JD(U), Shiv Sena and the TDP — have also been retained as heads of different Parliamentary committees

With one of the two bridges across the Cauvery being closed for repairs, severe traffic congestion was being witnessed in several parts of the city, especially in Srirangam