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Madhya Pradesh minister Vishwas Sarang sparked controversy by advocating for the public execution of individuals involved in 'love jihad' and crimes against minors. His remarks followed an incident where a rape suspect, Farhan Khan, was shot in the leg while allegedly attempting to escape police custody.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack and heightened tensions with Pakistan, Munitions India Limited (MIL) has reportedly cancelled extended leaves for employees across most of its 12 ordnance factories. While senior management cites missed production targets and export orders as the reason, some officials suggest national security concerns prompted the decision.

Speaking at an event held in Chennai, he says the State government not only provides land and financial resources to set up universities and colleges but also gives salaries to staff and provides amenities to students; he questions the reasoning behind letting the Governor nominate Vice-Chancellors

Warren Buffett surprised shareholders by announcing his intent to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO by year's end, naming Greg Abel as his successor. Abel, a 25-year Berkshire veteran currently overseeing non-insurance operations, will now lead the $865 billion conglomerate.

Farooq Abdullah asserted that the Pahalgam terrorist attack, resulting in 26 fatalities, likely involved local support, sparking criticism from Mehbooba Mufti. Abdullah also reiterated his opposition to the Indus Waters Treaty, advocating for its review due to perceived harm to the region's interests.

The vibrant salt manufacturing industry of Tamil Nadu, where nine coastal districts produce salt, finds itself in the doldrums, thanks to a variety of factors. In this deep dive, Deepa H. Ramakrishnan finds out what ails the industry and how these issues can be resolved

Dewald Brevis's golden duck amidst DRS controversy marred CSK's narrow defeat against RCB in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter. Brevis was adjudged LBW, but replays suggested the ball would have missed the stumps. The missed review proved costly as CSK fell short by two runs despite valiant efforts from Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja.

At The Hindu Huddle session titled ‘No Boundaries: Growth of women’s cricket in India’, Shanta Rangaswamy, India’s first women’s team captain and a former BCCI apex council member; Mithali Raj, former India captain; and Shreyanka Patil, India international and Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketer, will talk us through the journey of women’s cricket

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a thrilling victory against Chennai Super Kings in a last-ball encounter. RCB's formidable total, powered by Kohli, Bethell, and Shepherd, was nearly chased down by CSK, with Mhatre's brilliant 94 and Jadeja's 77. Dayal's composed final over sealed the win for RCB, propelling them to the top of the points table.