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Rescue operations are being carried out for the third consecutive day at the site of the accident, by NDRF, Indian Army, Kolkata Police and other agencies

Mr. Shah said that the value of the drugs seized between 2004 and 2014 was approximately ₹40,000 crore, whereas the value of the drugs seized between 2014 and 2026 is approximately ₹1.84 lakh crore

Jayarajan alleges that police cases are being registered against social media users and that Meta has removed posts critical of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan under Information Technology Act section

Team India has triumphed at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026, topping the medal standings with an impressive 24 medals, including seven golds. Young talents shone across rifle and pistol disciplines, securing victories in individual, mixed, and team events. This remarkable achievement underscores India's growing prowess in world shooting, with the NRAI crediting effective grassroots programs for the widespread success.

For more than a decade, these Kolkatans have spent their weekends driving towards cyclones, thunderstorms and towering storm cells. Armed with weather models, radar imagery and cameras, the Kolkata Cloud Chasers pursue Bengal’s most dramatic weather events in search of photographs, data and a feeling they say cannot be bought.

“PM Modi is today among the longest-serving leaders in independent India. When he assumed office [in 2014], the PM spoke of regional cooperation and demonstrated an interest in improving relations with neighbouring countries. Those gestures generated hope across South Asia,” said the Mirwaiz

Shreyas Iyer is set to lead India's T20I side against Ireland, marking a significant return to the national setup with added captaincy responsibility. Head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in Iyer's leadership, while the new skipper emphasized building a supportive and fun team culture. Iyer urged his teammates to play fearlessly and with belief, aiming to usher in a new era for the team.

Former The Hindu BusinessLine journalist Vinay Kamath reflects on seeing his book on Titan’s journey transformed into one of 2026’s streaming successes

The Superintendent of Police warned traders against selling nicotine products near schools, as drug-testing kits were supplied to every station in the district

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that the state cannot claim ownership of private land through adverse possession, deeming it incompatible with a welfare state's role. Justice Ramesh Kumari ordered the Haryana government to compensate landowners for 7 Kanals of land used for an irrigation channel since 1960 without lawful acquisition.

All the accused were in Ayodhya itself and were arrested late Thursday night. Further questioning is underway. Police are preparing to present them before a magistrate, says a senior official.

From January 2025 till date, around 600 cases had been registered in Kalaburagi against both peddlers and consumers, according to the city police.

Panic gripped Maharajganj's Parsa Khurd village after a man, allegedly drunk, climbed an 11,000-volt electricity pole. Villagers watched in fear as the man remained perched for hours, disrupting power supply. Authorities swiftly cut power and launched a risky rescue, safely bringing him down. He later became aggressive, leading to an FIR for endangering public safety.

The fresh norms require the State government to prepare and submit a preliminary report, pre-feasibility report or concept note in tune with what has been stipulated in the 2017 guidelines and with the 2007 final award of the Tribunal

A historic heatwave has put this weekend's Paris Diamond League athletics meet in doubt. French authorities have requested its cancellation, citing immense pressure on emergency services and extreme weather. While organisers initially planned a modified event for elite athletes, the police prefecture has warned of an enforced cancellation if organisers don't comply. This unprecedented heat has already broken national records.

Around 12 passengers injured

The chain got ledged in the door guideway, resulting in the door not closing and the train being unable to leave the station