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The ACC confirmed that Naqvi will miss the final at Korogi Park because of "prior commitments". India and Pakistan will meet for the gold medal after Sri Lanka and Bangladesh play the bronze-medal match.

Welfare of SC/ST communities will no longer be treated as a mere ritualistic exercise, says Satheesan while inaugurating the State-level observance of Social Solidarity Fortnight organised by Department for the Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes

Veeramani had rented a bungalow at Teynampet in Chennai. Over a period of years, multiple minor girls were taken to the house where they were allegedly lured with gifts and sexually abused by the granite baron.

The plea filed by B.D. Borkar, a Phule-Ambedkarite, said a State compulsion expressed through two successive government orders would lead to the ‘deepening communal division and conflict in India by outraging the religious and spiritual feelings of minority religions’

Neeru Dhanda’s Asian Games campaign was already one to remember, with the Indian shooter returning from Aichi-Nagoya with 2 gold medals and a silver despite battling viral fever. A day after reaching home in Jind, Neeru received another call - this time informing her that she had been chosen as India’s women’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony.

The doctors who faced action include 41 Assistant Professors, eight Associate Professors and two tutors, says Health Minister

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav wants the disciplinary process completed in three months and the vacancies filled; 78 doctors have rejoined after being allowed back with penalties

Akhilesh Yadav’s remark assume significance, as leaders of the Samajwadi Party have been saying that the party will field three candidates in the ongoing Rajya Sabha polls

The Chief Minister promises irrigation, processing and export support to make the drought-prone region a ‘global fruit bowl’; Reliance, which will run the new Indian School of Agriculture, announces ₹1 lakh crore for biogas plants

Abhishek Sharma's future at Sunrisers Hyderabad is in focus ahead of the IPL retention deadline, with the opener "unhappy" after Ishan Kishan was handed the captaincy last year and is set to continue in IPL 2027 as well because of Pat Cummins, who is likely to cut down on his franchise commitments. Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are among potential destinations, while Delhi Capitals could also emerge as an option for the star batter.

Sonal Machchhar faced an emotional turmoil upon discovering her husband Captain Smit Machchhar's heroic efforts during an airborne incident on a flydubai flight. Initially overwhelmed by the news, she found solace after visiting him in the hospital, reassured by his professional handling of the attack and the safety he ensured for the passengers. The incident has sparked an ongoing investigation involving both Israeli and UAE authorities.

Michigan's Soo Locks project has achieved 50% completion and is on track for a 2030 finish. This $3.219 billion project began in 2020 and includes multiple construction phases. The final construction phase involves extensive work including cofferdam construction and demolition of the existing Sabin Lock. Crews are currently focused on concrete placement, with significant amounts already completed. This project is expected to enhance commercial navigation and support thousands of jobs.

Josh Brolin sold his Sandy Springs estate for $4 million, after initially listing it at nearly $5 million. The home features seven bedrooms and traditional design elements that appeal to potential buyers in the area. Brolin and his wife originally purchased the property for $3.25 million in 2020 and considered renting it out at first. The sale aligns with their recent move to California following Brolin's film work in Atlanta.

October 2 is observed as Gandhi Jayanti in India and as the International Day of Non-Violence worldwide

Adoor Prakash is a very senior leader who has every right to express his views about having to learn of important matters through media. What he said cannot be dismissed lightly, says the MP

Given the stress on finances, Telangana government is unlikely to take a call on the implementation of the PRC recommendations in the near future

Protesting students submitted an 18-point charter of demands, including the resignation of the institute’s director, after the parents of the second-year student were denied permission to continue their own protest on weekends

Nations are increasingly ordering fourth- and 4.5-generation fighters as they are cost-effective and readily available. France's Rafale and the US F-15EX are prominent examples of this trend. Various countries, including Ukraine and Colombia, have made commitments to acquire these aircraft. Fourth-generation fighters remain effective with capabilities that complement fifth-generation fighters. Their operational advantages indicate that they will continue to play a significant role in air forces.

The organisation’s State president wants local body polls held only after a proper revision of the rolls, and accuses the YSRCP of staying silent on the exercise