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Spain have eased concerns over Lamine Yamal's fitness after the teenager trained separately ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. The RFEF and coach Luis de la Fuente insist the session was precautionary, with Pedro Porro also on an individual programme. Both players are expected to be fit as Spain chase a fourth World Cup title on Sunday.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed speculation about Rohit Sharma's ODI retirement. He confirmed that Rohit remains a regular member of India's ODI team. Rohit will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things. The selectors are assessing all players for the 2027 World Cup preparations. Therefore, the Lord's ODI will not be Rohit's final match.

GPS collars track pronghorn movement near a New Mexico solar project. Fences around the solar farm present a significant barrier to these animals. Pronghorn typically crawl under fences rather than jumping over them. Researchers suggest simple fence modifications could aid wildlife movement. These changes would help animals use their traditional migration paths.

The plea had cited “severe logistical challenges” due to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Karnataka

Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot has said that the Indian Railways had not only strengthened the Indian economy but also had contributed immensely to the overall development of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Koppal station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has publicly praised daughter Sonakshi Sinha for speaking in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue. Following the support from Sonakshi Sinha and actor Omi Vaidya, Sonam Wangchuk's team responded on behalf of the activist, expressing gratitude for their solidarity.

Close on the heels of a minor girl delivering a baby, another case of minor girl getting pregnant because of alleged sexual exploitation has come to light in Dharwad district.

The government had already ordered a audit which probed transactions in Siddipet and Medak districts on a pilot basis, and the exercise was extended to the remaining parts of State; Cabinet takes the decision following spate of complaints like inclusion of vast lands in prohibited list

Tension arose in Ponduru village after a woman's family brought her body to her boyfriend's residence. They demanded he marry her corpse before her final rites could be performed. The woman, Keerthi, died by suicide after her boyfriend reportedly refused to marry her. Her family claimed this was her dying wish before her cremation. The family eventually conducted the cremation after Sai's family agreed to the rites.

Actor R Madhavan notes youth disconnect from Indian cinema. Young audiences prefer Japanese anime and Korean content over local films. Madhavan believes filmmakers must create more inspirational stories. His upcoming film GDN highlights inventor Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu. The film explores Naidu's contributions to Indian industry and innovation.

While Sajad Lone questioned both the timing and real motive, J&K Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari said the NC’s proposed Jantar Mantar protest “is to empower its government not to empower people”

The highest-ever poll participation in the recent Assembly elections is a proof of the trust the electors have in the country’s electoral system and the vibrancy of the democracy, says Chief Election Commissioner

The protest seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation attracted more high-profile visitors

Decision to make soft skills training mandatory for hospital employees was taken in the backdrop of innumerable complaints from patients and visitors regarding poor behaviour by hospital staff, communication lapses, and unsatisfactory interactions with the public, says Health Minister