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A video of a student assault at Swami Atmanand School has gone viral online. The victim's family alleged school authorities took no action after the incident. The accused student's mother reportedly created a scene at the police station. Police registered bailable offences against both students involved in the argument. The victim obtained a transfer certificate fearing further harassment.

Jawaharlal Nehru University has canceled a planned book discussion on campus, which was to highlight former student Umar Khalid's newly released book. Authorities claimed the event's cancellation was due to the organizers' failure to provide complete details. Previously, the Dean of Social Sciences had granted permission to book the auditorium. This cancellation follows a recent event that was also canceled, which featured an ISKCON representative.

VVS Laxman defends the Centre of Excellence's role beyond rehabilitation. He stresses player monitoring and continuous assessment over assigning blame. Injuries are an unavoidable part of a cricketer's demanding career. The facility uses multiple parameters to assess player fitness before selection. Communication between the Centre and team management remains seamless.

New York City has announced an extension for the pied-à-terre tax exemption deadline to September eighteenth, responding to resident concerns about the lack of clear notifications and the complexities of the exemption process. To enhance communication citywide, particularly across boroughs, outreach initiatives are being intensified. The pied-à-terre tax impacts secondary residences valued at over five million dollars, a strategy designed to bolster the city's budget amid a financial shortfall.

Brett Lee regards Jacques Kallis as the finest cricketer in history, while he believes Sachin Tendulkar to be the top batsman he's ever witnessed. Kallis's dual skills with both bat and ball distinguish him significantly. His impressive performance statistics across all formats reinforce this belief. Lee has also expressed admiration for Kallis's composed attitude before competitions.

Betty Bromage, aged ninety-seven, has once again become the world's oldest female wing walker. She achieved this remarkable feat in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom on August fourth, 2026. This accomplishment came just a year after she suffered a stroke, proving age is no barrier. Bromage undertook the thrilling adventure to raise funds for the hospital that cared for her. Her actions highlight a growing trend of seniors embracing adventurous travel experiences.

The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Kerala and the United States in areas of mutual interest

The arrest was made by a police team led by the Northern Range Deputy Inspector General; Arjun Ayanki allegedly attempted to flee when the police reached the apartment and was apprehended at around 2.30 a.m.

The Congress already supports the women’s quota legislation, the Opposition leader says; he asks why implementation had been held up for three years and unnecessarily linked to delimitation, adding, ‘Implement the 2023 law. Without any conditions.’

Muraleedharan also writes to Chennithala seeking Vigilance probe; action follows a complaint alleging large-scale irregularities in construction contracts, procurement, financial management and accounting practices at the public sector undertaking

The officer came under surveillance by the IAF intelligence wing, which later alerted the security agencies after his interactions with a woman on social media raised suspicion

The Instagram post based on The Hindu’s report came amid renewed focus on the Kashmir resident after the Cockroach Janta Party-led (CJP) protest and the use of pellets on protesters at Jantar Mantar

They were taking out a protest march from Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University to the CM's residence; they have been stopped to prevent any untoward situation, said Ajay Aryan Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters)

FIFA has come out in staunch defense of president Gianni Infantino, rebutting fresh allegations and widespread criticism. The organisation has accused unnamed detractors of orchestrating a campaign aimed at destabilising its leadership. While UEFA acknowledged a severance payment to a former employee associated with Infantino, he continues to enjoy robust support from various continental federations despite European discontent.