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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Bishkek. The two leaders discussed regional and global security, including developments in West Asia, amidst ongoing efforts to rebuild ties after the 2020 LAC standoff. Singh also held discussions on bilateral defence cooperation with his Russian counterpart.

As the chariot, which weighs 75 tonnes, moved, the chants of Govinda Govinda rent the air

The two plunder 77 off 32 balls for the unbroken fifth wicket to help Rajasthan Royals chase down the 223-run target; JaiSurya pair sizzles yet again

SIR’s impact must be factored in before reading turnout figures

Ms. Baerbock cautioned against ‘unilateral use of force’ while arguing that member states of the UN can mobilise themselves for an institutional action against a state that is accused of genocide by bringing the matter to the UN Security Council

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has regained the Orange Cap lead, becoming the first to 400 runs in IPL 2026. Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings, with Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey's unbeaten 77-run stand sealing the victory after a strong start by Sooryavanshi.

‘Government of India and the Uttar Pradesh Government are in violation of fundamental ILO principles’

Iltija Mufti, a PDP leader, protested the government's plan to remove Urdu knowledge as a requirement for Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Service jobs. She stated this move attacks the region's linguistic heritage. Mufti argued Urdu connects communities and is a repository of knowledge. She questioned the government's priorities and vowed to resist the changes.

Ladakh's political groups are seeking a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah during his upcoming visit to press for Sixth Schedule status and statehood. They deem the Centre's announced sub-committee meeting inadequate and hope Shah's presence will facilitate a high-powered committee discussion to rebuild trust and address their demands.

A court in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, acquitted a woman and her alleged partner of murder charges due to insufficient evidence. The judge highlighted the prosecution's failure to produce a crucial forensic report, which was necessary to determine the cause of death. The court emphasized that convictions require proof, not mere suspicion.