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Patil said he had proposed to the Union Civil Aviation Minister that the UDAN scheme be extended from three years to five years

State secretary says it is superfluous to discuss Sudhakaran who has severed links with the party. He says the Ambalappuzha constituency will remain with the LDF since “the vote is for the party, not personalities.”

Nominated Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty said survivors of childhood sexual offences want assurance that "it is not your fault...and that assurance can be given by mother at home, or a teacher or a counsellor."

The standard of living has improved substantially. Earlier, the State had only about 17 lakh power consumers. Today, the number has crossed 2.17 crore, says Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary

Iran's national football team has firmly stated that no entity can prevent their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, directly countering US President Donald Trump's safety concerns. The team emphasized that FIFA governs the tournament and their qualification was earned through merit, questioning the host's ability to ensure security if they cannot.

Major allocations likely to CM’s pet projects like Bharat Future city, Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion

Acting on the information, teams of the BSF and Police rushed to the spot, and the consignment was recovered at around 11 a.m. in a forward area following information from locals, officials added.

The parties accuse the Centre of “withholding funds to Tamil Nadu” under various schemes and failing to take precautionary measures anticipating a shortage of LPG

India’s Supreme Court has recognised passive euthanasia and the right to die with dignity, but the debate around assisted dying continues across the world. In this video, we explain what euthanasia means, the Harish Rana judgement in India, and the difference between active and passive euthanasia. The video also explores why end-of-life decisions are debated in law and ethics, and how different countries regulate assisted dying.

The incident happened at Doithan centre in Beedsangvi at 10.15 a.m., just before the School Secondary Certificate exam was about to begin, an official said.

An IPS officer of 1965 batch, he served as the DGP for 1996 to 2002

Two years ago, Gautam Gambhir was appointed Team India's coach after he mentored the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the Indian Premier League (IPL) title. With the next T20 extravaganza cycle underway, IPL 2026 should be the audition for India's next T20I captain. The selectors must keep their eyes open because choosing the right man for the captaincy will not be easy.

Two Indian nationals have died and 10 others were injured in an attack in Sohar city, Oman. Five of the injured have been discharged from the hospital, while the remaining five are receiving medical treatment. Indian authorities are in contact with Omani officials and are providing assistance to the affected nationals.

The BCCI has no say in Sunrisers signing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred. This is an overseas league. The franchise faces social media criticism. Owner Kavya Maran is targeted. The official X account of Sunrisers Leeds was reportedly suspended. The BCCI cannot intervene in this matter. The franchise has not issued a statement.