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According to Police Inspector Manojkumar Mane, the accused allegedly conspired to extort money in the name of a Mathadi workers’ union and attacked 27-year-old Nadim Nasrudin Sheikh, who belonged to another faction of the Mathadi workers’ union

The Dairy Department said the objective of the conclave is to disseminate the advantages of various public welfare initiatives to eligible beneficiaries and promote rural economy

Following a deluge in the early hours of Saturday, various areas in Delhi-NCR are grappling with waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department warns that more rain is expected over the next two days, with light to moderate showers predicted for Saturday, tapering to light rain on Sunday. Thankfully, a dry spell is set to emerge from Monday through Thursday, concluding a wet period for the region.

Biology teacher Radha Rajesh of New Horizon Public School, Bengaluru, has been selected for the National Teachers’ Award 2026, representing CISCE. Known for connecting classroom concepts with real-life examples, she uses cases involving Parkinson’s disease, Lionel Messi and Michael Schumacher to make Biology relatable. Rajesh combines technology, AI, projects and hands-on learning while emphasising critical thinking and source evaluation. Her teaching has earned multiple awards and inspired former students to pursue careers in medicine, research and other fields.

The development comes days after senior players Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Ali Agha were sent home from England. The decision has raised questions over Pakistan's selection policy and team management.

According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s monsoon data for June, July, and August, 441 cases of H1N1, and 4,485 malaria cases were recorded

The researchers cautioned that the findings represent an early stage of biomedical research and require extensive validation before any clinical application becomes possible

What did the Delhi High Court rule on a woman’s return from maternity leave, and what is wrestler Vinesh Phogat seeking for women athletes returning to competitive sport after pregnancy?

A student influencer faced threats at Jantar Mantar, and her father was injured. An alleged attacker bragged about assaulting her father in a viral video. The student demanded justice and an FIR against Swatantra Bhardwaj for the attack. She expressed sadness over justifying her father's injuries to authorities. The incident left the young student traumatized and fearful of attending school.

Pakistan Cricket Board sent players and coaches home after recent Test defeats. Behavioral issues reportedly influenced the removal of senior players like Mohammad Rizwan. Selectors faced scrutiny and potential changes are planned following these events. Mike Hesson may continue as head coach after assessing white-ball specialists. The board seeks explanations regarding selection decisions for recent tours.

The Williams sisters lost 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (10-7) after leading the deciding 10-point tiebreak 5-0.

The US safety regulator is conducting an investigation into Tesla's innovative taxis that operate without a steering wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is assessing whether these vehicles adhere to federal safety regulations. Following their launch in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, the agency plans to examine Tesla's self-certification process. This investigation echoes previous scrutiny experienced by competitor Zoox.