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Principal Sessions Judge K.K. Balakrishnan, who reserved the order on the plea on September 15, dismissed it on the ground that it was not a fit case for in-camera trial

In a nail-biting finish, India clinched a historic T20 International victory against Japan by a narrow margin of just two runs. Although facing challenges from Japan's spin bowlers, India's own spinners made a remarkable comeback, ultimately securing the team's 200th win in men's T20 cricket. This match showcased the resilience and strategic prowess of both sides, making it a memorable encounter.

Allegations of a headmaster's inappropriate actions have surfaced at a Nawada government school. These incidents follow a Class X student's alleged molestation in Jamui. Girls reported the headmaster entered their washroom and touched them inappropriately. The headmaster was arrested under the POCSO Act after protests by students and parents. These events highlight serious concerns regarding the safety of minor girls in Bihar.

The Deputy Chief Minister admits his absence from the constituency, says elected representatives are less proactive than before and wants the NDA alliance to stay strong without hurting the respect due to his party

India's DRDO seeks industry partners for its 30kW counter-drone laser weapon. Final trials concluded in August 2025, demonstrating the technology's readiness. This system targets drone swarms and surveillance sensors up to five kilometers. Smaller laser systems are already in production and ordered by the military. This initiative enhances India's layered air defence architecture against evolving threats.

The record on the right-hand doorway pillar of the ruined Siva temple on Rudrapada Sikharam grants four ‘putlu’ of wetland to gurus associated with Tapanacharyulu, the ASI’s epigraphy chief says

CPI(M) leader P. Rajeeve alleges that UDF Ministers have signalled to the electorate that ordinary citizens without resources are at a disadvantage compared with the moneyed elite, who dole out freebies and fund foreign jaunts for ‘power centres and authority figures’

Farmers in parts of Haveri district have been harvesting around 20 quintals per acre by adopting ‘Guli Ragi’ method, as compared to 15 quintals by the traditional method

India's latest health survey shows below-normal BMI is not decreasing while overweight and obesity are rising. Women's normal BMI range fell significantly, and men's share also shrank considerably. Below-normal BMI increased in many states, and overweight or obesity rose even more widely. Urban areas show higher rates of both underweight and overweight conditions for men and women.

India secured their first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur's team defeated Sri Lanka in the women's cricket final. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong opening partnership. Richa Ghosh's quick cameo propelled India to a formidable total. This victory marked India's seventh medal overall in the competition.

The image of a batch of wall-mounted fans arriving at the campus as part of ‘renovation work’ has gone viral on social media.

Denies the charge of having instructed or approved DMK IT Wing’s X post, which reportedly claimed that a narcotic drugs case accused John Britto was Minister Aadhav Arjuna’s relative

According to officials, CCTV cameras inside the examination hall captured Wakode's movements before a professor approached him and led him away from other students after he was allegedly caught copying

Nitin Nabin is scheduled to meet former BJP MPs, former legislators and former members of the Legislative Council from western UP to take feedback on the political and electoral situation, former MP Raghav Lakhan Pal Sharma said

Dr. Liudmila Khokhlova has been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award for her remarkable contributions to the study of Indian languages. Over the span of more than fifty years, she has delved deep into languages such as Hindi and Punjabi. Her scholarly endeavors also include translating crucial Sikh scriptures into Russian. This prestigious award celebrates her significant impact on the field of Indological studies.

The terms of the eight members of the Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies are due to expire on November 16

The State Health department’s newly released figures show 56,863 dengue cases in 2023, 46,971 in 2024, and 25,585 in 2025. These are substantially higher than the corresponding figures published by NCVBDC

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 17-year-old neighbor in Gwalior. He threatened and blackmailed her with private photographs and chat screenshots. The accused intercepted her on her way to coaching classes on Saturday evening. Police took the accused into custody within hours after the FIR was registered. He was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent to a reform home.

Officials were examining various documents as part of the investigation into allegations that Dr. Bhaskar accumulated assets disproportionate to his known sources of income

India has proven its capability to design and launch complex spacecraft independently. The nation now focuses on building industrial depth for space sovereignty and self-reliance. A burgeoning private sector and numerous startups are transforming India's space ecosystem. Future missions aim for a space station and lunar exploration by 2040. Component-level self-reliance remains a critical challenge for sustained space endeavors.