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He is among the Home Ministry officials who are engaged in talks with civil society leaders of Ladakh. 

Speaking at the valedictory session of two-day roundtable, Sundarapu Vijay Sreekumar calls for coordinated efforts among departments to ensure quality education for every child with special needs

Transport Minister C.P. John meets Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss transport-related issues

Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 faces a hurdle as ministers debate incentives for strong hybrid vehicles. While some see them as a crucial stepping stone to cleaner transport, others insist on focusing solely on zero-emission electric cars. Hybrids, currently a significant part of Delhi's vehicle registrations, offer a compromise for those wary of EV range and cost, but experts argue for a complete shift to electric mobility to meet long-term goals.

Speaking on the eve of the match, Kotak praised the teenager's ability but said team selection must also be fair to players who have already been scoring runs.

Shafali Verma's explosive 53 off 34 balls against Bangladesh secured her third Player of the Match award in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, placing her among India's elite. She also surpassed 500 career runs with an exceptional strike rate of 133.07, the highest in tournament history for batters with over 500 runs. India comfortably chased down Bangladesh's total, showcasing strong batting performances.

FIFA has issued a five-match suspension to Qatar's Assim Madibo following a dangerous tackle that caused a severe injury to Canada's Ismael Kone in a World Cup match. This shocking incident overshadowed Canada's landmark victory, and while the ban is harsh, it is lighter than the infamous nine-match suspension given to Luis Suárez in the past. Canada's challenge grows as they prepare to compete without their important midfielder.

India kept their Women's T20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive with a commanding five-wicket victory over Bangladesh. Shafali Verma's explosive 53 off 34 balls set the tone for a comfortable chase, despite persistent fielding concerns. Radha Yadav and Shree Charani impressed with the ball, restricting Bangladesh to 136/8. The win sets up a crucial final group match against Australia.

A shocking murder plot has unfolded in Pune, where a fiancée and her boyfriend are accused of killing her fiancé. Ketan Agrawal, a real-estate director, died after being pushed into a gorge at Lohagad Fort. Initially ruled an accident, police now allege his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, orchestrated the murder. Investigations suggest Goyal masterminded the plan, with Chaudhary allegedly assisting in the fatal push.

Tom Latham and Devon Conway etched their names in New Zealand's Test history with a colossal 317-run opening partnership against England at Trent Bridge. This monumental stand, the second-highest for New Zealand in away Tests, saw Latham score 151 and Conway 157, leaving England's bowlers searching for answers on a placid pitch. The partnership shattered previous records, setting a new benchmark in the series.

Sharad Pawar confidently asserts his Nationalist Congress Party (SP) will remain united, dismissing claims of MPs defecting to Ajit Pawar's faction. His daughter, Supriya Sule, challenged the accuser to name the alleged defectors. This comes amid fears of poaching, following similar splits in Shiv Sena (UBT) and Trinamool Congress, where rebels exploited the Anti-defection Act's loopholes. Pawar's party, with 8 MPs and 10 MLAs, faces vulnerability.

Shree Charani etched her name in history, becoming India's leading wicket-taker in a single T20 World Cup edition with 12 wickets. Her stellar performance against Bangladesh, where she claimed two crucial wickets, propelled her past Poonam Yadav's record. Charani's exceptional bowling, coupled with Radha Yadav's three-wicket haul, restricted Bangladesh to 136/8, setting India up for a potential victory.