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Petitioner states that damaged condition of road ‘severely hinders’ ambulance movement, especially in adverse weather, and affects health care access to the elderly, pregnant women, schoolchildren, and emergency service users

India's Army is bolstering its anti-tank capabilities with a mix of legacy and modern missile systems. From reliable Russian Konkurs and Franco-German MILAN to advanced Israeli Spike, the infantry is well-equipped. Main battle tanks and Apache helicopters also contribute with integrated guided missiles and aerial precision strikes, ensuring a robust defense against evolving armored threats across diverse terrains.

Currently, 67 persons – 64 women and three men – are undergoing treatment. Of them, 16 patients are on ventilator support, 21 are receiving nasal oxygen, and 30 patients are stable

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister said inter-linking of rivers is the only sustainable answer to the simultaneous challenges of flood and drought.

He said the gathering of leaders from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on a common platform reflected a collective resolve to address the problems of the Tungabhadra command area beyond political considerations

IMD forecasted moderate to intense spells of rain for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, and Sindhudurg

Mr. Shivakumar said the three States discussed key concerns raised by farmers, including the proposed Navali balancing reservoir, and the need to remove accumulated silt from the reservoir to improve water conservation and storage

Valiant Shield 2026, a major multinational military exercise, is underway across the Indo-Pacific, involving the US and allies like Australia, Japan, Canada, and New Zealand. This drill emphasizes advanced capabilities and interoperability in air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy is bolstering maritime partnerships with a recent port call in Vietnam, reinforcing regional security cooperation and India's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

After opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, Brazil have followed it up with two wins and finished top of Group C.

Palanisamy, Vijay’s close aide, film producer, and the head of a talent management company, was appointed as Private Secretary to the Chief Minister

The FIFA World Cup 2026's group stage is nearing its end, with 13 teams already securing spots in the Round of 32. A thrilling race is underway for the eight best third-placed teams to also advance. FIFA's ranking system, prioritising points, goal difference, goals scored, conduct, and FIFA rankings, will determine these crucial qualifiers. Several high-stakes matches remain, promising to finalise the knockout picture by Sunday morning.

The Union Minister praised the coming together of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on a common platform, saying the participation of the three CMs in the Tungabhadra event reflected a spirit of cooperation over a shared water resource

The Electricity Minister said the White Paper was presented to show that the tariff revision implemented by the previous government in 2022, which led to a spike in electricity charges for all categories of consumers, benefited neither the electricity department nor the consumers, as substantial expenditure was incurred on power purchase agreements

Belarus served as a staging ground for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, allowing Russian forces to launch their offensive from its territory. The conflict has now entered its fifth year. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly said in recent months that he believes Moscow is seeking to draw Belarus further into the war.

The Banglar Awaas Yojana in West Bengal aims to provide a sturdy home to individuals lacking proper housing or living in unsafe conditions. Eligible participants can receive Rs 1.3 lakh distributed over several installments and also benefit from 95 days of unskilled labor wages. Applicants must not own a pucca house and must be listed on the Permanent Waiting List from 2011.

In a statement, he said of the 1.26 lakh seats available in 181 government arts and science colleges, only around 71,500 seats had been filled so far, leaving over 55,000 vacant

A scuffle erupted at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation as CPI(M) and BJP councillors clashed outside the Mayor's office. The CPI(M) demanded the resignation of a BJP councillor arrested in an assault case and questioned the validity of a recent oath taken by BJP members. The protest escalated when CPI(M) councillors allegedly blocked the Mayor's entry, leading to injuries among several councillors, mostly women. Police intervened to allow the Mayor access.

The West Bengal Chief Minister said that an FIR has been registered and five persons have been arrested