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Initial inquiry revealed that illegally mined sand had been transported to private contractors in the district

The TVK may make its debut in the RS this summer, while the Left will lose members by April 2027, the DMK by June 2028, and the TMC by August 2029; the Congress will benefit at the cost of the Left

The police said that they are residents of Annandapatti village near Jolarpet town

The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible as only recent national and federation medal winners can participate. The returning wrestler is also facing an ITA warning for missing a doping test in December 2025. It counts as her first “whereabouts failure” but is not a doping violation.

Both sides signed the Rules of Procedure to oversee the implementation of India-Algeria defence cooperation, which will guide future joint commission engagements and streamline collaboration mechanisms between the two countries

Forty-five of the UDF’s 102 MLA-designates are from Kasaragod, Wayanad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram and Palakkad districts

Speculation is extensively mounting that the Cleveland Browns may favor Deshaun Watson as their 2026 season’s starting quarterback. This could potentially open the door for Shedeur Sanders’ departure. FanSided suggests a trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are seeking a long-term solution beyond veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. This move could offer Shedeur Sanders a prime opportunity to develop with a divisional rival.

Hotel owners shut outlets and stage protests outside petroleum company offices and Central government institutions; All Kerala Caterers Association to stage a State-wide kitchen-closure strike against the LPG price hike

Petitioners says their writ pleas were not ‘lightly drafted’, point to contradictory stands taken by the apex court on the Places of Worship Act

On the eve of first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Manoj Sinha says the administration is resolute to elevate the border settlements from the periphery of neglect to the forefront of national progress

India and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious trade target of $25 billion by 2030. The pact includes expanded cooperation in defense, technology, and digital services, alongside efforts to boost agricultural trade and supply chain resilience.

Trinamool’s outgoing Rajganj MLA Khageswar Roy blames the IPAC for the party’s defeat; Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Manoj Tiwary quits party alleging corruption

Bengaluru has also been completely shut out of the playoff schedule, with Dharamshala and New Chandigarh set to host the Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 and Eliminator outings

Delulu is under way for Kudumbashree’s Balasabha children in 58 community development societies across Pathanamthitta

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is likely to join the squad in Raipur on Thursday for their Sunday fixture against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The all-rounder didn't travel with the first batch of players on Wednesday and will link up with the squad on Thursday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting prowess against Punjab Kings reached new heights with another 200-plus total, marking their eighth such score in this fixture. This achievement equals the IPL record for most 200-plus totals against a single opponent. The innings featured explosive hitting from key players and highlighted Hyderabad's sustained batting dominance in this matchup.

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces immense risks despite remaining technically open, with Indian vessels experiencing significant disruptions and safety concerns. Seafarers exhibit hesitation due to past incidents, impacting normal traffic flow and leading to increased operational costs for shipowners.