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Ishika Bala, a class 10 student from the Maoist-affected Kanker district, triumphed over blood cancer and emerged as the state board exam topper with an impressive 99.2%. Her success story shines as a beacon of hope in a region with low female literacy. Akhil Sen, the class 12 commerce topper, also hails from Kanker, highlighting the district's academic excellence.

Cross-party support for Army’s counter-terror strike; CM Adityanath, Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav laud response to Pahalgam attack

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Increasing demand for storage and logistics space is encouraging more businesses to venture into this sector

Qatari PM and Foreign Affairs Minister Al-Thani calls External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and his Pakistan counterpart; other leaders too hold telephonic conversations

Following Rohit Sharma's Test retirement announcement, head coach Gautam Gambhir dispelled rift rumors with a supportive message, praising Sharma's leadership and contributions. Gambhir had previously dismissed speculation about tension, emphasizing their successful partnership in winning the Champions Trophy. Former teammate Shikhar Dhawan also celebrated Sharma's Test career, wishing him well for the future.

India conducted a nationwide civil defence exercise named 'Operation Abhyaas'. The exercise simulated various emergency scenarios across multiple states and union territories. Drills included air raids, fire emergencies, and rescue missions. Delhi experienced sirens, evacuations, and a brief blackout. Other states like Punjab, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu also conducted similar exercises.

Delhi Capitals have signed Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal for Rs 1.25 Crore as a replacement for Harry Brook, who opted out of IPL 2025 due to personal reasons. Atal, known for his aggressive batting, averages 34.25 in T20s and played a key role in Afghanistan's ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 victory.

From the blacked-out streets of 1965 Calcutta to the tense borderlands of 1971, eminent writer Amar Mitra recounts acts of quiet defiance and solidarity as Kolkata revisits echoes of war

Revenue Secretary assures to take up demands with financial implications with the Chief Minister in a week

Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a career where he scored 4301 runs in 67 Tests, including 12 centuries. The 38-year-old will continue to lead India in ODIs, having already retired from T20Is. His departure means India needs a new Test captain for the upcoming series in England.

The march, which began in Kasaragod on May 5, 2025, is organised by the Kerala ASHA Health Workers Association to press its long-standing demands for better pay and working conditions

West Bengal CM calls for national unity in aftermath of ‘Operation Sindoor’; urges calm, announces precautionary measures in schools

In a cinematic landscape driven by high-budget spectacles, action-packed sequences, and star-studded lineups, Chhaava, a film rooted in the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has carved a unique space by resonating deeply with audiences, especially in Maharashtra. Its success lies not in glitz, but in its grounded narrative and cultural authenticity. ETimes spoke to audiences to understand what drew them to Chhaava.