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No factual foundation had been laid nor material placed on record to establish a case that the donning of a headscarf was an essential part of religion for a Muslim female, forsaking which would oust the girl or woman concerned from the faith that she professed and practised, the HC says

In a Facebook post, former Nilambur MLA criticises the Congress leadership in Kozhikode district without naming anyone

Provide a drop-down list of castes to ensure that different names, sub-castes, and linguistic variations do not lead to the same caste being recorded separately; use the caste surveys conducted in Bihar and Telangana as workable models to follow; consult experts, they urge the government 

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has rejected claims it failed to submit the names of excluded Asian Games tennis players to the IOA, with TimesofIndia.com accessing a July 3 letter seeking their inclusion. AITA argued event-specific selections would maximise medal prospects, but the Sports Ministry has stood by its strict Asia-ranking criteria despite criticism from ex-player Rohan Bopanna.

Some Meitei, Naga groups oppose Census process, call for NRC-type exercise first; must use 1951 Census data to identify “original Indian citizens” in the State, they say, expressing concerns about migration from Myanmar

Islam Makhachev believes Movsar Evloev has a strong chance to beat Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333. He pointed to Evloev’s youth and said Volkanovski is no longer at his peak. Volkanovski, meanwhile, has admitted a poor showing could make him consider retirement. The title fight is scheduled for October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots has pointed out the team’s critical lack of depth, igniting a conversation regarding player significance and roster dynamics. With numerous recent player changes, Vrabel elaborated that his focus lies in developing late-round draft picks and backup talent. The Patriots are determined to bolster their team’s resilience in anticipation of the new season.

Anaya Bangar can play elite women's cricket in Australia starting March 2027. Cricket Australia confirmed her eligibility under its inclusion policy. This decision offers a pathway to the Women's Big Bash League. She must still earn a franchise contract through her performances. Her journey offers a potential path for transgender athletes in sports.

The accommodation for the workers of the industrial units at the SIPCOT Industrial Park at Gangaikondan will be built by Tamil Nadu Industrial Housing Private Limited with public and private participation, the Minister for Industries says in the Tamil Nadu Assembly

Uttar Pradesh RERA has provided a four-month extension for eligible real estate projects, taking into consideration the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its repercussions on the industry. This newfound leeway allows project registration validity and completion deadlines to be extended until October 2026. Automatic extensions will be granted to qualifying projects post-verification; however, those with Completion or Occupancy Certificates are excluded from this relief.

This Sunday marks the launch of Nasa's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a groundbreaking observatory aimed at enhancing our understanding of dark energy and dark matter in the universe. Additionally, it will explore exoplanets beyond our solar system. By conducting expansive wide-field surveys, it will work alongside Hubble and James Webb to map billions of galaxies and cosmic structures, promising exciting advancements in astronomical research.

As blue colour is associated with a male child, the Health Department views this as a prima facie indication of promoting sex selection services, says Principal Medical and Health Secretary Gayatri Rathore

As the August 31 deadline for the committee approaches, conservationists have urged the panel to seek more time, broaden the consultation process, involve independent experts, listen to rural and adivasi communities and include knowledgeable local citizens in field visits