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Nitish Kumar Distributes Appointment Letters to 59,028 Teachers on His 75th Birthday

On his 75th birthday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday distributed appointment letters to 59,028 contractual teachers who cleared Sakshamta Pariksha-2.

European Leaders Pledge to Stand by Ukraine After Confrontational Oval Office Meeting

European leaders pledged late Friday to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between American President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with their statements in support of their neighbor on the continent ensuring a deepening transatlantic rift.

Class 10 student from Kerala's Kozhikode dies after group clash

A Class 10 student who was severely injured in a clash between students from two different schools at Thamarassery in Kerala's Kozhikode district died around 1 am on Saturday at Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital.

Shah Directs To Ensure Free Movement In Manipur

Main focus of review meeting was to restore normality & peace in Manipur

Punjab: Gangster injured in retaliatory fire while trying to flee police custody, pistol recovered

In a major action by the SAS Nagar Police and Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) amidst the ongoing fight against organised crime launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, gangster Malkiat alias Maxi sustained bullet injury on his left leg while unsuccessfully attempting to escape from the police custody near Ghaggar bridge on Zirakpur-Ambala Highway in Dera Bassi, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.

Father, Autistic Daughter Die by Suicide in Behala

Kolkata again was shaken on Friday night after a father and his 22-year-old autistic daughter were found hanging in their home in Behala's Parnasree.

Short's Injury Leaves Australia Struggling Ahead of CT Semis

Australia may be forced to reshuffle their side for their semi-final encounter at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after opener Matt Short hurt his calf against Afghanistan on Friday.

Champions Trophy: Test of bench, trial against spin as Team India take on Kiwis

With both teams already qualified for the semifinals, Men-in-Blue face New Zealand in final group stage contest

Security Failure

The release of Israel's official military report on the failures of 7 October 2023 marks a critical moment in the country's reckoning with one of its darkest days.

Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma

At least two Maoists were gunned down in an intense encounter with security forces in the Kistaram police station area of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, officials said on Saturday.

Domestic investors will shape India's future, not FIIs: Goyal

Domestic investors will shape India's future, not foreign institutional investors (FIIs), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Saturday, urging the industry to safeguard small investors and minimise market volatility.

Andhra Announces Gratuity for ASHA Workers, Enhances Retirement Age

The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has announced gratuity for ASHA workers, enhanced the retirement age from 60 to 62 years and other sops.

Mexican Open: Davidovich Fokina, Tomas Machac to meet in title clash

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's remarkable resilience has taken him to the brink of his maiden ATP Tour title at the Mexican Open.

MP Paddy Farmers to Get Rs 4000 Per Hectare, Economy Grows by 13 Pc: CM Yadav

Announcing that Madhya Pradesh has attained an impressive 13 percent growth this year, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said that paddy farmers will be given an amount of Rs 4000 per hectare, doubling the previously announced Rs 2000 per hectare.

Bijaynagar blackmailing case: Ajmer bandh evokes good response from public

A procession was taken out here on Saturday by a Hindu outfit \"Sakal Hindu Samaj\" in protest against blackmailing and sexual exploitation of at least five minor girls by some youths from a particular community in Bijaynagar of Beawar district evoked good response from the public.

FIDE Rankings: Gukesh at Career High, Praggnanandhaa in Top 10

India's teenage chess sensation D. Gukesh continued his meteoric rise, climbing to a career-best world No. 3 in the latest FIDE classical ratings released on Saturday.

Historic turnout in Ayodhya during Mahakumbh

Prayagraj's Mahakumbh this year has set an unprecedented milestone, but what took everyone by surprise was the massive influx of devotees in Ayodhya as well.

UP govt takes major strides to boost chemical-free natural farming

The Uttar Pradesh government has prioritised the welfare of farmers and the promotion of sustainable farming practices.

A High-Security Prison Breached With Ease in Jharkhand

A dramatic prison break from Birsa Munda Central Jail, Hotwar—considered one of Jharkhand's most secure correctional facilities—has sent shockwaves across the state, raising urgent questions about security lapses and administrative negligence.

CT 2025: Proteas thrash 'reckless' England by seven wickets

A superb display of pace bowling backed up by some steady batting saw South Africa thrash England by seven wickets in their final Group B tie at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi on Saturday.

TN Exposes BJP's Bias Against State Languages, Says Stalin

Stalin claims that it was Tamil Nadu that showed India the way to safeguard the mother language

'Focused more on performing than winning': Paralympics champion Harvinder Singh

Para archer Harvinder Singh, who scripted history by winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, is set to be awarded with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, which will make him India's first para archer to be bestowed with this prestigious honour.

East Bengal Chase Elusive Playoffs as Bengaluru FC Focus on Form

East Bengal FC will continue their pursuit of an outside chance of qualifying for the playoffs when they host an already qualified Bengaluru FC for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.

Four BRO workers dead in Badrinath avalanche; 50 rescued, 5 missing

Four BRO construction workers who were trapped under an avalanche at Mana Village near Badrinath in Uttarakhand were found dead, even as rescue operation launched jointly by Indian Army, ITBP, BRO and Indian Air Force rescued 46 other workers on Saturday.

5 Women Suffer Memory Loss After C-Section at MP Hospital

In a bizarre incident, at least five women reportedly experienced memory loss soon after undergoing caesarean deliveries on the same day at the Government Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.

Rescuers pinpoint location of four trapped miners, chances of survival poor

After more than a week, rescuers have been able to determine the whereabouts of at least four persons out of the eight trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel after a section of the tunnel caved in.

Homestays Can Help With Himalayan Sustainability

Homestay in the Himalayas is a rapidly emerging concept that goes beyond sightseeing. It focuses on making real connections with people, culture, and nature as part of the travel experience.

Karnataka: Man Sentenced to 20 Years Imprisonment for Raping Minor

A Karnataka court on Saturday sentenced a man to 20 years of imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 30,000 on him for raping a minor girl under the pretext of recovering a Rs 10,000 loan that he had given to her deceased father.

Gajendra Shekhawat assures Yamuna clean-up on PM Modi's guarantee

Reaffirmed the government's commitment to cleaning River Yamuna, just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the guarantee to clean River Ganga.

GST Collections Surge 9.1 pc YoY to ₹1.84 Lakh Crore in Feb

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in February grew by 9.1 per cent (year-on-year), reaching approximately Rs 1.84 lakh crore, according to official data released on Saturday.