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China through to Women's Asian Cup semis with 2-0 extra-time win vs Taiwan

Defending champions China defeated Taiwan 2-0 in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals on Saturday to book a semifinal against host Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.

US charges 11 Indians in fake robbery scheme to secure green card benefits

Eleven Indian nationals allegedly staged armed robberies at stores across multiple US states to falsely claim crime victim status and seek immigration benefits under the U Visa programme

Govt working to limit impact of global conflicts, Cong spreading panic: PM

Modi also took on the Congress over its shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi last month, accusing the party of defaming the nation

India adds top performers from 2025 to TOPS, TAGG lists before Asian Games

The revised list also recognises achievements in para-sports. Pramod Bhagat, a gold medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, has been included in the para-badminton category alongside Naveen Sivakumar

Curfew extended in Meghalaya's West and East Garo Hills amid unrest

Violence erupted earlier in parts of West Garo Hills, including Chibinang and Tura, during protests linked to the nomination process for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections

Was bullying, now begging: Iran mocks US over India's Russian oil waiver

Iran's foreign minister mocked Washington's policy reversal after the US granted a short-term waiver allowing Indian refiners to resume imports of Russian crude amid energy market disruption

Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention after almost six months

The decision comes days after the SC adjourned the hearing on a plea filed by the activist's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, challenging his detention to March 17

Two LPG tankers head for India after crossing embattled Strait of Hormuz

The ships were granted safe transit through the strait, which has been all but closed for nearly two weeks, after a deal between New Delhi and Tehran

6 arrested following raids at 1,483 sites in Uttar Pradesh amid LPG crisis

As part of the operation, 24 FIRs were registered, said the statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government late on Friday night

Traders' body seeks limited LPG supply to prevent shutdown of hotels in MP

The traders' body warned that if the supply is not restored within days, the entire hospitality sector in the state capital could face closure

PM Modi unveils projects worth ₹23,550 cr in Assam's Silchar ahead of polls

The PM took part in the 'bhoomi poojan' for the ₹22,864-crore access-controlled expressway between Silchar in Cachar district and Shillong in Meghalaya

Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain sworn in as Bihar governor in Patna

Hasnain replaced Arif Mohammed Khan as the governor

North Korea fires 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, says Seoul

The launches came as the US and South Korean militaries conduct their annual springtime exercises involving thousands of troops

Meta may cut around 20% of workforce amid rising costs of AI investments

Meta is considering job cuts that could affect about 16,000 employees as the company ramps up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centres, and AI-driven tools

FIH Women's Hockey WC 2026 qualifier final India vs England live streaming

Although India have already secured qualification for the 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup by reaching the semi-finals, the final presents a chance for the hosts to cap off their home campaign with a win

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique for long-term supply

Located in the Moatize coal basin of the Tete Province, Minas de RevuboA has 850 million tonne (MT) of reserves, and the potential to yield 250 MT of usable coking coal

DU rejects Rahul Gandhi claim it excludes backward students via interview

Rejecting his claims, DU said it admits students based on CUET scores, and the standard admission process does not include interviews for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Where 2 billion voters reside: Measuring democracy in the subcontinent

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity

Iran repeats retaliation threat after US hits Kharg Island military

Fars News Agency reported that more than 15 explosions shook the island, sending thick pillars of smoke into the sky

India, Iran talks 'successful', says Supreme Leader's India representative

When asked about the conversation between the Indian and Iranian leadership, Ilahi said that it was successful