Youth, leaders detained amid protests demanding CEC’s exit - Opposition parties, activists, and student groups hold protests across States seeking Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation; hundreds detained in Delhi; Rahul condemns police action against demonstrators, saying, ‘a lathi can stop a crowd, but not a question’
If Gyanesh Kumar goes, Modi will have to follow suit: Dipke - Despite lack of permission, over 4,000 people turn up at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park seeking CEC’s resignation; personalities like Shabana Azmi and Vishal Dadlani take part in protest; this is just a trailer, full picture at Jantar Mantar, says CJP
Fighting a quiet battle for dignity, belonging - Caught in a relentless cycle of landlessness, insecure housing, precarious livelihoods, and neglect, the Yanadi and Chenchu settlements in Andhra Pradesh remain profoundly marginalised. Despite many government welfare schemes aimed at uplifting these communities, a stark divide persists between their living conditions and the surrounding urban localities, writes P. Sujatha Varma
How Hansi flicked the Raphinha switch - The Barcelona coach has unlocked a turbocharged version of the Brazilian attacker by shifting him from the wing to the centre-forward’s position. Raphinha has exploded in his new role, rising to the top of the LaLiga scoring charts ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe
A Bumpy Ride - While the Priyadarshini free travel scheme has brought cheers to women passengers, it has dealt a body blow to the private bus sector. Dhinesh Kallungal speaks to stakeholders to understand the crisis in the sector
Youth, leaders detained amid protests demanding CEC’s exit - Opposition parties, activists, and student groups hold protests across States seeking Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation; hundreds detained in Delhi; Rahul condemns police action against demonstrators, saying, ‘a lathi can stop a crowd, but not a question’
‘Syrian officials, Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkiye to de-escalate tension... - Syrian intelligence and Foreign Ministry officials took part in a meeting last month at the invitation of Turkish security agencies, sources say; officials say talks ‘went well’ and made ‘progress on security issues’; both the nations deny such a meeting; Syria was under U.S. pressure to take on Hezbollah
The forgotten villages at the heart of Delhi’s urban history - Delhi’s villages were integral to the city’s history, but colonial surveys, land acquisition and urbanisation transformed their land and communities; as Delhi expands, preserving the heritage and living traditions of Delhi Dehat remains a challenge
India women baulk Chinese pressure to corner glory - The players end a 44-year wait for gold even as they punch their tickets to the 2028 LA Olympics, following a defensive masterclass led by Savita under the post to protect Lalremsiami’s brilliant goal
'Popular' suspect - Luigi Mangione The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, who allegedly shot the CEO of a medical insurance company in the U.S., has found support among many, while it shows the public’s eroding trust in institutions
