Politics
Evictions of Muslims in Assam Escalate Ahead of State Elections
Thousands of Bengali-speaking Muslim families in Assam have faced eviction, with over 3,400 homes demolished in the past month alone. Rights groups decry the action as discriminatory and politically motivated, with many legal residents caught in the crossfire.
TIME Magazine: India’s Female Workforce Lags in Global Comparison
A recent poll of 40 economists reveals India’s female labor force participation at just 31.7%, far behind G20 peers and projected to take decades to improve. Experts attribute the low rate to informal, poorly-paid work dominated by self-employment
Punjab Farmers Unite Against AAP’s Land Pooling Policy
Farmers across over 100 villages in Punjab have rejected a proposed land pooling scheme that offers ₹1 lakh/year compensation to return land after development. Tractor marches and protests are scheduled, with many fearing government overreach on fertile land.
Indian women's labour participation decades away from matching G20 peers, economists say: Reuters poll
Sports
India looks inward to tackle doping as it bids for 2036 Olympic Games
India’s Olympic journey is moving ahead of schedule, with the IOA launching a new anti-doping education program and strengthening its internal governance in preparation for their 2036 Olympic bid. Officials aim to present a unified front at the IOC.
India’s Rishabh Pant ruled out of series finale due to fractured foot
Wicketkeeper‑batter Rishabh Pant will miss the fifth Test against England at The Oval after fracturing his foot during the fourth Test at Old Trafford. The BCCI has named Narayan Jagadeesan as his replacement.
India steer series alive by batting out five sessions for a draw at Old Trafford
India fought back from 0–2 in their second innings, with captain Shubman Gill scoring a vital century and partnerships from Jadeja and Sundar, securing a hard-fought draw in the fourth Test to keep the series alive.
Ben Stokes Takes Charge Despite Soreness as England’s Bowling Anchor
Despite physical discomfort, England’s all-rounder Ben Stokes delivered an impressive bowling performance to keep control of the Test series in Manchester.
Entertainment
Prithviraj Predicts Odia Cinema’s Pan‑India Rise
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has said Odia cinema is poised to become the country’s next big film wave, akin to recent success stories from Kannada and Marathi industries.
Rumour Storm: ‘Athadu 2’ Sequel Sparks Fan Frenzy
Fans are buzzing over talk of a sequel to the 2005 Telugu blockbuster Athadu. Actor Murali Mohan’s recent hint has reignited speculation about a reunion of Mahesh Babu and director Trivikram Srinivas.
Alia Bhatt Praised as “Fantastic Actress” by Co-star in ‘Alpha’
Dibyendu Bhattacharya lauds Alia Bhatt’s talent and contribution to the upcoming spy-thriller Alpha, marking their second pairing after the film Poachers.
‘Saiyaara’ Becomes One of 2025’s Biggest Bollywood Hits
Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, starring fresh faces Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has soared to the position of the 26th all-time highest-grossing Hindi film—surpassing major titles like Dunki and Singham Again.