Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies Aged 74

India's Para Record Holder Tejas Nandakumar Barred from CWG 2026 Despite Qualifying

Indian para athlete Tejas Nandakumar, 20, has been ruled out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow despite having qualified for the event. His exclusion stems from his para sport classification failing to meet the games' eligibility requirements. Nandakumar says administrative delays cost him his spot, even after months of international travel and significant personal expense to complete the process. The national record holder described the outcome as devastating and called for systemic reforms to protect future para athletes from similar situations.

Vietnam boat tragedy: Embassy begins repatriation of 15 Indians killed

India condemns attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast, one national missing

Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Strikes Bay of Bengal, Shakes Parts of Andhra Pradesh

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal, sending tremors across several areas of Andhra Pradesh. Residents in Gajuwaka, Mangalapalem, Sagar Nagar, Pedda Waltair, Arilova, MVP Colony, and Appughar reported feeling the shaking. The tremors were felt across a wide stretch of the Andhra coast, causing concern among locals. No immediate reports of casualties or major damage have emerged following the seismic event.