Hoover City Council approves 65-acre mixed-use expansion of Stadium Trace Village

Gauhati HC awards Rs 2 lakh after woman deported to Bangladesh without hearing

The Gauhati High Court has ordered Rs 2 lakh in compensation after a woman named Mumtaz Begum was deported to Bangladesh without being given a proper hearing. A foreigners tribunal had declared her a foreigner, but she was sent away without due process or prior notice. The court directed that authorities must share tribunal opinions with individuals before detaining or deporting them. Her husband received the interim compensation on account of the wrongful deportation. The ruling also mandated that families be informed of such decisions and provided free copies of tribunal opinions.

'Some can never be happy with India's vikas': PM Modi renews 'naraz fufa' jibe at Cong

Pakistan acquires Chinese, Turkish air defense systems after Indian strikes

Pakistan has procured new air defense systems from China and Turkey, reportedly to strengthen protection of its air bases against future aerial attacks. The Chinese HQ-17A is a short-range system designed to counter a variety of aerial threats. The Turkish KORKUT gun system provides defense against drones and low-flying aircraft. These acquisitions come in the aftermath of Indian strikes that previously targeted Pakistani air defense infrastructure.

From Borrowed Rifles to Asian Games: Kerala Shooter Vidarsa Vinod's Inspiring Rise

Vidarsa K Vinod is set to represent India at the Asian Games after beginning her shooting journey through a casual NCC trial. Despite financial hardships and a lack of proper equipment, she continued to pursue the sport with determination. A turning point came when her husband motivated the family to buy her first rifle, enabling more structured training. She also trained in Delhi using a borrowed rifle, gradually building her skills and competitive record. Vinod now looks forward to gaining valuable experience on the Asian Games stage.