Pakistan mandates NOC for foreign journalists travelling outside capital

Seafarers’ union urges PM Modi to deploy Navy after Indian vessel sinks

Supreme Court Urges Police to Show Restraint While Handling Protesting Youth

The Supreme Court has advised law enforcement agencies to exercise restraint when dealing with young protesters. The Chief Justice acknowledged that some 'misguided elements' among the youth may resort to stone-throwing during demonstrations. However, the top court stressed that youngsters should be pacified and counselled rather than met with force. The remarks came just days after protests were held against the Chief Justice of Pakistan. The court's guidance signals a call for a more measured and humane approach by police in handling youth unrest.

AICF moves Chess Nationals to Nov-Dec 2026 after GM Abhijeet Gupta raises scheduling concerns

The All India Chess Federation has rescheduled the Senior National Chess Championship to November 29–December 9, 2026, in Varanasi. The decision came after Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta raised objections to the originally proposed March 2027 dates. Gupta had warned that the later schedule would effectively eliminate the 2026 edition of the tournament and clashed with school board examinations. The AICF consulted stakeholders to find a workable solution while keeping Varanasi as the host city.

Vijay's Jana Nayagan Crosses Rs 181.80 Crore Net in India After Two Weeks

Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan has completed its second week in cinemas, accumulating a net collection of Rs 181.80 crore in India. As is typical for most releases, the film's daily earnings have tapered off on weekdays following its strong opening fortnight. Tamil Nadu has remained the top-contributing region throughout the film's theatrical run. Trade analysts expect the upcoming weekend to give the action drama a fresh box office push. The film is now eyeing the Rs 215 crore milestone as it heads into its third week.