'Provide evidence or apologise': BJP on Omar Abdullah's 'Operation Lotus' claim

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.

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

Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74. He served as Qatar's emir for 18 years before voluntarily stepping down in June 2013. During his tenure, Sheikh Hamad is widely credited with transforming Qatar from a relatively obscure nation into a globally influential hub. His ambitious vision leveraged the country's vast energy wealth to elevate Qatar's standing on the world stage within a single generation.

Vietnam boat tragedy: Embassy begins repatriation of 15 Indians killed

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