Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.
'...it should not delude itself into thinking that India's security or its great-power ambitions will be advanced by those partnerships.'
'Instead, what India should focus on is on riding out the next three-and-a-half years of Trump's presidency with minimal damage to itself.'
Bhutia and Chaubey have shared a history of verbal spats, with the former frequently questioning Chaubey's leadership, even calling the AIFF a "circus"
Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola's applications were not genuine: AIFF
AIFF to name head coach on Aug 1; Jamil front-runner but Constantine not ruled out
'He was not highly educated. He was Class 10 passed but his intelligence was high. He could impress any group of people.'
Xavi, it is learnt, "sent an email from his own account" to apply for the post.
Three shortlisted for Indian football team's coach role; Constantine, Jamil in the mix
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India has not been a good trading partner and announced that he will raise the tariffs on New Delhi 'very substantially' over the next 24 hours because it is buying Russian oil.
"India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump said in a social media post on Monday.
Yuan broke Stephens when the American was serving for the match at 6-5. Stephens led 5-4 in the tie-break but could not hold on to her advantage and crashed out.
Income tax raids, killer games, village elections, criminal investigations, things are rather exciting on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma notes.
Four-time Odisha MP Pinaki Misra's wedding to firebrand TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a quiet, intimate ceremony that chose privacy and tradition over fanfare, was a reflection of his personal style.
Madison Keys fought off a late challenge from fellow American Hailey Baptiste to book her spot in the French Open quarter-finals with a 6-3, 7-5 victory at Roland Garros on Monday.
Factbox on American second seed Coco Gauff, who defeated Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka
Kannappa is a bloated mess of a film that underutilises interesting story ideas, observes Arjun Menon.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni had said earlier this month he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 6-8 months.
American Sloane Stephens battled back to defeat defending champion Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open.
'His love of money goes beyond all reasons,' says Trump watcher Arjun Appadurai.
During Operation Sindoor, Indian naval ships, submarines and aircraft were operationally ready and deployed, projecting strength and preparedness to deter any "potential actions from our western adversary" in the maritime domain, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday.
The defeat mirrored Chennai's previous two matches, where they also scored less than eight runs per over in the powerplay.
While Gaikwad played through pain against Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, the CSK medical team could only get his MRI done after the swelling subsided.
Gaikwad is out of the entire IPL tournament, CSK Coach Stephen Fleming said on Thursday.
CSK's template of going for the tried and tested players has backfired, as a result of which the team is languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, having lost seven out of nine games.
Kalyan Chaubey alluded to lack of goals from the Indian strikers, which he said could be one of the reasons for the poor show by the team under Manolo Marquez.
There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.
CSK coach Stephen Fleming said the 43-year-old Mahendra Singh Dhoni is carefully managing his body.
The alleged suspension was criticised by a member of faculty at the college for "forcing" to take part in a religious activity and on grounds of university rules and regulations. He also demanded disciplinary action against the person concerned who sent the email.
Telangana Director General of Police Jitender has instructed officials to implement foolproof security measures for the upcoming Miss World pageant, which is being hosted by the state government. The 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant is set to take place in Telangana this month, with both the opening and closing ceremonies, including the grand finale scheduled to be held in Hyderabad. The DGP reviewed security preparations with senior police officials and emphasized the need for comprehensive security measures given the global exposure the event provides for Telangana. Contestants from about 120 countries are expected to participate, with confirmations already received from 116 nations. The contestants will tour various regions of the state in groups over the span of a month, visiting prominent tourist and heritage sites. A centralized control system will be set up to coordinate security at these locations and events. The Telangana police will ensure robust security for the participating contestants and guests, showcasing their efficiency to the world.
He was a storyteller who made me feel the pulse of history, the stakes of human ambition, and the thrill of a well-told tale. Prem Panicker recalls his debt to Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on Monday.
Gujarat Titans will be aiming for a top-two spot even as Chennai Super Kings continue planning for the future when the two teams meet in the Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
'Nothing will be wasted during this tournament, we will look back at other tournaments that have not gone our way and some of the work we have done at the back end of the tournaments that set us up for wins the following year.'
Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said that the franchise is not pressing the panic button despite their poor run in the current IPL season.
'As a parent, it had me terrified. As a human being, it compelled me to look at people with greater empathy, to understand life with greater nuance, and to see beyond the black and white. I wanted to hug my kids. To tell them it's alright. To tell myself I can do better.'
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said they deserve to finish at the bottom of the table but promised to come back with "strong ideas".
I am a fan of experience, experience wins tournaments: Fleming
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 6-8 months and assessing whether his body can cope with the demands of the game.
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that the five-time IPL winners are struggling and said the team will not hesitate to bring in new faces ahead of experienced players if the next two matches do not go as planned.
Thapar had strong reservations about Project Cheetah, India's initiative to reintroduce African cheetahs into the wild. He argued that India does not have the necessary habitat or prey base to support free-ranging cheetahs and that the authorities lacked experience in managing spotted felines in the wild.
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