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5: 00 PM:  In a major effort towards realisation of the dreams of hundreds of mentally-challenged children, the Kerala government on Wednesday decided to fund, in a phased manner, the expenses of schools for such children

3: 55 PM: Former Indian cricketer and chairperson of Khushii (Kinship for Humanitarian Social and Holistic Intervention in India), Kapil Dev called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

2: 55 PM: Soon after Congress president Sonia Gandhi criticized the central government for its tax regime, party vice-president Rahul Gandhi echoed similar sentiments and said the ruling government wants to favour only a few industrialists.

1: 50 PM:  Congress president Sonia Gandhi slammed the government for failing to fill the post of the Central Information Commissioner (CIC) and alleged that it was trying to “shield” itself from scrutiny.

1:  30 PM: Salman Khan has been sentenced for 5 years of jail and will be be taken in custody immediately.

1: 15 PM: Floyd Mayweather has reportedly gone on record to say that he would be open to a rematch after Phillipines boxer Manny Pacquiao recovered from shoulder surgery.

12: 55 PM: An emotional Sohail Khanleft the Mumbai sessions court in tears as his brother Salman Khan was found guilty of all charges in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

12: 10 PM: Superstar Salman Khan has been found guilty in the 2002 hit-and-run case and the sessions court here is scheduled to pronounce the quantum of punishment on Thursday.

10:00 AM: Delhi Commission for Women chief Barkha Shukla on Wednesday challenged AAP leader Kumar Vishwas to give a clarification on his alleged affair with a party volunteer if he was not at fault.

9: 30 AM: Salman Khan’s verdict in the 2002 hit-and-run case will be pronounced today in a Sessions court in Mumbai

8: 55 AM: Having launched the massive relief operation ‘Maitri’ in quake-hit Nepal, India has told the UN that it remains committed to partnering with the neighbouring country’s rehabilitation and reconstruction.

The US issued “specific licenses” for commercial ferry passenger service to Cuba, opening the door to the start of operations between Florida and the island, the Treasury Department told Efe. The morning session at the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament on Tuesday saw three men’s seeds advance into the second round, while Maria Sharapova enjoyed a comfortable first match, a media report said on Wednesday. US President Barack Obama has met the head of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region at the White House, courting a vital ally on the frontline of the fight against Islamic militants. India.com bring to you all the latest news from the world, entertainment and sports. Stay tuned for all the latest news and updates in India and around the world.