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Local elections 2025: Polls to open across England

Hundreds of councillors, six mayors and one MP will be elected in polls across England.

Khemka ends career marked by 57 transfers & 'inconsequential' roles

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SC seeks Centre response on 'illegal clinical trials' in Gujarat

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The Supreme Court has requested the central government's response to an NGO's claims of 58 illegal clinical trials conducted by pharmaceutical companies at an Ahmedabad hospital. These trials allegedly lacked the mandatory ethical committee, violating New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019. The Supreme Court has requested the central government's response to an NGO's claims of 58 illegal clinical trials conducted by pharmaceutical companies at an Ahmedabad hospital. These trials allegedly lacked the mandatory ethical committee, violating New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019.

HC: Axe judge who acquitted man in 3 cases sans judgment

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Egypt reaffirms support to India after J&K attack

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India and Egypt have united in condemning the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam targeting tourists, with Egypt pledging unwavering support to India in its fight against terrorism. Both nations are committed to enhancing collaborative efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms. Discussions also focused on addressing emerging challenges like the use of technology and terror financing. India and Egypt have united in condemning the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam targeting tourists, with Egypt pledging unwavering support to India in its fight against terrorism. Both nations are committed to enhancing collaborative efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms. Discussions also focused on addressing emerging challenges like the use of technology and terror financing.

Rs 22,800 crore project linking Silchar & Shillong gets Cabinet nod

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Digital access part of fundamental right to life and liberty, says SC

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14 killed as massive blaze turns Kolkata hotel into gas chamber

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Pahalgam attack aftermath: Hit-back set to be calibrated, short of full-fledged conflict

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Following the Pahalgam massacre, India is considering punitive military actions against Pakistan, focusing on long-range strikes without crossing the LoC. The Indian Army has been authorized to respond decisively to terrorism, with plans in place for calibrated responses. Following the Pahalgam massacre, India is considering punitive military actions against Pakistan, focusing on long-range strikes without crossing the LoC. The Indian Army has been authorized to respond decisively to terrorism, with plans in place for calibrated responses.

Heartbreak at Attari: Couples separated, kids left behind

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Following the Pahalgam attack, a government directive has led to the expulsion of numerous Pakistani nationals, primarily women married to Indian men, creating emotional turmoil at the Attari-Wagah border. Sara Khan, a new mother, was forced to leave despite her recent C-section and her baby's Indian citizenship. Other families face separation, highlighting the human cost of the policy. Following the Pahalgam attack, a government directive has led to the expulsion of numerous Pakistani nationals, primarily women married to Indian men, creating emotional turmoil at the Attari-Wagah border. Sara Khan, a new mother, was forced to leave despite her recent C-section and her baby's Indian citizenship. Other families face separation, highlighting the human cost of the policy.

Pakistan vows fierce response to Indian aggression

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Pakistan has vehemently denied India's accusations regarding the Pahalgam attack, asserting that any aggression, including water diversion or military action, would be met with a strong response. Pakistani officials presented what they claimed was evidence of India's orchestrated narrative, accusing New Delhi of stoking regional instability with false claims. Pakistan has vehemently denied India's accusations regarding the Pahalgam attack, asserting that any aggression, including water diversion or military action, would be met with a strong response. Pakistani officials presented what they claimed was evidence of India's orchestrated narrative, accusing New Delhi of stoking regional instability with false claims.

After 2am war alert, Pakistan air force claims it forced Indian jets to ‘retreat in panic’

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Pakistan received an official warning about a potential Indian military offensive, leading to heightened tensions and claims of airspace violations. Amidst denials of involvement in a terrorist attack and accusations of escalating tensions, both sides face domestic pressures and international calls for dialogue. With authorized operational freedom for forces and family relocations, the risk of conflict looms large. Pakistan received an official warning about a potential Indian military offensive, leading to heightened tensions and claims of airspace violations. Amidst denials of involvement in a terrorist attack and accusations of escalating tensions, both sides face domestic pressures and international calls for dialogue. With authorized operational freedom for forces and family relocations, the risk of conflict looms large.

Massive fire breaks out at Dilli Haat, 13 fire engines deployed

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Centre's big caste census move: Masterstroke or political compulsion?

The Centre announced a nationwide caste count alongside the next population census, reversing its previous stance. Opposition leaders claimed victory, asserting their persistent demands compelled the government's change of heart. The govt claimed its decision was to address concerns over non-transparent state-level caste enumerations being carried out in opposition ruled states.The Centre announced a nationwide caste count alongside the next population census, reversing its previous stance. Opposition leaders claimed victory, asserting their persistent demands compelled the government's change of heart. The govt claimed its decision was to address concerns over non-transparent state-level caste enumerations being carried out in opposition ruled states.

Over 22 lakh devotees register for Char Dham Yatra 2025

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Women only make up 7% of NSE's workforce despite proven efficiency benefits

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A recent report reveals that women are significantly underrepresented in India's logistics sector, holding only 7% of the workforce despite their proven efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While women contribute to substantial cost savings for companies, structural barriers like gender bias and safety concerns hinder their progress. A recent report reveals that women are significantly underrepresented in India's logistics sector, holding only 7% of the workforce despite their proven efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While women contribute to substantial cost savings for companies, structural barriers like gender bias and safety concerns hinder their progress.

Should India manage UK? Two decades or so from now, the idea may not look outlandish

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Drawing inspiration from Keynes's warning against clinging to outdated notions, the article provocatively suggests a future where a booming India could manage a stagnant Britain. This non-military arrangement, driven by economic self-interest, envisions India revitalizing British growth while preserving its political system and royal traditions. The proposal highlights existing Indo-British ties and the potential for mutual benefit. Drawing inspiration from Keynes's warning against clinging to outdated notions, the article provocatively suggests a future where a booming India could manage a stagnant Britain. This non-military arrangement, driven by economic self-interest, envisions India revitalizing British growth while preserving its political system and royal traditions. The proposal highlights existing Indo-British ties and the potential for mutual benefit.

Government approves caste census: What is it and why it matters - Explained

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India is set to include caste enumeration in its upcoming census, a practice discontinued post-independence except for SCs and STs. This decision, driven by political and social demands, aims to provide insights into caste-based socio-economic disparities. The data could reshape affirmative action policies and address inequalities, though some fear it may reinforce divisions. India is set to include caste enumeration in its upcoming census, a practice discontinued post-independence except for SCs and STs. This decision, driven by political and social demands, aims to provide insights into caste-based socio-economic disparities. The data could reshape affirmative action policies and address inequalities, though some fear it may reinforce divisions.

'We have shown we can pressure govt': Rahul Gandhi on Centre's caste census decision

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'Better late than never', 'Congress's victory': Opposition leaders react to Centre's caste census decision

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The government has confirmed the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, a move welcomed by leaders across party lines. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the government's commitment to a transparent census, contrasting it with state-led surveys. While many leaders supported the decision, some like Tejashwi Yadav credited Lalu ji for initiating the fight for caste census. The government has confirmed the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, a move welcomed by leaders across party lines. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the government's commitment to a transparent census, contrasting it with state-led surveys. While many leaders supported the decision, some like Tejashwi Yadav credited Lalu ji for initiating the fight for caste census.

Top 5 news of the day: Government decides to include caste survey in next census; PM Modi skips Moscow's Victory Day Parade; and more

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India's government approved caste enumeration in the upcoming census, sparking both support and controversy. Amidst tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi skipped Russia's Victory Day Parade, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attending instead. In Bangladesh, Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das received bail in a sedition case. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized Congressman Shri Thanedar for initiating impeachment proceedings. India's government approved caste enumeration in the upcoming census, sparking both support and controversy. Amidst tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi skipped Russia's Victory Day Parade, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attending instead. In Bangladesh, Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das received bail in a sedition case. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized Congressman Shri Thanedar for initiating impeachment proceedings.

Temple politics heats up in Bengal as Mamata inaugurates Jagannath Dham amid BJP fire

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha amid political controversy. The BJP criticized the temple's state funding, calling Banerjee a "fake Hindu" and accusing her of minority appeasement. TMC leaders defended the project, questioning the BJP's definition of Hinduism. The Rs 250 crore temple project, envisaged by Banerjee in 2018 and built over 20 acres, was personally overseen by the chief minister who visited the site twice in the run-up to the inauguration. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha amid political controversy. The BJP criticized the temple's state funding, calling Banerjee a "fake Hindu" and accusing her of minority appeasement. TMC leaders defended the project, questioning the BJP's definition of Hinduism. The Rs 250 crore temple project, envisaged by Banerjee in 2018 and built over 20 acres, was personally overseen by the chief minis...

India issues strong warning to Pakistan against violating ceasefire along LoC

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Following Pakistan's unprovoked firing along the LoC, the DGMOs of India and Pakistan spoke via hotline, with India issuing a strong warning. This occurred amidst rising tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 tourists were killed. The CCS, headed by PM Modi, met to discuss India's response, granting the armed forces operational freedom regarding retaliation. Following Pakistan's unprovoked firing along the LoC, the DGMOs of India and Pakistan spoke via hotline, with India issuing a strong warning. This occurred amidst rising tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 tourists were killed. The CCS, headed by PM Modi, met to discuss India's response, granting the armed forces operational freedom regarding retaliation.

Rs 22,864 crore corridor project connecting Meghalaya to Assam: Key decisions at cabinet meet

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The Union Cabinet has approved a high-speed corridor connecting Meghalaya and Assam, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth in the Northeast. Additionally, the fair and remunerative price of sugarcane has been increased to Rs 355 per quintal for the 2025-26 season. The Union Cabinet has approved a high-speed corridor connecting Meghalaya and Assam, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth in the Northeast. Additionally, the fair and remunerative price of sugarcane has been increased to Rs 355 per quintal for the 2025-26 season.

Cabinet decides to include caste survey in next census

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Supreme Court rejects plea seeking probe into Mukhtar Ansar's death

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The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking a probe into the death of Uttar Pradesh gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who died in prison due to a heart attack last year. Umar Ansari, Mukhtar's son, filed the plea alleging the judicial inquiry report into his father's death was not received. The court suggested Umar approach the Allahabad High Court for further action. The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking a probe into the death of Uttar Pradesh gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who died in prison due to a heart attack last year. Umar Ansari, Mukhtar's son, filed the plea alleging the judicial inquiry report into his father's death was not received. The court suggested Umar approach the Allahabad High Court for further action.

Pahalgam attack: PM Modi-led CCS reviews J&K security situation

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Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Cabinet Committee on Security, led by PM Modi, convened to discuss India's response, granting the armed forces operational freedom. Earlier punitive measures were decided, including potential Indus Waters Treaty suspension, border closure and downgraded diplomatic ties. Pakistan retaliated by closing airspace and suspending trade. Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Cabinet Committee on Security, led by PM Modi, convened to discuss India's response, granting the armed forces operational freedom. Earlier punitive measures were decided, including potential Indus Waters Treaty suspension, border closure and downgraded diplomatic ties. Pakistan retaliated by closing airspace and suspending trade.