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Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's first woman deputy chief minister, stepping into public office following the tragic death of her husband, NCP leader Ajit Pawar. She pledged to carry forward his legacy and continue working for the state's development. Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's first woman deputy chief minister, stepping into public office following the tragic death of her husband, NCP leader Ajit Pawar. She pledged to carry forward his legacy and continue working for the state's development.

India's Ministry of External Affairs has vehemently dismissed claims linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jeffrey Epstein's leaked documents. The ministry labelled the references as "trashy ruminations" from a convicted criminal, urging their immediate rejection. These statements follow the US Department of Justice's release of extensive materials related to the late financier. India's Ministry of External Affairs has vehemently dismissed claims linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jeffrey Epstein's leaked documents. The ministry labelled the references as "trashy ruminations" from a convicted criminal, urging their immediate rejection. These statements follow the US Department of Justice's release of extensive materials related to the late financier.

Sunetra Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, vowing to carry forward her late husband Ajit Pawar's legacy. She expressed being "overwhelmed with emotions" while accepting the responsibility, emphasizing her commitment to working tirelessly for the state's development and its people. Sunetra Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, vowing to carry forward her late husband Ajit Pawar's legacy. She expressed being "overwhelmed with emotions" while accepting the responsibility, emphasizing her commitment to working tirelessly for the state's development and its people.

Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy CM, days after her husband's death. Meanwhile, Epstein files revealed photos of Prince Andrew. Baloch separatists attacked Pakistan's Balochistan, killing officials. India faces a policy contradiction on air pollution deaths, and Amit Shah criticized Mamata Banerjee's governance. Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy CM, days after her husband's death. Meanwhile, Epstein files revealed photos of Prince Andrew. Baloch separatists attacked Pakistan's Balochistan, killing officials. India faces a policy contradiction on air pollution deaths, and Amit Shah criticized Mamata Banerjee's governance.

Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar. Elected NCP legislature party leader, she will assume his portfolios, excluding finance. This move echoes historical instances of women stepping into politics to uphold family legacies after their husbands' passing. Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar. Elected NCP legislature party leader, she will assume his portfolios, excluding finance. This move echoes historical instances of women stepping into politics to uphold family legacies after their husbands' passing.

With Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s wife and a Rajya Sabha member, sworn in as deputy CM on Saturday, stepping into the role held by her husband, the state has formally entered a new and uncertain phase, shaped by the vacuum left by Dada’s death. Sunetra Pawar’s elevation may have filled the immediate constitutional vacuum, but it has also foregrounded larger, unresolved questions about the NCP’s future, the ruling Mahayuti alliance’s stability, and the direction the state’s politics will take in the absence of one of its most influential power brokers. With Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s wife and a Rajya Sabha member, sworn in as deputy CM on Saturday, stepping into the role held by her husband, the state has formally entered a new and uncertain phase, shaped by the vacuum left by Dada’s death. Sunetra Pawar’s elevation may have filled the immediate constitutional vacuum, but it has also foregrounded larger, unresolved questions about the NCP’s future, the ruling Mahayuti alliance’s stabili...

Jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk underwent a medical examination at AIIMS Jodhpur following a Supreme Court directive. The court is reviewing his detention under the NSA, with his wife challenging the grounds. Wangchuk, reportedly suffering from stomach ailments, has raised concerns about his health, prompting the specialist examination. Jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk underwent a medical examination at AIIMS Jodhpur following a Supreme Court directive. The court is reviewing his detention under the NSA, with his wife challenging the grounds. Wangchuk, reportedly suffering from stomach ailments, has raised concerns about his health, prompting the specialist examination.

Prime Minister will visit Adampur airport, where he will unveil the new name of the Airport as 'Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur. He will also inaugurate the Terminal Building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, Punjab. Prime Minister will visit Adampur airport, where he will unveil the new name of the Airport as 'Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur. He will also inaugurate the Terminal Building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, Punjab.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of failing women, people, and land while fostering corruption and infiltration for votes. Shah highlighted concerns over border security, the Anandpur fire incident, and alleged intimidation of communities, urging voters to elect a BJP government for national security and development. Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of failing women, people, and land while fostering corruption and infiltration for votes. Shah highlighted concerns over border security, the Anandpur fire incident, and alleged intimidation of communities, urging voters to elect a BJP government for national security and development.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of misusing the Supreme Court's name to justify his "Miya Muslims" remarks. Gogoi labelled Sarma's claims as a "blatant lie," asserting the chief minister falsely attributed words to the apex court. He urged the Supreme Court to take cognisance of these remarks. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of misusing the Supreme Court's name to justify his "Miya Muslims" remarks. Gogoi labelled Sarma's claims as a "blatant lie," asserting the chief minister falsely attributed words to the apex court. He urged the Supreme Court to take cognisance of these remarks.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has asked UP CM Yogi Adityanath to stop beef exports from the state and declare the cow as ‘Rajya Mata’. He emphasized that such steps would prove the chief minister’s commitment as a “Hindu sympathiser”. The seer further stated that he had staged a sit-in protest for 11 days after the incident but left the Magh Mela ground last Wednesday “with a heavy heart”. Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has asked UP CM Yogi Adityanath to stop beef exports from the state and declare the cow as ‘Rajya Mata’. He emphasized that such steps would prove the chief minister’s commitment as a “Hindu sympathiser”. The seer further stated that he had staged a sit-in protest for 11 days after the incident but left the Magh Mela ground last Wednesday “with a heavy heart”.

A devastating fire in Kolkata's Anandapur area has claimed at least 11 lives, with many still missing. Prime Minister Modi announced ex-gratia payments for victims. Investigations reveal potential fire safety lapses at the godowns, with authorities probing the exact cause and legal action planned against owners. Relatives anxiously await news. A devastating fire in Kolkata's Anandapur area has claimed at least 11 lives, with many still missing. Prime Minister Modi announced ex-gratia payments for victims. Investigations reveal potential fire safety lapses at the godowns, with authorities probing the exact cause and legal action planned against owners. Relatives anxiously await news.

Directors of 20 AIIMS institutions have signed an MoU to establish a Pan-India collaborative research consortium. This initiative aims to strengthen biomedical and clinical research by pooling expertise, infrastructure, and patient data for joint projects and multicentric studies. The consortium will focus on national health priorities, including AI in healthcare and affordable therapies. Directors of 20 AIIMS institutions have signed an MoU to establish a Pan-India collaborative research consortium. This initiative aims to strengthen biomedical and clinical research by pooling expertise, infrastructure, and patient data for joint projects and multicentric studies. The consortium will focus on national health priorities, including AI in healthcare and affordable therapies.

Senior NCP leader Praful Patel stated there is no opposition to Sunetra Pawar succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar as the leader of the NCP legislature party. The party prioritizes filling the Maharashtra deputy chief minister and legislature party leader posts. Patel mentioned discussions with the family for approval. Senior NCP leader Praful Patel stated there is no opposition to Sunetra Pawar succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar as the leader of the NCP legislature party. The party prioritizes filling the Maharashtra deputy chief minister and legislature party leader posts. Patel mentioned discussions with the family for approval.

BJP storngly condemned former Vice President Hamid Ansari for his remarks who called Mahmud Ghazni as an Indian. In a social media post, BJP spokesperson C Kesavan said that the remarks were “shocking” and recalled that Ansari had been the Congress-led UPA’s choice for Vice President twice. Shehzad Poonawala, also attacked the Congress party. BJP storngly condemned former Vice President Hamid Ansari for his remarks who called Mahmud Ghazni as an Indian. In a social media post, BJP spokesperson C Kesavan said that the remarks were “shocking” and recalled that Ansari had been the Congress-led UPA’s choice for Vice President twice. Shehzad Poonawala, also attacked the Congress party.