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New Delhi railway station stampede leaves 18 people dead and several injured: What caused the tragedy

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The delay in the schedule of two trains, the announcement of a special train to Prayagraj and the unexpected surge in the sales tickets led to the stampede on New Delhi Railway Station.
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Arvind Kejriwal stealing Delhi CMO handle: CMO writes to Social media platform X asking them to restore the account Kejriwal stole

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The Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has written to social media platform 'X', expressing concern over the unauthorised change of its official handle "@CMODelhi "to "@KejriwalAtWork" and requested its immediate restoration.
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News Reports

Muslim mob creates a ruckus at Delhi Metro’s Jama Masjid station, sparks security concerns, DMRC responds ‘momentary reaction of passengers’

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In the video that is going viral on social media, a large number of Muslim men, presumably from Shab-e-Barat, could be seen creating a ruckus at the Jama Masjid metro station.
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Did you know: Pakistani supervisor of Gaurav Gogoi’s wife engaged in anti-India propaganda, cheered when issue of Delhi riots was raised in Parliament

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Shaikh, who serves both as a colleague and the supervisor of Elizabeth Coulburn, had tried to create panic among Indian Muslims about being rendered Stateless, and sent to detention centres.
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Sambhal man, resident of riot-hit Deepa Sarai neighbourhood, arrested in Pakistan, agencies suspect ties to Al Qaeda: Details

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Mohammad Usman, a man from Sambhal who was caught in Pakistan, had been missing since 2013.
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Akhilesh Yadav demands extension of Maha Kumbh, claims 60 crore people have taken holy dip, not 50 crore as reported by govt

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Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government is underreporting the number of devotees attending the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.
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China’s brutal assault on Tibetan Buddhism: Over 1,000 monks and nuns expelled from Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Tibet

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Chinese authorities have recently dealt a blow to the major hub of Tibetan Buddhist learning by expelling more than 1,000 Tibetan monks and nuns from the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy
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Chhattisgarh: Chaiwala fielded by BJP becomes mayor of Raigarh after a resounding victory in municipal elections

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BJP candidate Jeevardhan Chauhan, a tea seller by profession, has been elected as the mayor of Raigarh in the municipal elections
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Assam CM proposes communication cable beneath Brahmaputra River to connect the state to global submarine cable network

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In an effort to enhance internet and telecommunication network in Assam and other northeastern states, the Assam govt has proposed an underwater communication cable on the bed of the Brahmaputra River
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‘Not a sexual predator but young person in consensual relationship’: Read how Bombay HC granted bail to Mohammed Ajaan Khan, accused of raping and...

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The Bombay High Court stated that both the victim and the accused were of the age to have a reasonable understanding of their conduct.
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Politics

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls PM Modi a ‘legally converted Backward Class’, BJP hits back

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Congress Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, triggered a political storm by claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not born into the backward class.
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Travel advisories against Assam is the biggest hurdle in attracting foreign investment, some countries have initiated steps to lift it: Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the biggest hurdle in attracting foreign investment to the state is travel advisories issued by various countries.
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Japan and Singapore to sign MoUs with Assam at Advantage Assam 2.0: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, CM Sarma said that Japan is interested in recruiting manpower from Assam, initially around 50,000 workers, while Singapore seeks to hire nurses from the state.
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Sambhal violence: Police puts up posters of 74 suspects identified through CCTV footage

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Hours after posters of one of the accused persons were allegedly removed by unknown persons, the police on Friday put up the posters of 74 suspects in the Sambhal violence
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Assaulted, tortured, and forced to embrace Islam: Faeem Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in Varsha Raghuvanshi dowry death case. Read what the judgment said

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The victim was routinely humiliated by her Muslim in-laws for following Hindu customs.
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China takes a veiled dig at India-US partnership, says bilateral co-operation should not incite bloc rivalry as the US announces reciprocal tariffs

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China’s concern stems from the growing India-US partnership which includes defence co-operation between the two countries. Some important decisions relating strategic initiatives aimed at expanding mianding technology exchanges and strengthening bilateral ties were taken during the meeting.
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“People threatening Indian interests need to watch out”: Former Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Sandhu on decision to extradite Tahawwur Rana

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Former Ambassador of India to the US Taranji Singh Sandhu has said that US President Donald Trump's announcement about the extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India sends a clear message
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Central Vigilance Commission orders probe into irregularities in renovation of Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’

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The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has ordered a detailed investigation into the expenditure on renovations and luxury additions to 6 Flagstaff Bungalow, the residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
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How can CJI be involved in executive appointments like CBI director, asks VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, says ‘time has come to revisit’

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While the Supreme Court is hearing a petition seeking to include the CJI in the selection committee for Election Commission, vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday questioned how the judiciary can be involved in executive appointments
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I&B Ministry launches WAVES Explorer Challenge for creators and storytellers to showcase their vision of India through YouTube Shorts

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The WAVES Explorer Challenge is an exciting opportunity for creators and storytellers to showcase their vision of India through YouTube Shorts
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News Reports

BSNL turns profitable for the first time in 17 years, records ₹262 crore profit in Q3 FY2024-25 with the help of network expansion, cost...

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In a remarkable turnaround, state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has turned profitable for first time since 2007.
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Kottayam Ragging case: Congress-led opposition alleges that the accused are linked to the Left student organisation SFI

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Congress-led opposition the UDF alleged that the accused in the Kottayam Ragging case are from Kerala Government Nursing Students Association (KGNSA) which is linked with the Students’ Federation of India (SFI).
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“If sins washed away by bathing in Mahakumbh, then hell will be emptied”: SP MP Afzal Ansari booked for mocking Hindu faith

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As per the complaint, while addressing the gathering, Afzal Ansari said, “On this festival of faith (Mahakumbh), it is believed that a person will become pure by bathing at the Sangam shore. Sins will be washed away. If sins are washed away, it means that the path to Baikunth will open up. In the situation that is visible, it seems that no one will survive in hell. No one will survive in hell and there (in Baikunth) the house will be full.”
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Uttar Pradesh Police register FIR against 54 social media accounts for defaming Maha Kumbh 2025 by spreading fake news

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The Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified their efforts against individuals and social media accounts spreading false information to defame the Maha Kumbh 2025
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AI, semiconductors, space, defense and more: India and US unveil key technology initiatives in Modi-Trump meet

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India and the US launched major initiatives following a meeting between PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the White House, focusing on advancing cooperation in emerging technologies, AI, and civil space.
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Amritsar, Punjab: 30-kg heroin seized from cross-border smuggling racket, Pakistan-based smugglers used drones

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DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the arrested accused, Gursimranjit Singh, was involved in large-scale heroin smuggling, and it was reported that he had recently received a large consignment of heroin smuggled from across the border. Probe also suggested that Pak-based smugglers have used drones to transport the drug consignment, he added.
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OpIndia Explains

Kerala’s CSR scam: How a 26-year-old scammed 40,000 people out of Rs 1,000 crs by promising household appliances at half price. All you need...

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A 26-year-old Ananthu Krishnan is accused of scamming over 40,000 people in Kerala of Rs 1,000 crores by promising them household appliances at half price.
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What empowers Rohingyas to move SC to demand ‘rights’ even though India is not signatory to UN Refugee Convention? Read the facts and challenges...

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It must be noted here that mass deportation of Rohingya illegals is not pragmatic given the several challenges India faces in identifying and ousting them. One of the biggest challenges is the statelessness of Rohingyas.
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Bangladesh: Extremists attack Hindu temple, break the idol of Goddess Saraswati

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The attack was carried out by extremists, who came to the temple in a white car at about 3:45 am on Thursday .Thereafter, they vandalised the idols of the Hindu deities and fled the scene.
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‘No permission is needed for an FIR against Rahul Gandhi’: Odisha Police to a rattled Congress. All you need to know

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IG Sambalpur Himanshu Lal said if the statement was published or accesses in another state (e.g. through social media), jurisdiction can extend to that state as well if the complainant is affected by the action.
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Supreme Court slams Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board over two-year delay in petition against Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation

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The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) for the delay of two years in challenging a Madras HC order quashing a show cause notice against Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation
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Law

DY Chandrachud confirms OpIndia analysis on Umar Khalid’s bail case in SC: Adjournments and forum shopping by Kapil Sibal – breaking down what he...

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Former CJI DY Chandrachud spoke about the Umar Khalid bail case and questioned why Kapil Sibal sought repeated adjournments
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Madras High Court asks Bharat Hindu Munnani to change location for holding protest relating to the Thiruparankundram hill issue

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The Muslims have been claiming the entire hill as the Waqf property and demanding the continuation of animal sacrifice calling it an old tradition. They even named the hill as ‘Sikandar Hills’.
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As Trump approves extradition of Tahawwur Rana, read how PM Modi condemned the acquittal of the Pakistani terrorist by US court in 2011 and...

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"Who will now ensure justice for the victims here? America has done this to please Pakistan and has executed this conspiracy jointly," PM Modi lashed out in 2011 after Chicago court acquitted Tahawwur Rana.
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Mission 500 launched after Modi-Trump meet: India-USA bilateral trade to be doubled to USD 500 billion by 2030

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Addressing a press briefing on Thursday (local time), Misri said, "Two leaders jointly launched the US-India compact for the 21st century, for catalyzing opportunities in military partnership, accelerated commerce and technology. In the area of trade and investment, the leaders launched Mission-500, aiming to more than double total two-way trade to USD 500 billion by 2030."
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Khalistanis, crime gangs, drugs, human trafficking and more: Read what the Modi-Trump bilateral said on the issues

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"The leaders also committed to strengthen law enforcement cooperation to take decisive action against illegal immigration networks, organized crime syndicates, including narco-terrorists human and arms traffickers, as well as other elements who threaten public and diplomatic safety and security, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both nations", the joint statement read.
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India and US extend support to ‘digital highways’ in Indian Ocean region, Meta’s project to build undersea cables: Here is what we know so...

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India has made its commitment clear in terms of its investment in the maintenance, repair and financing of undersea cables in the Indian Ocean through trusted vendors.
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During PM Modi’s visit to the US, Donald Trump approves 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India and said he will face justice.
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“Learnt from President Trump…I also keep national interest of India at top of everything else”: PM Modi in Washington DC

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"One thing I deeply appreciate and I learnt from US President Donald Trump is that he keeps national interest supreme and like him I also keep the national interest of India at the top of everything else and this has been my fortune," PM Modi said in his remarks after meeting President Trump at the White House.
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Manipur: Jawan opens fire at CRPF camp, kills 2 colleagues and himself

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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan posted in Manipur opened fire on Thursday inside a camp in Lamsang under Imphal West District shooting dead two of his colleagues and injured eight others before taking his own life, police said.
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PM Modi meets Elon Musk during his US visit, discusses strengthening collaboration in innovation, space exploration, and AI

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During the meeting with Musk, PM Modi spoke about India's efforts toward reform and furthering 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.' PM Modi took to X to share details regarding his meeting with Musk.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at Blair House during his US visit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the United States met with Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at Blair House in Washington, DC on Thursday.
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India and the United States to sign new defence framework during PM Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit, says senior Trump administration official

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“We are moving towards signing a new defence framework between the United States and India which will portend good things for the partnership," a White House official told reporters.
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India is friends with everybody, leading power of Global South: Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel

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 Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel on Thursday expressed confidence in India's abilities and said that the country is a leading power of the global south.
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President’s Rule imposed in Manipur amid constitutional crisis after cancellation of assembly session

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The union government has decided to impose President's Rule in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh
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PM Modi to meet US NSA Michael Waltz, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy before bilateral meeting with President Trump at the White House

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral meetings with US President Donald Trump and other prominent American personalities during his two-day visit to the United States.
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Ransom deals of kidnapping cases were made at CM Lalu Prasad Yadav’s house, says the RJD chief’s brother-in-law Subhash Yadav who was once his...

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Talking about the infamous car-lifting incident during Lalu Yadav’s daughter’s wedding, Subhash Yadav said that it happened on the direction of Lalu Yadav.
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How Ford Foundation, Omidyar funded ADR continues to target Modi govt despite the law on Election Commission appointment made more inclusive after 40 years:...

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ADR which has petitioned against the Election Commission appointment act is funded by deep state entities like Ford Foundation and Omidyar Network
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ASER 2024: Enrolments, reading, writing, basic maths skills, digital literacy and more, what the survey report said about elementary education in India

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According to ASER 2024, there has been a remarkable increase in the proportion of government primary schools with less than 60 students enrolled. The percentage rose from 44% in 2022 to 52.1% in 2024.
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Was 75 years too short a period to abrogate a transitional provision like Article 370: Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud

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Answering Sackur's question on removal of Article 370, Justice (Retd) Chandrachud said, "Was 75 years was too short a period to abrogate such a provision."
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