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Actor Rajinikanth urged fans, especially youth, to avoid risking their lives in pursuit of stars, citing incidents during Vijay’s rallies. He stressed the importance of safety, education, and staying away from substance abuse while addressing reporters in Chennai

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated two government employees over alleged links with terror outfits. The action, taken under Article 311, is part of an ongoing crackdown on militant connections within government institutions in the Union Territory

NCERT has reconstituted its curriculum committee after the Supreme Court criticised a Class 8 Social Science textbook section on the judiciary. The revised panel has 20 members, with three removed following court directions and changes aimed at strengthening the body

The Election Commission recalled a general observer from a West Bengal constituency after he failed to provide basic details about polling stations during a briefing. The move comes ahead of the state’s two-phase assembly elections scheduled later this month

A meeting between the Election Commission and a TMC delegation ended in controversy, with the party alleging the CEC asked them to “get lost” and the EC accusing leaders of shouting. The exchange comes amid tensions over West Bengal elections

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the state will not accept any delimitation decision taken without its consent. He questioned the Centre’s approach, alleged lack of transparency, and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address concerns raised by southern states

The NCDRC has stayed the execution of bailable warrants against actor Salman Khan in a misleading advertisement case linked to a pan masala brand. It has also directed lower commissions to submit records while hearing the matter further

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the BJP and Election Commission over large-scale voter deletions, alleging manipulation. She said the TMC will move court again to challenge the exclusions and protect voters’ rights ahead of the elections

A new report highlights that climate stress is affecting India’s economy and public health, with heat exposure causing major labour losses and increased health risks. It also shows rising threats to maternal health and vulnerable communities due to climate change impacts

Union Minister Annpurna Devi said the proposed amendment to the women’s reservation law will boost women’s participation in governance and mark a golden era of development. The move is expected to significantly increase representation in Parliament and state assemblies

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by seven men at a cafe in Bareilly’s Bhojipura area. Police said the accused used a video of an earlier assault to threaten her. FIR has been filed and the accused are absconding

The government said India has adequate coal stocks to meet power demand and ensure steady supply amid global uncertainties. It highlighted coal gasification as key to energy security, with incentives and large-scale investments planned to boost adoption

Iran’s representative in India Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi claimed the US was forced to announce a ceasefire due to its inability to sustain the conflict. He said peace depends on Iran’s terms and denied nuclear weapons ambitions

Indian stock markets extended their rally for a fifth session, with the Nifty and Sensex posting strong gains amid easing global tensions and stable domestic policy. Broader markets and key sectors led the uptrend, supported by positive investor sentiment

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticised the DMK government, calling it a failure and accusing it of neglecting jobs, infrastructure, and flood management. He urged voters to assess its performance ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections

The Centre has introduced a new LPG allocation formula to support key sectors amid Middle East tensions. Industries will receive up to 70 per cent of past consumption, with priority for units lacking gas alternatives and incentives for states adopting PNG reforms

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated two government employees over alleged links with terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy and intensifying efforts to eliminate militant networks within government institutions

Senior Congress leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for using allegedly derogatory remarks against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy amid an escalating war of words, saying his conduct set a poor example and diverted attention from key governance issues

A US Securities and Exchange Commission case against Gautam Adani advanced as a New York court granted a hearing on his dismissal plea, citing lack of jurisdiction, no investor losses, and disputing alleged bribery and securities fraud claims

Gold and silver surge sharply on safe-haven demand despite a ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. Precious metals rallied, rupee strengthened, oil prices plunged, and equities gained after the Reserve Bank of India held rates steady

Reserve Bank of India projected 7.6% GDP growth for FY26 and 6.9% for FY27, with Sanjay Malhotra citing resilience from domestic demand but warning of geopolitical risks, inflation pressures, and global slowdown impacting India’s outlook

West Bengal recorded its first voter decline after Special Intensive Revision, dropping to 6.75 crore due to removal of duplicate, shifted, and deceased entries. The trend reverses steady growth since 2011 under Mamata Banerjee-led governance

Reserve Bank of India kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% as Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited easing inflation and steady growth. However, global uncertainties, crude oil risks, and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions may impact outlook

 Mumbai markets surged as Sensex and Nifty jumped over 3% after a two-week ceasefire announcement in US-Israel-Iran tensions. Broad-based buying lifted all sectors, volatility eased, oil prices dropped sharply, while investors await RBI policy amid persistent global uncertainty later today