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The hantavirus outbreak highlights rising zoonotic threats driven by climate change and human intrusion into wildlife habitats, raising urgent questions about global preparedness for future outbreaks
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The Allahabad High Court adjourned till July 20 the hearing on a plea seeking an ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque’s wazukhana area, excluding the disputed structure claimed as a Shivling by Hindus and a fountain by the Muslim side
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The Supreme Court criticised the Rajasthan government over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, citing “administrative apathy”. The court summoned senior officials to appear on May 20 and sought compliance reports on measures to curb mining and protect the fragile ecosystem
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The Hyderabad district administration is preparing for the annual fish prasadam distribution to asthma patients at Nampally exhibition grounds on June 8. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviewed arrangements with officials and Bathini family members on Thursday.
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The Supreme Court observed that free and fair elections are part of the Constitution’s basic structure and require an Election Commission that is independent and seen as independent. The court was hearing challenges to the 2023 law governing appointments of election commissioners
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Actor Mouni Roy and businessman Suraj Nambiar announced their separation after four years of marriage. In a joint statement, they requested privacy, denied sensational media narratives, and said they would continue to cherish their friendship moving forward
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The Maharashtra government signed an MoU with AM Intelligence Labs for a ₹1.14 lakh crore investment to build a green data centre park and AI compute hub in Mumbai. The renewable energy-powered project aims to boost AI infrastructure and generate thousands of jobs
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Arjun Dahiya retained a slender one-shot lead over Vihaan Jain after the penultimate round of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. With three strokes separating the top four, a thrilling final day awaits across all categories
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India will face Jamaica in the Unity Cup semi-final in London later this month as Khalid Jamil prepares the Blue Tigers for the SAFF Championship and other upcoming international tournaments.
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Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said Indian forces had superior situational awareness and dominated escalation during Operation Sindoor. He stressed clear political-military objectives and warned against prolonged warfare, highlighting India’s precision strikes during the brief conflict with Pakistan
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The Election Commission will conduct a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Mizoram after two decades. The month-long exercise from May 30 aims to verify voter records through door-to-door checks, ensuring updated and accurate electoral data across the state
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More than 90 people died and dozens were injured after a violent storm and heavy rain battered several districts of Uttar Pradesh on May 13. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief measures as authorities assessed widespread damage caused by lightning, strong winds and collapsing structures
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Dhruva Space has secured a ₹105 crore government RDIF grant for Project Garud to develop a 500 kg-class standardised satellite platform. The initiative aims to enable high-volume satellite production, reduce foreign dependency, and strengthen India’s space manufacturing ecosystem and capabilities
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The Tamil Nadu government ordered a major reshuffle of IPS officers, transferring several senior officials to key intelligence, CID, and special branch positions. The move aims to strengthen internal security, intelligence coordination, and investigative efficiency across sensitive policing units in the state
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India head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 28-member preliminary squad for the Unity Cup 2026 in London. The Blue Tigers will hold a brief camp in Bengaluru before finalising 23 players to face Jamaica, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe
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The Enforcement Directorate froze ₹526 crore in bank deposits and seized gold and cash after raids on online gaming firm Gameskraft in a money laundering case. Three founders were arrested, with allegations linked to cheating, fraud, and real-money gaming operations
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Sunil Bharti Mittal said he plans to hand over Bharti Airtel leadership to the next generation and aims for Bharti Telecom to regain a controlling stake. He also outlined long-term strategies for stake consolidation, Airtel Africa expansion, and sustained shareholder returns
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Ranbir Kapoor has purchased a Rs 3.31 crore land parcel in Ayodhya’s The Sarayu project by House of Abhinandan Lodha. The development, on the Sarayu riverbank, reflects rising interest in Ayodhya’s real estate boom amid its growing religious and tourism significance
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CSK face LSG in a crucial encounter
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced two-day work-from-home for government offices and introduced fuel-saving measures, including restrictions on foreign travel, reduced petrol allowances, and promotion of electric vehicles. The initiatives aim to conserve fuel amid global energy concerns following PM Modi’s appeal
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Development Committee Member, Archery Association of India, who makes it a point to go to the interiors to tap young, raw talent.
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The CBI carried out searches at seven locations linked to former executives of Reliance Communications in an ongoing investigation into alleged banking frauds involving Reliance ADA Group companies. The probe, covering multiple cases, reportedly involves losses of over Rs 27,000 crore
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A nine-judge Supreme Court bench reserved its order on petitions concerning gender discrimination in religious places, including Sabarimala entry rules. The case examines the scope of religious freedom, constitutional morality, and judicial review across multiple faith practices in India
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New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday hit back at the BJP and alleged that it raised Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips only to divert attention from the real issues of "economic collapse" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh, said that BJP's Sambit Patra raised the matter of Gandhi's foreign trips to stake his claim on ministership.
Patra should find better topics to raise, Ramesh suggested.
The BJP on Thursday demanded the disclosure of sources of funding of Gandhi's foreign trips, claiming that there was a clear mismatch between the year-on-year annual income of the Congress leader and the money spent on his travel abroad.
Hitting back, Ramesh said, "These are all diversions being created by Mr Sambit Patra of the BJP. The real issue is the economic collapse that is staring the country. The real issues are the setbacks in foreign policy. Those are the real issues."
Ramesh also called Modi a "compromised PM" who is "
