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India has blocked all Pakistani accounts on X and upheld its ban on YouTube channels in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The move follows an advisory under IT Rules and AICWA’s call for a complete digital and cultural disconnect.

Fires broke out in Tirupati and Hyderabad on Thursday, causing panic but no casualties. A shop near the Govindaraja temple and a rubber factory in Hyderabad were gutted. The incidents follow a deadly explosion in a chemical plant near Hyderabad earlier this week.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ghana’s highest civilian honour — the ‘Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ — during his state visit, recognising his global leadership. The visit also elevated India-Ghana ties to a comprehensive partnership.

The Kedarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended after a landslide near Sonprayag blocked the route. SDRF personnel rescued trapped pilgrims returning from Gaurikund. Authorities halted the pilgrimage as a precaution until the path is cleared and safe for travel.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Operation Sindoor clearly signaled India's intent to act against terrorism. Backed by Quad and UNSC, the operation followed the deadly Pahalgam attack. Jaishankar also raised concerns about a US bill affecting India’s energy security.

India and the US have agreed to sign a new 10-year defence framework, reaffirming strategic ties and cooperation on defence production. Rajnath Singh also urged swift delivery of GE F404 engines for Tejas jets during talks with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Both leaders also discussed cooperation in vaccine production.

PM Modi received the award from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.

Both India and Ghana also agreed to further strengthen mutual cooperation in counter-terrorism, the Prime Minister said.

He also dismissed the claims of US President Donald Trump that he forged the ceasefire between the two neighbours after Operation Sindoor, saying the record speaks for itself.

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Longer duration of the session comes amid the government's plans to bring in key legislations, including one to facilitate the entry of private sector in atomic energy domain

Quoting German scientist and philosopher Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, the 'Ishqiya' actor penned, “It is almost impossible to carry the torch of truth through a crowd without singeing somebody's beard.

With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches

The MEA said the Indian embassy in Bamako is in "close and constant" communication with the relevant authorities, local law enforcement agencies as well as the management of Diamond Cement Factory.

The tournament’s commencement date will be announced shortly, with preparations in full swing to deliver a professionally managed and high-impact sporting event

Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) officially announces its new governing body following the successful conduct of elections at the KKFI headquarters in the national capital

India’s urban future lies not in isolated city master plans but in integrated district-level development. A district-based approach to urban governance reflects how people live, economies actually function, and development unfolds

The RBI has adviced banks to use DoT’s new FRI system, which flags risky mobile numbers linked to fraud. This helps banks stop suspicious transactions quickly and protect users, making digital payments in India safer and more secure

In terms of reservoir and barrage inflows, the CWC issued inflow forecasts for 23 sites across 10 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.

Banks regularly ask customers to update their KYC as per RBI guidelines, which categorise accounts by risk level. Union Bank of India has launched a mega campaign across Telangana, offering multiple modes—online and offline—to help customers update their KYC seamlessly

A CCMB study published in Ecology Letters reveals how species evolved and disappeared across Asia. By analysing 33 animal and plant groups, researchers found stable ecosystems in peninsular India supported biodiversity, despite massive geo-climatic changes over millions of years

Removing disparities within the digital ecosystem is key to realising the grand dream of Viksit Bharat