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India’s proposed nationwide free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9 to 15 is significant, as its success could dramatically accelerate cervical cancer elimination targets globally

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Jerusalem sends a clear message: India seeks partnership, not alignment; cooperation, not confrontation; and stability, not sides

DGCA has introduced a 48-hour free cancellation and amendment window for air tickets, barred extra charges for name corrections within 24 hours, and tightened refund timelines amid rising passenger complaints over delayed reimbursements

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna married in a private ceremony in Udaipur attended by close family and friends. The couple shared heartfelt messages and wedding photos on social media, marking the end of their three-day pre-wedding celebrations

Western Command chief Lt General Manoj Kumar Katiyar has said the Indian Army is fully prepared for future conflicts and will not be deterred by nuclear threats. He stressed decisive ground action and continued preparedness against any provocation

The Central Bureau of Investigation has secured the extradition of wanted fugitive Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from the United Arab Emirates through INTERPOL channels. He faces multiple charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust in Andhra Pradesh

With the Naxalite movement nearing its end, the Ministry of Home Affairs has prepared a roadmap to prevent its revival. The Centre plans continued security, development, and monitoring in former affected districts to ensure long-term peace and stability

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran said the party expects to win 20 to 30 Assembly seats and that some MLAs may become ministers if the NDA forms the government. He also dismissed concerns over Sasikala’s new party

Census 2027 will be India’s first fully digital population count, using the Census Management and Monitoring System. The new platform will enable real-time data collection, geo-tagging, and faster processing, replacing paper-based methods used in previous exercises

After a 24-hour standoff with Himachal Pradesh Police, a Delhi Police team returned to the national capital with three Youth Congress workers arrested in connection with the shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit. They will be produced before a local court

Two persons, including a domestic help, were arrested in southeast Delhi for staging a fake Enforcement Directorate raid at an employer’s residence. Police seized luxury watches, jewellery, a uniform, and a fake identity card during the investigation

President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a sortie in the indigenous LCH Prachand at Jaisalmer Air Force Station and attend the IAF’s Vayu Shakti demonstration. The visit highlights her continued engagement with frontline military platforms

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP will win the West Bengal Assembly polls and drive out infiltrators from the state. Speaking in Bihar, he announced steps to tackle demographic change and highlighted the role of security forces in border management

Former Jayalalithaa aide V K Sasikala said the name of her new political party will be announced within a week and confirmed it will contest the 2026 Assembly elections. She also hinted at possible alliance talks

Security forces comprising ITBP and Narayanpur police recovered a large cache of explosives and weapons from a Maoist hideout in Chhattisgarh’s Kumuradi village. The operation followed specific intelligence and is seen as a major setback to Naxal activities

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government over police action against Youth Congress activists involved in the shirtless protest. He said peaceful dissent is being suppressed and compared the situation to authoritarian regimes, asserting that India is not North Korea

Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district during an anti-Naxal operation. Arms were recovered from the spot and a search operation is still underway, police said

The Kerala High Court has stayed the release of The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond, citing lack of proper application of mind by the censor board. The court directed the Centre to review the certification within two weeks

Accused in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, Muppidi Avinash Reddy surrendered before the SIT in Vijayawada after the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea and directed him to cooperate with the investigation

Border areas of Maharashtra experienced mild tremors late on Wednesday night after a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Mancherial at a depth of 10 km. No casualties or property damage were reported, though residents rushed outdoors in panic.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged social media platforms to fairly share revenue with content creators, including journalists, influencers, and researchers. Proposed IT rules also mandate labeling AI-generated content, strengthening transparency, accountability, and fairness in India’s digital content ecosystem

VK Sasikala, former aide of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, on Thursday said the name of her new political party will be announced within a week and confirmed that it will contest the upcoming Assembly elections.

The Election Commission of India estimates 2,500 CAPF companies may be needed for a single-phase West Bengal Assembly poll. Final decision on phases depends on feasibility, balancing security deployment with preventing voter intimidation and reducing multi-phase election complexity

Sovereign green bonds continue to anchor India’s modest sustainable bond market, dominating 62–94% of issuance. Social bonds remain niche. Despite $180 billion Asia-Pacific maturities in 2026, India’s green bonds gain investor demand, supporting climate finance goals amid economic and regulatory challenges