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Governments may win young people’s support through promises, but they retain it only through performance. Young people are not merely voters of tomorrow; they are legitimacy test of today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed six infrastructure projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore across nine states at the 53rd PRAGATI meeting. He stressed timely execution, integrated planning and quality, while calling for stronger public awareness and training to combat cyber fraud

Andhra Pradesh plans technology-driven arrangements for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, with AI crowd analytics, drones, CCTV and QR-based vehicle identification. The 12-day festival is expected to draw nearly 10 crore devotees, with 440 ghats and extensive infrastructure and safety measures planned

A man allegedly threw stones at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express near Surat while Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel was travelling on Tuesday. He was apprehended by the RPF, while officials said nobody was injured and there was no apparent conspiracy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s stand could become a test for middle powers and offers lessons for India on trade diversification, resilience and strategic autonomy

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has formed a committee to examine notices issued to 26,745 property owners in Patna for commercial activities in residential buildings. The panel, headed by Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary, will recommend a practical solution

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced major water supply reforms backed by a Rs 2,500 crore ADB loan. The projects include underground reservoirs, smart metering, network rehabilitation and leakage reduction, with the government targeting 24x7 supply and lower non-revenue water

BSP chief Mayawati announced that the party will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand independently, ruling out alliances. She directed workers to strengthen grassroots organisation, select credible candidates and intensify preparations ahead of the polls

The Supreme Court directed that every donation at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan must reach donation boxes or the online temple treasury. The order followed allegations that sevayats were collecting offerings directly from devotees and diverting donations

Jaish-e-Mohammed's headquarters in Pakistan's Bahawalpur has reportedly been rebuilt after being damaged in India's Operation Sindoor strikes last year. Reports, citing intelligence inputs, said the Pakistani establishment provided funds for reconstruction, including repairs to the facility's central hall

Security forces arrested five persons in two separate operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian and Pulwama districts, officials said. Three suspects were held with grenades and Hizbul Mujahideen posters in Shopian, while two terror associates were arrested with arms and ammunition in Pulwama

Indian agencies have identified an alleged unified command structure in Pakistan linking multiple terror outfits operating in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, according to an NIA probe. Officials said the arrangement aims to improve coordination, propaganda, recruitment and online radicalisation efforts

The Allahabad High Court’s ruling dismissing a plea for a student to wear a hijab with her school uniform has triggered political debate. BJP leaders backed institutional dress codes, while opposition voices stressed religious freedom and students’ right to practise their faith

NDA leaders criticised Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Manusmriti, accusing him of targeting Sanatan Dharma while discussing women's rights. BJP leaders, including Himanta Biswa Sarma, questioned his position on gender equality and urged him to support the Uniform Civil Code

Student protests over recruitment demands triggered tension across Patna on Tuesday as demonstrators breached barricades and police used mild force and water cannons. Several protesters were detained, while heavy security, including CRPF personnel and a protected vehicle, was deployed

The rupee strengthened 26 paise to close at 95.44 against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by gains in domestic equities, a weaker dollar and falling crude prices. Analysts said RBI intervention and oil prices would remain key near-term drivers

A purported video showing Shahjahanpur municipal councillors taking an oath to allegedly share civic funds equally among themselves has gone viral. The municipal corporation has ordered an inquiry, while the authenticity of the video and identities remain unverified

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to extend the claims and objections period for the electoral roll revision, citing 1.08 crore electors in the ASDDO category and warning that eligible voters could face exclusion

Kerala Tourism Minister P C Vishnunadh unveiled ‘Be a Malayali for a Day’, an experiential tourism initiative encouraging visitors to participate in local traditions, cuisine and art forms. The programme aims to promote cultural heritage, empower communities and drive sustainable tourism

The Supreme Court has directed every state to constitute dedicated SITs to investigate suspected fraudulent insurance claims, noting that the same vehicles were repeatedly shown in accidents. It also ordered insurers to report suspected fraud, act against involved officials and strengthen verification systems

Police have filed a case against 38 people for allegedly molesting a member of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch during a protest over recruitment examination irregularities in Ranchi on August 21. Eight people were named and 30 remain unidentified

The Enforcement Directorate arrested two men in Goa for allegedly operating a cyber-fraud network involving fake digital arrests and money laundering. The agency said linked entities recorded transactions exceeding Rs 27,850 crore and were connected to hundreds of complaints

A Gwalior man was fined Rs 5,500 after his girlfriend covered his car with 3,400 lipstick marks as a social media love stunt. Police said the vehicle’s modification violated motor vehicle rules and ordered him to remove all the marks

The Centre told the Supreme Court that raw caste data from the SECC-2011 was unreliable due to inaccurate entries, inconsistent caste names and the absence of a registry. It opposed using the data for reservations or other official purposes