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Scholar Michel Danino warned Supreme Court orders on NCERT’s judiciary chapter could stifle textbook innovation, creating a “chilling effect” on academic freedom. He urged reducing classroom dependence on textbooks, stressing teacher training and digital access for NEP 2020 reforms
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President Droupadi Murmu conferred the President’s Police Colour on Sikkim Police, making it the 15th state and third in the northeast to receive the honour. She urged police to embrace technology against cybercrime, while CM Tamang hailed the recognition
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Novak Djokovic advanced to the Roland Garros third round after beating Frenchman Royer in four sets, but clashed with the Paris crowd over boos. He criticized their disrespect, hoping to avoid more French opponents, and now faces Brazil’s Fonseca
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AB de Villiers and Anil Kumble have praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his fearless 97 off 29 balls in an IPL Eliminator. The legends highlighted his composure, maturity and match awareness, calling his performance extraordinary and game-changing under pressure.
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A boat carrying 14 villagers capsized in the Ganga at Umanath Ghat, Patna, killing three and leaving four missing. Seven were rescued. SDRF teams continue search operations, with officials citing overloading and strong winds as possible causes
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A new gecko species, Cyrtodactylus bapme, has been discovered in Assam’s Goalpara district. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the find at Urpad Beel, highlighting Assam’s rich biodiversity
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New Delhi: The Government Railway Police (GRP), Secunderabad, in coordination with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), seized Rs 1,22,70,000 in suspected hawala money from a passenger travelling from Mumbai (Maharashtra) to Secunderabad (Telangana) on the Devagiri Express, officials said on Thursday. The accused has been identified as Vijay Ambadas Gupta, 40, son of Ambadas Gupta […]
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Cyberabad Police have warned against rising cyber frauds involving fake astrology, tantra and vashikaran services on social media. Scammers lure victims through ads, extract money in stages and resort to intimidation. Citizens are urged to report incidents via 1930.
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah hosted a breakfast with colleagues amid speculation he will step down for D K Shivakumar. Congress high command reportedly urged leadership change, sparking protests and celebrations, while backward class groups warned of consequences if Siddaramaiah is replaced
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Jagapathi Babu praised his role as Appalasoori in Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi, calling it his most cherished performance. Directed by Buchi Babu, the rural sports drama features Janhvi Kapoor and a stellar cast, releasing June 4 amid soaring expectations
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Gold and silver prices declined in international markets as a stronger US dollar and renewed US-Iran tensions dampened investor sentiment. Rising crude oil prices and persistent inflation concerns also reduced hopes of near-term interest rate cuts by major central banks.
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The International Stabilisation Force for Gaza remains stalled as pledged troops fail to materialize. Indonesia suspended its 8,000-strong commitment after the US-Iran war escalated, while Hamas refuses to disarm and Israel expands control, deepening deadlock and undermining fragile ceasefire efforts
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Two people were killed and nine others remain missing after a chemical tank imploded at a paper mill in Washington state. Authorities warned the incident could become one of the deadliest industrial disasters in the state’s modern history as investigations and recovery operations continue.
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Indian chess star Praggnanandhaa defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess during round three of Norway Chess 2026. Firouzja retained the tournament lead, while Divya Deshmukh and Zhu Jiner secured important Armageddon victories in the women’s section.
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The US carried out fresh overnight strikes in Iran targeting a military site near the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump warned Washington could resume military action if nuclear negotiations with Tehran fail to produce an agreement acceptable to the United States.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Eid al-Adha greetings and prayed for peace, happiness and good health. Bakrid was celebrated with religious fervour across India, with devotees offering prayers and highlighting the festival’s message of sacrifice, compassion, brotherhood and communal harmony.
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Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the actor’s ketamine-related death. He admitted to repeatedly injecting Perry with ketamine before the actor was found dead at his Los Angeles home in 2023.
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Two persons were injured after a speeding car crashed into a truck taking a U-turn near Doctors Colony in LB Nagar during the early hours of Thursday. The car was badly damaged in the collision, while one of the occupants sustained serious injuries.
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India has sent emergency pharmaceutical supplies, including diagnostics, therapeutics and infection-control materials, to support Ebola containment efforts in Congo. Africa CDC thanked India for the assistance as the outbreak in Congo and Uganda continues to spread with rising infections and fatalities
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A US delegation led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch will visit India from June 1-4 to finalise details of the interim trade pact and advance broader bilateral trade agreement negotiations covering tariffs, market access, investment, critical minerals, energy cooperation and supply chains
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The problem with India is not a lack of talent but the absence of conditions in which talent can flourish
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US President Donald Trump said Washington had reset relations with China through trade pressure, military expansion and energy dominance. He claimed the US economy remained strong while administration officials highlighted rising defence investment, recruitment growth and broader Indo-Pacific strategic competition
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Even as poverty declines, widening income inequality is making India’s economic growth story increasingly uneven
