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BJP's Dinesh Sharma and Union minister Krishan Pal Gujar have renamed their Tughlak Lane residences to Swami Vivekananda Marg. This renaming aligns with BJP's broader agenda to reflect indigenous heritage by modifying names of places to honor historical figures who significantly impacted Indian society. Multiple renaming initiatives have taken place under BJP rule.

A Brazilian judge has ordered Apple to allow third-party app stores and sideloading on iOS devices within 90 days or face daily fines. The order stems from a complaint by Mercado Livre alleging Apple's anti-competitive practices. Apple plans to appeal, citing user privacy and security concerns.

Rana has now renewed his "Emergency Application for Stay Pending Litigation of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus" previously addressed to Justice Kagan, and requests that the renewed application be directed to Chief Justice Roberts

In an apparent reference to the Congress party, PM Modi said urban Naxals have entrenched themselves in political parties

New findings from the Chandrayaan-3 mission indicate potential ice deposits just beneath the Moon's polar surface in more areas than previously thought. Researchers highlight the impact of temperature variations and slope angles on ice formation, emphasizing the importance of ice for future lunar exploration and habitability.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened lacklustre on Friday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,300, Nifty50 was near 22,550.

UK Foreign Minister S Jaishankar faced an attack by 'Khalistani thugs' during a visit to London, raising security concerns. MP Bob Blackman and Labour House Leader Lucy Powell condemned the incident, urging better protection for visitors. The UK Foreign Office condemned the breach of security.

The tank is used to meet the needs of the villages around Tirupati

The cause of the fire was not known immediately.

The US Supreme Court rejected Tahawwur Rana's plea to halt his extradition to India, where he faces charges for involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Rana argued that extradition could lead to his torture due to his Pakistani origins, but the US approved his extradition last month under Trump's administration.

When it comes to the history of ‘modern’ formal education in Nepal, a cursory glance will reveal that not only is it not very old, it also displays intricate connections with India. Higher educational training embeds avenues that register learning experiences as impactful memories which shape future lives and proclivities

Ankita Lokhande revisits her childhood home in Indore, accompanied by her husband Vicky Jain and mother Vandana Pandis Lokhande. The couple tours the city's notable spots, indulging in nostalgic memories, and emotionally reconnects with Ankita's past at her grandmother's house.

More than 70 people were killed and dozens wounded in clashes between Syrian security forces and Assad loyalists in Latakia. The violence began when pro-Assad fighters attacked security checkpoints, prompting helicopter strikes. The fighting is the most intense since Assad's ouster in December, and security forces are now working to restore order in Jableh.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticises the Centre's three-language formula under NEP 2020, terming it 'Hindi colonialism'. He asserts Tamil Nadu will not tolerate this and mocks the BJP's signature campaign. Stalin emphasizes that Hindi has been overly imposed, while the Tamil Nadu BJP chief counters his claims and backs the policy.

Dhananjay Munde quit the State cabinet after his close aide was named as a key accused in the Beed murder case

Samajwadi Party spokesperson Sharvendra Bikram Singh condemned the remarks and said officers "should not act as BJP agents"

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a government-held Bitcoin reserve, leading to a significant price drop for Bitcoin. The reserve will include around 200,000 bitcoins seized from criminal and civil proceedings and will not be sold, in order to act as a store of value.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing government lawyers to request bonds from plaintiffs suing his policies. This potentially imposes financial barriers for challengers, holding them liable for government costs if their case is lost. This response targets the numerous lawsuits against Trump's administrative changes, though judges are not obligated to grant these bond requests.

Senior IPS officer DGP Ramachandra Rao has distanced himself from his stepdaughter, Kannada actress Ranya Rao, following her arrest in a gold smuggling case. Ranya was caught at Bengaluru Airport with 14.8 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore. Authorities suspect her involvement in a larger smuggling network. DGP Rao asserted his lack of knowledge of her actions.

Sunday's ICC Champions Trophy final outcome could affect Indian cricket's leadership and preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup and next WTC cycle. Discussions around Rohit Sharma's future as captain are ongoing, with BCCI awaiting the final result before announcing new central contracts. Strong performances in the Champions Trophy might influence key player contracts and team stability.