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Karnataka BJP plans to submit a ground report about waqf notices and property record mutations in Vijayapura to a joint parliamentary committee. Despite Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's directive to cancel waqf entries in farmers' land records, BJP aims to emphasize this issue. The committee is led by BJP's Jagadambika Pal.

A 10-year-old tiger identified as T-86 was killed by villagers in retaliation after it attacked and killed a 45-year-old man near Ranthambore National Park. The incident sparked protests, leading to mediation by the Rajasthan agriculture minister. Local forest monitoring gaps have been highlighted.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav suspended officials for negligence over the deaths of 10 elephants in Umaria district and announced an Elephant Task Force to promote coexistence. Compensation for loss of life was increased from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 25 lakh per person.

Maharashtra's share in India's GDP has decreased from 15.2% in 2010-11 to 13.3% in 2023-24, according to an EAC-PM paper. In contrast, Gujarat's share has risen from 7.5% to 8.1% during the same period. Maharashtra still maintains the highest GDP share among states.

Facing pressure from farmers and opposition parties over the waqf property controversy, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah orders officials to revoke changes to farmers' land deeds. He asserts that previous administrations, including BJP and JD(S), have issued similar notifications and accuses BJP of hypocrisy and stirring communal sentiments.

Emergency teams had been previously unable to access the flashpoint town, some six kilometres from the border, where Hezbollah says it battling Israeli ground forces.

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in conservative Iowa according to a new Selzer poll, putting her at 47% compared to Trump's 44%. Trump criticized the poll and its methodology, calling it biased. However, pollster Ann Selzer defended her historical accuracy. Nate Silver also noted the poll's boldness but expressed skepticism about its accuracy.

The Deputy CM said a strong foundation is going to be laid for the BJP to form the government for the third time in 2027

A court in UP's Ambedkar Nagar has ordered the reopening of a murder case against eight policemen for the custodial death of Ziauddin in 2021, rejecting the police's claim of a heart attack. The order is based on injury marks found in the postmortem report.

A gas leak incident at Royal Marine Shrimp Processing Unit in Nizampatnam, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in 107 workers experiencing respiratory issues after mistakenly combining hydrochloric acid with sodium hypochlorite. The release of chlorine gas caused initial symptoms in 30 workers, later affecting more. Authorities are investigating for potential negligence.

Prime Minister Modi commended the decline in TB incidence in India, attributing it to dedicated efforts and innovative initiatives. Health Minister J P Nadda highlighted WHO's recognition of a 17.7% decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023 and outlined initiatives like the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana and BPaLM regimen.

Delhi's air quality worsened significantly on Sunday, with the AQI rising from 316 to 382, the highest in nine months. Calm winds and low temperatures hindered pollutant dispersion. Experts predict air quality will remain in the 'very poor' category until Wednesday. South-easterly winds will likely reduce stubble burning's contribution to pollution.

Union home minister Amit Shah unveils BJP’s Jharkhand election manifesto, promising a uniform civil code with tribal exemptions. He accuses illegal Bangladeshi immigrants of taking tribal land and vows to deport them. Other pledges include tribal land protection, reservation reforms, and support for unemployed youth, women, and farmers.

Mr. Brittas pointed out that the repeated Hindi-only replies suggest a deliberate policy, prompting his decision to respond in Malayalam. He also noted that this issue is not unique to him but also affects other MPs from the Southern States.

The accused made elaborate and meticulous arrangements, which involved transporting and storing weapons and also country-made bombs that ultimately went unused, procuring SIM cards using fake names, and monitoring their target’s movements constantly. The eight persons who committed the act wore uniforms of a popular food delivery platform to disguise themselves

Guest faculty have been fighting a battle seeking UGC stipulated salary