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The government launched a Central Waqf Portal, requiring registered properties to upload details for a unique ID, aligning with the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. Minister Rijiju emphasized that only legitimate, documented properties will be included, urging states to meet the six-month deadline for uploading information. The portal aims for transparency and efficiency, though its legal validity faces challenges.

The Chief Minister asserts that if delimitation is carried out based on the Census 2027, democratic power of peninsular India will be reduced to irrelevance. He also calls for a clear Parliamentary commitment

Indian investigators have identified Nasir, a former Pakistan Police sub-inspector turned YouTuber, as a key ISI handler in cross-border espionage. He and Naushaba Shehzad allegedly cultivated Indian influencers, offering visas and luxury accommodations in exchange for pro-Pakistan content. This operation aimed to create a favorable narrative and gather intelligence, with connections leading to expelled officials and arrested YouTubers.

In Telangana's Adilabad, Inspector Bandari Raju cleverly disguised himself as a farmer to bust a loan fraud racket. Donning a lungi and towel, he infiltrated the group of agents who were exploiting vulnerable farmers by siphoning off money from their loan amounts.

US Congressman Brad Sherman urged a Pakistani delegation, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to eliminate Jaish-e-Mohammad and protect religious minorities. Sherman highlighted the murder of his constituent, Daniel Pearl, by the group. He also called for the release of Dr. Shakil Afridi, imprisoned for aiding in Osama bin Laden's killing.

His previous visit to the State in April marked the revival of ties between the AIADMK and the BJP

In his new book, author Daneesh Majid pieces together a mosaic of lives altered by Operation Polo, migration and memory, offering a people’s history of a city often defined by dynasties and politics

The ocean is vast, but fishermen no longer have to guess, thanks to INCOIS’ Potential Fishing Zone advisories generated from ocean data and high-resolution satellite imagery. Catches are up, fuel use is down and incomes are rising, proving that precision fishing is not just possible, but profitable too

Canada's immigration minister has introduced legislation to extend citizenship by descent beyond the first generation, addressing concerns raised by a previous court ruling. The proposed Bill C-3 aims to grant automatic citizenship to those previously excluded and establishes a new framework requiring a Canadian parent's substantial connection to Canada.

In 2024, the US saw a 5.3% increase in international students, totaling 15.8 lakh, primarily driven by Indian students who surged by 11.8%. However, recent data reveals a sharp decline of 11.3% between March 2024 and March 2025, with a significant drop in Indian students, potentially due to visa issues and job market uncertainties.

The 22-year-old was granted bail by the Calcutta High Court on Thursday and released on Friday afternoon

During 2024-25 too, the State was allotted only 20 crore person-days. Later, the Centre approved around 10 crore more person-days