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A formal prayer meeting for Singh will be held at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj later on Friday

In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the party referred to Devendra Fadnavis as 'Deva bhau' and said he visited Gadchiroli on New Year's Eve and started a chapter on development

The Lab on Wheels would make laboratory accessible to educational institutions by taking STEM-based education right to their schools’ doorsteps

The order came in a petition filed by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi; UGC says it has been formulating new anti-caste discrimination regulations since 2023

Indian Railways' Vande Bharat sleeper train prototype has successfully hit a speed of 180 kmph during RDSO field trials. Designed for long-distance overnight travel, this sleeper variant features advanced amenities including internet connectivity, improved safety measures, and smoother rides.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, at the International Congress of Vedanta, criticized the negative reactions to the terms 'Sanatan' and 'Hindu,' calling these responses misguided and driven by a dangerous ecosystem. He stressed the importance of dialogue and understanding the deep meaning of Vedanta, which is often dismissed due to colonial mindsets.

An NIA Court in Lucknow sentenced 28 individuals to life imprisonment for murdering Chandan Gupta during a 2018 communal clash in Kasganj. The court found them guilty of multiple charges, including murder and rioting. The violence erupted during a Tiranga Yatra on Republic Day, leading to Gupta's death and escalating communal tensions in the region.

Elon Musk supports the H-1B visa program for addressing the shortage of skilled engineers in Silicon Valley, highlighting its role in fostering innovation. However, Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes the program, claiming it replaces well-paying American jobs with lower-paid foreign labor, benefiting billionaires financially. Musk defends immigrant contributions to the US.

Mr. Dakua, a 2011-batch IAS officer, has been posted as the director of municipal administration, and the housing and urban development department ex-officio additional secretary

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh claimed that India is locked in a “pernicious cycle of low consumption — low investment, low growth, low wages”

Panel headed by former Madras HC Judge C.T. Selvam submits report to Chief Minister 

The convicts Peethambaran, Saji George, Suresh, Anilkumar, Jijin, Sreerag, Aswin, Sudheesh, Renjith, and Surendran were convicted for life.

Protestors demanding 100 acres of APIIC lands be allotted to them were placed under house arrest by the police

Rishabh Pant bravely endured multiple painful blows during his 98-ball 40 against Australia but demonstrated grit and focus at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Despite injuries, he continued to fight and adapt his approach, balancing aggressive play with sensible cricket to support his team under challenging conditions.

India's veteran cricketer Rohit Sharma's exclusion from the fifth Test against Australia was an emotional decision, as stated by Rishabh Pant. Coach Ravi Shastri predicts Rohit may end his 67-Test career. Sharma's poor performance and failure to support the team during the pre-match press conference led to his decision, highlighting team unity over individual interests.

PM Modi hit out at the AAP and said the situation in the national capital would worsen if its reign continued.

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu criticised the decision to drop captain Rohit Sharma mid-series, calling it unprecedented in Indian cricket history. Rohit faced a difficult year with declining performance, which led to his exclusion from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy final Test. Sidhu argues that a struggling captain should receive more support and respect from the team management.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly spending lavishly on his official residence while highlighting his own efforts to provide homes for millions of underprivileged families. Modi inaugurated several projects, including affordable housing and a new college, and accused AAP of corruption and misleading the public.