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The Snake Awareness, Rescue and Protection App has played a crucial role in recent years by coordinating snake rescues, enabling users to report sightings, and providing details of trained responders and nearby healthcare facilities

From caparisoned elephants to resonant percussion, the processions turned the temple grounds into a living canvas of tradition

Meera K., a 2021 batch IAS officer, says the aim of the aspirants should not be just to clear an exam, but to become an efficient officer who contributes to society

Addressing a meeting in Bhadrak on Sunday, Muktikanta Mandal alleged that despite dedicating years to strengthening the party, he was “unconstitutionally suspended” due to a conspiracy by vested interests

The project will reduce travel time by half an hour; according to Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation officials, the road will bring relief to commuters from congestion at Khandala Ghat 

I am not using it to fulfil my political aspirations, says Satish Jarkiholi

Benjo P. Jose, a 2024 batch IAS officer, emphasises importance of managing emotional dimension of the exam at the The Hindu Civil Service Gateway 2026

Farmers and tenant cultivators are facing an unprecedented crisis due to flawed policies of successive governments, says Ashok Dhawale

A Hindu temple caretaker in southeastern Bangladesh, Nayan Sadhu, was found dead hanging from a tree three days after he went missing. Police recovered his decomposed body and are investigating whether it was a murder or suicide, with community leaders suspecting foul play due to the circumstances.

Precious metals gold and silver are poised for continued pressure this week, influenced by US-Iran peace talks, central bank decisions, and key economic data. Analysts anticipate volatility as investors weigh geopolitical shifts, inflation concerns, and a strong US dollar. Domestic gold and silver futures saw significant drops, reflecting global market trends.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are joining forces for upcoming parliamentary elections, aiming to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. This unification of their parties signals a significant political realignment in Israel. Both leaders have been critical of Netanyahu's governance, particularly his handling of recent conflicts. Their previous coalition briefly ended Netanyahu's long tenure.

Tim Seifert was the first to go in the final ball of the second over. Mohsin Khan bowled a full delivery around off stump, and Seifert chipped it straight to Mukul Choudhary at covers. He was dismissed for 0 off 3 balls, giving Mohsin a wicket-maiden over.

Mumbai Police detained several Aam Aadmi Party activists protesting outside Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha's residence after he joined the BJP. Party workers raised slogans, burned his effigy, and held placards expressing anger over his switch. This follows similar demonstrations in Ludhiana against MP Rajinder Gupta.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi's controversial 'obstructing the field' dismissal marked a pivotal moment in KKR's IPL 2026 struggles against LSG. The unusual exit, only the fourth in IPL history, added to Kolkata's woes after a shaky start. The decision sparked visible frustration from Raghuvanshi and the KKR dugout, intensifying the pressure on both struggling teams.