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The Congress in Haryana is yet to choose its Legislature Party leader (CLP), who would serve as the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, though it has been eight months since the new govt. was formed in the State

A Gnanasekaran received a life sentence for the Anna University rape case. He had previously attempted a similar assault. A university staff member intervened in the prior attempt. Crucial evidence included call records and forensic analysis. Police identified Gnanasekaran through CCTV footage and mobile data. The investigation team submitted extensive evidence. The court dismissed claims of additional involvement.

Rajit Gupta from Kota topped the JEE Advanced 2025, scoring 332 out of 360. Saksham Jindal secured the same score but ranked second due to tie-breaking criteria. Kota celebrated with 42 students in the top 100. Devdutta Majhi from West Bengal emerged as the top-ranking female candidate. Cutoffs decreased significantly this year, with the IIT Hyderabad zone leading in qualifiers.

A software engineer, Pankhuri Mishra, and her husband publicly apologized to an autorickshaw driver after she assaulted him following a near-collision in Bengaluru. The incident, triggered by her concern for her pregnancy during sudden braking, led to her arrest and subsequent bail.

Tamil Nadu, Tripura, and Delhi have excelled in the 2024-25 Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT), showcasing high success rates in adult literacy and education. While the national average certification rate stands at 19.4%, skewed by pending data, these states demonstrated exceptional performance.

Going by trends FTA in India has still not touched the 2019 level in the last financial year

A Pakistani Punjab assembly speaker, Malik Ahmed Khan, has sparked controversy by publicly supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, a US-designated terrorist linked to the Pahalgam attack. Khan defended Kasuri at a rally, dismissing accusations pending investigation.

A devastating landslide in Sikkim's Mangan district claimed the lives of two Army personnel and a porter after their camp was swept away due to heavy rainfall. Rescue operations are underway to locate six missing individuals, including an Army officer, his wife, and their daughter.

Malda Police discovered the body of Saddam Nadap, a labour contractor, buried within a wall of a house in South Dinajpur's Tapan, following a missing person report filed by his wife. The investigation led to Moumita Hasan, Saddam's aunt and alleged lover, who confessed to the crime, citing blackmail and threats from the victim.

The 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer expressed gratitude to U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for trusting him to lead the world’s largest “provincial police force

PM Modi highlighted India's soaring aviation sector at IATA's AGM, projecting flyer footfall to double by 2030 and airport numbers to reach 350 by 2047. He emphasized India's ambition to become a $4 billion MRO hub and a leader in space-aviation convergence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a council of ministers meeting on Wednesday, marking the first such gathering after Operation Sindoor and preceding the completion of his first year in his third term.

PM Modi and Paraguay President Santiago Pena discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in digital technology, critical minerals, and other sectors. Modi appreciated Paraguay's condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing their united stance against terrorism. Both leaders recognized the potential for collaboration in combating cybercrime, organized crime, and drug trafficking, while also exploring ways to expand trade through MERCOSUR.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service this week, marking the first rail link to the Kashmir Valley. This launch, initially delayed due to weather and security concerns, symbolizes the Centre's commitment to the region's development following the Pahalgam attack.

Vijayapura Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbaragi has formed eight teams to investigate the case

Following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, Malaysia has voiced strong support for India's counterterrorism efforts and regional peace initiatives. Deputy Minister Saraswathy Kandasamy emphasized Malaysia's zero-tolerance stance on violence, urging Pakistan to abandon terrorism for regional progress. Malaysia's shift towards aligning with India on stability and growth is evident as it prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025.