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Russia also hinted at expanding bilateral cooperation with India in air defence and anti-drone systems

It will explore the growing demand for inter-disciplinary professionals in areas such as digital strategy, behavioural economics, climate policy, and UX (user experience) design

Tesla is prioritizing showrooms in India to sell its vehicles, according to Heavy Industry Minister H D Kumaraswamy. The EV giant is reportedly focused on importing cars and seeking concessions under the India-US trade agreement to offer cheaper vehicles. Despite government efforts to promote local manufacturing, Tesla has not expressed interest in producing cars in India.

Boundary pillars to be erected in five of the six disputed sites

She has secured a top rank in JEE (Mains) this year, while also featuring among the Statewide top ten merit lists in the class 10 and class 12 board examinations

With a sense of fear looming large this year post-Pahalgam attack and the four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan, local politicians have come forward to encourage Pandits to visit the Valley temples.

Buffalo Bills' quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld have officially tied the knot in a beautiful California wedding. Despite fan speculation linking Steinfeld to her 'Sinners' co-star Michael B. Jordan, the 'True Grit' actress looked radiant in her strapless white dress. Social media users playfully referenced Jordan in their reactions to the wedding photos.

Complete authority lies with the farmer, and it will be their decision whether to give land to the government or not; farmers can either keep their land and continue farming or choose to sell; there will be no forced acquisition

Amit Shah emphasized the crucial role of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in the government's foodgrain storage plan, highlighting their importance for financial stability. He instructed the food ministry and FCI to map warehouses nationally to meet regional needs and integrate PACS with more storage facilities.

Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) in Meerut faced uproar after MA Home Science students received inflated marks, exceeding the maximum possible score in the Food Science practical exam. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protested, demanding a probe into the grading irregularities.

In Noida, three men were arrested after a viral video showed their SUV dragging a police barricade. The incident, which occurred in February, involved Nishant Pandit, his brother Sourabh Pandit, and their friend Aryakeet, all residents of Ecotech 3.

Reinterpreting civilisation and regulating culture have political consequences

As Indian airlines aim to capture a larger share of international travel, IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, has strongly opposed Emirates' persistent requests for increased flying rights to Dubai. Elbers emphasized the need for mutual agreement in bilateral agreements, highlighting the importance of utilizing existing traffic rights before considering new ones, a stance contrasting with Emirates' call for more capacity.

Wazahat Khan Qadri, who filed a complaint leading to the arrest of a law student for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, is now facing multiple complaints himself for allegedly making communal and inflammatory posts on social media. Kolkata police are verifying these complaints and promise legal action.

A Bhopal police officer, Sub-Inspector Dinesh Sharma, was removed from active duty after a video surfaced showing him instructing a gym owner to ban Muslim trainers and trainees. This followed a Bajrang Dal objection to Muslim trainers at the gym.

The PLFS 2023-24 reveals India's overall literacy rate at 80.9% for those aged seven and above, with Mizoram leading at 98.2%. Significant disparities persist across states, gender, and urban-rural divides. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan have the lowest literacy rates, while Rajasthan exhibits the widest gender gap, highlighting the need for focused interventions in education.

Maoists had threatened a van driver at a quarry and made away with the explosives on May 27

Efforts on to improve finances of the university, says Higher Education Secretary