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Hamas agrees to a 50-day ceasefire proposed by Egypt, releasing five hostages including American-Israeli Edan Alexander. This follows the October 7, 2023 attacks. Israel has submitted a counter-proposal, seeking the release of 10 to 12 hostages. The conflict has resulted in significant Palestinian casualties.

A small aircraft crashed into a residential home in Minnesota, resulting in the deaths of all passengers on board. The accident caused significant fire and smoke damage to the house. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the NTSB are coordinating to investigate the incident.

CBFC has ordered 17 changes to the Malayalam film 'Empuraan' starring Mohanlal due to backlash over its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots. The changes were requested after criticism from BJP and RSS members, with the film's producers agreeing to make necessary edits to address concerns.

Funds allocated under ‘Challenge-Based Destination Development’ initiative of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme; APTDC will oversee implementation of the project

Congress criticizes the Modi government for allowing banks to increase ATM withdrawal charges, along with a series of other levies on account holders. They argue that these measures have effectively turned banks into collection agents, extracting significant amounts from citizens through various banking fees and charges.

The meeting focussed on the Action Taken Report on 113 issues, some of which were MSP for chilli, identification of land for MSME projects, Crop Cultivators’ Rights Card (CCRC) to tenant farmers

Gottipati Ravi Kumar urges the Centre to implement fuel adjustment charge policy in a timely manner and ensure the necessary clearance for making amendments to A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 

A limousine from Vladimir Putin's official fleet exploded and caught fire near the FSB headquarters in Moscow. The driver, passengers, or cause of the fire remain unknown, but no injuries were reported. Onlookers attempted to help before emergency services arrived. The incident has led to tightened security measures in the area.

He acknowledged that about 4.5 acres of land within the lake area were being cultivated by Dalit farmers and assured that their livelihoods would be protected through a prior survey before any action was taken

Promising to extend special incentives for those investing in State, he says there is a great opportunity for tourism development in Chittoor and Srisailam

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has become a significant revenue generator for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, earning over Rs 226 crore since 2022-23. This income largely comes from aviation meteorological services provided to the Airports Authority of India. Additionally, revenue is also generated through the sale of meteorological data, weather reports, and testing/calibration of equipment.

International students in the US are being asked to self-deport following an email from the state department, allegedly due to campus activism. Immigration lawyers confirm that social media activities are being scrutinized, leading to revoked visas and terminated SEVIS records, with potential future visa difficulties.

Along with Mr. Rao, a Red Corner Notice was also issued against former Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) Chief T. Prabhakar Rao, another accused in the case.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Myanmar for rescue operations in earthquake-hit regions. India also dispatched naval ships and plans to send a field hospital from Agra, underscoring its commitment as a first responder in regional crises.

Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds, touching 30 to 40 kmph, are likely at isolated places over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh