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Milkipur, a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates, has been a tough electoral landscape for the BJP, where it has only won once in the past 33 years.

India's Deep Ocean Mission received a significant boost with a Rs 600 crore allocation for the Samudrayaan project. This initiative includes sending a manned submersible to explore ocean depths. Additionally, Rs 1,329 crore has been allocated to Mission Mausam to enhance weather and climate forecasting capabilities using advanced technologies.

JDU's Sanjay Jha defends the Union Budget provisions for Bihar, stating it addresses long-pending demands. He highlights significant support like central aid for flood-affected Kosi region, Makhana Board for fox nut farmers, a greenfield airport, and a national agro-tech institute as major boosts for the state.

Indian Railways anticipates a 16% rise in passenger revenue for the 2025-26 financial year, driven by increasing demand for AC3 class and premium trains like Vande Bharat. Passenger earnings' contribution to total revenue is expected to rise, providing flexibility for attracting more cargo.

A recent caste survey in Telangana reveals that Backward Classes (BC) make up 56.33% of the state's population, including BCs among minorities. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constitute 17.43% and 10.45% respectively. The comprehensive and unprecedented survey was conducted across 1.12 crore households.

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak visited Parsee Gymkhana in Mumbai, marking the club's 140th anniversary. He played cricket with local boys and interacted with gymkhana members. Sunak, of Indian origin, noted the historical significance of the venue and the gymkhana's acquisition from the colonial government.

Three construction workers died while repairing a sewer joint at Kolkata Leather Complex, likely due to inhalation of toxic gas. The incident occurred shortly after the Supreme Court banned manual scavenging in major cities including Kolkata. The mayor announced compensation, and an inquiry has been launched to determine accountability.

A team from AIIMS Delhi visited Rajouri’s Badhaal village to investigate a mysterious illness that has claimed 17 lives. No new cases have been reported in the last nine days. Families from the affected village have been relocated to isolated centres, and the village declared a containment zone.

A political row has broken out in Telangana over Gaddar and the Padma awards

Indian-American economist Kshama Sawant has accused the Indian government of harassment after her e-visa to visit her ailing mother in Bengaluru was repeatedly rejected. Despite her husband receiving a visa, her own applications have been denied, potentially due to her opposition to various Indian policies.

A man in his mid-20s, Shubham Harane, was brutally murdered in Kawrapeth on Sunday after a dispute over a T-shirt with Prayag and Akshay Asole. Prayag, the attacker, slit Harane's throat and fled the scene, causing widespread tension and concerns over rising lawlessness in the area.

A mason named Rakesh Yadav hanged himself during a video call with his wife in Sarnath area. The police suspect a family dispute as the reason behind his suicide. An investigation is underway, and the body has been sent for postmortem. The couple had two children and were in disagreement over living arrangements.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of locals in state's developmental projects to prevent displacement and loss of cultural identity. Speaking at the Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, he urged thoughtful land allocation and encouraged Maharashtrians to promote Marathi language and culture.

EDRAAC, NGOs, and people’s representatives stress the need for enhancing east-west connectivity to decongest the city, as narrow byroads leading eastward, mostly to Kakkanad, are obstructed by encroachments and protruding posts, worsening conditions for motorists and pedestrians

India and Russia aim to enhance inter-parliamentary relations with a visit to India by state duma chairman Vyacheslav Volodin this week. The visit precedes a potential trip by President Putin to India for the annual summit. Despite geopolitical challenges, India maintains robust ties with Moscow, emphasizing defense, security, and trade cooperation.

A 55-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside an empty train compartment at Bandra railway terminus. The Railway Protection Force and Govt Railway Police arrested the accused, a laborer, early Sunday morning. Authorities are investigating the sequence of events, and one railway personnel was suspended for negligence in monitoring the area.