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Congress celebrates Rahul Gandhi's persistent advocacy for a caste census, claiming it forced the Modi government's hand after 11 years of resistance. The party plans to amplify its role in achieving caste enumeration through rallies and campaigns, pushing for caste quotas in private institutions and the removal of the 50% reservation cap.

Amidst ongoing border tensions, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to bolster its surveillance capabilities by acquiring three High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS) aircraft. These unmanned 'pseudo-satellites' will operate in the stratosphere, providing persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). The IAF has issued a request for information, aiming for delivery within 18 months.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, intelligence reports indicate that numerous Pakistani terrorists have retreated from the launchpads in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) to deeper locations within POK and Pakistan. This withdrawal comes amid fears of retaliatory strikes by the Indian forces, reminiscent of the 2019 surgical strikes.

India is escalating its efforts against Pakistan, urging international bodies like the IMF to re-evaluate financial aid due to alleged support for terrorism. New Delhi seeks a review of IMF loans, including a recent $1.3 billion climate resilience loan, and is engaging with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

Following Pakistan's airspace restrictions for Indian airlines, several European carriers, including Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, and SWISS, are now avoiding Pakistani airspace. This rerouting, prompted by safety concerns and NOTAMs indicating unavailable airways, adds up to an hour to flight times for routes like Munich-Delhi and Rome-Delhi, as airlines prioritize passenger and staff safety.

The Trump administration ended duty-free access for low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong, effective May 2, 2025. This closes a loophole used by e-commerce giants and illicit goods traffickers, potentially raising prices for American consumers. The move mirrors India's 2020 crackdown on Chinese 'gift' imports evading taxes.

Yoga guru Ramdev has assured the Delhi High Court that he will refrain from making disparaging remarks or posting similar social media content, like his "sharbat jihad" comments against Hamdard's Rooh Afza. This commitment follows a lawsuit by Hamdard, alleging Ramdev's promotion of Patanjali's Gulab Sharbat included claims that Rooh Afza's profits funded religious institutions.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was speaking at a function organised by the Shankar IAS Academy to felicitate the candidates who emerged successful in the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC’s) civil services examination, 2024

The initial assessment of the fire services is that a short circuit might have caused the fire. Health Minister Veena George has ordered an inquiry into the incident.

Mumbai police filed a case against Ajaz Khan and Rajkumar Pandey for alleged obscene content in their web show, 'House Arrest'. A Bajrang Dal member filed the complaint. The National Commission for Women has summoned Ullu App CEO Vibhu Agarwal and Khan. The show has been removed from the Ullu app.

Meenal Ahmed Khan, a Pakistani national, was reunited with her CRPF trooper husband in Jammu after the J&K high court intervened to prevent her deportation. She entered India on a tourist visa and applied for a long-term visa as an Indian citizen's wife.

BBMP Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao visited the civic body’s control room and the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) on Friday evening.

Shubman Gill's explosive 76 propelled Gujarat Titans to a commanding 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gill's aggressive batting, supported by Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler, helped GT post a formidable 224/6. Prasidh Krishna's economical bowling, including the crucial wicket of Travis Head, stifled SRH's chase, despite Abhishek Sharma's valiant effort.

International students, largely from India, are challenging ICE's policy allowing SEVIS terminations based on visa revocations, arguing it's unlawful and violates due process. The lawsuit, filed against ICE, DHS, and the Secretary of State, seeks to restore students' immigration status and strike down the new ICE policy. They claim the policy was implemented without proper procedure and exceeds ICE's authority.