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Earlier in the day, Mr. Stalin, in a statement, had expressed grief over the demise of Ananthan. “Mr. Kumari Ananthan surrendered himself to the Congress. His demise is a big loss to the Tamil community,” he had said

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, declared North Korea's nuclear status irreversible, dismissing demands for denuclearization from the U.S. and its allies. She asserted that North Korea's nuclear arsenal is enshrined in its constitution and a response to external threats.

A tragic fire at a nursing home in Hebei province, China, has claimed the lives of at least 20 people. The blaze erupted around 9:00 pm local time on Tuesday in Longhua County, approximately 180 kilometres from Beijing. While the fire has been brought under control, several elderly residents were evacuated to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Mumbai Police filed a chargesheet against Shariful Islam in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case. The chargesheet includes forensic and fingerprint evidence. This evidence links Islam to the crime. The attack occurred in January at Khan's Bandra residence. Islam allegedly attempted robbery. Khan sustained severe injuries, including damage to his spine. Islam had entered India from Bangladesh before the incident.

Social media personality Rj Mahvash fueled dating rumors with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal after being spotted at a Punjab Kings vs. Chennai Super Kings match. Previously, Mahvash was seen with Chahal celebrating India's Champions Trophy win, further sparking speculation.

What is active mobility and how is it a sustainable mode of transportation? What is the Karnataka Active Mobility Bill, 2022? How will non-motorised modes of transport increase health benefits? How have other countries integrated active mobility in their infrastructures?

Chhattisgarh government had earlier opposed the plea, saying that “bogus claims” were made in it and had said photographs attached with the plea were not of the alleged incident

President Trump defends his tariff policy amidst market volatility and economic unease, asserting his commitment to American workers over Wall Street interests. Despite warnings from economists and pressure from business leaders, Trump shows no signs of backing down from his aggressive trade stance. This resolve sets the stage for continued clashes and potential economic challenges.

A scam has been unearthed in Karnataka's Yadgir district, where men allegedly dressed as women to fraudulently claim wages under the MGNREGA scheme. Using women laborers' job cards and staged photos, they reportedly siphoned off ₹3 lakh. The incident occurred during dredging work near Malhar village, exploiting the migration of laborers seeking construction jobs.

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PM Modi defended the Waqf Act amendments, stating they rectify UPA's appeasement policies that favored fundamentalists and land grabbers, contributing to India's Partition. He asserted the 2013 changes prioritized land mafia interests over the Constitution, hindering justice for victims. The new law aims to protect common Muslims, with Parliament passing it after extensive debate and public consultation.

90% of births and deaths getting registered, but some hospitals flouting law by asking relatives to do it themselves, says RGI; says all registrars must issue birth and death certificates within seven days

A grenade attack at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's Jalandhar residence, the 22nd such incident in Punjab since September, has sparked investigations into potential ISI and Lawrence Bishnoi gang links. Two suspects are arrested for the attack, allegedly orchestrated by Zeeshan Akhtar and Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti. The incident led to the removal of Punjab's intelligence chief.

V Senthil Balaji, reappointed as a minister after bail, defended his position in the Tamil Nadu cabinet before the Supreme Court, asserting his popular mandate. He argued that courts cannot constitutionally disqualify a minister and emphasized his adherence to bail conditions. Balaji highlighted that the corruption case against him began while he was already a minister, suggesting no undue influence.