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Tensions between the US and Iran increased after an Iranian newspaper called for the assassination of President Trump. The article came days after Trump warned of military strikes if Iran did not cooperate on its nuclear program. The newspaper, linked to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has repeatedly advocated for Trump’s assassination.

Canada's Parliament was placed under lockdown after a man barricaded himself inside the East Block on Parliament Hill. Ottawa Police and heavily armed officers cordoned off the area, which houses senators and their staff. An emergency alert urged individuals to seek shelter. No injuries were reported, but the lockdown remained as a precautionary measure.

At the culmination of the exams a week ago, the Haryana State Education Board released statistics to claim that the exams this year were the ‘most clean’ in the recent years with the lowest number of Unfair Means Cases (UMC) registered since 2022

The United States has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders in response to South Sudan's refusal to accept deported citizens. The visa actions come amid rising tensions and political instability within South Sudan, exacerbated by internal power struggles and fears of renewed civil conflict.

Anil Deshmukh’s book, which is in Marathi, was released last year

‘While the Abdullah-led government defends the BJP’s reservation changes in court, their ‘press conferences’ and ‘delegation meetings’ pretending otherwise insult the public’s common sense,’ PDP leader Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra said

Chouhan's appeal comes days after Dallewal, the convener of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political), clarified that he has not ended his hunger strike, which has now continued for 139 days.

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar is adamant about retaining his role as KPCC president amidst internal power struggles within the Congress party. Delhi leadership has expressed support for him, at least temporarily. Shivakumar's stance is linked to his ambition to become chief minister, and he faces opposition from ministers loyal to CM Siddaramaiah.

The small hive beetle has been a threat to the honeybee industry worldwide

While the Congress party tried to obstruct its passage to achieve its political objectives, the YSRCP maintained double standards as part of its vote-bank politics, she says

While the government has defended the law as a measure to enhance transparency and accountability in waqf administration, experts told The Hindu that it infringes upon the religious autonomy of the Muslim community

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill's passage in Parliament has ignited intense political debates in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections. The bill's support by JDU and its opposition by RJD have led to heated exchanges, poster wars, and both parties outlining their positions vigorously, with the Grand Alliance vowing to scrap the bill if elected.

To counter Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Indian companies, including Apple, significantly boosted goods exports to the US, close to last year's $437 billion target. Sectors like electronics, gems, and apparel saw a marked increase in shipments. India's total goods and services exports reached an estimated $800 billion for the fiscal year, with hopes of reduced uncertainty ahead.

After the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed following intense debates, legal disputes have emerged with multiple petitions filed in the Supreme Court claiming the bill is unconstitutional. Petitioners argue the changes infringe upon Muslim minority rights and undermine the autonomy of their religious institutions.

What are the rules laid down in the Handbook on India’s Strategic Trade Control Systems? Why is there a ‘harmonised list’ on export control of dual-use and military items, including software and technologies? What is the primary objective of strategic export controls on defence equipment? 

An average of 3,102 passengers have been travelling daily in the fleet of feeder e-buses on different routes

PM Modi met the members of the Sri Lankan World Cup-winning side that defeated the Mark Taylor-led Australian team by seven wickets in the final at Lahore.