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Senator Cory Booker from New Jersey delivered a 25-hour and 4-minute speech in the Senate, breaking a record. He condemned the Trump administration's policies and emphasized the urgent threats they pose. Booker remained standing throughout, joined occasionally by other Democratic senators. His speech gained massive online attention and received praise for its endurance and dedication.

India has achieved significant progress in reducing Left-wing extremism, with the number of affected districts decreasing from 38 to 18 across seven states. Most-affected districts have halved, leading to substantial declines in LWE incidents and deaths, showing a successful government effort in combating Naxalism.

The AIMPLB president further said in his appeal that these amendments would lead to the abolition of Waqf by-user, removal of exemptions from the Law of Limitation, inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf boards and the Central Waqf Council, and the reduction of powers of Waqf tribunals

Mary Kate Cornett, an 18-year-old Ole Miss student, is taking legal action against ESPN's Pat McAfee for spreading false rumors about an affair, leading to harassment and ruining her life. The scandal originated on social media and was amplified by McAfee on his show, causing Cornett severe emotional distress and disrupting her college life.

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is under scrutiny in an ongoing investigation related to hedge fund operator George Soros. ASAR Social Impact Advisors received Rs 8 crore from USAID as foreign inward remittance while also being funded by the Soros Economic Development Fund.

The Supreme Court of India mandated the Prayagraj Development Authority to compensate five homeowners, whose houses were unlawfully demolished in 2021, with Rs 10 lakh each. The court emphasized that the right to shelter is a fundamental right and must be protected under the rule of law.

In a statement, Director of School Education V. Vijay Rama Raju said out of 6,24,742 students registered for the Social Studies examination across the State, 6,17,333 students appeared, while 7,409 were absent

RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale states the Sangh's opposition to reclaiming thousands of mosques allegedly built on demolished temples. He underscores the potential societal hostility and urgency of other priorities like eliminating untouchability. The Sangh emphasizes focusing on instilling values and cultural preservation rather than pursuing past disputes.

The petitioners had contended that fare structure is irrational, as it does not adhere to the station-to-station model, and violates Section 33 of Metro Rail (Operation and Maintenance), Act, 2002.

The revised toll charges, as per the authority, were reduced by ₹15 for a one-way ride and ₹30 for a two-way ride for a light motor vehicle or a four-wheeler at Pantangi toll plaza

A State-level committee will determine ‘per-child’ expenditure to be met by the government for students admitted to private schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

While some Trinamool leaders have alleged a lack of initiative by party workers and youth members to protest against the SFI’s disruption at Oxford, party MP Sougata Roy said such incidents do not warrant a ‘hue and cry’

The Siddhivinayak temple trust in Prabhadevi reported record earnings of Rs 133 crore for the financial year 2024-25, a 15% increase from the previous year. Effective administration and efficient darshan arrangements contributed to the increase, with revenues from donations, prasad sales, and gold-silver offerings.

The sailing vessel, crewed by two women naval officers, reaches its final international port of call in South Africa during the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation.

Karnataka's economic surveys over three years have repeated content verbatim, particularly in sections about government schemes and urban development. Despite a change in administration, only the data tables were updated. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics claimed the responsibility lies with individual departments for the lack of updated analysis, leading to criticisms of their approach.

Evangelical Christian pastor Bajinder Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 1 lakh by a special court in Mohali. Singh was convicted of raping a woman in 2018 and had previously served time for a murder conviction. He blackmailed the victim using a recording of the assault.

Former CM alleges that liquor agencies are responsible for revenue loss of over ₹25 crore to the State exchequer as it did not deposit the amount of sales in the shop with Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation Limited (JSBCL)

J&K CM flags off new travel initiative for women; the free service is limited to smart city e-buses and J&K Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) buses across the Union Territory

The counsel informed the Bench that the government’s actions were disturbing the eco-system resulting in harm to the flora and fauna in Kancha Gachibowli

Ratan Tata, who passed away in October 2024, left nearly Rs 3.5 crore for his house helps and office staff, waived off their loans, and ensured his belongings benefited the underprivileged. He bequeathed substantial amounts to his long-time cook, butler, and driver, canceled loans, and directed funds for his executors and domestic servants.