Chhattisgarh: Dreaded Maoist commander surrenders with 16 cadres, appeals Naxals in Bastar to shun violence

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Rs 2,200 crore PF-gratuity fund spent on wages: Maha transport minister

Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, admitted that employees' provident fund and gratuity were used to cover daily expenses and salary hikes for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The opposition demanded a complaint against the MSRTC's managing director. Sarnaik assured that future improper use of funds would be avoided and employees would not lose interest on diverted money.

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J&K arms licence scam: MHA denies nod for prosecution of 3 IAS officers citing missing documents, asks chef secy to resubmit proposal

The ministry of home affairs has returned a proposal to prosecute three IAS officers in the Jammu and Kashmir arms licences scam due to missing documents. They must resubmit the full documentation within a week. CBI is investigating irregularities in granting over 278,000 arms licences between 2012 and 2016, implicating several IAS officers for issuing licences in exchange for money.

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Trump takes U-turn on Mars human mission; seen a clipping Musk’s wings

US President Donald Trump has downplayed the priority of a human mission to Mars, despite earlier support for Elon Musk's colonization vision. This shift in stance coincides with Trump asserting final authority over staffing and policy decisions, ahead of a Space X Starship explosion.

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Sambit Patra’s 'Rohit Sharma' jibe at Rahul Gandhi sparks Congress protest in Lok Sabha

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Catwalk on snow during Ramadan raises J&K's hackles, Omar disowns event after Mirwaiz backlash

Videos of models walking the runway in Gulmarg during Ramadan sparked outrage, led by J&K chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who deemed it 'obscene.' Designer duo Shivan & Narresh apologized, citing a desire to respect local traditions. The J&K assembly and political figures condemned the show, while Panun Kashmir opposed the backlash as religious supremacy.

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To eliminate cash toll payments, NHAI to go for variable UPI system

NHAI will implement a variable UPI payment system at toll plazas to eliminate cash transactions and ensure accurate fee collection. The trial has begun at Kherki Dhaula toll plaza in Haryana and will expand nationwide. This system aims to enhance convenience, reduce transaction time, and prevent fraud, addressing issues of unauthorized fund transfer via parallel software.

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‘Make in India’ boost as private company produces key Tejas component

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief witnessed the handover of the first rear fuselage for the Tejas Mark-1A jet produced by the private sector to HAL, marking progress in India's self-reliance in defense. Despite delays, HAL aims to meet additional delivery commitments for the IAF starting from 2025-26 through partnerships with private Indian companies.

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Terrorists killed 3 missing civilians in J&K's Kathua: Union minister

Union minister Jitendra Singh condemned the killing of three family members in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district as a terrorist attack. Their bodies were discovered after an extensive search. Lt governor Manoj Sinha ordered an investigation, sparking protests in Billawer town. If confirmed, it would be the deadliest civilian strike in Jammu since 2024.

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