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The victim, who is believed to be around 12, went missing on Saturday and her body was recovered on Sunday

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed openness to investor concerns regarding capital gains tax, assuring that the government will consider stakeholder suggestions. She also defended recent fuel price hikes, attributing them to global crude oil costs and highlighting the government's prior absorption of excise duties.

BJP leader and MP from Darbhanga Parliamentary seat, Gopal Ji Thakur, met Union Education Minister and Minister of State for Education, and demanded the inclusion of Maithili language as a subject in the CBSE curriculum.

Chief Minister directs officials to prepare a comprehensive strategy focusing on sustainable coastal development, marine resource utilisation, aquaculture value addition and ecological protection

Former Chennai Commissioner A. Arun to head the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption 

Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar accepts their resignations. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and AMMK founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran accuse TVK of horse trading.

Government assures sufficient fuel stocks amid panic buying and dryouts in select states. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma cited increased demand and logistical issues, not shortages. Fuel prices have risen significantly, with state-run companies still facing losses. Citizens are urged to conserve fuel and explore alternatives.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sought a detailed report from CBSE, deputed technical team from IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur to assist the board in solving tech issues

During his visits to border outposts along Pakistan and Bangladesh borders, Union Home Minister is expected to take stock of security situation with State government and Border Security Force officials.