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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated that the central government's agreement to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census is due to pressure, highlighting Rahul Gandhi's advocacy on the issue. Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi for a "U-turn" on the caste census, noting the government's prior opposition.

Gold price prediction: Last week, gold prices experienced their worst weekly decline in over two months, retreating from record highs due to easing trade tensions and mixed U.S. economic signals. Renewed trade talks between the U.S. and China, coupled with Trump's tariff relief measures, shifted investor interest towards the dollar and bonds.

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, acknowledged Tim Cook's role in Berkshire Hathaway's success. He credited Apple's CEO for significant financial gains. Buffett announced his retirement at the annual meeting. This marked the end of an era. Greg Abel, the vice chairman, is set to succeed Buffett. Abel will lead Berkshire with a focus on long-term value.

This marks the 11th consecutive night of Pakistan's unprovoked firing along the LoC

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district discovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a destroyed terrorist hideout, including IEDs and wireless sets. This discovery follows a recent deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, prompting heightened security measures across the state with increased checkpoints and deployments.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday and rallied strongly. While Nifty50 crossed the 24,500 mark, BSE Sensex was above 81,000.

US President Donald Trump has proposed the rebuilding and reopening of Alcatraz prison to house the United States' most dangerous criminals, citing the need for a stricter approach to violent offenders. The US president has directed several federal agencies to collaborate on this project, envisioning an enlarged and rebuilt facility.

Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre's impressive 94 off 48 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru highlights Chennai Super Kings' shift towards youth. Despite the loss, Mhatre's maturity and aggressive batting have drawn high praise from coach Stephen Fleming. His seamless integration into the CSK camp and ability to perform under pressure suggest a promising future with the franchise.

A recent study by the Nature Conservation Foundation, in collaboration with owners and managers of agroforests in Hassan and Chikkamagaluru districts, demonstrates the potential of coffee agrosystems as refuge for biodiversity

Gautam Adani's representatives have reportedly engaged with Donald Trump's administration officials to potentially dismiss criminal charges against him in a foreign bribery investigation.

Laughter Chefs season 2 takes an emotional turn with the contestants' mothers joining them on stage. Elvish seeks guidance from his mom, while Reem gets playfully roasted. Krushna shares a heartfelt story about his mother's best friend, Geeta, who raised him and Arti after his mother's passing, leading to tears from everyone.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, acknowledging the Bharatiya Janata Party's role in his initial rise to power under then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has pledged his unwavering commitment to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. The Bihar CM attributed his past departures to party colleagues, specifically pointing to Lallan Singh's influence.

Lucknow Super Giants suffered a setback against Punjab Kings. The team lost by 37 runs. Rishabh Pant cited dropped catches as a key factor. Punjab Kings posted a formidable 236/5. Lucknow Super Giants only managed 199/7 in response. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad fought hard. Lucknow Super Giants now need to win their remaining matches.

The Vizhinjam port is of immense significance to India’s global maritime trade.  Amongst all existing Indian ports, Vizhinjam is the closest to international shipping routes. Many global shipping stakeholders have already appreciated the role the port is going to play in transshipment

Delhi Capitals, seeking to reignite their playoff aspirations, are set to clash with a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL 2025 encounter. Axar Patel's fitness remains a concern as DC aims to overcome a two-match losing streak at home. SRH, despite boasting big names, are desperate to find form, making this match a high-stakes affair at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Pakistan has requested an emergency meeting with the United Nations Security Council to address its escalating tensions with India, citing concerns over alleged aggressive actions and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The UNSC, under the presidency of Greece, scheduled closed consultations for May 5 to discuss the matter.

A Pakistani politician, Sher Afzal Khan Marwat from Imran Khan's PTI, stated he would flee to England if war with India broke out. This statement comes amid heightened tensions following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. India has said it will pursue the preparators of the the Pahalgam attack.

Skirmishes across the LoC have been ongoing for about 10 days now

The paramilitary force has 193 battalions as of now to guard the two fronts. A battalion of the border force consists of over 1,000 troopers. Hence, the overall strength of the 16 new battalions will be around 17,000 personnel

Collector ensures NEET aspirants did not face any transportation issue, urges people to stay cautious