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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced financial incentives for families having a third child (₹30,000) and a fourth child (₹40,000) to combat declining population rates. With the state's Total Fertility Rate at a low 1.5, Naidu aims to reverse this trend, viewing children as vital economic resources. This initiative complements existing measures to boost population growth.

Another Biwal family member has reportedly stopped attending SMS Medical College in Jaipur amidst the ongoing CBI investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. This follows earlier reports of another family member ceasing classes at a Dausa medical college. The CBI is investigating the family's alleged role in facilitating candidates linked to the scam.

The shortage of fuel in rural pockets has severely impacted the agriculture and fisheries sectors

As of today, the requirement is 10,000 company secretaries, President of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India said at the sidelines of Tamil Nadu State Conference

Speaking about the Tal Nador area, Yogi Adityanath said it was barren and neglected until a few years ago, and that encroachments had since been cleared

An 80-year-old man confessed to fatally hacking his 72-year-old wife with an axe while she slept outside their daughter's home. The accused, Harpal, surrendered at a police outpost early Saturday. Authorities found Urmila deceased with multiple axe wounds. Preliminary investigations point to prolonged domestic disputes and the accused's alleged mental health issues as contributing factors to the tragic incident.

A shocking incident occurred in Shergarh town where a married man allegedly poured acid on a sleeping family of four. The victims, including two young children, suffered severe burns. The accused reportedly targeted the family after the woman repeatedly rejected his marriage demands. Police are actively searching for the suspect and have registered a case.

A key leader from the camp says: “For the time being, all our focus is on getting the issue of the legislature party resolved at the earliest.”

Forensic tests confirm rapper Vedan alias Hirandas Murali possessed an original leopard tooth, seized by forest officials. The sample tested positive, with results submitted to court. This follows his earlier arrest for ganja possession. The incident also led to a controversial transfer of the forest range officer, later overturned by a tribunal.

Officials told to conduct special audit of drinking water pipelines near the drainage channels and ensure proper documentation of quality test results

Nearly ₹1,100 crore of Samagra Shiksha funds have been withheld by the Union government since 2023-24; CM-designate V.D. Satheesan had slammed the LDF govt. when it signed on to the scheme in October last year

The Prime Minister, in the second leg of his five-nation tour, meets King and Queen of the Netherlands, addresses Indian diaspora in the European nation

Kuki-Zo groups call for re-imposition of President’s Rule in memo to Home Minister; claiming 14 people are still hostages, Kuki Inpi Manipur chief says “continued captivity is an act of terror against a people”