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While inaugurating a district-level title deed fest at Cheruthoni Panchayat Hall on Thursday, Minister says that given Idukki’s complex land issues, legal acquisition procedures are being fast-tracked

Three-day event will bring together clinicians, scientists, and industry experts to explore the latest breakthroughs in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and data processing

Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Sujoy Paul conducted a meeting with West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer and top State officials to take stock of the SIR process

Auqib Nabi's exceptional bowling performance has propelled Jammu & Kashmir to the brink of a historic Ranji Trophy title. The seamer, who became the competition's leading wicket-taker, emphasized a simple, disciplined approach focusing on line and length. Nabi's success, attributed to strong wrist position for swing and movement, has fulfilled a long-held dream for J&K cricket.

Central to the disputes is India’s production-linked incentive programme, launched by the Modi government in 2020 with the aim of strengthening domestic manufacturing.

India and Israel are set to resume free trade agreement talks in May 2026 in Israel, following initial discussions in New Delhi. The negotiations cover a broad spectrum of trade and investment areas, aiming to unlock significant untapped potential. Despite recent trade dips, both nations are pushing for an ambitious pact to boost economic ties.

A seven-year-old boy in Bihar displayed remarkable bravery, descending into a deep well to rescue a baby goat. Locals lowered him with a rope, and he successfully brought the animal back up. While the act of compassion was cheered, authorities are now investigating the risky rescue, emphasizing the need to protect children.

The death of El Mencho did not end cartel power; it exposed how deeply entrenched it has become. This piece examines the real history behind the Netflix mythology, tracing the rise of Mexican cartels from Colombian cocaine transporters to global criminal empires. It explores how figures such as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo and El Chapo built the system, how 9/11 reshaped trafficking routes, and how synthetic drugs industrialised the trade. It argues that cartel power persists because it is structural, not personal. El Mencho’s killing marks not a conclusion but a transition, as the system adapts once again, preparing to produce the next successor in an endless cycle.

Sebi has revamped how mutual funds value physical gold and silver, shifting to domestic spot prices from April 2026, replacing the LBMA benchmark. This move aims for greater transparency and alignment with Indian market conditions. Additionally, Sebi introduced a new scheme classification structure and tightened portfolio overlap disclosures to enhance investor protection and uniformity across the mutual fund industry.

China's military purges are creating significant gaps in its command structure. This is impacting the readiness of the People's Liberation Army. The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports these issues. The purges are expected to continue. China's military spending is also rising in the Indo-Pacific region.

Officials said information had been received about some migrants from Nigeria and Bangladesh allegedly residing in the city without proper authorisation. Legal action is being initiated against those found violating immigration norms.

India and Israel sign MoUs across multiple sectors covering AI, cybersecurity, education and other sectors

Three Scheduled Caste menvillagers in a Tamil Nadu village were hacked to death during brutal attacks unleashed by an armed gang of caste Hindus in 2018. The latter were enraged that the members of the Scheduled Caste, during a temple festival, had failed to present them with temple honours and were sitting cross-legged in their presence

Rajya Sabha member I.S. Inbadurai urges the court to punish IPS officer A.T. Durai Kumar holding the post of Director of V&AC (in-charge)

World Economic Forum president and CEO Borge Brende has resigned following disclosures of past interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende stated his departure was to allow the WEF to continue its work without distractions. An independent review found no additional concerns beyond what was already known.