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The suggestion entered the national discourse, particularly amid concerns among southern States over potential loss of parliamentary representation

US President Donald Trump has brokered a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, inviting both leaders to the White House for crucial talks. This move aims to de-escalate regional tensions after months of heightened conflict. While battlefield clashes with Iran have eased, economic and strategic pressures persist, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, keeping the region on edge.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed the State government to accept a representation challenging the administrative decision made in February last year under the State excise policy allowing the manufacture, packaging and sale of liquor in small cartons

The women’s quota could be implemented now, the Congress leader says, accusing the Union government of using the Constitution amendment to reshape political representation

The petition challenges the ECI’s decision to transfer ‘wholesale’ 63 IPS officers and 16 senior bureaucrats, including the Director General of Police and the Chief Secretary, in the ‘garb of poll-preparedness’

In our new and third episode of Above the Fold, we look at the stormy session in the Lok Sabha as the Centre and Opposition clash over delimitation. Joshua Landis weighs in on the escalating West Asia conflict, while Donald Trump sparks controversy with a viral post. Also, a key Supreme Court of India observation on voting rights and R Vaishali clinches a major chess title.

Austria, a neutral country, signs a rare MoU on military cooperation with India

While the corporations are awaiting official notice and see the development as an opportunity to increase revenue generation, citizens question how this will be different, as such violations are rampant in the city and the civic body has failed to enforce regulations

Qualified students can download their certificates through APSCHE portal https://apsche.ap.gov.in after entering their hall ticket numbers

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik says States such as Odisha, which have made significant strides in population control and human development, are being penalised

MS Dhoni's return to action is anticipated next week as his calf injury rehabilitation progresses well. He could feature in upcoming matches against Mumbai Indians or Gujarat Titans. Dhoni has been actively batting in nets, and if fully fit, may play as an 'Impact Player' with Sanju Samson continuing wicketkeeping duties.

The Trump White House has opened a new front against the Vatican, with Pope Leo responding to criticism of his theological stances and implicit critiques of U.S. foreign policy. The exchange escalated amid viral imagery of President Trump as a savior figure, prompting the Pope to emphasize peace and responsible governance, while U.S. Vice President J.D.