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The college’s sanctioned intake used to be 1,140 students. But, this academic year they will be admitting another 800 students in the second shift besides 400 more students in the first shift

In Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, a massive education fraud has been unearthed, revealing how teachers secured jobs using fake documents. Twin sisters, both named Rashmi, fraudulently worked for 18 years, costing the state over Rs 1.6 crore. Despite a High Court order, 16 teachers with confirmed irregularities remain employed, having collectively drawn nearly Rs 22.9 crore in salaries.

Pakistan's continuous shelling across the LoC after India's response to a terrorist attack resulted in more casualties. The death toll has risen to 16 in just over 48 hours. Mortar and heavy artillery fire targeted several sectors, marking the 14th consecutive night of truce violations. Many people were wounded. The Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the closure of educational institutions in five border districts.

Poonch endured intense Pakistani bombardment, unlike anything experienced even during the 1971 war, prompting widespread fear and displacement. Shelling damaged religious sites and homes, resulting in casualties, including a tabla player, a kirtan singer and a maulvi. Residents are now fleeing, seeking safety as they express the urgent need for civilian bunkers amidst escalating tensions.

Several families of Silikote and Salamabad villages have been shifted to a government college in Uri for their safety even as their residences have been destroyed by mortar shelling from Pakistan side

The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, a crucial link between Kashmir and the rest of India, was shut down on Thursday due to rain-induced mudslides in Ramban. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded as landslides and shooting stones blocked the road. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for more rain in the region.

The party has stayed true to its ideological roots by prioritising harmony and empowerment, says Union Minister of Education; the biggest beneficiaries of the Modi government’s welfare policies have been the poor, which includes Muslims as well, and there has been no discrimination, he adds

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti urged PM Modi to prioritize dialogue with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, cautioning against military escalation. She highlighted the human cost of conflict, sharing images of children killed in shelling and advocating for peaceful co-existence. PDP legislator Waheed Para echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that J&K bears the brunt of India-Pakistan hostilities and stressing the need for dialogue.

Heavy Pakistani shelling has devastated Nowpora village in Uri, leaving residents like Tahir Talib homeless after his house was destroyed. The intense mortar fire forced families to flee, seeking refuge in Baramulla and Boniyar. Amidst the ruins and shuttered markets, villagers return briefly to salvage belongings and protect livestock, hoping for an end to the violence that has shattered their lives.

He warns of ‘consequences’ if Pakistan plans to target Indian infrastructure

Following the successful air-strikes in Pakistan, Prime Minister Modi directed key secretaries to ensure the readiness and security of essential systems. He emphasized seamless coordination among ministries for operational continuity and instructed proactive action on supply chains and infrastructure security. Departments are closely monitoring commodity prices and combating misinformation to maintain stability during potential escalations.

The party expressed regret over the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second consecutive time in the key all-party meeting

The two lockdown years reported 5,74,198 COVID-19 deaths, says report on births and deaths released by the Registrar General of India after a gap of five years

The Supreme Court termed Nishikant Dubey’s remarks, in which he had attacked the court, “absurd” and displaying a desire and deliberate attempt to malign the court and its judges

Among the belongings of the actor-turned politician displayed at his memorial house at T. Nagar in Chennai is a taxidermied lion, named Raja. It was bought, along with another cub Rani, in Calcutta by MGR Pictures for some scenes in Nadodi Mannan.  Raja died unexpectedly, and Rani was donated to the Chennai Corporation Zoo

Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, the BCCI is contemplating halting the IPL. The DC vs PBKS match in Dharamsala was disrupted, prompting evacuation plans for players and staff. Overseas players are anxious, awaiting assurances from the BCCI and the government. The IPL Governing Council is meeting to decide the tournament's future, guided by government directives, while teams adjust travel plans.

A special CBI court granted bail to gangster Chhota Rajan in a 2009 attempt to murder case, noting that all accused, including Surendrakumar Agrawal, have been on bail since the beginning. Despite the bail in this case, Rajan will remain in jail as he is serving a life sentence for the 2011 murder of journalist J Dey.