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Congress cites the CAG report, alleging the scheme was rolled out despite warnings from the State finance department about its sustainability

Ministers to announce guidelines, eligibility criteria, tenders process, implementation and other details

The judge noted the rental agreement the Society had with the building owner had expired in 2024 and as per ninth condition of the agreement, the Society was barred from sub-leasing the premises to others without the consent of the building owner 

The Trust said familiar objects from earlier decades can serve as powerful memory cues for people with dementia, helping stimulate recognition, encourage conversations, reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being.

IBM's stock experienced a historic collapse on Wall Street after missing financial expectations. Preliminary second-quarter revenue fell short as clients shifted spending towards hardware. Chief Executive Arvind Krishna acknowledged the company's failure to adapt quickly enough. Internal teams faltered, causing numerous large deals to miss expected timelines. This shift benefited hardware manufacturers while impacting software providers.

With its implementation, the trade deal will become the sixth free trade agreement brought into force during the Narendra Modi government's tenure. India has previously implemented similar agreements with Mauritius, the UAE, Australia, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Oman.

Telangana ACB registered a case against HMDA Chief Engineer B Ravinder. Searches unearthed assets valued at over Rs 9.24 crore from his properties. Officials recovered cash, bank deposits, and significant gold and silver ornaments. Documents revealed ownership of plots, flats, agricultural land, and buildings. The investigation into further assets is currently ongoing.

Astronaut Anil Menon, an Indian-American, has launched to the International Space Station. He is traveling aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft from Kazakhstan. Menon will spend eight months conducting scientific research on the orbiting laboratory. This mission marks his very first journey into space. He joins other international astronauts already aboard the station.

Former Meta employees filed a federal lawsuit alleging AI-driven discrimination during recent mass layoffs. The suit claims the company's internal system unfairly targeted vulnerable workers for termination. These workers argue automated performance metrics disadvantaged those with medical conditions. Meta denies these claims, stating human decisions, not AI, guided the workforce changes. CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted executives miscalculated the restructuring's timing and impact.

India's government has launched a new Index of Services Production. Fourteen of nineteen formal services sub-sectors showed double-digit growth in April. Accommodation and food services expanded significantly, leading the growth figures. Air and railway transport were the only sub-sectors to record declines. This index will now be released monthly to track economic activity.

MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon attended the India versus England ODI match. England collapsed from a strong start to a low total. Jasprit Bumrah and Gurnoor Brar took key wickets. Joe Root and Liam Dawson led a spirited recovery for England. Axar Patel's late spell restricted England to 258 runs.

Rekha Gupta accused the Aam Aadmi Party of political patronage to Tahir Hussain. She demanded answers from the party leadership regarding their association with him. Hussain was convicted for his role in the 2020 Delhi riots and murder. The conviction brought justice to victims and their devastated families. The chief minister stressed accountability and punishment for those responsible.

An assistant professor was reinstated after nearly two decades of service at Jain College. Her termination notice was issued without proper authority and due process. The college claimed declining enrollment and syllabus changes due to NEP 2020. However, evidence showed her teaching load had significantly increased. The tribunal ruled the termination was not based on genuine administrative necessity.

West Bengal withdrew its Supreme Court appeal challenging the High Court's OBC list judgment. The state cabinet decided not to pursue the appeal, which was previously filed by the Trinamool Congress government. The Calcutta High Court had struck down the inclusion of 77 communities, including 75 Muslim communities. The state assembly has since passed two bills to restructure the OBC reservation framework.