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Prime Minister Modi presented leaders in France and Slovakia with exquisite Indian heritage gifts. French President Macron received a Kalamkari Mahabharata painting, while Brigitte Macron was gifted a Pochampally stole. Slovak officials were honored with Kashmiri carpets, Dokra art, Himroo textiles, and ancient Ayurvedic texts, showcasing India's rich craftsmanship and intellectual legacy.

Former intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard released documents alleging Dr. Anthony Fauci funded gain-of-function research in Wuhan and misled Congress. The documents reportedly show Fauci's role in directing US taxpayer funds and interacting with intelligence officials to suppress lab-leak origins. These claims emerged during a declassification review, with whistleblowers alleging retaliation.

Andhra Pradesh is set to become India's leading gold supplier, with significant reserves identified in Kurnool district. Jonnagiri village alone is estimated to hold 50 tonnes of gold. Commercial production has commenced, and further exploration is expected to boost reserves. The state aims to leverage private investment for this substantial mining endeavor.

Chief Minister says the government is committed to stimulating the economy through broad-based development strategies, attracting large-scale investments across various sectors, mobilising financial resources for the public exchequer, and ensuring the equitable distribution of wealth

TMC leader Vijay Singh faced egg pelting and shouts of "chor, chor" outside Asansol court. This follows a similar incident where former minister Udayan Guha was egged outside Dinhata Police Station after his arrest in an alleged extortion case. BJP cited political violence during Guha's tenure. Guha expressed ignorance about his arrest's reason.

Capital Thiruvananthapuram has hosted the previous 30 editions of IFFK

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of financial irregularities in Ram Mandir offerings. He urged devotees and political parties to avoid baseless comments until the investigation concludes, assuring that truth will be separated from falsehood.

A delegation led by Botcha Satyanarayana submitted a memorandum to the Governor, listing five issues, including the question papers and the sports quota

The Defence Minister noted that India's defence production surged to more than ₹1,78,000 crore in 2025-26, which was just ₹46,000 crore in 2014

India and Russia are jointly developing advanced BrahMos missile variants, including smaller, lighter, and hypersonic versions. These next-generation missiles will significantly boost India's strike capabilities, offering enhanced precision, reduced costs, and integration with a wider range of platforms like fighter jets and unmanned systems.

Anne Hathaway cautions job seekers against using AI for thank-you notes. She observed identical AI-generated messages from multiple candidates, revealing a lack of genuine effort. Meryl Streep agrees, calling it a "killer" for highly competitive roles. Personalized follow-ups remain crucial to stand out in a tough job market.

Finding a rental home is thrilling, but missing important details before you sign can lead to unexpected expenses. It's vital for renters to inquire about all costs beyond the monthly rent, grasp security deposit rules, and know who will take care of maintenance issues.

In his first reaction to the crossover of six of the nine Lok Sabha MPs, who constitute two-thirds of the party's strength in the Lower House, Thackeray Junior said: "Maharashtra won't tolerate this". Calling those who are expected to switch to the Eknath Shinde camp "shameless, ungrateful, and corrupt individuals", the ex-Maharashtra minister said the MPs "shamelessly" sold themselves, staking their "reputation and family names".

Satheesan says ragging and campus violence continue to be major issues in colleges across the State and that such tendencies also act as barriers to student admissions

Kuldeep Yadav is set to join the Lucknow Super Giants for the 2027 IPL season. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant is strongly expected to make a return to his former team, the Delhi Capitals, with the specifics of his move still being finalised. Both players had a torrid campaign in IPL 2026 for their respective teams.

Virat Kohli delivered another strong IPL season, finishing as RCB’s top run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 675 runs at a strike rate of 165.84 - his highest-ever in a single edition. In the final, he played a key unbeaten 75-run knock that helped RCB become only the third team after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to successfully defend their title.

M. Abhishikth Kishore reviewed urea distribution, the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls and a school’s AI lab during the visit

A ‘Road Architecture Wing’ will be formed to upgrade and modernise the roads, bypasses and junctions in Kerala to international standards

A glut of announcements marks Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s 98-minute presentation of Kerala Budget which promises ‘governance with empathy’