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Prime Minister Modi lauded Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ahead of an opposition no-confidence motion, praising his impartiality and ability to manage "arrogant and unruly" members. Birla's recent rulings, particularly disallowing a quote from a former Army chief, had sparked significant opposition protests and led to the removal notice.

India continues to source crude oil from Russia, asserting its right to procure from any supplier based on national interest, affordability, and availability. Government sources clarified that recent US waivers were for domestic audiences, as New Delhi's energy security is not solely dependent on single maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz, with a significant portion of imports unaffected.

The MEA said Indian missions in the region have issued detailed advisories and set up 24x7 helplines to assist Indians; more flights planned in coming days

A young couple, first-year MCA students, were injured after allegedly stabbing each other in Dehradun. The altercation reportedly stemmed from accusations of infidelity, with both individuals attacking each other with kitchen knives. They are currently hospitalized and out of danger.

A Jammu NIA court denied bail to Tanvir Ahmed Wani, accused in a terror funding case. Wani allegedly conspired with Pakistani traders, importing goods beyond limits via under-invoicing to generate profits for terror outfits like Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Incriminating materials were found at his residence.

In Bandipora, Kashmir, Irfan Ahmad Lone, a visually impaired youth, has achieved a remarkable feat by clearing the UPSC civil services exams with a rank of 957. Despite facing severe vision loss in childhood due to accidents, Irfan pursued his education with unwavering determination, graduating from JNU and working before his civil services success.

CM Mohan Majhi’s reaction came close on the heels of rare public displeasure expressed by President Droupadi Murmu over shifting of venue for the International Santhal Conclave in Darjeeling

Places in Iran to which they are being relocated are no longer safe, bringing them back to India is the only solution, says AIMSA; evacuation via Armenia being considered from where students could ‘arrange and fund their return’ to India

Raids conducted at Chirala town and Nanduru village of Ponnuru mandal on the assets of the accused SRO and his relatives in Guntur district

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa inaugurates the platform; the website is currently available in five languages, making it accessible to a wider international community