Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Uttar Pradesh government and BJP for obstructing his visit to the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre in Lucknow, accusing them of using barricades to thwart his homage on Narayan's birth anniversary. The Lucknow Development Authority cites security concerns, which Yadav rejects.

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A crown of goddess Kali, gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh. The silver, gold-plated crown went missing on Thursday afternoon after the day’s rituals were completed. This temple is significant in Hindu mythology as one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, historically dating back to the 12th century.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocates for global peace and stability at the East Asia Summit, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for sovereignty. He calls for united efforts against terrorism and highlights India's commitment to global peace. Modi's visit to Laos underscores India's Act East Policy.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the adverse impact of global conflicts on the Global South at the 19th East Asia Summit, calling for peace and stability in Eurasia and West Asia. Simultaneously, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns over China's actions in the South China Sea during the US-ASEAN summit.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 10-point plan to bolster the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Partnership at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit to enhance connectivity and resilience.

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The Indian Medical Association has urged West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to address the concerns of junior doctors on a hunger strike in Kolkata, stating that a safe work environment is essential. Protesting against the alleged rape and murder of a colleague, doctors seek justice and better facilities. The IMA supports their 'just demands.'

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One of the hunger-striking medics, Aniket Mahato, was hospitalised due to deteriorating health conditions. The seven doctors have been fasting for five days, demanding justice for a rape and murder victim at RG Kar Hospital. A team of specialists evaluated their health, urging hospitalisation as a precautionary measure.

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Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Yogi Adityanath government for obstructing the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre's main gate with tin sheets on the socialist leader's birth anniversary. Yadav linked this action to the BJP's disdain for freedom fighters and accused them of hindering democracy.

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After its Haryana election loss, Congress shifts focus from blaming EVMs to addressing internal factional feuds and weaknesses. Congress chief Kharge held a review meeting, deciding to investigate EVM discrepancies with a technical team. Key figures like Hooda and Selja were excluded to avoid bad optics. Rahul Gandhi emphasized party unity for future success.

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Uttarakhand's government has launched a Rs 3.6 crore project to revive Jadung, an abandoned village in Uttarkashi. The initiative promotes astro-tourism, trekking, and homestays to boost local tourism. Developments include viewing points at Hawabend and Sri Kantha, costing Rs 1.4 crore and Rs 1.5 crore respectively, and transforming six houses using vernacular architecture.

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India and ASEAN emphasize mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity amid maritime disputes, with PM Modi proposing initiatives for enhanced connectivity. Leaders highlight the role of Unclos and call for a substantive South China Sea Code of Conduct to ensure regional peace and stability.

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A 48-year-old grandfather was unexpectedly arrested for allegedly kidnapping his wife 27 years ago. Despite living happily with four daughters and two grandchildren, the outdated charges resurfaced when police in Mehsana recognized him, leading to his brief incarceration before being granted bail.

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A 47-year-old security guard was arrested for murdering his colleague after a dispute over cooking duties in their shared room in Tamil Nadu. The altercation, fueled by alcohol consumption, escalated when one guard stabbed another, leading to the latter's death the following morning.

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Hyderabad's Enforcement Directorate has imposed a Rs 2,146 crore penalty on PC Financial Services for Fema violations linked to Chinese and Norwegian entities. The NBFC ran a loan app called 'CashBean'. The investigation revealed fraudulent remittances and usurious interest rates, leading to the cancellation of its registration by the RBI and property seizures worth Rs 252 crore in India.

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The Maharashtra state cabinet increased the share capital of the Maulana Azad Minorities Financial Development Corporation to Rs 1,000 crore and raised the loan guarantee to Rs 500 crore. Additionally, the salaries for contracted B Ed and D Ed teachers in madrassas were significantly increased.

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Maharashtra's Mahayuti government raises the gratuity cap for its employees from Rs 14 lakh to Rs 20 lakh, addressing demands from state employees' associations. The move covers superannuation and death, including zilla parishad and educational institution staff. Additionally, age-proof documentation norms are relaxed for retirees over 80.

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The Maharashtra state cabinet has decided to recommend increasing the non-creamy layer income cap for OBCs from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15 lakh annually. This proposal aims to enable more OBC families to benefit from government schemes. An ordinance granting statutory status to the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Castes will also be presented in the next assembly session.

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Ahead of Maharashtra elections, the NCBC has recommended the inclusion of seven communities and their synonyms into the central list of OBCs from the state, allowing eligibility for central schemes and reservations. This recommendation will be scrutinized by the social justice ministry before being presented in Parliament.

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