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PM Modi unveils Rs 1.06 lakh crore projects in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth around Rs 1.06 lakh crore during his visit to Rajasthan. The initiatives include the new terminal at Jodhpur Airport, the Modified UDAN scheme, India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, and several infrastructure projects. Read full story

TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns from all party posts

In a setback for the Trinamool Congress, senior leader Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from all her party positions, including her role as the authorised signatory for the party’s bank accounts and Election Commission matters. A close aide of Mamata Banerjee, Bhattacharya said she continued to hold the former West Bengal chief minister in high regard. Read full story

Centre declares 23 Pakistan-based operatives as terrorists under UAPA

The Union home ministry designated 23 Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir-based operatives as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The list includes alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed members accused of planning attacks, facilitating infiltration, terror financing and recruiting operatives. Read full story

Raj Thackeray accuses BJP of ‘arrogance with power’, targets Fadnavis

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray launched a sharp attack on the BJP and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging that the party had become “arrogant with power”. In a post on X, Thackeray criticised the chief minister for allegedly shielding colleagues over insensitive remarks made after two rain-related deaths in Mumbai. Read full story

All eyes on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of India-England 2nd T20I

The 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in focus ahead of India’s second T20I against England in Manchester, with speculation growing over his international debut. The buzz intensified after the youngster posted “New chapter” on Instagram. Former India captain Kapil Dev backed his inclusion, saying he should be judged by his ability and not by age. Follow live updates here