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The incident happened in Pikaura between Gonda and Jhilahi. CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed the situation as rescue teams arrived. Top Railway officials are on-site, with injury details yet to be confirmed.

The Supreme Court, led by CJI D Y Chandrachud, is hearing petitions regarding the controversial NEET-UG 2024. The court emphasized that any re-exam order must prove systemic irregularities. Over 23 lakh students took the exam on May 5.

The heavy exchange of fire broke out in the afternoon between C60 commandos and Naxals in Wandoli village and continued for six hours, Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police Nilotpal said.

The Karnataka government has temporarily halted the reservation bill for Kannadigas in private firms after backlash from business leaders.

The Congress government in Karnataka is facing backlash over a bill mandating job reservations for Kannadigas in the private sector. The bill, approved on Monday, calls for 50% and 70% reservations in management and non-management roles respectively.

The flagship scheme, with an outlay of Rs 27,000 for five years – to be shared by the Centre and states will work towards upgrading about 14,500 schools into ‘exemplar’ institutions across the country, by showcasing the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.

The Karnataka cabinet has approved a bill mandating 100% reservation for Kannadigas in private sector Group C and D posts, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. It requires industries to hire local candidates with provisions for Kannada proficiency tests and training programs.

However, after realising that he had robbed the home of an eminent literary personality, the ‘literate’ burglar, who purportedly made multiple nocturnal trips through a broken window, repented and returned everything he had stolen.

Controversial IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar has been removed from field training and ordered to report to LBSNAA in Mussoorie by July 23. This follows a report by the Maharashtra government concerning her conduct and certificate issues.

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, condemned the recent terrorist attack on security forces in Doda district. In a post on X, he expressed anguish and vowed to avenge the deaths of the soldiers.

Four army personnel, including an officer, succumbed to injuries following a nocturnal gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. The encounter began during a CASO operation by Rashtriya Rifles and SOG of Police. One policeman remains critically injured.

India's BSF and Bangladesh's BGB will conduct 24X7 coordinated patrolling along the borders to curb illegal activities. In a recent meeting, they agreed on measures like using advanced surveillance technologies and sharing criminal data. Significant efforts are being made to strengthen border security, especially in vulnerable regions of Tripura.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India's strengthening partnership with the Marshall Islands during an MoU signing for four community development projects. He praised the bilateral relationship and reiterated India's commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Pacific Islands.

An Odisha police officer and a truck driver were arrested in Chhattisgarh's Durg district with cannabis worth Rs 2 lakh. They were intercepted following a tip-off, leading to the discovery of 20 kg of cannabis. Both are from Cuttack, Odisha, and intended to sell the drugs in Bhilai city.

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider forming a constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of passing laws like the Aadhaar Act as money bills. This comes after senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged for the petitions to be listed for hearing.