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Young voters can transform destiny of country, says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the pivotal role of voters as the "soul of democracy" and urged the celebration of youth as agents of national transformation. He highlighted schools and colleges as key institutions for voter enrollment drives, particularly for first-time voters, underscoring the significance of National Voters' Day.

IndiGo cancels Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku flights Rising tensions around Iran are impacting Indian aviation, leading IndiGo to cancel several services and implement refuelling halts. Air India is reassessing transcontinental operations and has stopped overflying Iran on Europe-bound routes due to safety advisories warning of heightened risks to civil aviation.

UGC issues new rules to curb caste bias as plaints up 118% The University Grants Commission has introduced new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination on Indian campuses, with institutions now directly accountable for preventing bias and addressing complaints. The framework mandates Equal Opportunity Centres, equity committees, and round-the-clock helplines, aiming for greater transparency and timely action to ensure student welfare.

Lalu in back seat, Tejashwi is RJD's working president Tejashwi Yadav has been appointed RJD's national working president, signaling a generational shift in the party. He vowed to challenge the BJP nationwide, touring states to unite anti-BJP forces. Despite recent electoral setbacks, Tejashwi expressed confidence in the party's mission and pledged to work towards national party status, urging workers to remain resolute.

EAM talks on ties with US lawmakers External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a productive discussion with a visiting US Congressional delegation and Ambassador Sergio Gor. The talks focused on strengthening India-US ties, including cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and on critical technologies. This meeting occurs as both nations aim to finalize a bilateral trade deal, a significant step towards enhanced security and expanded trade.

Body found by cops not that of wife, man acquitted after 8 years A man jailed for eight years for his wife's murder has been acquitted. The court found critical flaws, including doubts about the recovered body's identity and a lack of established motive. The prosecution's case, built on circumstantial evidence, failed to form an unbroken chain pointing solely to the accused, leading to his immediate release.

Halal hustle: Muslim ventures target minority consumers Muslim entrepreneurs in India are addressing everyday needs, from professional development for women and Sharia-compliant investments to modest fashion and digital Quran learning. These ventures are filling economic gaps, empowering communities and demonstrating a growing aspiration beyond traditional narratives of disadvantage. They are solving practical problems for modern urban life.

Magistrate cannot be a judge in his own cause: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has ruled that a judge cannot preside over a case involving themselves, quashing proceedings against a railway official. A special railway magistrate had initiated action against the administration for insufficient staff, claiming interference. However, the apex court found the magistrate attempting to judge his own cause, ending the judicial-railway dispute.

‘Bhajan-clubbing’ no less than global concerts, says PM Prime Minister Modi lauded the youth's 'bhajan-clubbing' trend, a modern fusion of devotion and culture resonating with Gen Z, comparing it to global concerts. He also highlighted Malaysia's Tamil schools, the UAE's 'Year of the Family', and urged a national focus on manufacturing excellence, declaring the 'chalta hai' attitude obsolete.