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In keeping election promises,Vijay's welfare & fiscal discipline challenge
Tamil Nadu is prosperous but it cannot afford to be profligate with spending
 "In keeping election promises,Vijay's welfare & fiscal discipline challenge")
Ex-Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai resigns from party's primary membership
Annamalai was believed to have been rather upset since being replaced by Nainar Nagenthran as the Tamil Nadu BJP president and following the revival of the electoral alliance with the AIADMK
 "Ex-Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai resigns from party's primary membership")
Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over portfolio allocation
The Congress leadership made a last-ditch attempt in the middle of the press conference to persuade the disgruntled minister, but he remained firm in his decision
 "Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over portfolio allocation")
Fire breaks out in Noida high-rise, CM Adityanath orders rescue operations
The incident occurred around 8 am at the Ivy County society in Noida Sector 75
 "Fire breaks out in Noida high-rise, CM Adityanath orders rescue operations")
World Environment Day: PM Modi urges commitment to sustainable growth
PM Modi also outlined that the past decade has seen numerous initiatives from his government in this regard
 "World Environment Day: PM Modi urges commitment to sustainable growth")
Monsoon advances, IMD forecasts heavy rain across southern states
The IMD said monsoon has advanced over Kerala, Lakshadweep, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and is likely to make further progress over the next few days
 "Monsoon advances, IMD forecasts heavy rain across southern states")
Two firefighters injured in blaze at five-storey office building in GK-1
According to the DFS, the fire was confined to the battery room on the third floor of the multi-storey building, affecting an area of about 200 square feet
 "Two firefighters injured in blaze at five-storey office building in GK-1")
Who is Neelkanth Mishra, India's new Executive Director at World Bank?
The Axis Bank chief economist and EAC-PM member will serve a three-year term at the World Bank headquarters in Washington DC, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer
 "Who is Neelkanth Mishra, India's new Executive Director at World Bank?")
Lack of preparation stopping India from becoming Vishwaguru: Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat made these remarks while speaking at the conclusion of an RSS volunteer training camp in Nagpur
 "Lack of preparation stopping India from becoming Vishwaguru: Mohan Bhagwat")
Ex-LS Secretary General, constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away
Former Lok Sabha Secretary General and constitutional scholar Subhash C Kashyap, a leading authority on parliamentary affairs, passed away at 97
 "Ex-LS Secretary General, constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away")
Film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passes away at 76
Pahlaj Nihalani is widely credited for giving actor Govinda his first big break with the 1986 movie 'Ilzaam', and introducing actor Chunky Panday with 'Aag Hi Aag' in 1987
 "Film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passes away at 76")
SC releases draft rules for use of AI in courts, allows use with disclosure
The proposed framework allows AI-assisted legal work and court administration but bars the technology from influencing judicial decisions, bail determinations and sentencing
 "SC releases draft rules for use of AI in courts, allows use with disclosure")
Monsoon reaches Kerala, three days later than usual amid El Nino scare
The onset of rains marks the start of the monsoon's four-month-long journey over the Indian mainland that ends in September
 "Monsoon reaches Kerala, three days later than usual amid El Nino scare")
India-Venezuela oil marketing companies to explore energy agreements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez discussed energy cooperation, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and trade expansion
 "India-Venezuela oil marketing companies to explore energy agreements")
Datanomics: Residential buildings face highest risk of structural collapse
Residential buildings account for nearly two-thirds of structural collapses in India, underscoring persistent concerns over construction quality and safety
 "Datanomics: Residential buildings face highest risk of structural collapse")
Odisha pitches global action on climate and disaster risks at BRICS meet
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted Odisha's disaster management model and called for greater international cooperation to tackle climate-related challenges
 "Odisha pitches global action on climate and disaster risks at BRICS meet")
Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies at 56
Satrapi is best-known for her monochrome autobiographical comic book and film "Persepolis," a coming-of-age tale set against the Islamic Revolution in her native Iran
 "Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies at 56")
7 in 10 young Indians say getting first job has become harder now: Survey
An Indeed survey found that 72 per cent of respondents felt entry-level jobs frequently require prior experience, creating an experience paradox for fresh graduates
 "7 in 10 young Indians say getting first job has become harder now: Survey")
3 returnees from Ebola-hit African nations isolated in Chhattisgarh
The three travellers, however, show no symptoms of the disease and have no history of contact with Ebola-infected persons, officials said
 "3 returnees from Ebola-hit African nations isolated in Chhattisgarh")
Monsoon reaches Kerala after three day delay, brings relief from heatwave
Last month, the India Meteorological Department forecast an El Nino-weakened monsoon in 2026 that will bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years
 "Monsoon reaches Kerala after three day delay, brings relief from heatwave")