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Infirmities to caste-tech: How Census questions have changed since 1872

The evolution of India's Census questions over 150 years reflects the state's shifting priorities, from caste and infirmities to migration, fertility and tech-driven caste data

1 year of Modi 3.0: Operation Sindoor, Viksit Bharat hold centre stage

The results of the elections to elect the 18th Lok Sabha were declared on June 4, while the Council of Ministers, led by the prime minister, took oath on June 9

Indian firms should use Paraguay as launchpad for South America: MEA

India, Paraguay to explore expanding India-Mercosur PTA

Yamuna rejuvenation, new e-buses top Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's 100-day report

CM Rekha Gupta said the government needs more time to implement its ₹2,500 monthly women's welfare scheme but highlighted progress on health, water, and infrastructure

Help turn Amaravati into another Hyderabad, Andhra CM Naidu urges industry

Andhra CM pitches Amaravati as a greenfield capital at CII summit, seeks investment support and outlines inclusive vision based on responsible capitalism and public partnerships

Mutual trust, respect and sensitivity basis of India-China relations: MEA

MEA reiterates that China's military support to Pakistan threatens mutual trust and respect as India presses Beijing and Turkiye to act on cross-border terrorism

Cabinet Secretariat revises timelines to curb delays in note clearance

The Cabinet Secretariat has also circulated revised timelines for finalisation of these notes

Delegations to UNSC nations to counter Pakistan propaganda, says Misri

Foreign Secretary Misri briefs MPs on India's global outreach post-Pahalgam attack; Rafale cited as symbol of India-France ties in meet with French lawmakers

No US role in India-Pakistan understanding: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Foreign secretary rejects Rahul's 'Pakistan was forewarned' claim

In UK, a new English language test may challenge Indian migrants

UK Labour government proposes stricter English rules for migrant dependants, citing integration and employment issues, with implications for Indian-born residents

India-Türkiye ties: Of Erdoğan's gambit, Kamikaze drones & diplomatic chill

India-Türkiye ties are strained over Ankara's Islamabad tilt, its arms links with Pakistan, and fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack

India puts up united front abroad, Congress shows its cracks at home

Tharoor's role in bipartisan diplomatic outreach in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack has raised eyebrows in the country's main Opposition party

IMF funding to Pakistan akin to backing terror, says Rajnath Singh

Azad, Tharoor likely to be part of govt delegation to world capitals

Stalin, Left oppose move on Centre's Presidential reference to SC

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says Centre's Presidential reference undermines Supreme Court ruling on Governor deadlines and poses a threat to opposition-led state autonomy

India says it has concerns over Turkiye's help to Pak during Op Sindoor

In a related development, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Wednesday urged Indian citizens to boycott travel to Turkiye and Azerbaijan

India rejects Trump's claim of averting nuclear clash with Pakistan

Responding to a question during a briefing Tuesday evening, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said "military action was entirely in the conventional domain"

Operation Sindoor: Will not tolerate nuclear blackmail, says PM Modi

Modi said that India would first give a befitting response to a terrorist attack on its terms and take strict action at every place from where the roots of terrorism emerge

India calls Pak's nuclear bluff, rejects Kashmir mediation: Govt sources

Will respond 'fiercely' and 'punitively' in case of violations by Pakistan, say Armed forces

Pakistan used civilian planes as a shield for drone attacks: India

India also said Pakistan was targeting and shelling places of worship, including gurdwaras, convents, and temples "with a particular design", calling it a "new low, even for Pakistan"

India neutralises Pakistan missile and drone attacks in many cities

The sources assessed that the Pakistan Army was operating and behaving like Hamas, which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by many countries