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Suicides by housewives high in states where domestic violence is normalised
Societal acceptance of abuse, rather than its actual frequency, may shape how women respond to distress
 "Suicides by housewives high in states where domestic violence is normalised")
Zubeen Garg's 2 personal security officers held in singer's death case
Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya, deputed by the government as part of Garg's security detail, were suspended by the Assam Police on Tuesday after multiple rounds of questioning
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Explosion in Kanpur market: Police arrest six, seize illegal firecrackers
Police intensified raids across Kanpur after a blast in Mishri Bazaar injured eight people; over 100 quintals of illegal firecrackers worth ₹50 lakh seized and six arrested in multiple areas
 "Explosion in Kanpur market: Police arrest six, seize illegal firecrackers")
PTI office in Chennai receives bomb threat, turns out to be hoax: Police
Initially a police team arrived at the PTI office and evacuated the staff present there
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Centre notifies 1st emission intensity targets for carbon-intensive sectors
The government has notified the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025, setting India's first legally binding emission reduction targets for carbon-heavy industries.
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FDA seizes Rednex stock in Pune after children deaths linked to cough syrup
The raid targeted the premises of Rednex Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. in Pune, the manufacturer of the syrup 'RespiFresh TR', the seized stock is valued at ₹13 lakh
 "FDA seizes Rednex stock in Pune after children deaths linked to cough syrup")
India launches National Red List Assessment to map species extinction risk
National Red List Roadmap, unveiled at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, will create a nationally coordinated red-listing system to support conservation planning, policy making and
 "India launches National Red List Assessment to map species extinction risk")
Soon, Delhi residents can apply for birth, caste certificates via WhatsApp
Nearly 50 services of different departments have been identified, for which one can apply through WhatsApp
 "Soon, Delhi residents can apply for birth, caste certificates via WhatsApp")
News highlights: India-UK partnership crucial foundation for global stability, says PM Modi
Latest news updates today: Catch all the latest news developments from across the world here
 "News highlights: India-UK partnership crucial foundation for global stability, says PM Modi")
Bihar govt spent ₹3,200 crore on pre-poll welfare schemes, shows data
Bihar announces ₹3,200 crore pre-poll welfare schemes, including ₹10,000 for 15 million women, ahead of election schedule announcement
 "Bihar govt spent ₹3,200 crore on pre-poll welfare schemes, shows data")
Nearly 47% of Indians remain offline, women far less likely to use internet
GSMA, Head of Asia Pacific, Julian Gorman, at India Mobile Congress 2025, told PTI that the connectivity gaps are mainly due to the higher price of handsets and also technical skills
 "Nearly 47% of Indians remain offline, women far less likely to use internet")
Army to revamp fitness norms with new tests for all ranks by 2026
The new guidelines, thus, once in place, will apply to everyone from Agniveers to three-star army commanders
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Yamuna cleaning to be completed before next Lok Sabha polls: Amit Shah
Speaking at the event, Shah hit out at the AAP and Congress governments, and accused them of indulging in corruption and not taking steps to clean the river
 "Yamuna cleaning to be completed before next Lok Sabha polls: Amit Shah")
Drug regulator begins pan-Indian inspection of cough syrup makers
No state has fully complied with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) guidelines, introduced for ensuring safety and maintaining standards in pharma products
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Karisma Kapoor's children seek status quo on late father's will assets
Third-party rights assets refers to a situation where a person or entity not a direct party to the Will (a third party) asserts a right to assets intended to be bequeathed by that Will
 "Karisma Kapoor's children seek status quo on late father's will assets")
Sabarimala gold-plating row heats up Kerala politics: What we know so far
The Sabarimala gold-plating controversy has shaken Kerala politics, with the high court ordering a Special Investigation Team to probe missing gold and temple management lapses
 "Sabarimala gold-plating row heats up Kerala politics: What we know so far")
India among most technologically inclusive societies: Modi at Fintech Fest
Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is witnessing around 20 billion transactions worth ₹25 lakh crore through UPI every month
 "India among most technologically inclusive societies: Modi at Fintech Fest")
Datanomics: Surge in substandard drugs raises safety concerns in India
India faced global scrutiny in 2023 when its cough syrups were linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia
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Mizoram tourist footfall increases by 139.50% in 2024-25: CM Lalduhoma
Addressing the second day of Mizoram Travel Fest here, Lalduhoma said that the increasing inflow of visitors has contributed significantly to the state's economy
 "Mizoram tourist footfall increases by 139.50% in 2024-25: CM Lalduhoma")
Telangana HC stays decision to grant 42% reservation to Backward Classes
The decision was passed after two days of detailed arguments over the legality and proportion of the increased BC quota in the local body elections
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