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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Prime Minister Modi to conduct a nationwide caste enumeration as part of the upcoming census. Kharge suggested adopting the "Telangana model" for the questionnaire and amending the Constitution to eliminate the 50% reservation cap. He also advocated for the immediate implementation of Article 15(5) to extend reservations to private educational institutions.

It’s not easy for a minor to testify, especially against their kin. To help them speak up, some courts have introduced child-friendly steps like taking video testimonies in playrooms, but there’s a long way to go

Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials apprehended former Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhokar at Delhi's Shangri-La Hotel following a tip-off. Chhokar, wanted in connection with a Rs 363 crore money laundering case, attempted to flee, leading to a chase and scuffle. He was eventually arrested and remanded to six days of ED custody by a Gurgaon court.

Mohammed Shami received a death threat via email, prompting his brother Haseeb Ahmed to file a police complaint in Amroha. The email demanded Rs 1 crore and mentioned a person named Prabhakar. Police have registered a case and are investigating the threat, referring it to the cyber cell and crime branch to identify the accused.

Harvard University has strongly condemned the Trump administration’s decision to freeze federal research funding, calling it retaliation for a recent lawsuit and “illegal government overreach.” The university warned the move threatens vital scientific work and academic freedom. Education secretary Linda McMahon cited ethical and transparency concerns, escalating tensions over campus speech, diversity programs, and antisemitism at elite institutions.

The army chief, Gen Syed Asim Munir, who usually works behind the scenes, has been shaping Pakistan’s tone in the crisis over Kashmir with his own tough talk

Top CEOs, including Microsoft's Satya Nadella, are urging the U.S. to mandate computer science and AI education in K-12 schools. They warn that America is lagging behind countries like China and Singapore. The leaders emphasize that a single computer science course could boost wages by 8% and unlock significant economic potential.

Gold price prediction: Gold prices experienced recent corrections after hitting record highs amidst global economic uncertainty. Trade tensions, dollar strength, and China's market holiday impacted bullion markets. Investors await the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting for policy clarity.