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Viral video exposes alleged abuse at Saharanpur madrasa; two teachers held under POCSO

Footage of a 10-year-old’s assault surfaces online, triggers swift police action.

Andhra minister Nara Lokesh, MPs meet PM Modi after Amaravati Bill clearance

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh and NDA MPs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi following Parliament’s approval of the Amaravati Bill, expressing gratitude and discussing the capital city’s development roadmap.

Centre waives customs duty on key petrochemical products till June 30 amid West Asia crisis

The government has exempted import duty on around 40 petrochemical products until June 30, 2026, to ease supply disruptions and rising costs triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict and global trade uncertainties.

NASA

MEA rejects I&B plan to post IIS officers abroad; scaled-down proposal faces fresh hurdles

Fresh pitch cuts postings from 40 to 10, but concerns over overlap, expertise and diplomatic norms persist.

India records highest-ever defence exports at ₹38,424 crore in FY26

India’s defence exports surged to an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in 2025–26, marking a sharp 62.66% rise, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh citing growing global trust in indigenous manufacturing and a stronger public-private ecosystem.

LPG

West Asia war shocks India: Commercial LPG surges ₹195.5, mini cylinders up ₹51

Escalating conflict and 50% spike in global oil prices push commercial gas rates sharply higher, while domestic LPG remains unchanged.

Government puts controversial FCRA amendment bill on hold amid Opposition protests

The Centre has paused the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 after disruptions in Parliament, with Opposition parties raising concerns over provisions allowing government control of foreign-funded assets of organisations.

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