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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for self-reliance, warns of internal divides in centenary Vijayadashami address

In his Vijayadashami speech from Nagpur, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged India to reduce dependence amid global pressures, flagged environmental and social challenges, and cautioned against internal disunity.

‘State treating us like criminals’: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife appeals to President for his release

CM Himanta’s Assam arms scheme off to cautious start, 266 applications, zero approvals

From government ally to ‘national security threat’: Paradox of Sonam Wangchuk

RBI clarifies: No charges on UPI for now, digital payments remain zero-cost

In a post-Monetary Policy address, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra reaffirmed that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will continue to remain free under current regulations, dismissing suggestions of imminent user fees.

PM Modi releases special coin and stamp to mark 100 years of RSS

In New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative coin and postage stamp during RSS centenary celebrations, highlighting the organization's role in India’s history and promoting its ethos.

Aadhaar saves Patna driver’s right to vote in Bihar’s final roll

Mukesh Kumar’s two-month ordeal highlights cracks in EC’s document-heavy voter verification, as Supreme Court’s Aadhaar nod spares thousands from disenfranchisement.

Delhi ‘godman’ accused of harassment tried evading cops using UK number, threatened to call Chief Justice

Chaitanyananda Saraswati, facing allegations from female students, allegedly used a London-based WhatsApp number to mislead investigators and claimed immunity by invoking the Chief Justice.

Bihar adds 21.53 lakh electors in final voter list ahead of assembly polls

The Election Commission releases Bihar’s final roll after Special Intensive Revision, bringing the state’s total electorate to over 7.46 crore, with Patna district alone recording an addition of 1.63 lakh voters.

Ladakh leader says Article 370 once resented, now seen as protection

Chering Dorje Lakruk, co-chairman of Ladakh’s Apex Body, says that Article 370 safeguarded Ladakh’s land and identity for decades, and that its removal has exposed the region to outside encroachments and unmet promises.