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Govt withdraws nod for animal protein-based crop boosters amid religious pushback

Decision comes months after approval; industry fears impact on fast-growing biostimulants market.

Drones patrol skies, internet cut as Bareilly placed on alert amid “I Love Muhammad” row

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

‘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

Over a month after launch, applications from “vulnerable” areas pile up, but officials stress caution amid demographic sensitivities.

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

Once the government’s trusted advisor on education, climate, and regional development, Wangchuk is now held under NSA for allegedly inciting violent protests in Ladakh.

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.