The Supreme Court has tasked a committee to investigate illegal mining in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on encroachments and state losses, extending their deadline by six months.
Security was heightened in Urugadur, Karnataka, after a 16-year-old student was killed in an assault by minors, prompting police action and community tension.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah blames the previous BJP government for over 26 million job vacancies, while protests continue. Recruitment efforts are ongoing.
The Election Commission of India held its first National Round Table Conference in 27 years, adopting the National Declaration 2026 to enhance election management.
The Election Commission has directed the West Bengal Police to identify sensitive pockets in the state to enable focussed deployment of security forces ahead of the Assembly elections later this year
The programme will use a single-shot Gardasil which provides protection against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause cervical cancer, as well as types 6 and 11.