Rajit Gupta from Kota topped the JEE Advanced 2025, scoring 332 out of 360. Saksham Jindal secured the same score but ranked second due to tie-breaking criteria. Kota celebrated with 42 students in the top 100. Devdutta Majhi from West Bengal emerged as the top-ranking female candidate. Cutoffs decreased significantly this year, with the IIT Hyderabad zone leading in qualifiers.
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India firmly stated that dialogue with Pakistan remains suspended until Islamabad takes concrete action against terrorism, following the Pahalgam attack. The Indus Waters Treaty is also on hold until Pakistan verifiably ceases cross-border terrorism support. This strong response follows Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif's offer for talks on Kashmir and counterterrorism, alongside trade promotion.
Amidst speculation about Tesla's India entry, Errol Musk, Elon's father, hinted at a future visit from the tech mogul, emphasizing the need for discretion due to his global impact. He assured that Elon sees promise in India, particularly for expanding Starlink's rural internet connectivity.
The next nationwide census will begin on March 1, 2027, with Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand starting earlier in October 2026. For the first time in over seven decades, the census will include caste enumeration to ensure transparency and national consistency.
Mumbai Indians set a formidable 228/5, propelled by Rohit Sharma's 81 and Jonny Bairstow's impactful debut of 47. Trent Boult's early dismissal of Shubman Gill dealt a blow to Gujarat Titans' chase in the crucial knockout clash. Hardik Pandya roared in celebration, as did Boult and the rest of the MI camp. Gill reviewed the decision, but the replays didn’t favor him, and he walked back disappointed.
The Supreme Court intervened in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election, ordering a recount of votes for the president's post due to challenges raised by various groups. Senior advocate Vikas Singh retained his position as president after the recount, although the vote tally for Adish Aggarwala decreased.
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Amit Shah emphasized the crucial role of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in the government's foodgrain storage plan, highlighting their importance for financial stability. He instructed the food ministry and FCI to map warehouses nationally to meet regional needs and integrate PACS with more storage facilities.