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.
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PM Modi surprised bureaucrats twice in a month by highlighting public grievances directly received, focusing on issues hindering scheme implementation. He addressed shortcomings in the Jal Jeevan Mission and flagged corruption in RERA offices, emphasizing the government's commitment to improving last-mile delivery. This focus explains the subdued 11th-anniversary celebrations of the Modi government.
Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed tragedy due to a confluence of factors, including overenthusiastic fans, poor planning, and inadequate communication. The RCB victory parade announcement caught authorities off guard, leading to a failure in crowd control. Political figures prioritized photo opportunities over safety, exacerbating the chaos and resulting in preventable loss of life, highlighting systemic failures in managing the event.
Indian banks will observe closures on June 6th and 7th, 2025, for Eid al-Adha, according to the RBI. Kerala banks will be closed on June 6th, while most banks nationwide will be closed on June 7th, except in a few cities. Despite the holiday, digital banking services will remain operational.
Eid-ul-Adha 2025 approaches, a time for Muslims worldwide to celebrate the Festival of Sacrifice. People are seeking heartfelt images, wishes, messages, and quotes to share with loved ones on social media platforms. The festival emphasizes love, compassion, and togetherness, encouraging acts of kindness and generosity in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim's devotion.
Parth Mandar Vartak from Mumbai secured All India Rank 4 in JEE (Advanced) 2025 with an impressive score of 327 out of 360, achieving a perfect score in mathematics. Despite rigorous preparation, he maintained balance by playing tabla and table tennis. Parth, an academic all-rounder with 98% in Class XII, aspires to study computer science at IIT-Bombay.
The Chinnaswamy Stadium bore witness to a tragic scene following a chaotic event, with cleaning staff discovering around 150 bags of discarded footwear, some stained with blood. Workers recounted the harrowing experience, describing the scene as a 'war zone,' particularly disturbed by children's footwear.
A Japanese private lunar lander, Resilience, faced communication loss during its moon landing attempt. Ispace confirmed the lander departed lunar orbit. Contact was lost during the descent. This follows a previous failed mission. The lander carried a rover and a miniature house. Other private firms are also planning lunar missions.
An all-party delegation revealed that the India-Pakistan truce on May 10 was initiated by Pakistan, dismissing claims of third-party mediation. JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha stated that the Pakistani DGMO's call for a ceasefire faced hotline issues, leading to communication through their embassy in India.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the IPL 2025 champions, have pledged Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the 11 fans who tragically died in a stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during victory celebrations. The incident occurred amidst massive crowds eager to see Virat Kohli and his teammates.
SpaceX's Starship ninth test flight reached orbit but faced challenges, including a payload bay door malfunction and a fuel tank leak. The Super Heavy booster exploded before splashdown, and the upper-stage vehicle spun uncontrollably due to fuel leaks. Despite these issues and a scrapped engine demonstration, Starship is heading towards the Indian Ocean, but its heat shield's survival is uncertain.