Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu has once again underscored the need for families to bear more children to counteract the aging population, warning that India might face severe demographic challenges if current family planning policies continue. Naidu suggests policy changes and emphasizes proactive measures to leverage demographic dividends by 2047.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained key portfolios including Home, Law, and Judiciary, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde received Urban Development and Public Works. NCP leader and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar secured the Finance Ministry. The portfolio allocations, announced after weeks of negotiations, follow the recent cabinet expansion of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition government.
Mohammed Usman, an AQIS operative declared absconding from Delhi since 2015, has been traced to Lahore jail in Pakistan. His arrest followed a routine enquiry by the Pakistani government. Usman, and other AQIS members, had been hiding after police activity targeted their module aimed at disturbing peace in Western UP. Their network was revealed through detained members' confessions.
Ticket sales for the 2025 Champions Trophy final saw over 1,00,000 people in queue, selling out within hours. High demand followed India's semi-final win against Australia. Tickets ranged from AED 250 to AED 12,000. Turnout at the Dubai International Stadium has been strong, with nearly a full house during matches against Pakistan and Australia.
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai protested against the DMK government, accusing it of failing to protect Anna University students and leaking a victim's personal details. Criticizing the lack of CCTV surveillance and misuse of the Nirbhaya fund, Annamalai demanded action against the police involved and announced a 48-day fast to highlight women's safety issues.
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Pushpa 2 is set to cross Rs 1200 crore in India now. The movie recorded its lowest number ever on fifth Friday but may see a jump over this weekend.