Riding high on their Doda victory, AAP is now targeting the Kashmir Valley, declaring their intention to contest the Budgam assembly bypoll. This election was triggered by Omar Abdullah's decision to vacate the seat. While AAP J&K chief Mehraj Malik aims to win, National Conference is yet to announce their candidate, with calls for a local representative.
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President Trump has signed an executive order limiting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19, including restrictions on puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgeries. This order ends federal funding for such procedures and aims to enforce laws against these medical practices. Trump labels gender-affirming care as barbaric and medically destructive.
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Nasiruddin Ahmed, a senior legislator from Kaliganj, Nadia, and a Trinamool Congress member, died of cardiac arrest on Sunday. He experienced health issues late Saturday night and was taken to Palasi Hospital, where he passed away. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences, highlighting Ahmed's contributions as a trusted politician and lawyer.
Latest income tax slabs 2025-26 after Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced nil income tax for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh in Budget 2025. However for salaried individuals, this limit extends to Rs 13.7 lakh due to standard deductions and NPS investments.
The Kerala high court has provided police protection to a Jharkhand interfaith couple, Asha Verma and Mohammad Galib, who fled to Kerala due to family threats and got married. The couple faced threats from family and Jharkhand police, prompting the court to ensure their safety and prevent them from being forcibly taken back to Jharkhand.
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