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- The Election Commission has accepted the split in the Trinamool Congress and put a hold on the party's name and symbol until it decides who gets to keep them. - The Supreme Court pulled up builders for filing anonymous complaints against judges, calling out attempts to target the judiciary without owning up to it. - Dara Singh, convicted in the Graham Staines murder case, can now challenge Odisha's refusal to grant him early release, the Supreme Court has ruled. - The head of a parliamentary panel said Congress MPs' support for the MDR proposal is officially on record, countering claims that the party opposed it. - An American man held in a terror case has sought bail, and the court has asked the NIA to file its reply before taking a call.

China Coast Guard vessel rams Philippine ship on mission to aid fishermen at sea

According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the Chinese vessel made several dangerous manoeuvres before hitting the Philippine ship at around 11.13 am local time. "The China Coast Guard deliberately rammed a civilian government vessel on a humanitarian and livelihood mission," the Philippine Coast Guard said. China's embassy in Manila had not immediately responded to a request for comment on the incident.

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‘May your service be accompanied by good health’: Bangladesh PM Rahman wishes PM Modi on birthday

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman warmly wished Narendra Modi on his birthday, showcasing Dhaka’s intent to improve its fraught relationship with India. The occasion was marked by messages from various world leaders and leaders from India’s opposition as well. To commemorate, the Bharatiya Janata Party kicked off a series of service activities throughout the month, with well-known figures from the film industry also sharing their best wishes.

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Centre tells states to act against unauthorised stem cell therapy

The Union health ministry has directed states to act against unauthorized stem cell therapy. It reiterated that such treatments are only for approved disease conditions. Stem cell therapy for autism spectrum disorder must remain restricted to clinical trials. Non-compliance with these directions can attract professional misconduct and penalties. Authorities must ensure unproven stem cell interventions are not offered outside the regulatory framework.

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Mid-sea collision: Pak vessel was no match to three-times bigger Indian destroyer INS Kolkata

Pakistan's PNS Hunain sustained significant damage after colliding with India's INS Kolkata. The Pakistani vessel had to return to harbor for repairs following the incident. Indian sources stated that the INS Kolkata suffered no damage during the encounter. Pakistan summoned India's Charge d'Affaires to lodge a strong protest over the collision. Indian defense sources reported the Pakistani ship maneuvered unprofessionally, leading to the contact.

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'If I open my mouth': Decoding deepening fault lines between allies-turned-rivals - Akhilesh Yadav & Jayant Choudhary

Akhilesh Yadav and Jayant Choudhary's political exchanges have become increasingly bitter and personal. Jayant Choudhary strongly criticized Akhilesh Yadav's remarks regarding seat allocations for the RLD. Akhilesh Yadav's comments linked RLD's seat share to Chaudhary Charan Singh's legacy. Could Akhilesh end up helping Jayant?

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Film scenes with drug consumption, trafficking to carry anti-drug warning label

In a bid to combat drug culture in cinema, a new regulation mandates that films featuring drug use now include a prominent anti-drug warning. This regulation aligns with prior measures imposed on OTT platforms and television broadcasts. The central board of film certification (CBFC) has previously taken steps to avoid the glamorization of substance abuse, with guidelines last updated in May 2025.

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