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Modi govt plans annual meeting with state chief secys, to ‘talk problems & thrash out fixes’

The first annual conference, likely to be held in June, could be chaired by PM Modi himself. Dharamshala is proposed location for meet being coordinated by NITI Aayog.

‘Interference in Islam won’t be tolerated’, Muslim bodies say & pass resolution against UCC

On 29 May, during a meeting of Muslim bodies in Deoband, the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind attacked the ruling BJP for playing divisive politics and reminded it of India's Constitution.

Govt’s information wing cautions against sharing Aadhaar copy, retracts note 48 hours later

PIB's 27 May note had advised the general public not to share a photocopy of one’s Aadhaar with any unlicensed private entities.

Caused ‘blow’ to reputation, wasn’t quizzed – what Huawei India CEO’s plea on lookout notice says

Delhi HC has sought a response from the IT department over a lookout circular issued against Huawei India CEO, who was stopped from boarding a flight to Bangkok on 1 May.

Dhami govt announces panel for drafting Uttarakhand UCC, to be headed by retired SC judge

Other members of panel are former Sikkim HC Chief Justice Permod Kohli, former Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Shatrughna Singh, Doon University V-C Surekha Dangwal and social activist Manu Gaur.

‘Unentitled’ Mayawati made to evict home she got as MP, BSP chief gets ‘smaller’ Lutyens’ abode

The Centre is working to evict all unauthorised occupants of government bungalows, including BJP MPs who were former ministers in the NDA government.v

Calling the tree surgeon! Delhi civic body’s tree ambulances help greens survive pests, heat

Most crucial work undertaken by tree ambulances is 'surgery' to help trees recover from infestation by termites, or other pests, which results in the hollowing out of bark from inside.

Did Rahul Gandhi need govt permission to attend Cambridge event? Here’s what rules for MPs say

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi attended a conference at Cambridge University in London on 23 May, where he accused Modi govt of launching a 'systematic attack' on India's institutions.

Uttarakhand ultimatum to madrasas getting govt aid — get affiliated to state board or else

Affiliation drive, says Uttarakhand minister, is being pursued 'mainly to improve the quality of education in these institutions… should not be seen from political lens.

Flights from showpiece Navi Mumbai airport to take off by 2024, developer assures in writing

Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd achieved a 'major milestone' two months ago, giving authorities confidence to complete much-delayed project by December 2024.

On Camera

Haryana win is redemption, J&K defeat is vindication. BJP is walking out of Lok Sabha poll fog

A leader's charisma is a big plus. But don't underestimate the craft of mounting an election campaign. Haryana is BJP's reward for mastering it. All-round participation and peaceful polling in J&K too is a win.

How businesses can become more resilient to the physical impacts of climate change

Extreme weather events have impacted 50% of corporate respondents to a recent survey. This underlines the importance of significant action now to increase climate resilience.

‘Nightmare at Chennai Marina’: 4 dead, 96 hospitalised after pandemonium at packed IAF air show

Lakhs of people were stranded at beach in heat as crowd control measures apparently failed. At least 14 lakh people were in attendance though police had expected around 10 lakh.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?