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NIA apprehended Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar for providing shelter and support to LeT terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack. The accused harbored the Pakistani attackers in a seasonal hut before the assault, which targeted tourists in Baisaran Valley based on their religious identity. The duo has been booked under UAPA, and further investigation is under way.

Early Sunday, the US military launched airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, marking direct U.S. involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran. President Trump hailed the operation as a “spectacular military success,” emphasizing the significant damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The attack on Fordow involved the use of powerful bunker-buster bombs.

The central government is set to launch the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a focus on revitalizing Indian cities and addressing long-standing infrastructure issues. This initiative, backed by Rs 1 lakh crore, will prioritize projects with transformative impact in 500-1,000 smaller cities. The emphasis is on improving existing infrastructure, such as drainage and sanitation, rather than new construction.

Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, alleging that its refusal to provide Maharashtra voter lists and its decision to shorten the retention period for election process videos to 45 days indicate a “fixed match.” He asserted that destroying evidence undermines democracy, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India as a burgeoning global wellness hub under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative, emphasizing yoga’s pivotal role. Addressing a record-breaking gathering in Visakhapatnam, Modi highlighted yoga’s integration into modern medicine, citing AIIMS-Delhi’s research.

In a tragic incident on NH-33 in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, a speeding truck struck a police bike, resulting in the death of constable Nand Kishore Thakur. The accident occurred while Thakur and constable Gajender Singh were patrolling near a toll plaza. Singh sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment in a Ranchi hospital as authorities search for the truck driver.

In recent Civil Services exams, a complex dynamic exists between EWS and OBC candidates. While OBC candidates initially scored higher in the Mains exams for CS-2023 and CS-2024, EWS candidates ultimately surpassed them in the final results due to better performance in the interview portion.

The central government is formulating a new policy to financially assist states in upgrading their highways, shifting away from declaring them as National Highways. Prime Minister Modi has directed the road transport ministry to develop a model by July end.

Deepak Yadav, a mason traveling home to Baghpat, was fatally beaten on a Delhi-Saharanpur train after a dispute over a seat. The assault, carried out by a group of approximately 20 men, lasted for nearly 10km.

In Aligarh, a Pocso court sentenced Shailesh Manjhi to life imprisonment for the 2020 rape and assault of an eight-year-old girl. Manjhi, who worked near the brick kiln where the girl’s family lived, lured her with a false story before committing the crime.