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Politics
NCERT has reconstituted the teams preparing political science textbooks for Classes 11 and 12, citing cultural roots, Indian knowledge systems and inclusivity. The panel will be led by educationist Sandeep Shastri and includes four members reported to have direct or indirect links with the RSS, ABVP or BJP.
World
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated amid claims that Donald Trump’s administration could consider a nuclear option against Tehran. Iranian lawmaker Fida Hossein Maleki has warned that Iran would respond with comparable force, while a senior Iranian military official cautioned Gulf states against providing assistance or facilities to US forces.
Business
State Bank of India will change the way monthly free withdrawals are counted for Basic Savings Bank Deposit account holders from October 1, 2026. Cash withdrawals beyond the first four in a month will cost Rs 15 plus GST per transaction, with digital transactions included in the revised count.
World
A set of Google News Hindi headlines highlights claims that 80% of ships bypassed the Strait of Hormuz, alongside reports about Iran, Trump and possible negotiations. The supplied material does not provide further details, verification or independent figures beyond those headline descriptions.
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Several published headlines report that Iran’s army announced a reward for killing or capturing American soldiers, with one account citing thirty thousand dollars and another reporting twenty eight lakh rupees. The reports also say women would receive twice the stated reward, while separate coverage links the claim to wider tensions involving Donald Trump and Gulf leaders.
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A stampede at the Ashokdham temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai reportedly killed seven people during a large gathering for jalabhishek. Reports said the crowd had assembled on the third Monday of Sawan, while claims about an electrical current and the simultaneous halting of trains were cited in accounts of what preceded the panic.
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A political dispute has intensified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech included a reference to identifying “mental Naxals”. Congress leader P Chidambaram responded by saying he was proud to be one, while opposition voices, including CJP spokesperson Saurav Das, also reacted to the remark.
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A Google News Hindi roundup highlights reports claiming that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons were not used during Operation Sindoor and that its deterrence claims appeared hollow. The same roundup also includes a prediction that Pakistan could be the first to use a nuclear weapon, alongside coverage of BrahMos and Pakistan’s military leadership.
Auto
A pistol carried by an Azamgarh passenger travelling to Mumbai on an Air India flight discharged during checks at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi. The bullet struck a male staff member’s hand and a female staff member’s thigh. Both were taken to a private hospital in Harhua, where their condition was reported as normal.
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Ashish Banerjee, a former deputy speaker of West Bengal and a Trinamool Congress leader described in reports as close to Mamata Banerjee, was found dead at a party office in Birbhum. Reports also said his body was found hanging and that a suicide note had been recovered from the office.
Education
Reports on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from the Red Fort focused on references to young people, India’s market ambitions, national security and former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Coverage also examined subjects that were not mentioned, including examination and recruitment controversies involving young people.
Business
The 8th Pay Commission is continuing consultations with employee unions, pensioner groups and other stakeholders. Meetings are scheduled in Jaipur, Chandigarh, Puducherry and Chennai, while the commission has also updated its consultant engagement guidelines. No final decision has yet been announced on salaries, pensions, the fitment factor or a revised pay structure.
