1. The Government announces caste enumeration to be part of next census; Leaders across party lines welcome the decision. The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a decision in this regard.

2. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a new highway from Shillong to Silchar at a cost of 22 thousand 864 crore rupees.

3. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has welcomed the Centre’s decision to conduct the Caste Census in the country.

4. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off a Run for One Nation, One Election at Delhi University in New Delhi.

5. In Uttarakhand, the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines, in Uttarkashi district, have been opened for the devotees with traditional Vedic chants, on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya yesterday.

6. Maharashtra govt revises monetary compensation for destitute in state-run beggars’ homes. The wage, which stood at a token 5 rupees per month, has now been raised significantly to 1200 rupees per month. Maharashtra currently operates 14 beggars’ homes, collectively housing 4,127 individuals.

7. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, a resident of Kanpur who was among the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.

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LEGAL (LAW & ORDER)
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1. In Maharashtra, on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, a day traditionally marked by a high number of weddings, District Administration of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has taken strong measures to prevent child marriages.

2. The special teams of the Government Railway Police have traced a total of 130 mobile phones belonging to rail commuters and citizens, which were either lost or stolen during the last month, using the Central Equipment Identity Register (C.E.I.R) portal. The recovered phones were handed over to their owners.

3. The Supreme Court recently raised concerns over the practice of declaring candidates elected unopposed, suggesting that a minimum vote share should be required to ensure democratic legitimacy. This came in response to a PIL arguing that the absence of elections in such cases deprives citizens.

4. Jana Sena leader and
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday took strong objection to the Congress comment on Prime Minister, he called for filing a case over the Congress party’s ‘Gayab (Missing)’ post, and said it was a threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also said that
those who are supporting and speaking in favour of Pakistan should leave India.

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FINANCE
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SILVER : ₹ 100,000/KG

1. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has recently received tax exemptions from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). This decision allows NMCG to be recognised as an authority under clause 46A of section 10 of the Income Tax.

2. CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) spending by listed Indian companies rose 16% to ₹17,967 crore in FY 2023-24, driven by improved profits. HDFC Bank topped the list with the highest CSR spend, followed by Reliance Industries, TCS, and ONGC.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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The stage is all set for India’s first World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit, WAVES 2025 to begin in Mumbai today. The mega event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Jio World Convention Centre. The four-day summit with the tagline Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries is poised to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation.

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DEFENCE
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1. The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army has spoken to the Pakistani DGMO and warned against any unprovoked violations by the Pak Army along the Line of Control.

2. The Indian Army effectively responded to firing by the Pakistan military along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday night.

3. In Jammu & Kashmir, all security arrangements have been put in place to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of all visiting tourists and other visitors to the Kashmir region..

4. Indian Navy’s frontline Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi has reached Male in Maldives.

5. Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma took over as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Udhampur-based Northern Army Command. Lieutenant General Sharma has replaced Lieutenant General MV Suchendra Kumar.

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FUN AND JOKES
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1. Never confide in a vacuum cleaner. They’re always collecting dirt.

2. What time is it when the clock strikes 13? A: Time to get a new clock.

3. What do you call a guy who’s really loud? Mike.

4. What do you call a nose with no body? No body Knows

5. Why are tortoise and snails slow? Because they’re carrying a house on their back.

6. Name the kind of tree you can hold in your hand? A palm tree!

01 May (Thursday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Vaishak 19
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month : Vaishak 04
Tithi : Chaturthi (up to 11:24 am)Panchami
Nakshatra:Mrigashirsha (up to 2:20 pm)Ardra
Rahu : 02:00 PM – 03:37 PM
Yamaganda : 05:57 AM – 07:34 AM