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The Centre withheld permission for Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's US visit. This decision came after reports of planned political meetings with US leaders emerged. The ministry stated the proposed program was inappropriate for the CM's official visit. Revanth Reddy is currently in the United Kingdom, meeting educational institutions. His deputy called the denial of permission unfortunate and politically motivated.

Rahul Gandhi addressed women students, criticizing a patriarchal mindset and Prime Minister Modi's reaction. He stated that the fight is against a system that restricts women's freedom. Gandhi invoked Manusmriti, asserting women belong only to themselves. He highlighted that examination paper leaks affect women differently due to marriage pressures. The Congress leader invited students to share their experiences of harassment and educational challenges.

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In a significant turn of events, Canada has halted trade discussions with the United States due to last-minute demands deemed unreasonable. In retaliation, President Donald Trump has reignited his '51st state' comments while imposing tariffs. The US negotiation team mentioned that Canada declined to accept a tariff reduction proposal on critical products.

Prime Minister Modi met with India's space startups, praising their ambition and energy. National Space Day celebrates Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the Moon's south pole. This achievement marks India's significant progress in space exploration and scientific innovation. ISRO Chairman Narayanan recalled humble beginnings and highlighted global data sharing. The day aims to inspire greater interest in science and technology for all.

As students across states take to the streets over the standard of government schools, noted educationist Venita Kaul says that the real crisis is the collapse of accountability in the public education system

Microsoft Learn has told students on X that learning to code is worth it "now more than ever", even as AI writes a growing share of software. Satya Nadella says AI already produces up to 30% of Microsoft's code, while Google puts its figure at 75%. The skill has not died, it has shifted from writing syntax to reviewing, debugging and directing AI-generated code.

Pakistani brides arrived in India through special air travel arrangements. These journeys facilitated marriages after land borders remained closed for a long time. Many families accompanied the brides, returning within the allowed visa period. The Shadaani Darbar in Sindh played a crucial role in enabling these marriages. Around 300 more girls are currently awaiting similar opportunities to marry.

A Bengaluru customer was upset by a cafe's bill description. The receipt identified him as "Little Fat Black Shirt" instead of his name. Subko cafe has apologized publicly for the incident and its team member's actions. They are taking accountability and condemning body-shaming in all its forms. The cafe has invited feedback through its Internal Complaints Commission.