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Europe's Eutelsat in talks with Isro to boost satellite launch options
Eutelsat merged in 2023 with OneWeb, a London-headquartered satellite internet startup that had been rescued by Britain and India's Bharti
 "Europe's Eutelsat in talks with Isro to boost satellite launch options")
India records 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, among top globally: Report
Access Now report shows India continues to be among leading countries enforcing internet shutdowns, with 65 instances recorded during 2025
 "India records 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, among top globally: Report")
April may be wetter, cooler than usual in some parts of the country: IMD
IMD says east, central and northwest India may witness more heatwave days than normal during April -June
 "April may be wetter, cooler than usual in some parts of the country: IMD")
Policy vs reality: Hurdles to transgender welfare schemes raise concerns
As the Transgender Amendment Bill gets the President's nod amid concerns, a picture from the ground
 "Policy vs reality: Hurdles to transgender welfare schemes raise concerns")
Govt reshuffles bureaucracy, appoints new secretaries across ministries
Centre appoints new secretaries across key ministries including Information & Broadcasting, Tourism and Minority Affairs, along with DGCA leadership change
 "Govt reshuffles bureaucracy, appoints new secretaries across ministries")
Ashwini Bhide is Mumbai''s first woman municipal commissioner
She took charge from Bhushan Gagrani, who retired on Tuesday, at a ceremony at the BMC headquarters in south Mumbai in the evening
 "Ashwini Bhide is Mumbai''s first woman municipal commissioner")
Students least confident on job readiness as skills gap widens: NIIT
NIIT report shows students score lowest on job readiness compared with professionals, highlighting widening gap between education and industry expectations
 "Students least confident on job readiness as skills gap widens: NIIT")
Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should 'go get your own oil'
His comments in a social media post on Tuesday came as average US gas prices shot past $4 a gallon
 "Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should 'go get your own oil'")
PM inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum dedicated to Jain heritage in Gujarat
PM Modi said the newly built Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat sends a strong message of peace and non-violence at a time when the world is "engulfed in the flames of instability and unrest"
 "PM inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum dedicated to Jain heritage in Gujarat")
Bihar CM announces ₹6 lakh aid after 8 women killed in stampede in Nalanda
The stampede occurred at a weekly fair, which was being held at the Sheetla Mata Temple today due to the overcrowding at the site
 "Bihar CM announces ₹6 lakh aid after 8 women killed in stampede in Nalanda")
Nation was sold half-baked scheme: Rahul Gandhi on Smart Cities Mission
Gandhi said this scheme serves as a prime example of the Modi government's 'true modus operandi' - grand announcements, even grander publicity, and zero accountability
 "Nation was sold half-baked scheme: Rahul Gandhi on Smart Cities Mission")
Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital after recovery from infection
She was admitted on the night of March 24 at around 10.20 pm with a fever and spent seven days in the hospital
 "Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital after recovery from infection")
'Red' letter day: Naxals wiped out in Chhattisgarh by deadline, says Dy CM
The last remaining 15 to 20 individuals are in the process of rehabilitation, said Sharma, who also holds the Home portfolio
 "'Red' letter day: Naxals wiped out in Chhattisgarh by deadline, says Dy CM")
India braces for a warmer April despite rainfall bringing temporary relief
Delhi may log its warmest March in four years despite cooler days in the second half, while thunderstorms, gusty winds and rainfall impact several regions across India
 "India braces for a warmer April despite rainfall bringing temporary relief")
Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as tensions soar
Iran on Monday defied Lebanon's expulsion order for its ambassador by saying he would stay, further increasing tensions in a country in the crosshairs of the latest fighting between the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel.
 "Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as tensions soar")
Delhi HC directs unsold Olymviq doses to govt hospitals after 30 days
Court allows Dr Reddy's 30 days to clear stock, after which unsold Olymviq doses will be supplied to government hospitals in presence of Novo Nordisk representative
 "Delhi HC directs unsold Olymviq doses to govt hospitals after 30 days")
Phase one of Census 2027 to have 33 questions for citizens, says govt
Citizens can also give information through self-enumeration in 16 languages during the 15-day window preceding the start of HLO in their respective state or Union Territory
 "Phase one of Census 2027 to have 33 questions for citizens, says govt")
Bengal has not yet issued notification for conducting Census: RGI Narayan
Asked about West Bengal, he said we have until September 30 to complete the first-phase process
 "Bengal has not yet issued notification for conducting Census: RGI Narayan")
Congress flags Registrar General remarks, opposes rush on amendment bills
Ramesh's remarks come amid efforts by the government to reach a consensus on amending the women's quota law for its early implementation
 "Congress flags Registrar General remarks, opposes rush on amendment bills")
Why Iran war has forced India to bring kerosene back to the kitchens
Kerosene, once widely subsidised and used in India, was phased out with LPG expansion; now, amid global supply disruptions, the fuel is making a temporary return to households
 "Why Iran war has forced India to bring kerosene back to the kitchens")