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- 1Muslims protest demolition of centuries-old mosque in UjjainโHundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is
Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is more than 600 years old. The BJP-led state government says the demolition is needed to widen roads ahead of a Hindu pilgrimage expected in 2028. Protesters argue the mosque is a protected heritage site, and the move has drawn criticism from community leaders and rights groups.
- 2India's finance minister says startups can match established industriesโIndian startups can contribute as much as established industries: FM
India's Finance Minister said Indian startups have the potential to contribute to the economy as much as established industries, according to the Times of India. The remark positions the startup sector alongside traditional pillars like manufacturing and services, and comes amid government efforts to promote entrepreneurship, funding access and innovation-driven growth across the country.
- 3Congress Launches Nationwide Protest at Jantar MantarโModi's Bhajan Clubbing | Jantar Mantar 2.0 | Congress's Pan India Protest
India's Congress party is holding a pan-India protest, centred on a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, directed at the Modi government. Supporters frame the action as 'Jantar Mantar 2.0', a revival of the anti-corruption-era protest site, while critics mock the ruling party's religious devotional events as 'bhajan clubbing'. The protest has drawn large online attention across India.
- 4India's Space Startups Surge From 1 to 440 in Five YearsโBig Boost to India's Space Ecosystem | From 1 to 440 Space Startups in 5 Years
India's space sector has expanded dramatically, growing from just one space startup to 440 within five years following the opening of the sector to private participation. The rapid rise is being described as a major boost to the country's space ecosystem, with new companies working on satellites, launch vehicles and space services alongside ISRO.
- 5India moves to ban junk food sales around schoolsโIndia tightens school junk food rules amid obesity rise India proposes banning junk food sales in school canteens and wi
India has proposed banning the sale of junk food in school canteens and within 50 meters of school premises, a measure aimed at curbing rising obesity and diabetes rates among children. The move signals a stricter government approach to children's diets and public health, and is drawing attention to how food sold near schools contributes to lifestyle diseases in young people.
- 6Jitendra Singh opens Rs 60 crore recombinant cells facility at BRICโJitendra Singh inaugurates Rs 60 crore recombinant cells facility at BRIC
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated a Rs 60 crore recombinant cells facility at the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). The new facility is expected to boost India's biotechnology research capacity, supporting work on recombinant cell technology used in medicines and vaccines. The inauguration was reported by national media, highlighting the government's continued investment in science and biotech infrastructure.