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US Govt Shutdown: Republicans, Democrats trade barbs as tourist places close

Callers to the White House comment line heard a recorded message from Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blaming Democrats for shutting down the government to prioritise healthcare for illegal immigrants over American citizens. Several federal agencies also posted messages on their websites echoing this claim.

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UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri On Birth Anniversary

Speaking on the occasion, Maurya said Gandhi’s life itself was a message. He stressed that Gandhi’s thoughts and philosophy remain relevant today, urging people not only to draw inspiration but also to internalize them. According to him, Gandhi continues to live in the hearts of people, with truth and non-violence serving as eternal guiding principles for humanity.

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HAL restructuring on cards as delays mount in defense deliveries

The Indian government is considering a major restructuring of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with an aim to improve its efficiency and expedite military deliveries.

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Fraudsters stole about $320 million in SNAP benefits over 2-year period: GAO

GAO noted that available data understates the actual scale of SNAP theft, given that states are not required to report every occurrence, so many thefts go undisclosed. A new Government Accountability Office report calls for the Agriculture Department to take stronger steps to assess how states are implementing security measures to prevent theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on electronic benefit transfer cards. The report released Thursday found states use a range of tools recommended by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service to prevent theft but many of the measures require SNAP recipients to take individual action, “which can.

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FPJ Interview: ‘New OC Policy More Of An Election Gimmick’ Says Housing Expert On Mumbai’s OC Crisis

The Maharashtra government’s new policy to regularise buildings without OC in Mumbai may benefit 25,000 structures, but senior advocate Vinod Sampat said it lets builders “go scot-free.” He claimed residents are often unaware buildings lack OC, while developers escape accountability, making flat purchasers scapegoats.

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FPJ Interview: ‘New OC Policy More Of An Election Gimmick’ Says Housing Expert On Mumbai’s OC Crisis

The Maharashtra government’s new policy to regularise buildings without OC in Mumbai may benefit 25,000 structures, but senior advocate Vinod Sampat said it lets builders “go scot-free.” He claimed residents are often unaware buildings lack OC, while developers escape accountability, making flat purchasers scapegoats.