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• Haryana govt seeks removal of 'objectionable' caste names from state SC list
  Haryana has requested the Centre to remove the caste names 'Chura', 'Bhangi', and 'Mochi' from the Scheduled Castes list, citing them as outdated and offensive. The state aims to mitigate caste prejudice and discrimination associated with such names. The proposal requires an amendment to the Constitution (SCs) Order, 1950, for the changes to be official.
• Row over caste mention on exam tickets
• Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Film body writes to CP; protection branch to ‘assess situation’
  FWICE has requested Mumbai police to provide security for actor Saif Ali Khan. The DCP protection and security branch is currently assessing the request by consulting with the actor’s family and investigating past incidents. Based on their assessment, the commissioner will decide on assigning security, which may include head constables on different shifts.
• Missed suspect in Saif attack by a whisker at Nagpur: Railway police
  An SECR RPF team detained Akash Kannaujiya, a suspect in the attack on Saif Ali Khan, from the LTT-Shalimar Jnaneswari Express at Durg railway station. Kannaujiya reportedly intruded into Saif's Bandra home, knifing the actor six times. The suspect was tracked through his cellphone location and identified based on photos shared by Mumbai police.
• Lost 18 cadres in encounter: Reds
• Ulama curbs on women workouts
• 2nd student suicide in Kota in 48 hours, 4th in 18 days
  A 16-year-old JEE aspirant, Manan Jain, allegedly committed suicide at his grandparents' house in Kota, marking the fourth such case this year. No suicide note was found. Rajasthan education minister cited academic pressure and romantic relationships as potential reasons. Parents are urged to avoid pressuring their children beyond their interests and abilities.
• HC judge in ‘saffron row’ to skip event on Ram temple
  Maharashtra’s women and child development minister, Aditi Tatkare, has urged beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana who are getting double benefits or do not qualify for the scheme to return the money. The government is working with agencies to identify ineligible beneficiaries and remove their names from the list. Over 4,000 beneficiaries have voluntarily opted out.
• Maha backs Rs 1,104 crore loans to sugar co-ops linked to Mahayuti leaders
  The cash-strapped government has recommended that the National Cooperative Development Corporation extend loans worth 1,104.6 crore to nine cooperative sugar factories, mostly linked to ruling parties in the Mahayuti alliance. Loans require a state guarantee, adding to the state’s liabilities. These recommendations aim to meet the working capital gap of the factories, supporting key political figures.
• Kishtwar Police release posters of 4 terrorists, announce Rs 5L reward for info