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The Supreme Court questioned extending reservation benefits to affluent individuals within backward classes, emphasizing social mobility through empowerment. Justices noted that children of well-placed government employees should ideally exit the reservation system.

Oil prices edged higher as supply disruption fears from the Iran conflict and falling US crude stockpiles emerged. Brent crude reached $105.83 and WTI $99.23, recovering from a sharp decline after US-Iran negotiation reports. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz persist, impacting global shipments and forcing nations to tap reserves.

Passengers on the Sampoorna Kranti Express from Patna to New Delhi endured significant hardship on Monday. Hundreds of unauthorized commuters boarded reserved 3 AC coaches, preventing ticketed passengers from reaching their seats. The overcrowding caused panic, especially for women and students, with limited access to facilities.

Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller is advocating for the central bank to signal that its next policy move might not be an interest rate cut, citing elevated inflation pressures. He proposes removing the "easing bias" language from policy statements, emphasizing a pause on rate changes for the near term while monitoring global developments.

Residents urged to act as district ramps up hospital readiness, school awareness and anti-mosquito drive

The erosion in reserves reflects not only intervention by policymakers to support domestic currencies, but also valuation losses in non-dollar assets, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

In an urgent bid to protect its precious riverine ecosystems, Lawngtlai's Special Investigation Team is gearing up for a comprehensive three-week examination of land passes in the region.

In a groundbreaking shift for wildlife tourism, Karnataka is replacing open jeep safaris in its tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries with secure buses featuring safety barriers. This decision comes in light of a recent safety incident, demonstrating the state government's commitment to safeguarding both tourists and wildlife.

India's energy self-sufficiency receives a significant boost. Oil India Limited has discovered a new gas-bearing sand in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This breakthrough marks a milestone in strengthening domestic energy production. The discovery is vital for the hydrocarbon sector in western Rajasthan. Enhanced domestic gas production supports cleaner fuel initiatives and India's energy security.

Gold prices dropped to over a month's low as rising oil prices and Middle East tensions fueled investor anxiety, pushing them away from the safe-haven asset. Higher energy costs are also raising inflation concerns, increasing the likelihood of prolonged elevated interest rates from the US Federal Reserve.