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A Maoist stronghold in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district is transforming through education, not force. The 'Vidyanjali' initiative, led by SP Aaditya Mishra, sees police personnel and communities rebuilding neglected primary schools. This approach, focusing on development and engagement, has renovated 250 schools, fostering a future where every child has access to better learning conditions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sikkim for its Golden Jubilee, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects exceeding Rs 4,000 crore. These initiatives span infrastructure, healthcare, education, and tourism, aiming to foster inclusive growth across the Himalayan state. The visit underscores Sikkim's significance and the nation's commitment to its development.

About 91% centres run from rented spaces, over half barely in 25-50 square yards, and 22% in even smaller areas

Apple posted its best March quarter ever in Q2 FY2026—$111.2 billion in revenue, up 17% year over year, with iPhone sales jumping 22% to $57 billion and Services hitting an all-time high of $31 billion. Every product category and every geographic region grew. The catch: memory costs are rising fast, Mac supply can't keep up with demand, and Tim Cook is handing the CEO role to John Ternus on September 1.

Brittany Mahomes shared a glimpse of a stunning $60,000+ backyard upgrade at her home, drawing attention online. The stylish addition reflects the family’s focus on comfort and quality living. Alongside her home update, Brittany also recently celebrated a personal milestone with her Hall of Fame honor, with Patrick Mahomes showing support through a heartfelt message.

Dehradun Municipal Corporation's initiatives show mixed results. While waste management and river cleaning saw significant progress, a plastic-free campaign faced challenges. Plans for a dog shelter and urban beautification are underway, with some projects like grey and pink toilets receiving positive feedback and slated for expansion. Bottle crushers, however, are seeing slow implementation.

No. of schools achieving a 100% pass rate increased from 300 last year to 457

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Melinda French Gates instilled a core principle in her children: "Just because we can doesn’t mean we should." This guided them to value their own achievements over inherited wealth, fostering empathy and independence. Her approach aimed to prevent privilege from alienating them from themselves and others.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized close collaboration with India as emerging global leaders amidst geopolitical uncertainty. He highlighted shared values and complementary economies, advocating for upgraded trade agreements, defense industrial cooperation, and joint ventures in critical minerals and shipbuilding to foster mutual growth and innovation.

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin accused the Puducherry CM of being a Delhi-controlled puppet, destroying the Union Territory's identity. He promised statehood, financial commission inclusion, and a 'Dravidian Model' development plan, including job creation and educational reforms.