The US is expected to present a 30-day ceasefire proposal to Russia in the coming days. 

​The US is expected to present a 30-day ceasefire proposal to Russia in the coming days.  

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are meeting mediators for the first time since the truce began in January. 

​Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are meeting mediators for the first time since the truce began in January.  

A political controversy has started in Maharashtra over the government’s new ‘Malhar Certification’ initiative. Minister Nitesh Rane launched this certification for Hindu meat traders to ensure shops are 100% Hindu-owned and free from adulteration. Opposition leaders have criticised the move, calling it divisive and unconstitutional. Rane defended the initiative, focusing on ensuring quality and promoting Hindu-owned businesses.