Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal on Sunday, Israel says

In the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, Shillong police recovered a charred bag believed to contain crucial evidence, including mobile phones and jewellery, from a vacant plot in Indore. Key suspects Silom and Balvindar were arrested for aiding in the disposal of evidence, with a pivotal lead coming from an auto-rickshaw driver who unknowingly transported the bag after the murder. Need More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump indicated support for regime change in Iran, contradicting his administration's claim that Operation Midnight Hammer was solely focused on targeting nuclear sites. While Trump suggested that if the Iranian regime fails to improve, a regime change could be warranted, his officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, maintained that the operation was not aimed at altering Iran's government. Need More Context? 🔎

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Assam CM announces 50% reservation in supervisor posts for Anganwadi workers; transgender community to get OBC statusAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a cabinet decision to increase the reservation for Anganwadi workers in supervisor posts from 25% to 50%, with the remaining posts filled through state-level recruitment. Additionally, the cabinet granted OBC status to the transgender community, providing identity cards only to original inhabitants of Assam. Need More Context? 🔎

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