National parks costlier for foreign tourists: Trump hikes park fees for foreigner; budget cuts trigger staffing crisis

President Trump’s executive order increases national park entrance fees for foreign visitors to offset budget cuts and staffing shortages. The move aims to generate revenue for conservation and maintenance, prioritizing access for US residents. Amid proposed budget cuts and staff reductions, concerns arise about park operations during peak tourist season, impacting the visitor experience.

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30 Kumaon cops face misconduct allegations

Despite directives for people-friendly policing, 30 officers in Kumaon face misconduct allegations, reviewed by the DPCA. A Chorgalia woman accuses an outpost in-charge of shielding a man linked to her husband’s suicide, alleging inaction. In Pantnagar, a vendor claims police abuse with no subsequent investigation, highlighting a disconnect between policy and practice.

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‘We’d slap him if police hadn’t come’: MNS workers storm Pune home; threatens man over Facebook post on Raj, Uddhav Thackeray

MNS workers protested outside Kedar Soman’s Pune home, alleging derogatory Facebook comments against Raj Thackeray. The situation escalated, prompting police intervention and Soman being taken into protective custody. A case has been registered against Soman under cyber laws, raising concerns about political vigilantism in Maharashtra, especially following a similar incident involving MNS workers assaulting a…

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Goa schools closed today due to heavy rainfall alert; check official notice here

Due to heavy rainfall alerts issued by the Indian Meteorological Department, Goa’s Directorate of Education has declared a holiday for all schools today to ensure children’s safety. The closure applies to students and teachers, except those attending training programs. The government advises students to stay indoors and avoid flooded or hazardous areas. Parents are urged…

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Soham Parekh confesses to moonlighting at Silicon Valley startups: No one likes to work 140 hours a week, but I had to do it out of ….

Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer, admitted to simultaneously working at multiple Silicon Valley startups due to financial struggles, after being exposed on social media. Despite the controversy sparked by a Mixpanel co-founder’s allegations, Parekh secured a founding engineer position at an AI video startup. He claims desperation, not malice, drove his actions.

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Laughter Chefs 2 promo: Elvish Yadav receives marriage advice from the pandit ji as he asks, “Mere Supreme Court ka chakkar kab clear hoga”

A new promo for Laughter Chefs Season 2 teases drama and excitement, featuring Krushna Abhishek and Elvish Yadav. The promo hints at a Supreme Court matter being resolved with the help of a wife, sparking humorous exchanges. Fans express their excitement for the upcoming episodes and the show’s grand finale, while also anticipating the release…

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