New Delhi, Jun 25 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 5 pm: NATION DEL77 EMERGENCY-MODI JOURNEY-BOOK

Book on Modi's journey during Emergency recalls his visit to jail in guise of 'swamiji' New Delhi: Evading detection as a member of the banned RSS during the Emergency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled in different disguises but it did not stop him from visiting a jail, of all the places with high risk for him, as a "swamiji" to speak to the incarcerated activists for nearly an hour, according to a book.

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Despotic ruler imposed Emergency to preserve her dynastic rule: Amit Shah New Delhi: The Emergency, imposed 50 years ago, by a despotic ruler, whose sole aim was to preserve her dynastic rule, was one of the darkest chapters in India's history, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.

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For some it's 'Modi first, country later': Kharge's swipe at Tharoor New Delhi: In a jibe at Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said his party believes in "country first" mantra but for some it is "Modi first and country later".

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Emergency: Justice Sinha never 'regretted' decision disqualifying Indira Gandhi, his son says Lucknow: Justice Jagmohanlal Sinha, whose historic verdict on June 12, 1975, disqualifying the then prime minister Indira Gandhi, sparked a chain of events culminating in a 21-month-long Emergency, never "regretted" his decision. By Arunav Sinha

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Union Cabinet nod for Phase 2 of Pune Metro, to cost Rs 3,626 crore New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project comprising two elevated corridors that span 12.75 km and will be built at a cost of Rs 3,626 crore.

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'Yun hi chala chal'... fighter pilot, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla sets off on space odyssey New Delhi/Lucknow: As he zoomed into space on board the SpaceX Falcon 9-rocket on Wednesday, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shuka gave wing to the hopes of an entire nation - and realised his own dream that likely first took shape when he attended an air show as a child.

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Twice-a-year board exams for Class-10 from 2026; Phase-1 mandatory, Phase-2 optional: CBSE New Delhi: From 2026, Class-10 students will be able to take CBSE board exams twice in an academic session but it will be mandatory for them to appear for the first phase in February, officials said on Wednesday.

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Ambani, Adani join hands for fuel marketing in second business partnership New Delhi: Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have partnered to sell automotive fuels by leveraging each other's fuel retail networks -- marking the second business collaboration between the two billionaire industrialists.

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India's economic activities resilient amidst global uncertainties: RBI Bulletin Mumbai: Amid global uncertainties, various high-frequency indicators point towards resilient economic activity in India across the industrial and services sectors, the Reserve Bank Bulletin said on Wednesday.

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SC grants 3-month furlough to Sukhdev Yadav in Nitish Katara murder case New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted three months furlough to Sukhdev Yadav alias Pehalwan in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case.

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SC slams UP jail authorities for delay in releasing accused on bail, orders Rs 5 lakh compensation New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Uttar Pradesh jail authorities for the delay in releasing an accused, who was granted bail by the apex court on April 29 in a case under the state's anti-conversion law.

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Indian-American Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary New York: In a stunning victory, Indian-American lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor. By Yoshita Singh

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Indian techies to help upscale Thai tech ecosystem Bangkok: Indian technologists will help Thailand upscale its tech ecosystem under an MoU signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangkok earlier this year, an official said on Wednesday. By Gurdip Singh

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