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Today in History (May 1st<\/sup>,1923)<\/h1>\n

International Labour Day, also known as May Day, and the day the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed.\u00a0It is a day to honor the working class and their struggles for better working conditions.\u00a0In India, it was first celebrated in Chennai (then Madras) in 1923.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cabinet decides to include caste count in next Census<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration<\/strong> in the upcoming Census<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  • Historical Context<\/strong>: This will be the first time since 1931<\/strong> that caste data for the entire population will be collected; post-Independence Censuses have only included Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Census Delay<\/strong>: The 2021 Census<\/strong> has been indefinitely postponed, initially due to the COVID-19 pandemic<\/strong>; new dates are yet to be announced.<\/li>\n
  • Statutory Backing<\/strong>: Unlike the 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC)<\/strong>, which was not part of the formal Census and lacked mandatory caste disclosure, the new caste count will have legal\/statutory authority<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Digital Mode<\/strong>: The Census will be conducted digitally<\/strong> for the first time, with a mobile app<\/strong> likely featuring a drop-down directory for caste names.<\/li>\n
  • Political Angle<\/strong>: The announcement comes ahead of the Bihar Assembly election<\/strong>; Union Home Minister Amit Shah<\/strong> criticized the Congress for historically opposing the caste census.<\/li>\n
  • Purpose and Impact<\/strong>: Shah stated the move will promote inclusion<\/strong> and enable progress<\/strong> for marginalized communities, particularly Other Backward Classes (OBCs)<\/strong>, whose data has so far relied on outdated estimates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    U.S. urges India and Pak. to \u2018de-escalate\u2019; Rubio talks to Sharif<\/span><\/h3>\n

    \"Rubio-talks-to-Sharif\"<\/p>\n

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    • S. Call for Restraint<\/strong>: The United States urged India and Pakistan<\/strong> to avoid escalating tensions<\/strong> following the Pahalgam terror attack<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Diplomatic Engagement<\/strong>: The U.S. is in contact with both New Delhi and Islamabad<\/strong> over the Kashmir situation, according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Rubio’s Outreach<\/strong>: S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/strong> spoke to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif<\/strong> and was expected to contact the Foreign Ministers of both countries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Pakistan\u2019s Accusations<\/strong>: PM Sharif accused India of “provocative behavior<\/strong>” and requested the U.S. to urge India to reduce tensions and act responsibly<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Military Concerns<\/strong>: Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar<\/strong> claimed the country had credible intelligence<\/strong> suggesting India might launch a military strike within 36 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      India Closes its Air Space for Pakistani Airlines<\/span><\/h3>\n

      \"Air-Space-for-Pakistani-Airlines\"<\/p>\n

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      • India Bans Pakistani Airlines<\/strong>: India has banned airlines from Pakistan<\/strong> from using its airspace<\/strong>, effective Wednesday.<\/li>\n
      • Reason for the Ban<\/strong>: The move comes amid escalating tensions<\/strong> following the Pahalgam terror attack<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • NOTAM Issued<\/strong>: A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)<\/strong> has been issued to formally enforce the restriction<\/strong> on Pakistani carriers.<\/li>\n
      • Reciprocal Action<\/strong>: This decision follows Pakistan’s earlier move<\/strong> to bar Indian carriers<\/strong> from its airspace a week ago.<\/li>\n
      • Flight Cancellations in PoK<\/strong>: Pakistan\u2019s national airline<\/strong> has cancelled all flights<\/strong> to and from northern areas in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir<\/strong>, citing security concerns<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Security Measures<\/strong>: Indian officials described the airspace closure as a precautionary step<\/strong> to ensure national airspace security<\/strong> during regional tensions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Three Chinese astronauts return after six months on space station: Return of Shenzhou-19 Crew<\/span><\/h3>\n

        \"Return-of-Shenzhou-19-Crew\"<\/p>\n

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        • Three Chinese astronauts<\/strong> \u2014 Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze<\/strong> \u2014 returned to Earth on April 30<\/strong>, 2025, after six months aboard the Tiangong space station<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • Their landing capsule touched down<\/strong> in the northern Inner Mongolia<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • The mission, launched in October 2024<\/strong>, was hailed as a \u201ccomplete success\u201d<\/strong> by Xinhua<\/strong>, with the crew reported to be in good health<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • The crew carried out scientific experiments<\/strong> and set a new record for the longest-ever spacewalk<\/strong> during their mission.<\/li>\n
        • Their return was delayed by one day<\/strong> due to bad weather<\/strong> at the Dongfeng landing site<\/strong>, according to Chinese authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Crew Background<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          • Cai Xuzhe (48)<\/strong>: Mission commander<\/strong>; a former air force pilot<\/strong> and veteran of the Shenzhou-14<\/strong> mission (2022).<\/li>\n
          • Song Lingdong (34)<\/strong>: Former air force pilot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Wang Haoze (35)<\/strong>: China\u2019s only woman spaceflight engineer<\/strong> at the time of launch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Shenzhou-20 Mission Launch<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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            • Shenzhou-20<\/strong> was launched last week, sending a new trio of astronauts<\/strong> to the Tiangong space station<\/strong>, replacing the Shenzhou-19 crew.<\/li>\n
            • The launch took place from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Base<\/strong> in Gansu province<\/strong>, accompanied by pomp and pageantry<\/strong>, a military band<\/strong>, and flag-waving crowds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • The crew assumed control of the station<\/strong> after a handover ceremony on Sunday<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Shenzhou-20 Crew<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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              • Commander Chen Dong (46)<\/strong>: A former fighter pilot<\/strong> and veteran space explorer<\/strong> who became the first Chinese astronaut<\/strong> to clock over 200 cumulative days in orbit<\/strong> (2022).<\/li>\n
              • Chen Zhongrui (40)<\/strong>: Former air force pilot<\/strong>, on his first space flight<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • Wang Jie (35)<\/strong>: Former space technology engineer<\/strong>, also on his first space mission<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Mission Objectives of Shenzhou-20<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                • Will conduct experiments in physics and life sciences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                • Will install protective equipment<\/strong> against space debris<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                • For the first time<\/strong>, the crew will bring planarians<\/strong> (aquatic flatworms with regenerative abilities) aboard for scientific research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  China\u2019s Broader Space Ambitions<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                  • China is investing billions<\/strong> in its space programme to fulfill President Xi Jinping\u2019s \u201cspace dream.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon<\/strong> by the end of the decade<\/strong> and eventually build a base<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • China\u2019s space programme is the third in the world<\/strong> to:\n
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                    • Put humans in orbit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                    • Land robotic rovers<\/strong> on both Mars and the Moon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n