Monthly Current Affairs Compilation

Most of the $32 billion ⁠raised so far has come from the foreign currency non-resident deposit scheme (FCNR B deposits), Malhotra said.

The family of a village agriculture assistant who died in a road accident received ₹1 crore under SBI’s group insurance scheme.

Crop insurance action plan should be implemented effectively to safeguard farmers against weather-related risks, says Chief Minister; terms suicide of a student from Rampachodavaram as deeply distressing and directs officials to engage expe

RBI और सरकार ने विदेशी पूंजी जुटाने के लिए बड़े पैकेज का ऐलान किया है. G-Secs पर कैपिटल गेन्स और विदहोल्डिंग टैक्स खत्म किया गया, साथ ही FCNR(B) और PSU ECB नियमों में ढील दी गई है.

Diversification seems to be the common thread running through India’s fintech ecosystem right now. Last week, we took a closer…

Mumbai: Top domestic mutual funds have pushed back against the valuations sought by quick commerce startup Zepto for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), multiple people told ET, potentially complicating the company's plans for an ea

Foreign portfolio investors became net buyers of Indian equities in July. This marked a reversal after four months of significant outflows from the market. Total foreign inflows reached their strongest point this year, surpassing February's

Netanyahu called the International Criminal Court's (ICC) war crimes charges against him "baseless." He pointed to the sexual misconduct allegations against the ICC's top prosecutor, who was removed from that post on Friday.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says inflation control remains the foremost priority; FCNR(B) deposits and foreign investment in government securities have strengthened India’s external position

MACT, based in Palghar, Maharashtra, has ruled in favour of a young man who was paralysed in a 2017 road accident. The truck owner and the insurance company have been ordered to pay a compensation of ₹1.06 crore.

Fintech network used dummy firms, payment gateways to mask gaming collections

The observed flows were consistent with prevailing monsoon conditions over the upper catchments, as acknowledged by Pakistan’s own flood forecasting authorities, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

MEA referred to statements from Pakistani authorities acknowledging a rise in river levels due to heavy monsoon rain in areas across the border.

Delhi Police on Friday dismissed as "false, baseless and misleading" social media claims that food delivery app services has been banned across the New Delhi area.

The MIIs have better control and enforceability over the intermediaries and listed entities, and most of them are registered with MIIs in some capacity, said SEBI

Enrolment under a central insurance scheme for handloom weavers has fallen well short of target despite a sharp jump in funding, prompting the textiles ministry to review the programme. Assam dominates both enrolment and fund allocation.

RBI launches swap scheme on June 8

India's economy shows resilience amid global uncertainties and fragile geopolitics. Liquidity conditions have improved, supporting robust credit growth across the nation. The external sector remains steady, with foreign investment inflows s

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Tuesday proposed replacing a seven-year-old set of rules with a single framework that would govern overseas fund flows into equity instruments across companies, limited liability partnerships, and spe

Mumbai: Trying to time the market may not be the best strategy for retail investors. A study by Abakkus Mutual Fund shows that missing even a few of the market's strongest trading days can erode long-term returns. The asset manager analysed

Supreme Court's big decision: IAA

The Reserve Bank of India’s latest Financial Stability Report is reassuring about the health of banks and non-banking finance companies. It is less reassuring about the financial health of their retail customers. India’s household debt reac

UPI transactions stood at 24,162 crore in volume and Rs 314 lakh crore in value in FY 2025-26.

The language adopted in the policy should be clear and unambiguous, and every policy, if it is meant to cover any extra-territorial jurisdiction, must be clearly mentioned, said the Supreme Court Bench

The Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility attracted $20.72 billion by July 17. Most of this money arrived through Foreign Currency Non-Resident deposits. Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings and External Commercial Borrowings also c

Among Banks, State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank have reportedly seen fresh inflows of about $1.90 billion and $425 million via fresh FCNR (B) deposits

The rupee weakened 14 paise to close at 96.44 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and global risk aversion amid US-Iran tensions. RBI intervention expectations and stronger forex reserves helped limit furth

Health insurance purchases up 43%

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Retail traders lose because they are bringing knives to a gunfight. SEBI’s research reveals that 97% of institutional profits and 96% of proprietary trading profits in the Indian F&O market are generated by algorithmic trading.

The two countries also discussed easing investments, improving professional mobility and promoting joint investments in Latin America during Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Spain.

The party that halted the expansion works and failed to move a basket of earth during its five-year term has no moral right to speak about it now, says Payyavula Keshav

New Delhi: It may not be long before India gets plastic currency notes. The pilot project of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to be rolled out with smaller denomination Rs 10 and Rs 20 notes. Based on the results of the trial, Indi

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS): India has taken its first formal step towards introducing polymer banknotes, with the Reserve Bank of India's currency printing arm inviting global Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the supply of polymer substrat

Vasco: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Friday announced a one-month relief for vehicle owners without valid insurance, stating that no e-challans will be issued for insurance-related violations during the period to allow motorists to r

Man Moves HC; Court Seeks Guj Home Dept Reply

Jio Platforms results today: RIL's telecom arm saw profit rise 9.2% to ₹7,764 crore in Q1FY27, earnings growth of 15% YoY, and filed its DHRP for public listing with SEBI. Check the key takeaways here…

Travel tech giant MakeMyTrip has confidentially filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the SEBI for the India IPO…

The advisory follows an alert from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS): India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $964 million to $675.16 billion for the week ended July 10, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.The latest increase follows a sharp r

Health insurance: From treatment to insurance claims, there will be reforms, parliamentary committee will crack down; There will also be strictness on companies.

The government plans new tools to boost liquidity for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Amendments to the MSME Development Act will be moved in Parliament soon. These changes aim to remove business hurdles and improve cash flow for thes

RBI has barred defaulting borrowers from repurchasing seized properties. New directions effective October 1, 2026, tighten norms for stressed accounts. Banks must adopt board-approved policies for asset recognition and recovery efforts. Ass

The Enforcement Directorate clarified Fema's role as civil legislation for voluntary compliance. Reserve Bank of India is the competent authority for compounding eligible contraventions. The ED issues a no-objection certificate to the centr

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Bank branch service and transactions will be closed during the bank's software update. With this, ATM, mobile banking, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI, EPS service will not be available.

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan joins a US Federal Reserve task force to review its balance sheet policy as part of a wider overhaul of monetary policymaking. The panel will assess the Fed's asset holdings and their role in managing infl

India's large IPOs have yielded mixed returns for investors, and multi-billion-dollar IPOs are expected to outperform.

Nuclear Power Corporation of India stated its core systems remain secure after a cyber incident. A ransomware group posted files related to the Kudankulam nuclear plant online. Reliance Group confirmed a partial data breach on a third-party

These geographies benefited from relatively stable visa regimes, favourable post-study work opportunities and growing acceptance among Indian students. They also attracted greater lender interest as portfolios became more diversified.

Sources in the KKNPP say the alleged data breach has triggered ‘absolute commotion’ among the project’s top brass

Bank eyes $1.5-2 billion via fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank)/ FCNR (B) deposits under the RBI’s concessional swap window

Central bank aims to build a stronger data governance ecosystem that enhances operational resilience, supports informed decision-making and protects customer data in India’s rapidly evolving digital banking environment.

Mumbai: Geopolitical complexities, the rise of artificial intelligence, and new expected credit loss (ECL) guidelines were among the issues discussed when central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra met bank chief executives Tuesday, banking indu

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish LTM. The 3 per cent rise on Tuesday has taken the share price well above the key resistance level of ₹4,200. It also confirms an inverted head and shoulder pattern. This is

In Jharkhand, security forces have achieved a major breakthrough in anti-Naxal operations. Top Maoist leader and Politburo member Misir Besra, carrying a bounty of one crore rupees, has been arrested from the Dhanbad-Giridih border. Regiona

Corporate developments kept several stocks in focus as Go Digit received CCI clearance, Graphite India faced a US duty, RVNL secured a major railway order, HUDCO advanced overseas fundraising, and Tanla Platforms and Euro Panel unveiled exp

भारत सरकार ने चीनी की जमाखोरी रोकने और कीमतों को नियंत्रित करने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण कदम उठाया है. 1 अगस्त 2026 से 30 नवंबर 2026 तक चीनी व्यापारियों पर स्टॉक होल्डिंग लिमिट लागू होगी. इसके तहत डीलर 4,000 क्विंटल से अधिक चीनी और 30 दिनों से ज्य

मार्केट एनालिसिस में पाया गया कि Gen-Z सेगमेंट एक बड़ी ताकत के तौर पर उभरा है, जो वित्त वर्ष 2020 में NSE-रजिस्टर्ड इंवेस्टर्स के 25 फीसदी से बढ़कर वित्त वर्ष 2025 तक 40 फीसदी हो गया. जानकारों की मानें तो वित्त वर्ष 2026 खत्म होने तक ये आंक

मध्य प्रदेश सरकार ने केंद्र से ग्रीष्मकालीन मूंग खरीदी का लक्ष्य 4.54 लाख से बढ़ाकर 8.06 लाख मीट्रिक टन करने का आग्रह किया है. कृषि मंत्री ने बताया कि प्रदेश में मूंग का रकबा और उत्पादन अनुमान काफी अधिक है. किसानों को न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (

ET Intelligence Group: Hindustan Unilever's (HUL) shares came under pressure during Tuesday's trading session, plunging to a 52-week low of ₹2,019 on the BSE despite a 13-quarter high revenue growth posted by the FMCG major for the June qua

The report said the city is home to more than 10,000 startups, has attracted over $3 billion in venture funding across more than 384 deals since 2014, and hosts more than 355 Global Capability Centres, accounting for nearly 20 per cent of I

Mumbai: Indian information technology stocks rallied Tuesday after pressure on AI companies and chipmakers globally, as well as better-than-expected first quarter results improved the street's sentiment on the most underperforming sector th

Agriculture: 945 vacancies?

Beijing. July 28 (Agencies) Power banks placed in a compartment on a China Eastern Airlines flight shortly after landing at Guiyanglong Dongbao International Airport, China.

India and Nepal have initiated a new era of rail connectivity. The first direct commercial container freight train arrived in Nepal last week. This new service is expected to significantly reduce transit times and logistics costs. The achie

India now ranks as the world's second-largest supplier of seafaring personnel. This significant achievement is highlighted in the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. The report indicates India's share of global sailors has doubled ove

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hailed the 77th State-Level Mega Job Fair as a meaningful stride toward reducing unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir.

Balan was the popular name of K. Baladhandayutham, a towering CPI leader who began his political career as a student activist. He was expelled from Annamalai University in 1938 for his political activities

The two Governments had consistently worked together in a spirit of cooperative federalism to promote the welfare and economic development of the people.

Addresses 77th State-Level Mega Job Fair; hands over appointment letters Advocates regular campus recruitments, stronger startup ecosystem Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to expanding

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the concerned Administrative Secretaries to review the progress achieved under the next phase of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) programme and assess the implementation

Ahead of National Oral Hygiene Day on August 1, the writer shares the secret to a healthy mouth and brighter smile DR. GAURI SARDESSAI National Oral Hygiene Day is celebrated on August 1 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr

The German luxury automotive brand marked its transcontinental tour, which will touch 140 places across 23 countries and five continents, with celebrations across its Bengaluru campuses

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NEMAM: Rajeev Chandrasekhar has sanctioned 11 major infrastructure projects worth ₹5.19 crore for the development of NEMAM during the financial year. Rajeev Chandrasekhar's words that he will develop Nemom if he becomes an MLA come true. Ro

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s official visit to China focused on discussions to advance bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, cultural ties, people-to-people exchanges and maintaining peace and tranquillity along

Meghana alleged that despite the dowry given at the time of the marriage, her husband's family continued to harass her, demanding an additional ₹5 crore and an expensive car.

Mumbai: Two of India's largest banks, State Bank of India (SBI) and HDFC Bank are together raising an aggregate of at least $1.7 billion through loans from foreign banks as they shore up their dollar resources to take advantage of the Reser

Registers 12.8% Monthly Rise With Active Investor Count Of 14.6L

Besides, a 1% rebate has also been granted on motor vehicle tax for non-commercial vehicles costing up to Rs 20 lakh and registered in women's names.

The new bridge will be funded under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme (CRIDP) 2024-25

Court instructs Devaswom to submit a schedule for the remittance of the outstanding audit charges of ₹14.72 crore

US strikes have so far killed dozens of people in Iran and destroyed military bases, including several bridges and tunnels. Meanwhile, Oman has given good news about Hormuz.

Claims of victims of domestic violence need no independent corroboration as the harassment usually happens inside the confines of a house, says court

Maoist leader Misir Besra, carrying a reward of Rs one crore, was arrested in Jharkhand amid an ongoing operation against Naxals. It is reported that

According to government data, India's fertiliser import dependence increased to 34.5 per cent in FY26, up from 24.4 per cent in FY25. In FY23, the figure stood at 32 per cent.

She owns the building in which the bank is located

They recover 85 pump sets, 18 kg of copper wire, two cars, and an autorickshaw allegedly used in the crimes

Revenues grow 10 per cent YoY to ₹17,529 crore

Turmeric prices surged to ₹200 a kg in the Erode APMC yard from ₹160 in a very short time, but have pulled back to ₹170, said RKV Ravishankar, President of Erode Turmeric Merchants Association

Overall expenses were down at ₹8,802 crore (₹9,162 crore) on back of fall in power and freight cost at ₹2,389 crore (₹2,513 crore) and ₹2,258 crore (₹2,423 crore)

Now you will get an idea of why Ramayan is going to be the biggest film of Indian cinema from its music deal. According to reports, the film's music rights have been bought by T-Series for a record Rs 75 crore.

A major flood threat is looming in Odisha as the water level in the Baitarani River continues to rise following intense rainfall in its upper catchment areas. The Water Resources department warned on Tuesday of possible flooding in the Bait

Mon, July 28 (MExN): The Mon district administration on Tuesday handed over ex gratia assistance to the next of kin of eight people who lost their lives in the landslide at Thamnan Ward in Mon town on July 19. Deputy Commissioner and Distri

Months after getting its banking licence revoked, Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL) has been served an order by the Delhi High…

Brahmapur: A private passenger bus operating in Odisha's Ganjam district has been slapped with a hefty fine of Rs 8,40,163 after transport officials found multiple serious violations, including unpaid road tax for around three years. Accord

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS): Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced an agreement to pay up to $5.5 billion to resolve the remaining lawsuits alleging that its talc-based products caused ovarian cancer, subject to the participation of at least

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS): Tata Group-owned Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express reported a combined net loss of Rs 22,238 crore in FY26, more than double the Rs 10,859 crore loss recorded in the previous financial year,

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish PVR Inox. The stock has begun the week on a strong note by surging over 5 per cent on Monday. This rise also gives an early confirmation of a triple bottom pattern formatio

जंग (corrosion) लगने के कारण भारत को हर साल 14 लाख करोड़ रुपए का भारी नुकसान होता है. इस नुकसान से अलग-अलग सेक्टर में जरूरी इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर समय से पहले खराब हो जाता है. जंग से बचाव के असरदार उपाय भारत की GDP को 1.5 प्रतिशत तक बढ़ा सकते हैं.

The US and India are expanding defence and civil nuclear cooperation, including the adoption of trusted AI and other emerging technologies powering the economy, US Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur said.

Mumbai: Earnings of most listed brokers remained under pressure in the June quarter as trading activity in equity derivatives slowed and the rally in gold and silver seen in the January-March quarter reversed, weighing on revenue growth.Amo

Mumbai: Public sector lenders, even those beyond the top rungs of the business and market-capitalisation leaderboards, found favour with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) over the past year, showed an ET analysis, while they reduced ex

Rs 44 crore misappropriated

Jana Nayagan faced a notable decline in revenue on its first Monday, though it impressively surpassed Rs 200 crore globally within just four days. The film's net earnings in India reached Rs 134.90 crore after five days, while worldwide gro

Government data shows 576 individuals disclosed over Rs 100 crore income in FY2024-25. This number includes 161 new high-income earners added during the past year. Most of these super-rich taxpayers are non-salaried, reflecting past income

HDFC Bank's board penalized top executives over deposit arrangements with MSRDC. The internal review found business overreach but no personal gain or mala fide intent. Top executives received nominal penalties and warning letters following

Digital juggernaut Tata Digital’s net losses ballooned 7.9% to ₹4,974 Cr in the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) as against ₹4,610…

Caste Census: कौन, कितने और किस जाति के? जनगणना में पहली बार मिलेगा पूरा हिसाब; सवालों की तैयारी शुरू- Caste enumeration to take place for first time since 1931 preparations for census questions have begun

Viral News: मुश्किल वक्त में किस्मत कब और कैसे दरवाजा खटखटा दे, कोई नहीं जानता. कुछ ऐसा ही हुआ एक कपल के साथ, जिन्हें अपने 100 साल पुराने घर के तहखाने से 1970 के दशक का कैश मिला.

Opposition parties have repeatedly criticised AAP for taking years to roll out the cash payout, terming the move an election-eve gimmick timed to win over voters before the next elections

CRPF analysis indicates police action against protesters followed standard operating procedures. Non-lethal means like pellet guns were authorized for crowd dispersal. Force gradient was followed, with lower measures failing before pump act

If you ask me, Prime Minister Modi and his government has never looked as vulnerable as they did in the last 15 days, he said

The two Governments had consistently worked together in a spirit of cooperative federalism to promote the welfare and economic development of the people.

With the help of friends, work will be done, there will be opportunities for advancement in the profession, the mind will be excited, there will be success in work, long-overdue tasks will be completed, there will be...

The programme is aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness, accountability, and prudent use of public money during the implementation of civic infrastructure projects and welfare schemes

Indian shipping minister directed officials to safeguard seafarers from geopolitical conflicts. The government prioritizes the safety and welfare of Indian mariners serving on merchant vessels. Officials reviewed security situations and dip

Police alleged that the accused initially tried to pass off the death as a case of illness by claiming that his wife had died of severe stomach pain. However, the woman's family suspected murder after noticing marks on her neck.

Anti-social elements from from Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries were amplifying misleading narratives, says cyber cell

They recover 85 pump sets, 18 kg of copper wire, two cars, and an autorickshaw allegedly used in the crimes

Bhubaneswar: In view of the incessant rains and possible floods in the state, the district collectors of various districts have taken important decisions for the safety of students. According to reports, educational institutions in Jajpur,

The bags taken from a mail van intercepted on National Highway 202, contained passports, ATM cards, educational documents, and other articles

As many as 83 dengue cases, 78 hepatitis A cases and 26 H1N1 cases were reported within the Corporation limits between January and June; authorities intensify preventive measures, including source reduction, to curb the spread

Washington, July 28 (IANS): Indian-American radiation oncologist Dattatreyudu Nori has said HPV vaccination could give India a decisive advantage in its fight against cervical cancer and help eliminate the disease in the coming years.“Now,

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS): Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced an agreement to pay up to $5.5 billion to resolve the remaining lawsuits alleging that its talc-based products caused ovarian cancer, subject to the participation of at least

Twisha Sharma was found dead in Bhopal's Katara Hills area on the night of May 12. While her in-laws claimed she died by suicide, her maternal family alleged that she was murdered.

Researchers link higher substance use risk in Assam's schools to digital exposure, accessibility & risky behavioural environments

Gen-Z Mobilization: Gen-Z now mobilizes against reservation Instagram page crosses 5.3 million followers in 48 hours

Most of the $32 billion ⁠raised so far has come from the foreign currency non-resident deposit scheme (FCNR B deposits), Malhotra said.

Ms. Ahir alleged that there was a coordinated online hate campaign involving defamation, manipulated images, misogynistic abuse, criminal intimidation and targeted harassment

It is unclear what the scale of the takedown drive is, or which other government agencies are pursuing the removal of protest-related content

Stresses creation of comprehensive digital health records for every citizen SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a meeting in Srinagar to review the progress of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and Kash

Announces Rs. 529 lakhs new Academic-cum-Library Block for College SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Monday announced the construction of Academic Block with Library at GDC (W

A total of 993 cases reported till July 27; the disease can cause fatal outcomes even in healthy individuals, and, therefore, it deserves utmost attention

The move has been welcomed by AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, government advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir and other Minority leaders, who said the initiative would help safeguard the voting rights of genuine voters facing documen

The Centre informed Parliament that 310 higher educational and research institutions in Andhra Pradesh are covered under the PM-ONOS scheme, giving access to over 13,000 academic journals.

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha flagged the issue of overpricing by Kashmir hotels

Collateral-Free Loans Also Under Consideration

Actress Archana Puran Singh's younger son Ayushmann Sethi is currently holidaying in Bali with his girlfriend Samiksha. He also shared a beautiful glimpse of him participating in the purification ritual at Empul, the most famous temple here

A prominent political figure from western Odisha, Singh was a three-time MLA from the Bhatli Assembly constituency in Bargarh district and was regarded as one of the BJD's most influential leaders in the region.

Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said that the problem of breathlessness should never be ignored. Timely treatment can save lungs, lives and livelihoods.

Ramesh says pilot survey of Palani temple properties to be extended to major temples across Tamil Nadu

Call detail records and bank transaction details of several suspects are now under scrutiny following the arrest of two special educators last week in connection with a major drug trafficking case

The protests by power employees, sanitation workers, and Aam Aadmi Clinics workers have become a major political issue, putting pressure on the Bhagwant Mann government.

According to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the incident occurred at around 5.50 p.m. on a platform at Huskur Road Metro Station.

• Gets 561 vehicles via Modernisation schemes• NIA yet to take over IED blast investigationMorung Express News Chümoukedima | July 27The Nagaland Police has acquired a fleet of 561 vehicles, arguably the single biggest acquisition of motor

The family of a village agriculture assistant who died in a road accident received ₹1 crore under SBI’s group insurance scheme.

Guwahati: A third-year BTech student from Odisha died after falling from a building on the IIT Guwahati campus on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm in the institute's academic complex, where the student, identified as R

The party said a Social Justice Survey will begin in Tamil Nadu from September 17, after the completion of the house-listing exercise for the caste-based population census

Many of the declared foreigners cited illness, poverty, illiteracy or confusion about the legal process as reasons for not appearing before the foreign tribunal

India's revamped rural jobs scheme is seeing stronger participation from women, with nearly two-thirds of the work generated so far going to them. Early trends show wider livelihood opportunities beyond manual labour and inclusive measures

Three killed, seven injured in head-on collision on Delhi-Lucknow highway

India saw a record 5,022 children adopted between April 2025 and March 2026. Domestic adoptions accounted for 4,603 children, while inter-country adoptions numbered 419. Special needs children adoption increased by twenty-five percent, reac

2 dead, 7 injured as Amritsar pilgrim bus crashes near Shah Talai in Himachal

The project envisages small shelters at multiple locations, but animal welfare bodies caution that land availability and local opposition could hamper implementation

Revanth Reddy also dared former IPS officer and BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar to seek inquiry into the procurement of materials for welfare hostels during the BRS regime

Across Assam, decades of government-issued records are failing the citizenship test before Foreigners Tribunals and the Gauhati High Court. As spelling variations, age mismatches, and shifting residences come under scrutiny, Rahul Karmakar

It will recommend steps to make exam system leak-proof and technology-driven; former ISRO Chairman Somanath, IIT-M Director Kamakoti among members; Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Union Education Minister, chairs review meeting

Decentralise exams to reduce paper leak risks, says former Punjab minister

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the concerned Administrative Secretaries to review the progress achieved under the next phase of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) programme and assess the implementation

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SHILLONG, July 24: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday released the Meghalaya School Performance Grading Index (MSPGI) 2025-26, the state’s first-ever school-level assessment framework. The index evaluates all 11,443 recognised sc

The ranking comes against the backdrop of the Mohan Charan Majhi government's push to position Odisha as a preferred investment hub through faster project clearances, modern industrial infrastructure, transparent governance and investor-cen

Youth was no barrier at the front, 11-year-old D. Aanya Reddy of the Secunderabad Sailing Club leads the Optimist Green girls’ fleet — the entry-level division where many of these sailors are racing their first national ranking event

Only two of the index’s 20 constituents ended in positive territory, while 18 declined

Telangana climbed to 18th in the national PGI rankings, but learning outcomes remained a key concern despite gains in overall school education performance.

Special Correspondent Panaji Stating that NITI Aayog’s recent recognition of Goa reflects the coordinated efforts of the state government to build a transparent, efficient and future-ready investment ecosystem, the Chief Minister’s Office (

The Investment Friendliness Index evaluates States across 84 indicators under eight key pillars, covering every stage of the investment lifecycle from policy and governance to infrastructure, business facilitation and fiscal management.

NITI Aayog has identified Hyderabad and Bengaluru as India’s key bioeconomy hubs, projecting the sector to grow to $1.36 trillion by 2040.

Secures highest rank in STEM enrolment Panaji : Goa is among the top five states on NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index, as per a report released on Friday. The state is ranked fourth in being investor friendly with an index rating o

Telangana has been ranked 10th in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index 2026, emerging as a frontrunner with strong business climate and institutional performance.

Ease of Living, Ease of Doing Business reforms to accelerate Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the best practices adopted by leading States in promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and

The index evaluates states and UTs across eight key pillars: infrastructure, business climate, resources, government policy, regulatory ease, institutional environment, financial health and environmental resilience.

The Investment Friendliness Index considers infrastructure quality, logistics, availability of skilled human resources, institutional capacity, fiscal health, environmental resilience and regulatory predictability to assess a state’s abilit

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In a bid to realise India's $2.6 trillion BioEconomy vision by 2047, the country must move from fragmented initiatives to a coordinated national execution architecture, the Aayog said.

New Delhi: An estimated 13.5 million children worldwide did not receive a single routine vaccine during their first year of life in 2025, according to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF estimates. The annual WHO-UNICEF re

Bhopal, Jul 14 (PTI) Khajuraho Airport in Madhya Pradesh has secured the first position in the country in the 2026 National Customer Satisfaction Index (Customer Satisfaction Survey Ranking) of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), while R

India's government has launched a new Index of Services Production. Fourteen of nineteen formal services sub-sectors showed double-digit growth in April. Accommodation and food services expanded significantly, leading the growth figures. Ai

The Centre has released its seventh draft notification for ecologically sensitive areas. This proposal aims to protect 56,825 sq km across six Indian states. States have raised objections, primarily Kerala, citing livelihood concerns. The d

Are tigers safe in India?

મહિસાગર જિલ્લાના તાલુકા મથક કોઠંબાના ગાયત્રી મંદિર રોડ પર કોન્ટ્રાક્ટર દ્વારા બનાવાયેલી ગટર લાઇન અત્યંત તકલાદી સાબિત થઈ છે. ગટરના ઢાંકણા સ્થાને સ્થાને તૂટી ગયા છે અને કોન્ટ્રાક્ટર દ્વારા રોડની કામગીરી પણ પોલીસ સ્ટેશન સામે ચોકડી પર અધૂરી મૂક

Seven more deaths pushed the toll in the Assam floods to 75 on Tuesday, though the number of affected population came down to 3.32 lakh across seven districts, an official bulletin said.

Leader of the Opposition Wajed Ali Choudhury said the Congress has already provided flood relief in the past few days and the party MLAs will donate one month's salary for the cause

State’s demand finds no favour with Centre Panaji: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued the seventh draft notification on ecologically sensitive area (ESA) in the Western Ghats, proposing to brin

Study attributes high prevalence to hot and humid climate, poor awareness Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: Fungal skin infections, fuelled by Goa’s warm and humid coastal climate, have emerged as the most common skin disorder among children, with a

A significant percentage of water released from either KRS or Kabini will be lost by the time it reaches Biligundlu measuring gauge since the river bed is dry. The State also has to account for groundwater levels and channel losses

While the southern forests have emerged as a model of successful conservation, the northern landscape continues to grapple with tiger disappearances and poaching

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Highlights: The Centre on Monday introduced the Bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the anti-paper leaks law, with provisions for stricter punishment of up to 10 years in jail and Rs 50 lakh fine

Videos circulating on social media show traffic moving at a snail's pace amid pools of water on streets.

Opposition asks for accountability for the use of force on protestors during CJP's Parliament March; VCK MP Thol. Thirumavalavan demands the abolition of the NEET exam and calls for the dismantling of National Testing Agency (NTA); Rajya Sa

Govt. yet to resolve long-standing differences with the six Western Ghats States over the villages and regions that should be included within the zone; States apprehensive about the impact of the notification on farming, infrastructure and

Turmeric prices surged to ₹200 a kg in the Erode APMC yard from ₹160 in a very short time, but have pulled back to ₹170, said RKV Ravishankar, President of Erode Turmeric Merchants Association

Visitors are enjoying the panoramic views and taking a dip in the natural pool at the base of the falls

Heavy Rain Likely Till August 2

37,139.52 hectares of area under crop coverage are still submerged, while 26,679 animals have been washed away.

In a letter to C. Joseph Vijay, V.D. Satheesan points out that Kerala has limited natural availability of suitable stone aggregates for large-scale infrastructure works and the State has been dependent on neighbouring districts of Tamil Nad

R. Ashok accused the Congress dispensation of failing to protect the interests of the State

He pointed out that MoS Choudhary’s statement in the Rajya Sabha was contrary to the statement made by then Union Minister for Jal Shakti in Parliament on February 16, 2018

Bhubaneswar: The Deep Depression has moved over north interior Odisha and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal after crossing the coasts near Digha late last night, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed on Tuesday. The system was abo

Hyderabad city and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a generally cloudy sky

Thilagavathi Palani uses the centuries-old Tamil folk theatre to shine the spotlight on climate change and the effects of rising temperatures on people’s health and livelihoods

The IMD said the weather system, along with an active monsoon trough, is expected to create favourable conditions for heavy rainfall across several states.

The protesters said the entire village lives in fear whenever the reservoir reaches full capacity during the monsoon.

MEA condemns attack on merchant vessel, says civilian seafarers must not be endangered

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Odisha, Chhatisgarh and Gangetic West Bengal till tomorrow, as deep depression forms over Bay of Bengal. The Met department also issued a red colour wa

None injured as mill was not operational at the time of the incident. The blaze reportedly originated from a copra drying unit operated with firewood

Tribunal directs district administration to examine elephant corridor claims before permitting industrial operations in ecologically sensitive Chengnoi area

Parliament Monsoon Session: How will the government respond to the use of force against students in Delhi?

Today, the monsoon rains across Karnataka have significantly improved the air quality. The capital city of Bengaluru witnessed excellent weather with an AQI of 47 recorded today. The air quality has also improved in Mysore, Mangalore and Hu

Assam flood death toll rises to 68, over 5.24 lakh people affected

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19 districts report normal rain, six record excess

CM Vijay aims to hold direct talks with Karnataka for water-sharing

Encroachments Rose, Lakes Died; City Is Paying The Price

Fresh incidents reported from Aralam, Kolayad, and Sreekandapuram highlight the growing threat to lives, agriculture, and livestock in forest-fringe villages

Car swept away while crossing swollen canal in Chhattisgarh, couple missing

As the monsoon session reconvenes, tensions rise again over the NEET-UG paper leak scandal. Opposition factions are determined to maintain pressure on the administration following significant protests. Prime Minister Modi has introduced ref

However, the SIT ruled out any possibility of any “deliberate or accidental human-caused mortality”, namely poaching, poisoning, weapon injuries, or anthropogenic interference in the elephant deaths.

Hilsa lovers in Odisha are facing disappointment this season as the popular seasonal fish remains scarce in markets despite the period when it is usually available in large quantities. The shortage has pushed prices sharply upward, making h

Party leaders urge farmers to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy, promote efficient irrigation practices and ensure wider adoption of Union welfare schemes to improve resilience and farm incomes in Andhra Pradesh

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji In a major leap forward for traditional healthcare and conservation, a survey has documented the rich medicinal potential of mangroves along North Goa and Maharashtra’s Konkan coast. By linking centuries-old ecologic

Tanakhala village in Naswadi taluka is supplied water by sump through Ponchava water supply. But in Tankhala, a village of 6,000 people, the monsoon has forced people to scramble for drinking water after a 1.5-lakh-litre sump failed to yiel

Odisha artist’s latest exhibition blends tradition, ecology and urban anxieties to explore humanity’s search for balance

After a delayed onset of the initial phase of the monsoon and a prolonged drought, the recent rains have significantly improved the water situation across the state. Since July 2, water has started flowing in more than 40 such dams that had

Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi is currently the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, as well as New and Renewable Energy.

A supporter of terrorism, Pakistan cannot lay any claim to a “pluralistic cultural legacy” like the Indus Valley Civilisation, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s official visit to China focused on discussions to advance bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, cultural ties, people-to-people exchanges and maintaining peace and tranquillity along

According to the Indian Embassy, India has supported the conservation of 30 cultural heritage sites across eight districts under its post-earthquake reconstruction assistance.

They flag safety concerns, shrinking job opportunities and challenges to India’s maritime ambitions

Three Indian men were kidnapped and tortured for ransom in Pattaya before Thai police rescued them.

India has termed the so-called legislative assembly elections being conducted in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) an attempt by Pakistan to camouflage its illegal occupation and hide its grave human rights violations in the region

Now the Meteorological Department has issued a new forecast of rain. As per the forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Vidarbha during the next 78 hours. The estimate is 200 m in some areas.

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) order to release water to Tamil Nadu has caused severe outrage in Karnataka. The state, suffering from monsoon deficit and drinking water issues, has condemned this order. Kannadigas have warned

Following the instructions of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee, a historic conciliation meeting of the Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has been arranged in Bangalore on 3 August to resolve the Mekedatu project and water di

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Hua Chunying, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations in Beijing. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is on a China visit, also discussed means o

Albania’s parliament approved a $302 million US loan to fund military purchases, as the NATO member steps up defense spending and prepares to host the alliance’s next summit.

To strengthen international academic collaboration AWANTIPORA: Expanding its efforts to strengthen international academic collaborations, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Und

India and China reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior Chinese leaders in Beijing. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, expanding exc

There is a much wider gap between accidents and fatalities in TN than in UP. In 2025, TN recorded 3.86 accidents for every road fatality, compared with 1.80 accidents per fatality in UP

MEA condemns attack on merchant vessel, says civilian seafarers must not be endangered

According to the eye witness, a man approached her, briefly spoke to her for about 30 seconds and then fired a single shot before walking away from the scene

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused Ukraine of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea at Israel’s behest, killing a sailor. He urged the EU, UN Security Council, and international community to hold Kyiv a

Two crew members are safe, while search operations continue for two others.

Rajnath Singh said that the paths taken by India and Pakistan have diverged sharply after the Kargil War

New Delhi/Kyiv: Two Indian mariners are missing after a merchant vessel was struck by projectiles allegedly fired by Russia at the Ukrainian port of Odesa on Saturday. According to the the Indian Embassy in Kyiv, MV AGN Ragnar, was carrying

Nepal's Department of Immigration has requested Indian authorities to consider the National Identity Card for travellers' identity verification.

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second T20I at Harare. India handed an international debut to pacer Yash Thakur in place of Ashok Sharma as the visitors target an unassailable 2–0 lead

TN Chief Minister Vijay seeks bilateral talks with Karnataka on the Cauvery dispute and Mekedatu project, even as farmers' groups and opposition parties warn against bypassing SC’s statutory mechanism

All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA are safe following an attack on the vessel in Iranian territorial waters. The Embassy of India in Tehran confirmed this and acknowledged the incident involving the LP

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has emphasised India’s unwavering commitment to create a modern, transparent and internationally compatible legal environment. Addressing the inaugural session of international conference of 60th an

Iran's concern over unilateral policies, violation of international agreements and illegal use of force comes from Cholpon (Kyrgyzstan). July 24 (Agencies) Iran joins the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

No deal with Centre, ended fast fearing crackdown like Ladakh: Wangchuk

Torrential rains have caused fresh landslides across Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains closed for traffic for a third day. Major pilgrimages, including Amarnath and Vaishno Devi Yatras, are suspended for the six

HMDA will distribute five free saplings to one lakh families under its Vanamahotsavam campaign to encourage home gardening and greener neighbourhoods.

The observed flows were consistent with prevailing monsoon conditions over the upper catchments, as acknowledged by Pakistan’s own flood forecasting authorities, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

In a fresh statement on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said information received from the Directorate General of Maritime Administration showed that the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel had loaded grain before departing Odesa on

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has been in close contact with the relevant authorities and has confirmed that all Indian crew members are safe.

The external affairs ministry said that the commercial vehicle MV OMORFI came under attack on July 18 while transiting the Black Sea, "reportedly in Russian territorial waters".

MEA referred to statements from Pakistani authorities acknowledging a rise in river levels due to heavy monsoon rain in areas across the border.

The attack took place earlier on Friday and all 28 crew members are safe, a release by the Embassy of India in Tehran read.

The new tariffs are a result of the findings of its investigations on whether the U.S.’ trade partners were doing enough to prevent the import of goods made using forced labour. A separate investigation on excess capacity is pending and cou

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Vinoth said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has been officially invited to Karnataka and is likely to visit Bengaluru to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. The proposed talks come amid continued opposition to

Earlier on Thursday, ASDMA reported that 10 people, including four children, had died in the floods over the previous 24 hours.

US tariffs to be neutral: India seeks new markets in BRICS countries, 3.50 times bigger market for generic drugs

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the new tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act on July 24, a day before the expiration of 10% additional levies on all countries

Teacher mentor Hiranya Hamsrala accompanied Jogesh and Rithik at the BRICS event. The project was completed under the department of science and technology’s national geospatial programme.

Addresses ASCEND 2026 Startup Summit at SKICC Distributes ₹5 lakh seed fund cheques to seven startups Launches new innovation initiatives, startup publications Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s u

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to inaugurate Indo-Arab Connect 2026 tourism summit on August 31

Europe’s defence revival and commitments may create new challenges for India’s defence needs

Hyderabad Police arrest 5 in Goa in QNET scam

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement. This pact allows for a joint study on uranium enrichment facilities. US officials stated the deal upholds safety and nonproliferation standards. Congress will

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The costs of projects in environmentally fragile zones are many

There are two streams of opinion. The first is that putting in place a trade deal is like installing a rail track. Unless trains run on it, nothing is achieved. This is valid. Significant work is required even after a trade deal to get expo

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila. They discussed fair market access and trade balance, and supply chain reliability. Border peace and tranquility remain a prerequisite for normal bilateral

The foreign minister also flagged New Delhi's concerns about the "predictability of supply chains” and backed both official and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.

Both Wang and Jaishankar are in Manila to attend meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

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The right to protest requires a review of the Supreme Seal's action

The government plans to introduce a bill addressing digital arrests and AI deepfakes. Existing laws do not define these emerging digital crimes effectively. The Supreme Court urged the government to create specific offenses for these issues

SC commission's power capped: Supreme Court stays order on pending salaries; what's the matter? - Limits set on SC Commission's powers Supreme Court stays order on salary arrears what is the case

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against thirteen individuals in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. These accused include three NTA subject experts and several middlemen involved in question distribution. The agency's investigation confirmed

Opposition parties have repeatedly criticised AAP for taking years to roll out the cash payout, terming the move an election-eve gimmick timed to win over voters before the next elections

Anti-Paper Leak Bill in Parliament: Priyanka Gandhi launches scathing attack on Education Minister

The Supreme Court has ordered the Bihar government to stop filling historic ponds in Darbhanga. This action follows allegations that the state is filling water bodies for public amenities. The court warned the state not to touch the ponds w

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Pralhad Joshi's appointment as education minister. Gandhi accused Joshi of defending rapists in a past TV interview. BJP spokesperson Anil Baluni refuted these claims, stating Joshi commented on remis

The charge sheet comes days after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post on July 25, in the wake of over a month-long agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party

Delulu, clock it, FOMO: Gen Z slang dominates Lok Sabha debate on NEET row

If you ask me, Prime Minister Modi and his government has never looked as vulnerable as they did in the last 15 days, he said

The Supreme Court accepted a father's request concerning the air crash inquiry report. The government will submit the final report in a sealed cover to the court. An NGO questioned the inquiry's impartiality and adherence to standard proced

Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi questions why the government is amending a law it had hailed as “historic” just two years ago.

Over the last few months, several leaders had said that it was the late NCP leader Ajit Pawar’s last wish to see both parties

Parliament debated a bill to strengthen penalties for exam paper leaks. Opposition members supported student protests and criticized police actions during demonstrations. Government speakers highlighted past paper leaks and PM Modi's reform

The Supreme Court, over the decades, has shown a keen awareness and concern about political influence over the police

Addresses 77th State-Level Mega Job Fair in Srinagar Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday addressed aspiring youth and representatives from leading industries at the 77th State-Level Mega Job Fair, held at Amar Singh College

Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday announced that her party would hold peaceful protests at district headquarters across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 to press for the restoration of Article 370 and “r

The top court ordered the immediate release of all detained protesters below the age of 18 and restrained the police from taking coercive action against student protesters or publicly disclosing their personal data

Candidates make final push to secure the seat in Bihar vacated by BJP national president Nitin Nabin following his election to the Rajya Sabha in April

Supreme Court: Matters relating to environmental clearances

‘Release detained, arrested students below 18 with no criminal record’ New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday restrained states from taking any coercive action against protestors in the recent student-led agitation and directed them to rel

More than 75 lakh enumeration forms have been digitised under Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with over 52 per cent of the electorate covered, according to the official data released on Tuesday.

Rising indicators of criminality in the Bar may taint the image of the bar as well as the justice delivery system, observes Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy

Volunteer who distributed food and water to protesters at Jantar Mantar and his friend allege that police seized their phones, blindfolded them and questioned them at an undisclosed location over the ‘source of funds’; law student held with

"Students don't just carry an admit card into the exam hall, they carry years of hard work, sleepless nights, and the hopes of entire families," the Congress MP said.

Ahmed, who is currently lodged in judicial custody, moved the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Kamrup (Metro), contending that the state government's policy to withdraw NEET protest-related cases should also apply to him.

The agency attached digital forensic analysis reports, handwriting expert opinions and academic experts' opinions regarding leaked questions in its chargesheet.

According to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office, the Prime Minister called for a strong focus on team building across Ministries and Departments, urging officers to work with a shared sense of purpose.

Indian shipping minister directed officials to safeguard seafarers from geopolitical conflicts. The government prioritizes the safety and welfare of Indian mariners serving on merchant vessels. Officials reviewed security situations and dip

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Highlights: The Centre on Monday introduced the Bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the anti-paper leaks law, with provisions for stricter punishment of up to 10 years in jail and Rs 50 lakh fine

Court instructs Devaswom to submit a schedule for the remittance of the outstanding audit charges of ₹14.72 crore

After this statement of Priyanka, there is a new controversy between BJP and Congress.

Opposition asks for accountability for the use of force on protestors during CJP's Parliament March; VCK MP Thol. Thirumavalavan demands the abolition of the NEET exam and calls for the dismantling of National Testing Agency (NTA); Rajya Sa

Claims of victims of domestic violence need no independent corroboration as the harassment usually happens inside the confines of a house, says court

Gadag: Angry over the lack of basic amenities, villagers in Sudi village of Gajendragad taluk in Gadag district dumped sewage waste in front of the gram panchayat office. Residents of Rajiv Gandhi Colony in Sudi village.

The BJP appears to be banking on Saini's governance credentials after the party's victory in Haryana as well as his appeal among the OBC Saini community, which has a sizeable presence in parts of Punjab.

New Delhi: CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said that the interim order of the Supreme Court to punish the criminals who participated in the CJP agitation will not be allowed to be implemented and all those who participated in the CJP agitation

Do not go for ‘One India, One Examination’, says Dayanidhi Maran

Accuse the Centre of responding to a democratic movement with force instead of addressing the concerns of aspirants

Lok Sabha debate on exam reform sees sharp clash over police action and paper leaks

"Failing this... the Cockroach Janta Party will have no option but to resume its nationwide protest to protect the students and young protesters," he said.

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New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) In the wake of the Supreme Court's interim order, a section of which allowed investigations into FIRs registered against student protesters, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday warned it would respond with "

From campuses to Cabinet shake-ups, students-led movements have repeatedly shaped politics in India and beyond. The Cockroach Janta Party protests are the latest in a long history of youth-driven political change

K.S.N. Venugopalu Senapathi says the investigation is conducted by the CB-CID, which is under the control of the Tamil Nadu government. Since the allegations themselves extend to Registration Department officials and possibly higher authori

Assam is facing the most devastating floods in recent years. It has been raining in different areas for almost the last four weeks.

Alleged falsification of medical records. A petition has been filed with the West Bengal Medical Council to register an FIR against Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee for hiding information and fleeing abroad. Abhishek had filed a petitio

Meanwhile, Parliamentary Standing Committee summons Meta, Snapchat, X and Google on August 3 to discuss sother issues

Reports indicate that the Kerala Police have booked cases against nearly 5,000 people across various parts of the State for participating in protests in support of agitating students at Jantar Mantar

Official sources have denied reports of a cybersecurity incident involving DRDO data. Investigations found no evidence of active cyber attacks or unauthorized network intrusions. Most alleged leaked data is unclassified and from an old brea

DRDO Cybersecurity: Has there been a breach in cyber security, which incident report has been termed as' false and unconfirmed 'by DRDO? Government documents report breach in DRDO's cybersecurity as inaccurate and unverified

V Kamakoti has been part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's six-member exam reform task force formed after weeks of protests over the paper leak in the medical entrance exam.

HC orders for its wide publicity

Four lakh app-based drivers and delivery workers may join a protest for fair pay and security

Meanwhile, Parliamentary Standing Committee summons Meta, Snapchat, X and Google on August 3 to discuss sother issues

Washington, July 28 (IANS): Indian-American radiation oncologist Dattatreyudu Nori has said HPV vaccination could give India a decisive advantage in its fight against cervical cancer and help eliminate the disease in the coming years.“Now,

These nuns from the US have invested in big companies

Much has been said about the security and military risks of AI. But the cultural and economic threats posed by Large Language Models (LLMs), trained in Guinea-selected languages and owned by a few multinational companies, have been largely

US President Donald Trump said the United States maintains a substantial lead over China in artificial intelligence as his administration investigates whether Chinese AI firms have benefited from unauthorised model distillation. He pledged

Kohima, July 27 (MExN): The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has issued a weather outlook predicting thunderstorms, lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts from July 28 to 31. It has also urge

Nearly 20 people, including those from other States, have been apprehended from a location in Sreekaryam, where the racket is suspected to have operated a call centre from

Riyadh: A major fire broke out at Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq oil processing facility on Monday after drones struck the refinery and the nearby East-West Pumping Station. Satellite images released by NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Managemen

Data includes customer names, Aadhaar details and sensitive banking info across Bank of Baroda branches; bank is yet to confirm the data breach

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court with a defamation suit over alleged AI-generated deepfake videos linking him and his family to the Centre's E20 ethanol policy. He has sought removal of the content and an in

Diversification seems to be the common thread running through India’s fintech ecosystem right now. Last week, we took a closer…

Bitchat, an internet-free messaging app, is gaining popularity in India. The app saw significant download increases in the week ending July 24. India accounted for over half of Bitchat's global downloads during this period. Civil liberty gr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised young Indians for recent achievements. PV Sindhu won the Japan Open badminton title, making the nation proud. India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, also achieved a successful launch

It will recommend steps to make exam system leak-proof and technology-driven; former ISRO Chairman Somanath, IIT-M Director Kamakoti among members; Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Union Education Minister, chairs review meeting

It combines artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, satellite-based terrain mapping and hydrological modelling to provide highly accurate flood forecasts and real-time warnings: Reports

Conversations with local retailers in Mumbai revealed that while the footfall of smartphone customers remains unchanged, the enthusiasm to buy the devices has lessened compared to last year. This trend is common across both small and large

Attack on cargo ship in Ukraine leaves four Indians caught in crossfire; two confirmed safe, while efforts continue to trace the remaining crew

MITHIL FALDESAI The recent decision of 2025 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi to leave the United States and establish an Artificial Intelligence-assisted Materials Discovery Institute at Tsinghua University in Beijing has become o

ITANAGAR, 25 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on the successful maiden flight test of the indigenous ‘Kusha’ long-range surface-to-air missile. Sharing a vide

New Delhi:

Mokokchung, July 25 (MExN): The Mokokchung district administration has stepped up relief and restoration measures after incessant rainfall and thunderstorms triggered floods and multiple landslides across the district, severely disrupting r

On July 23, the government first extended the suspension from 9.3am to 4.30pm before issuing another order extending it until midnight

Sanaa, July 25 (IANS): Airstrikes struck Houthi military sites in northern Yemen on Saturday, the state-run Yemen TV reported, as tensions further escalated following the group's attacks on Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea.The strikes ta

According to Delhi government officials, the decision to reduce liquor shop timings was taken based on inputs from Delhi Police.

Jul 24 (Agencies): Google has been fined heavily by the European Union for allegedly using its dominance in the search engine sector to suppress other companies.

Delhi High Court hears plea challenging internet shutdown near Jantar Mantar protest, citing unconstitutional and arbitrary suspension orders.

SHILLONG, July 24: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday released the Meghalaya School Performance Grading Index (MSPGI) 2025-26, the state’s first-ever school-level assessment framework. The index evaluates all 11,443 recognised sc

AvaniXplore LLP and partners hosted a webinar in Hyderabad highlighting how AI and ML are transforming mineral exploration. Dr. Satyanarayana Yegireddi explained the use of advanced AI techniques for prospectivity mapping, attracting over 1

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has found over 400 criminals involved in major criminal offences among the students protesting at Jantar Mantar. They have been identified through facial recognition software, police said. Police said they were i

The clarification comes after an initial advisory by the Delhi police aimed to "regulate" movement of app-based mobility, ride-hailing, food delivery, logistics and e-commerce platforms in and around the protest sites.

Delhi Police on Friday dismissed as "false, baseless and misleading" social media claims that food delivery app services has been banned across the New Delhi area.

Pakistani propaganda accounts on social media have been spotted regularly spreading disinformation about events in India

Tehran maintains that any facility or base in the Middle East that the US military uses for strikes on Iran is considered a legitimate target for retaliatory attacks.

For the first time, scientists have detected the atmosphere of a rocky Earth-like planet orbiting a distant star.

The government has barred communication infrastructure providers, including those involved in cloud-based networks for telecom services, mobile towers and satellite gateways, from sharing any data outside the country, according to an offici

CJP Nationwide Protests: Intelligence agencies on high alert, AI toolkit ahead of student protests

India's space sector has seen unprecedented momentum and growth. Private investment has now crossed six hundred million dollars. Over four hundred active space startups are contributing to national ambitions. Indian private companies have s

Use your speech thoughtfully, do not let negative thoughts enter your mind, you have to keep your behavior sweet, do not change your mind at the behest of anyone, pay full attention to yourself.

Time to manage your work, get support from senior officers, make a decision to invest in property wisely, avoid anger, take care of food and drink.

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the concerned Administrative Secretaries to review the progress achieved under the next phase of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) programme and assess the implementation

The coach joined the Indian support staff after Gautam Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as head coach in the aftermath of India's victorious 2024 T20 World Cup campaign

A tragic incident happened in Tollywood. Veteran actress Pavala Shyamala has passed away. She died at Osmania Hospital in Hyderabad. Having acted in hundreds of films and entertained audiences for decades, she struggled with severe financia

Stresses creation of comprehensive digital health records for every citizen SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a meeting in Srinagar to review the progress of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and Kash

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says inflation control remains the foremost priority; FCNR(B) deposits and foreign investment in government securities have strengthened India’s external position

It will recommend steps to make exam system leak-proof and technology-driven; former ISRO Chairman Somanath, IIT-M Director Kamakoti among members; Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Union Education Minister, chairs review meeting

The auditor said West Bengal’s industrial development agency undervalued land at Haringhata Industrial Park by not factoring in non-allocable water bodies.

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The 28 long pending CAG reports tabled in Assembly by BJP expose fiscal health and structural gaps across crucial health, education, and panchayati raj sectors

Pralhad Joshi, who holds the additional charge of the Union Education Ministry, said he accepted this important responsibility with humility and a sense of duty. He expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and promised to wor

From anti-Hindi agitation to cockroach agitation of 2026: Education Minister embroiled in controversies, but resigns for the first time

Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns: Sanitation started at the protest site at Jantar Mantar, the situation is normal!

New Education Minister: What did Pralhad Joshi say after getting the additional charge of the Education Ministry?

Expenditure of Rs 61,394 crore, debt of Rs 21,919 crore, CAG report reveals. 25 July (Siasat News) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for the current financial year 2026-27

Senior officials including Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, special chief secretary Vikas Raj, finance principal secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, and planning secretary Gaurav Uppal participated in the meeting.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy after extensive protests. Prahlad Joshi takes over as the new Education Minister. Pradhan's tenure saw multiple examination controversies.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been assigned the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Education after President accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan in the wake of the NEET paper leak controversy and the large-scale prot

The BJP leader took to X to share his resignation letter to the Prime Minister stating that he has taken responsibility for this since day one" and never turned away from this situation."

A post was made by the Union Ministry of Education on social media 'X' (formerly Twitter). That's where the new secretary was reported in 2009BC. Before the new assignment\ u09BC, he was the Central

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide protests over exam paper leaks. President Droupadi Murmu accepted Pradhan’s resignation under A

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.The development comes amid protests over exam paper leaks.T

New Delhi, 25.\ 1: Big announcement. The new education minister has been announced after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education along with his

Weeks of student fury over leaked exam papers force the Education Minister to resign—the first Modi-government Minister forced out by sustained public pressure since 2014.

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New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday tendered his resignation as the Union Education Minister amid the paper leak protests across the nation.Submitting his resignation, Pradhan reaffirmed his commitment to youth and educ

Modi interacts with youth

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday led a high-level review in Srinagar on July 24 to assess the progress of IT and e-Governance projects across Jammu and Kashmir, implemented in collaboration with BISAG-N. The meeting included

After this announcement, Ravneet Singh Bittu said, "Whether it is the issue of Nijjar, the issue of Amritpal, the issue of Pakistan or the issue of farmers, I will go to the BJP and solve all the issues. "

The resignation of the MoS for Railways and Food Processing Industries was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu, who is currently overseas, with immediate effect

He broke the fast in the presence of two Union Ministers on certain conditions, he says; the government gave a written assurance that cases against students will be taken back if they are not violent, Mr. Dorjay says; the government also ga

“62,632 outstanding UCs of ₹ 92,132.75 crore were yet to be received by the Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Bihar as on March 31, 2025”, said the CAG report under the title of “Financial Reporting Practices”, which w

Champaben Manharbhai Parmar was unanimously elected as the chairman of the social justice committee at the general meeting of the Kalol taluka panchayat held on Thursday. Champaben Manharbhai Parmar was unanimously elected as the Chairman o

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress made on the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance in Jammu and Kashmir and the establishment of the Ministry of E

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 23 Jul: The first veterinary polyclinic of the state was inaugurated at Abotani Colony here on Thursday by Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development Minister Gabriel D Wangsu, along with Chief Secretary Man

Amid protests by students against the NEET paper leak in Delhi, the central government has transferred Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi. In his place, Naresh Pal Gangwar has been given the responsibility of the Higher Education Depar

A respected Sunni religious leader, he served as the qazi of several mahals, including Kasaragod

Bhubaneswar: Noted writer Sricharan Mohanty, known for his contributions to children’s literature, passed away in Bhubaneswar following a prolonged illness. He was 73. Mohanty, who had been undergoing treatment for memory loss for the past

The Cockroach Janta Party rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s paper leak measures as inadequate, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over accountability. The party said protests would continue, while Sonam Wang

“There will be no discussion on the issue till the education minister resigns…It cannot be a fair discussion till he resigns,” Congress chief Kharge said.

A massive protest by the Cockroach Janata Party took place at Jantar Mantar in Delhi today. Youths from all over the country participated in the movement. The protest intensified after the youth marched towards the Parliament.

In a major push for grassroots governance and development, Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting with all District Collectors of Odisha at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. All Collectors joined via

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday effected a minor reshuffle in the IAS cadre with new postings for two senior officers. While 2012-batch officer Poma Tudu was appointed as Additional Secretary in the ST & SC Development, Minorit

The Uravakonda Gavimath has a network of about 770 branches across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.

The action follows Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon’s refusal to step down as Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, failing to honour the NC-Congress 2023 pre-poll agreement for power sharing

She had been admitted to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru with breathing complications, chest congestion and other age-related complications

Veteran social activist, founder of Yuvak Kranti Dal and editor of 'Satyagrahi' magazine, Dr. Kumar Saptarshi passed away today (July 18) in Pune. He was 85-years-old.

DIMAPUR, JUL 17 (NPN): Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) on Friday submitted an eight-point charter of demands to the chief secretary, through the ADC Medziphema, signed by CPO president Zhato Kimho and vice president Sebastian Zumvü, rei

He also demanded that a special audit of all financial and administrative decisions taken by the JSDMS from the year 2023-24 to the present should be conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India or an independent agency.

Ease of Living, Ease of Doing Business reforms to accelerate Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the best practices adopted by leading States in promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and