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Bihar cabinet gives nod to fill up 22,981 posts of Anganwadi workers

Nod for creation of 19 posts of District & Additional Sessions Judge for Exclusive Special Courts; Three posts of DASJ created for Additional Special Courts

30 Jul 2026 3:42 am
Parliament Committee calls for upgrading washery infrastructure to spur domestic higher-quality coal production

The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel noted in their latest report that many washeries of Coal India have outlived their designed operational life and are constrained by legacy technology.

30 Jul 2026 3:34 am
Commonwealth Games: Gavit, Basil script historic 1-2 finish for India in mens 100m T47 final

Gavit clocked a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds to take the top spot with a clear lead, while Basil produced a season-best 10.83 seconds to finish second in a closely-fought race

30 Jul 2026 3:17 am
Delhi HC declines to stay HPV vaccination drive, seeks Centres reply

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking a review of the decision to introduce the HPV vaccine, raising concerns over its long-term safety, lack of informed consent, and monitoring of adverse events

30 Jul 2026 3:10 am
Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism

30 Jul 2026 2:43 am
BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

The South Korean megastars had been widely tipped to be in the running for several of the Grammys' top honours after their comeback album, ARIRANG, became one of this year's best-selling hits

30 Jul 2026 2:21 am
Kerala Tourism to push for driver facilities in star-rating norms for hotels and resorts

Move follows a protest by drivers demanding properly maintained washrooms at luxury hotels

30 Jul 2026 1:52 am
Commonwealth Games: Sreeshankar leaps into history with second straight silver for long jump; Tajay Gayle wins gold

Former world champion Tajay Gayle of Jamaica clinched the gold with a best jump of 8.15m while local favourite Stephen Mackenzie grabbed the last spot on the podium with an 8.08m effort.

30 Jul 2026 1:46 am
AKPCTA seeks govt. intervention to end administrative crisis at technical varsity

Association demands that a Syndicate meeting be convened without further delay to approve pending appointments and promotions

30 Jul 2026 1:35 am
FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 expands state control over NGOs and civil society

30 Jul 2026 1:34 am
City police incinerate 587 kg of suspected ganja, other seized contraband

The suspected narcotic substances were seized over the past one year as part of the ongoing anti-drug crackdown

30 Jul 2026 1:34 am
Indias theatre reform needs a readiness framework

Modernising military structures while maintaining readiness remains the key challenge

30 Jul 2026 1:31 am
Unaddressed challenges: On Indias crisis in education

Indias crisis in education should not be treated as a technical failure

30 Jul 2026 1:28 am
Hiding the scissors: On the Central Board of Film Certification

The censor board has strayed from the law that underpins its existence

30 Jul 2026 1:19 am
Farmer, worker groups to intensify protests against Centres policies

The meeting said that despite six general strikes in the last six years, the Union Government notified four Labour Codes and their Rules

30 Jul 2026 1:18 am
Indias refusal to uphold a global gig work law

Convention No. 193 extends a floor of rights to platform workers regardless of classification, even if a company calls them employees or independent partners

30 Jul 2026 1:15 am
Students return to Jantar Mantar over police crackdown

First protest at the site after CJPs 36-day agitation calls for a halt to police harassment in various States; Dipke seeks action over firing of pellet guns

30 Jul 2026 1:11 am
CAQM urges NCR States to deploy drones to monitor stubble burning

Govts. of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, U.P., Rajasthan asked to ensure monitoring of paddy cultivation areas, especially identified hotspot villages and fire-prone locations; conduct drone surveys from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., when attempts to evade satellite detection are more likely, pollution watchdog also says

30 Jul 2026 1:07 am
DMK, BJP and AIADMK share rare camaraderie while flagging civic issues at Council meeting

BJP says DMK rule was better than that of TVK, with better implementation of civic projects in Chennai, while Congress praises the TVK government for local governance

30 Jul 2026 12:59 am
Textile associations demand measures to reduce power costs in T.N.

Southern India Mills Association says the textile industry, which is labour-intensive, will benefit from a hybrid incentive structure that combines upfront capital subsidy, power tariff support, and technology upgrade assistance

30 Jul 2026 12:48 am
AIADMK whip challenges amendment made to Assembly resolution against Mekedatu project

Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan are slated to hear the case on Thursday

30 Jul 2026 12:45 am
The scourge beneath HYDRAAs excesses

The anti-encroachment bodys run-ins with the court point to a systemic problem

30 Jul 2026 12:43 am
Reports of CPI(M) forming temple committee baseless, saysJayarajan

CPI(M) leader says reports that appeared in media are part of a deliberate misinformation campaign against the party

30 Jul 2026 12:42 am
Indian Psychiatric Society urges mental health policy revamp

A delegation of psychiatrists met Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at Thiruvananthapuram and submitted a memorandum seeking reforms in mental healthcare delivery, infrastructure and governance

30 Jul 2026 12:41 am
Suspense continues over Karnataka Cabinet expansion as Congress delays final decision

Suspense over the expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet continued on Wednesday, with the Congress high command once again deferring a final decision on the list of legislators to be inducted

30 Jul 2026 12:40 am
Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites Indian companies participation

Deadline for the submission of applications is August 20

30 Jul 2026 12:25 am
Madhya Pradesh hikes moong procurement cap to 60% as farmers protest

The decision comes as nearly 2,000 farmers, who breached police barricades to reach the State capital, set up camp near Chief Minister Mohan Yadavs residence

30 Jul 2026 12:17 am
Man impersonating Customs officer flees with 12-lakh gold necklace at Chennai airport

Officials confirmed that no Customs officer had intercepted or seized any jewellery from the passengers

30 Jul 2026 12:15 am
Will Rahul Gandhi speak for the rights of Tamil Nadu on Cauvery, asks Anbumani Ramadoss

PMK leader slams the Congress and the BJP for conspiring against Tamil Nadu on Mekedatu

30 Jul 2026 12:15 am
Expert committee to inspect autonomous colleges in Calicut varsity

Syndicate standing committee on exams to conduct inquiry into 93 students graduating after getting moderation marks in an unauthorised manner

30 Jul 2026 12:05 am