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Congress alleges irregularities in gram sabha approvals for Ken-Betwa project

Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly Umang Singhar alleged corruption worth crores in the distribution of compensation and in awarding contracts to companies.

18 Jul 2026 3:56 am
Congress moves no-confidence motion against Sai government in Chhattisgarh Assembly

During the debate, the Opposition targeted the government with a 136-point chargesheet covering a wide range of issues, including mining, law and order, and tribal rights

18 Jul 2026 3:52 am
Groping breasts not part of routine gynaecological examination, says Gauhati High Court

Considering the convicted doctors age, the court reduces his sentence in the 17-year-old case to 5,000 in default of imprisonment for two months

18 Jul 2026 3:41 am
Sharad Pawar should take the final call on allying with NDA

Merger unlikely, say leaders from NCP and NCP(SP); Eknath Shinde stays out, as anxiety in NCP(SP) camp grows

18 Jul 2026 3:16 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain vs Argentina road to final

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 final just days away, fans are on the edge of their seats as the worlds top-ranked team, Argentina, prepares to face Europes best, Spain, in a summit clash for the ages

18 Jul 2026 2:21 am
In Gurugram, 60 rounds, 120 seconds

On July 9, a gunfight in Gurugrams upscale Sushant Lok left four alleged shooters dead and three policemen injured. Police said gangster Deepak Nandal ordered the attack on businessman Vishal Berry over a 5 crore extortion demand. Among the dead were two minors from Rohtaks Bhalaut village with no criminal record.Ashok Kumarfinds that the incident has raised questions over crime, drug use, and policing

18 Jul 2026 2:06 am
18 Jul 2026 1:07 am
Freedom of press and accountability are important: Delhi High Court

Justice Girish Kathpalia made the observation on July 16, while granting bail to two persons allegedly involved in assaulting two reporters freelancing for a YouTube channel

18 Jul 2026 12:50 am
Indias gig internet workforce may reach 17-21 million by 2030, says Bengaluru firmRedseer

Across delivery, ride-hailing and home services, full-time gig workers earn, on average, up to 2.5 times the monthly net income of workers in comparable formal and informal occupations

18 Jul 2026 12:50 am
Indias Parliament must not stage its Cadaver Synod

Parliament must avoid a purposeless exercise over the Justice Yashwant Varma report

18 Jul 2026 12:33 am
A trade deal that tests Indias competitive confidence

Trade agreements reward nations ready to compete

18 Jul 2026 12:17 am
Promise of chips: On the India Semiconductor Mission phase II

Chipmaking is more than a seasonal obsession in India now

18 Jul 2026 12:15 am
Govt to reform tender processes to bring them under one umbrella for more transparency

Cabinet decides to constitute committee of experts to examine the issue and make recommendations

18 Jul 2026 12:11 am
Battling drug abuse: On Keralas Operation Toofan

Kerala has shown initiative in coordinated action against cartels

18 Jul 2026 12:10 am
T.N. government launches public grievance portal for 5 Audit Departments

The portal will facilitate registration of complaints online by local residents who want to know about audit of civic infrastructure projects by local bodies such as the GCC

18 Jul 2026 12:01 am
We had to train in indoor halls with no heating in zero-degree winter: Netherlands womens cricket coach Neil MacRae

The 54-year-old speaks of the obstacles the Netherlands womens team had to overcome to make their seemingly impossible dream of qualifying for the T20 World Cup a reality. The former Scotland international talks about the realities of associate cricket, the inspiring spirit of the Dutch women he coached and what batting with Rahul Dravid in 2003 was like

17 Jul 2026 11:55 pm
Telangana polices fight against Telugu film piracy

Following an MoU between the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce and Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, a systematic crackdown on piracy has led to key arrests and protected new Telugu releases from widespread online leaks during the opening weekends

17 Jul 2026 11:51 pm
Linda Noskova: the calm warrior with heavy artillery

The 21-year-old possesses the all-court game and emotional resilience to thrive on the biggest stage. But the new World No. 7 will also have a target on her back after Wimbledon. How she handles the pressures of success will determine just how far she goes in the game

17 Jul 2026 11:48 pm
Railways contributed immensely to nations overall development: Gehlot

Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot has said that the Indian Railways had not only strengthened the Indian economy but also had contributed immensely to the overall development of the country.

17 Jul 2026 11:41 pm
Prime Minister virtually inaugurates redeveloped Koppal railway station under Amrit Station Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Koppal station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

17 Jul 2026 11:39 pm
Special team to conduct detailed probe intoDharanitransactions

The government had already ordered a audit which probed transactions inSiddipetandMedakdistricts on a pilot basis,and the exercise was extended to the remaining parts of State; Cabinet takes the decision following spate of complaints like inclusion of vast lands in prohibited list

17 Jul 2026 11:36 pm
Sajad Lone, Altaf Bukhari will not join NCs Statehood protest in Delhi; Congress to take part

While Sajad Lone questioned both the timing and real motive, J&K Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari said the NCs proposed Jantar Mantar protest is to empower its government not to empower people

17 Jul 2026 11:16 pm
Indias electoral roll is a living document: CEC

The highest-ever poll participation in the recent Assembly elections is a proof of the trust the electors have in the countrys electoral system and the vibrancy of the democracy, says Chief Election Commissioner

17 Jul 2026 11:12 pm