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Opposition questions accountability as BJP defends stricter anti-cheating law using Gen-Z rhetoric
Court seeks RAT evidence, awaits investigation report before deciding further course on petition
Fermenta has a presence in the regular Vitamin D3 segment, but the company explored a sustainable natural source and found it in the byproduct of soyabean oil. Oil from soyabean seeds gets refined and goes into food, but the byproduct was available
The national highway network will be divided into six stretches of around 100 km each, with dedicated enforcement teams deployed round the clock in every zone throughout the week, Transport Minister C P John said
In a letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan said Keralam has limited availability of suitable stone aggregates for large-scale infrastructure works.
Keralas tourism sector has been witnessing robust growth
Reddy appealed to the Centre to bring Indiramma housing works under the VBG-RAM-G scheme
The previous local bodies elections were held in a single phase on February 19, 2022 for municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats
CM said the restrictions on inter-state transportation had adversely affected the supply chain, disrupted construction activities and posed a serious risk of delays in the completion of several strategically important projects.
According to sources, the global head of public policy of Meta (Facebook and Instagram) has been summoned by the IT ministry over the issue
On the directions of the DCP, the RAF fired 55 non-electrical shells, 15 electrical shells, five tear smoke grenades, two rounds from the anti-riot guns and two rounds of plastic pellets on July 20, officials quoting the police record said.
Farmer representatives who attended a consultative meeting with state Agriculture Minister R Vinoth argued that direct negotiations would bypass the established legal protocol and contradict the Supreme Court verdict.
In its Action Taken Report tabled in Parliament on Monday, the Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers also made it clear that it was not satisfied with most of the governments response to its earlier recommendations
The digital Family Register aims to simplify access to government services by providing citizens with an authenticated record of their family details through the MeeSeva platform.
Export logistics identified as key enabler
For J&K, however, the larger question is whether the festival can translate this interest into sustained filmmaking activity and help develop an ecosystem that goes beyond the screening of films
The farmers should be informed about the likely consequences of El Nio and should be encouraged to adopt suitable alternative crops wherever necessary
Inreply to a question, the Ministry said theState added 3,865 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2025-26, compared with 1,085 MW in 2024-25.The sharp increase marked turnaround after three years of relatively modest additions.
Smartphone sales in southern states have declined by 51.4 per cent, compared with a 64.3 per cent drop in northern states
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
CRPF DG assures professional assessment of RAFs action
The probability that a single month in early 2027 passes 2C has reached 35% to 40%
The AK-47 was used by the constable wrongly. It cannot be justified in any way, Nilesh Kumar, deputy inspector general of police said on the cops suspension.
Complaints registered through the national cybercrime helpline 1930 will now automatically generate an e-Zero FIR, which will be forwarded to the concerned police station, enabling legal action to begin at the earliest
Surge in capacity addition was attributed to the state's emphasis on clean energy, backed by investor-friendly policies, faster project clearances, large-scale investments in RE infrastructure.
On March 24, in a significant decision, the top court held that a Scheduled Caste community person converting to a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism loses the SC status from the moment of conversion regardless of birth
Life of every individual irrespective of who they are is important, the bench asserted when a lawyer said that police personnel were also beaten up
The NDA has lined up several young MPs to speak on the Bill
The drone activity was observed by alert army troops in Nandpur, near the IB in Samba, and in Tarkundi-Saaj, near the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri
the multidisciplinary panel will recommend reforms to revamp the NTAs examination processes while also suggesting structural changes to strengthen the integrity and efficiency of the testing system
Industry says worker accommodation is key to retaining talent and leveraging FTA-led export growth
The auditor said West Bengals industrial development agency undervalued land at Haringhata Industrial Park by not factoring in non-allocable water bodies.
The Prime Minister avoided mentioning the Jantar Mantar issue, focusing instead on national pride, technological progress, conservation, and community initiatives
The Seventh State Finance Commission is chaired by retired IAS officer K. Allaudin, and was formed in May 2025
Developed by RTGS with IIT Gandhinagar and APSDMA, the platform provides up to 48-hour rainfall forecasts and early flood warnings for Vijayawada.
Republican Senator Tim Sheehys proposal also seeks to restore Trumps $100,000 H-1B fee, tighten visa rules and prioritise American workers.
The Modi government respects the sentiments of the country's youth and is committed to implementing the necessary reforms against paper leaks, he said in a post on X late Saturday night.
Consultation highlighted importance of a collaborative and technology-driven approach
Three helicopters in arrowhead formation, led by an advanced light helicopter and followed by two Cheetals, showered floral petals on the memorial
Prompted by a recent judgment by the Madras High Court, the corporation aims to eliminate widespread consumer complaints regarding illegal price markups at retail outlets
Andhra Pradesh aims to achieve 50% green cover; to step up seed ball dispersal
Even as protesters celebrated the ministers resignation, they made it clear that the agitation was far from over
The Bill states that those involved in paper leaks or cheating in exams will face 5 to 10 years in prison and fines up to 50 lakh
In a video message, Modi announced that a bill to address paper leaks will be introduced in Parliament next week
The finance minister said the government will have to acquire land and redistribute it for productive purposes
The move comes hours after a government delegation met Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders at constitution club.
Rail services between Gujarat and Mumbai also remained affected for a second consecutive day
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 will focus on emerging technologies including AI, DeepTech, semiconductors, biotechnology, fintech, spacetech and digital infrastructure.
At a protest in the CPI State Office, a crowd of predominantly youngsters raised slogans calling for the complete scrapping of NEET examinations as well as the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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