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Young Turks vs Women MPs: Lok Sabha debates stricter anti-paper leak law amid sharp exchanges

Opposition questions accountability as BJP defends stricter anti-cheating law using Gen-Z rhetoric

28 Jul 2026 9:19 pm
SC to wait as AAIB promises AI-171 crash report by October-end

Court seeks RAT evidence, awaits investigation report before deciding further course on petition

28 Jul 2026 8:09 pm
A plant-source Vitamin D3 looks to light-up Fermenta Biotechs prospects

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

28 Jul 2026 7:59 pm
After Kuttipuram incident, Kerala launches 24x7 highway enforcement to curb overspeeding

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

28 Jul 2026 4:20 pm
Keralam urges TN to relax stone aggregate transport ban for NH work

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.

28 Jul 2026 4:16 pm
Keralas new late-night bar policy to boost wedding, MICE tourism

Keralas tourism sector has been witnessing robust growth

28 Jul 2026 4:15 pm
Telangana CM requests Centre for additional works under VB-G RAM G scheme

Reddy appealed to the Centre to bring Indiramma housing works under the VBG-RAM-G scheme

28 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
TN civic polls likely to be deferred to early 2027

The previous local bodies elections were held in a single phase on February 19, 2022 for municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats

28 Jul 2026 2:56 pm
Kerala CM urges TN counterpart to ease curbs on stone transport

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.

28 Jul 2026 2:55 pm
IT ministry summons Meta after PM Modi's post removed; co admits error, says content restored

According to sources, the global head of public policy of Meta (Facebook and Instagram) has been summoned by the IT ministry over the issue

28 Jul 2026 12:18 pm
RAF fired multiple munitions during July 20 protests, 2 rounds of non-lethal plastic pellets

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.

28 Jul 2026 12:03 pm
Cauvery water dispute: Despite farmers' opposition, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to pursue bilateral talks with Karnataka

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.

28 Jul 2026 11:46 am
Fix anti-cancer medicine prices urgently: House panel rejects Govt reply, demands capping trade margins

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

28 Jul 2026 10:53 am
Telangana launches electronic Family Register, enables certificates through MeeSeva

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.

28 Jul 2026 8:32 am
27 Jul 2026 10:20 pm
J & K film festival draws global interest, but sustained industry revival remains the test

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

27 Jul 2026 8:35 pm
AP CM Naidu asks officials to create awareness among farmers on El Nio impact

The farmers should be informed about the likely consequences of El Nio and should be encouraged to adopt suitable alternative crops wherever necessary

27 Jul 2026 8:33 pm
AP records 400% surge in renewable energy capacity addition in FY25-26

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.

27 Jul 2026 8:32 pm
Southern states remain materially resilient to weak smartphone sales: Retailer Pulse report

Smartphone sales in southern states have declined by 51.4 per cent, compared with a 64.3 per cent drop in northern states

27 Jul 2026 7:58 pm
Tamil Nadu tops road accidents, Uttar Pradesh remains deadliest State

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

27 Jul 2026 7:37 pm
Amid mounting outrage over pellet guns, CRPF probes RAF action at student march

CRPF DG assures professional assessment of RAFs action

27 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
El Nio may push global warming to 2C or higher in the short term

The probability that a single month in early 2027 passes 2C has reached 35% to 40%

27 Jul 2026 2:25 pm
Policeman suspended for firing AK-47 at student protesters in Bihar

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.

27 Jul 2026 2:24 pm
Gujarat launches 'Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR' service; victims can register complaints from home

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

27 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
Andhra Pradesh adds 3,865 MW renewable energy capacity in FY26, four fold jump from previous year

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.

27 Jul 2026 1:34 pm
SC junks review plea against verdict on loss of Scheduled Caste status upon religious conversion

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

27 Jul 2026 12:56 pm
NEET row: Right to peaceful protest guaranteed, says SC, fixes pleas for hearing on Tuesday

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

27 Jul 2026 11:44 am
Govt to introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The NDA has lined up several young MPs to speak on the Bill

27 Jul 2026 11:34 am
Search operations underway after suspected Pakistan drones movement in J-K's Samba, Rajouri

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

27 Jul 2026 10:34 am
Nandan Nilekani to head high-powered task force on NTA exam reforms: PM

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

26 Jul 2026 8:51 pm
Tiruppur textile industry seeks worker housing; puts forward request in Industrial Policy stakeholder discussion

Industry says worker accommodation is key to retaining talent and leveraging FTA-led export growth

26 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
CAG flags 12.86 cr loss in WBIDC's land deal with Flipkart in West Bengal

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

26 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
PM highlights defence, self-reliance and environment in Mann Ki Baat, avoids reference to NEET unrest

The Prime Minister avoided mentioning the Jantar Mantar issue, focusing instead on national pride, technological progress, conservation, and community initiatives

26 Jul 2026 2:51 pm
Tamil Nadu extends 7th State Finance Commissions tenure till December 2026

The Seventh State Finance Commission is chaired by retired IAS officer K. Allaudin, and was formed in May 2025

26 Jul 2026 2:21 pm
Andhra Pradesh launches AI-powered flood alert system for Vijayawada

Developed by RTGS with IIT Gandhinagar and APSDMA, the platform provides up to 48-hour rainfall forecasts and early flood warnings for Vijayawada.

26 Jul 2026 1:27 pm
US Senator introduces Bill to suspend new H-1B visas for 3 years

Republican Senator Tim Sheehys proposal also seeks to restore Trumps $100,000 H-1B fee, tighten visa rules and prioritise American workers.

26 Jul 2026 11:41 am
Students are more important than any post: Amit Shah after Dharmendra Pradhans exit

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.

26 Jul 2026 11:41 am
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar in NITI Aayog consultation on national food safety

Consultation highlighted importance of a collaborative and technology-driven approach

26 Jul 2026 11:07 am
Rajnath, Army chief lay wreaths at war memorial to pay tributes to Kargil heroes

Three helicopters in arrowhead formation, led by an advanced light helicopter and followed by two Cheetals, showered floral petals on the memorial

26 Jul 2026 10:51 am
TN cracks down on liquor overpricing, issues new rules

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

26 Jul 2026 10:11 am
Andhra Pradesh to scale up use of drones for reforestation

Andhra Pradesh aims to achieve 50% green cover; to step up seed ball dispersal

25 Jul 2026 7:18 pm
Dharmendra Pradhans resignation sparks jubilation at Jantar Mantar

Even as protesters celebrated the ministers resignation, they made it clear that the agitation was far from over

25 Jul 2026 5:24 pm
Govt likely to introduce bill to amend paper leak law in Parliament on Monday

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

25 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
PM thanks people for responses, positive suggestions received for midnight video

In a video message, Modi announced that a bill to address paper leaks will be introduced in Parliament next week

25 Jul 2026 10:17 am
West Bengal govt to be prepared to deal with resistance to land acquisition policy: FM Dasgupta

The finance minister said the government will have to acquire land and redistribute it for productive purposes

24 Jul 2026 10:06 pm
National Testing Agency (NTA) terminates 47 officials from service amid student protest

The move comes hours after a government delegation met Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders at constitution club.

24 Jul 2026 9:32 pm
Flood-hit Gujarat sees factory shutdowns, transport disruptions as over 40,500 evacuated

Rail services between Gujarat and Mumbai also remained affected for a second consecutive day

24 Jul 2026 9:12 pm
Karnataka announces Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, launches Innoverse Foundation for DeepTech startups

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 will focus on emerging technologies including AI, DeepTech, semiconductors, biotechnology, fintech, spacetech and digital infrastructure.

24 Jul 2026 8:02 pm
NEET is against Tamil Nadus social justice principles, say protesters

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.

24 Jul 2026 8:01 pm