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27 Aug 2026
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Supreme Court directs MoEFCC, CEHWC submit captive elephant DNA report

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit a report on DNA profiling of captive elephants and establish guidelines for their healthcare and upkeep.

27 Aug 2026
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Calcutta HC orders Indian Railways pay Baptu Pal family ₹8L

The Calcutta High Court directed the Railways to pay Rs 8 lakh compensation to the family of Baptu Pal, who died after falling from an overcrowded train in 2019.

27 Aug 2026
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Glacier collapse near Nepal-Tibet border kills 165, over 1,300 missing

NDTV's report from Nuwakot reveals the aftermath of devastating flash floods, with villages buried under meters of silt, complicating rescue efforts for hundreds still missing.

27 Aug 2026
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Nepal China border floods: 750 missing and 160 dead

A retired school teacher and a former SAIL employee from West Bengal are among those missing after devastating flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

27 Aug 2026
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Bengaluru Uber auto driver Tanzeem wins hearts pushing scooty

A Bengaluru Uber auto driver, Tanzeem, won hearts online after helping a stranded woman by pushing her broken scooty for 10-15 minutes until she found assistance.

27 Aug 2026
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Indian government offers senior AI professionals up to ₹4.58L monthly

The Modi government is offering up to Rs 4.58 lakh per month for senior AI roles, nearly double the salary of India’s top civil servants, to attract premium tech talent.

27 Aug 2026
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Mumbai mountaineer Milind P Chitlay missing after Nepal flash floods

Dr. Milind P Chitlay, a seasoned mountaineer and co-founder of Hills and Trails, is among those untraceable following devastating flash floods in Nepal.

27 Aug 2026
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Gandak River receding in Bihar after Nepal and Tibet floods

The Gandak River's surge receded overnight after upstream floods in Nepal and Tibet, with Bihar embankments enduring the pressure and over 4,000 people evacuated safely.

27 Aug 2026
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Thane station on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route raised 12m to protect mangroves

The Thane bullet train station will feature a concourse 12 metres above ground, designed to protect mangroves and adapt to the eco-sensitive terrain near the Ulhas River.

27 Aug 2026
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Tamil Nadu scraps Parandur 2nd airport plan after farmer protests

The Tamil Nadu government dropped the Parandur airport project due to protests from farmers and environmental concerns over its impact on water bodies and nearby villages.

27 Aug 2026
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Flash floods in Rasuwa strand pilgrims during Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in Nepal's Rasuwa region due to flash floods are safe, while efforts are underway to locate the remaining 36 missing individuals.

27 Aug 2026
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Telangana Kharif paddy down at least 20% amid El Nino

Paddy cultivation in Telangana is expected to drop by 20% this Kharif season due to a 28.68% rainfall deficit caused by El Niño-induced dry spells, officials reported.

27 Aug 2026
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Uttar Pradesh launches lifetime free UPSRTC travel for women 60+

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath introduced the 'Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yatra' scheme, offering lifelong free travel on state-run buses to women aged 60 and above.

27 Aug 2026
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Mother donates Surinder Kaur's organs at PGIMER to 4 people

An 18-year-old accident victim from Kharar donated her organs, saving four lives, after being declared brain-stem dead at PGIMER on Tuesday.

27 Aug 2026
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More than a 3rd of 570 Delhi dengue cases untraceable

Over a third of Delhi's 570 dengue cases this year remain untraceable due to incomplete or incorrect addresses, hindering efforts to identify clusters and contain outbreaks.

27 Aug 2026
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Private bus collides with autorickshaw in Palnadu district, 7 dead

Seven people from Veluru village died when a private bus collided with an auto-rickshaw in Chilakaluripet, Andhra Pradesh; two others were critically injured.

27 Aug 2026
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Maharashtra drug inspector paper sold for ₹5L, 6 arrested

A leaked question paper, a romantic fallout, and a Rs 5 lakh transaction unraveled the Maharashtra Drug Inspector exam scam, prompting MPSC to cancel the recruitment process.

27 Aug 2026
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NDMC apologizes after central Delhi floods, Dwivedi cites heavy rain

NDMC chairperson Manoj Dwivedi apologised for prolonged waterlogging in central and Lutyens’ Delhi, citing heavy rainfall but vowing to strengthen drainage systems.

27 Aug 2026
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Flash floods in Nepal leave 245 missing, 144 bodies recovered

Flash floods in Nepal have left over 130 Indians untraceable, while a Tamil Nadu group narrowly escaped disaster, highlighting contrasting tales of despair and relief.

27 Aug 2026
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Ror community threatens to block BJP leaders without CBI probe

The Akhil Bharatiya Ror Mahasabha has issued a September 1 deadline for their demands, threatening to block BJP leaders' entry into villages over alleged fake encounter protests.

27 Aug 2026
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Faridabad doctor arrested in Delhi over alleged cancer drug smuggling

A Faridabad-based doctor was arrested for allegedly smuggling and distributing counterfeit anti-cancer drugs in Delhi-NCR, police said.

27 Aug 2026
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Haryana sanitation workers extend strike till August 30, union says

Sanitation workers in Haryana have vowed to continue their strike until August 30, citing failed negotiations and unfulfilled government promises on key demands.

27 Aug 2026
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Punjab employees and pensioners to protest over 20,161cr unpaid DA

Over 3 lakh Punjab government employees and 4 lakh pensioners are protesting today, demanding pending DA arrears and other long-standing issues, disrupting key services statewide.

27 Aug 2026
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Nepal's Bhote Koshi floods kill at least 160, 133 missing

Officials in UP, Bihar, and Uttarakhand began evacuations after flash floods in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River killed 160 people and threatened rising water levels in Himalayan rivers.

27 Aug 2026
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Sandeep Mehta accuses Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, urges CJI to transfer

Justice Sandeep Mehta has accused Rajasthan High Court acting chief justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma of corruption, nepotism, and misuse of power in letters to CJI Surya Kant.

27 Aug 2026
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Tamil Nadu rainfall gap shrinks with 16cm since June 1

Scattered rainfall across Tamil Nadu this August has reduced the monsoon deficit, but subdued showers and rising temperatures are expected until September 1.

27 Aug 2026
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Delhi Police oppose bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

The Delhi Police have opposed fresh bail pleas by activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing their alleged roles as masterminds in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots conspiracy.

27 Aug 2026
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Bengaluru 18 story luxury building ₹1-5cr flats set for demolition

An 18-storey apartment complex in Bengaluru, priced between Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 crore per flat, will be dismantled from Thursday due to a structural tilt raising safety concerns.

27 Aug 2026
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India, China reach 8-point LAC agreement before Xi Jinping visit

India and China reached an eight-point consensus on boundary talks, emphasizing improved border management and cooperation ahead of Xi Jinping's India visit.

27 Aug 2026
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Witness says death threats after testifying in Prajwal Revanna case

A key prosecution witness in the sexual assault trial against ex-Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna claims she and her son face death threats from his alleged supporters.

27 Aug 2026
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India and China agree 2 military hotlines along LAC

India and China agreed to establish two additional military hotlines in the Eastern and Middle sectors during the 25th round of boundary talks, aiming to enhance border management.

26 Aug 2026
Nepal

77 from Sadhguru's foundation missing after flash flood in Tibet

Seventy-seven pilgrims from one of Sadhguru's Kailash pilgrimage groups have gone missing after a flash flood hit Gyirong in Tibet.

26 Aug 2026
Patna

'Tried to kill me': Woman's explosive claims against Khan Sir

A young woman from Uttar Pradesh has accused Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, of threatening her life.

26 Aug 2026
Rajasthan High Court

'Frequently threatens his..': SC judge seeks Rajasthan HC CJ's removal

Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has written a series of letters to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, seeking the removal of Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma.

26 Aug 2026
Nepal

Bihar, UP on alert after Nepal flash flood kills 16

Flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district have left at least 16 dead and caused widespread destruction.

26 Aug 2026
NITI Aayog

Indians pursuing degrees that don't lead to jobs: NITI Aayog

India's higher education system is in dire need of reform, a recent report by NITI Aayog has warned.

26 Aug 2026
Indian Air Force

Loitering munition may have hit Pakistan's Kirana Hills: Ex-military chief

Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said that India's Operation Sindoor in May 2025 may have inadvertently struck Pakistan's Kirana Hills, suspected to house a nuclear installation.

26 Aug 2026
NITI Aayog

Only 8.25% graduates land jobs matching their qualifications: NITI Aayog

The NITI Aayog has raised concerns about the high unemployment rate among graduates in India, which it says is much higher than the national average.

HAL to develop next-generation helicopter engine with France's Safran

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a final contract to co-develop a next-generation helicopter engine.

26 Aug 2026
Gurugram

Gurugram's rules banning school buses on flooded roads backfires

After school buses were stuck in severe waterlogging and traffic congestion for over five hours on August 24, the Gurugram administration on Tuesday night issued new guidelines to prevent such incidents during the monsoon.

26 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

'Do we...': Modi raps secretaries over quality of infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed serious concerns over the quality of public infrastructure projects.

26 Aug 2026
Gurugram

Massive sinkhole appears on Gurugram's IFFCO Chowk road after rain

A major traffic disruption was reported at Gurugram's IFFCO Chowk on Tuesday afternoon after a large sinkhole appeared on the service road.

26 Aug 2026
Maharashtra

MPSC cancels drug inspector recruitment after question paper leak

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has canceled the recruitment process for the post of Drug Inspector, Group-B, in the Food and Drug Administration Department.

26 Aug 2026
India

Essential documents for property registration in India

Property registration in India is a critical step to establish legal ownership.

25 Aug 2026
Bombay High Court

Cab drivers move Bombay High Court against Marathi language rule

Four app-based cab drivers have approached the Bombay High Court, challenging a Maharashtra government rule making knowledge of Marathi mandatory for auto-rickshaw, taxi, and app-based cab drivers.

25 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Government

Maharashtra cancels appointments of officers, employees made by oral orders

The Maharashtra chief secretary has ordered the immediate cancellation of appointments made in ministerial offices and state departments on deputation, on a loan basis, or through oral orders without following due procedure.

25 Aug 2026
Government of India

H1N1 vaccine needed for some above 65, not all: ICMR

The government of India has advised against universal vaccination for seasonal flu or H1N1.

25 Aug 2026
Aadhaar Card

Census 2027 will not collect data on begging

The upcoming Census 2027 will not collect separate data on begging, a first in India's census history.

25 Aug 2026
Bombay High Court

Surrender within 3 weeks: SC rejects Tarun Tejpal's plea

The Supreme Court has ordered former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal to surrender within three weeks. The court has also asked him to submit a surrender certificate by September 22 for the appeal to be heard on its merits.

25 Aug 2026
IIT-Delhi

IIT Delhi sets up committee to probe student's death

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has set up a five-member External Inquiry Committee to look into the death of 31-year-old MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar.

25 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh

SC grants relief to journalist who reported Ram Mandir theft

The Supreme Court has granted interim relief from arrest to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay in a road rage case.

25 Aug 2026
Air India

Aviation Ministry weighs annual dope test for all pilots

The Indian government is considering making annual dope tests mandatory for all pilots, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced on Tuesday.

25 Aug 2026
Pulwama

Pulwama: 2 suspected terrorist associates arrested with arms, ammunition

Security forces have arrested two suspected terrorist associates during a joint operation in the Yarwan forest area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district, according to PTI.

Gurgaon: Heavy rain strands school buses with kids inside

A heavy monsoon downpour in Gurgaon on Monday left several school buses stranded with children inside for hours.

25 Aug 2026
Bihar

BPSC row: Police use water cannons as students break barricades

The Bihar Police and students came face to face as the latter attempted to march toward Raj Bhavan from Gandhi Maidan, demanding cancellation of the 70th BPSC examination.

25 Aug 2026
Rajasthan

27 students fall ill after consuming mid-day meal in Rajasthan

At least 27 students of a government school in Rajasthan's Kota district fell ill after consuming their mid-day meal on Monday.

25 Aug 2026
Delhi Police

Jantar Mantar fallout: Delhi Police revamp intelligence-gathering strategy for protests

The Delhi Police has reportedly revamped its intelligence-gathering strategy for large demonstrations in the wake of the July 20 Jantar Mantar incident.

BMC begins demolition of illegal structures in Mumbai's Rustomjee Crown

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started demolishing unauthorized structures at Rustomjee Crown, a luxury residential complex in Prabhadevi, Mumbai.

25 Aug 2026
Greece

'Major turning point': PM Modi marks 10 years of UPI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), calling it a "major turning point" in India's digital payments journey.

25 Aug 2026
India

Changing your address? Here's how to update your documents

Changing your address can be a daunting task, but it is an important one to ensure that all your records are up to date.

25 Aug 2026
Allahabad High Court

'Not essential religious practice': Allahabad HC dismisses student's hijab plea

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Muslim student, who sought permission to wear a hijab along with her school uniform.

25 Aug 2026
Delhi

Delhi-NCR battered by heavy rains; over 160 flights affected

Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) were battered by heavy rains on Tuesday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city.

25 Aug 2026
Amazon

Karnataka: Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket food licenses suspended over 'datura' sale

The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department has suspended the food licenses of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket, The Hindu reported.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 21-day furlough, 17th since 2020

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted a 21-day furlough. This is the self-styled godman's 17th temporary release since 2020.

24 Aug 2026
NEET

CJP announces peaceful march on September 5 over unmet commitments

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a peaceful protest march from India Gate to the Delhi Police Headquarters on September 5.

24 Aug 2026
Gurugram

Gurugram issues work-from-home advisory for offices, online classes for schools

The Gurugram district administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for offices and online classes for schools on Tuesday.

24 Aug 2026
Indian Army

AK-203 Sher rifle now made in India: Why it matters

India has successfully tested its first 'fully made in India' AK-203 Sher rifle at the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi.

24 Aug 2026
Delhi

SC rejects need for separate inquiry into women protesters' assault

The Supreme Court of India has rejected the need for a separate suo motu inquiry into sexual assault allegations against women protesters during the July 20 student protests in Delhi.

24 Aug 2026
Sridhar Vembu

Death penalty necessary for high-level corruption, says Zoho's Sridhar Vembu

Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, has suggested that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay should consider adopting Singapore-like laws to combat drug dealing and high-level corruption.

24 Aug 2026
Air India

Delhi: Bad weather delays over 390 flights, causes 26 cancellations

Severe weather conditions in Delhi have led to nearly 397 flights delayed or affected, 26 canceled, and 15 flights diverted, including three international services, from the city airport, according to data from FlightRadar24.

24 Aug 2026
Yasin Malik

J&K reopens probe into Wandhama massacre of 23 Kashmiri Pandits

The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has reopened the investigation into the 1998 Wandhama massacre, a case where 23 Kashmiri Pandits were killed.

24 Aug 2026
Donald Trump

India's request at Modi-Trump meet 'normal practice': Report

Discussions about arrangements for public appearances of leaders are a "normal practice," government sources clarified to ANI on Monday.

24 Aug 2026
Chennai

Vijay announces 3 free LPG cylinders to families annually

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has announced a new set of welfare measures in the state Assembly.

24 Aug 2026
Delhi

Heavy rain hits Delhi-NCR; IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning

Heavy rainfall hit parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning, resulting in traffic snarls and fears of waterlogging.

24 Aug 2026
Mumbai

Mumbai: Heavy police deployed after clash during Ganesh procession

Heavy police security was deployed in Mumbai's Mazgaon area after a clash broke out between two groups during a Ganesh idol procession on Sunday night.

24 Aug 2026
Maharashtra

Kalyan: Patient's son assaults doctor over treatment explanation

A doctor was allegedly assaulted by a patient's son at a private hospital in Kalyan, Maharashtra.

24 Aug 2026
Aadhaar Card

How to reissue your caste certificate in India

In India, caste certificates are important documents that prove a person's caste status. They are required for availing various benefits and reservations.

24 Aug 2026
Haryana

Haryana: Woman allegedly kills husband, puts intestines in bag

In a shocking incident in Kurukshetra, Haryana, a woman allegedly killed her husband.

24 Aug 2026
Amnesty International

Amnesty accuses Delhi Police of using excessive force during protests

Amnesty International has accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force during the July 20 protests over the NET-UG paper leak.

24 Aug 2026
Amravati

Amravati: 3 newborns die in fire at district hospital

A devastating fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, on Monday morning.

24 Aug 2026
Donald Trump

India requested no-question policy at Trump-Modi meeting: US ambassador

The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has revealed that India had requested a no-question policy at the press conference following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Donald Trump.

23 Aug 2026
Bengaluru

ED raids ex-KPSC controller's premises in Bengaluru, Bareilly

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday raided the premises of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in Bengaluru and Bareilly, The Hindu reported.

23 Aug 2026
Chennai

Woman's dismembered body found hanging in Chennai house

A woman's dismembered body parts were discovered inside a red suitcase on a train in Agra earlier this month.

23 Aug 2026
Jantar Mantar

'Jantar Mantar 2.0': Cockroach Janta Party warns of fresh protest

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has warned of another Jantar Mantar-like protest if the central government fails to fulfill its commitments.

23 Aug 2026
Delhi

Pregnant Defence staffer dies by suicide, in-laws accused of harassment

A 30-year-old pregnant Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of Defence, Naziya Khanam, died by suicide at her home in Delhi's Dwarka on August 21, India Today reported.

23 Aug 2026
China

Mutual interest test must be met: Jaishankar on neighborly relations

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasized that India's relations with its neighbors should be based on mutual interests.

23 Aug 2026
Jaipur

After CJP workers attacked at school, Rajasthan orders new building

The Rajasthan government has ordered the construction of a new school building at Rampura.

23 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh

Delhi wakes up to light rains, mist

Delhi woke up to light rains on Sunday, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering heat and humidity.

23 Aug 2026
Maharashtra

FIR filed against Dipke for illegal entry into school

An FIR has been filed against Abhijeet Dipke, the convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), for allegedly entering a government school in Maharashtra's Latur district without permission.

23 Aug 2026
Bay of Bengal

Rescue operations on after cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast

A Panama-flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean Winner, sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha's Paradip coast on Saturday.

22 Aug 2026
Bay of Bengal

Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks 240 nautical miles off Odisha coast

A Panama-flagged cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, about 240 nautical miles from the Paradip coast in Odisha.

Mumbai received over 8,000 pothole complaints this monsoon

Mumbai's monsoon season has brought back the city's notorious pothole problem.

22 Aug 2026
Ministry Of Home Affairs

Indians flying abroad won't require physical boarding passes from September

Starting September 1, passengers flying out of Indian airports will no longer need a physical boarding pass.

22 Aug 2026
Hyderabad

Hyderabad: 7-story under-construction building collapses; 2 dead, several injured

A seven-story under-construction building in Anjaiah Nagar, Hyderabad, collapsed on Saturday, leaving at least two people dead and several others injured.

22 Aug 2026
Delhi

Government issues advisory as swine flu cases rise in Delhi-NCR

The Ministry of Health has advised people to seek medical attention if they show any symptoms of H1N1 after the National Capital Territory of Delhi and surrounding areas witnessed a spike in Influenza A (H1N1) cases, popularly known as swine flu.

22 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Of India

SC orders refund of ₹5cr fine on Art of Living

The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to refund the ₹5 crore fine imposed on the Art of Living Foundation, setting aside a 2017 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which had held the foundation responsible for damage to the Yamuna floodplains.

22 Aug 2026
Bar Council of India

'₹150cr council funds diverted': Bar Council co-chairman demands chairman's resignation

The Bar Council of India (BCI) co-chairman YR Sadasiva Reddy has written to Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, demanding his immediate resignation.