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TISS postpones 86th convocation after protests over Surya Kant remarks
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences postponed its 86th convocation, scheduled for August 2, citing "unforeseen circumstances," sparking criticism from students and stakeholders.
Kulgam brick kiln terror attack kills 2 Chhattisgarh migrants
A second migrant worker injured in the terrorist attack on a brick kiln in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, officials confirmed.
Center reserves half of BSF and CAPF constables for ex-Agniveers
The Centre has extended reservation benefits to ex-Agniveers in the Border Security Force, granting them 50% recruitment reservation and exemptions from physical and written tests.
Idukki landslide kills woman named Sumathi, searches continue in Kerala
A woman died in Idukki after a landslide destroyed her home, while heavy rains triggered widespread floods and landslides across central Kerala, causing significant damage.
Nerul couple lose ₹1.57cr to scammers posing as officials
A Nerul couple lost their ₹1.57 crore lifetime savings to cybercriminals posing as officials, realizing the fraud only after reading about similar scams in newspapers months later.
IMD forecasts mixed August rains in Maharashtra, September likely drier
Maharashtra is set for uneven rainfall in August, with Marathwada and central regions expecting above-normal precipitation, while Konkan and Vidarbha may see below-normal rainfall.
Pune flooded after Khadakwasla dam release, over 40 families evacuated
Heavy rainfall since Friday inundated parts of Pune, prompting the evacuation of over 40 families from Ekta Nagar as water released from Khadakwasla dam flooded low-lying areas.
Two terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir within 10 days
Two terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir within 10 days claimed three lives, including a police officer and two migrant labourers, raising concerns over the region's security.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq seeks probe after PoK clashes: 30+ dead
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged a transparent investigation into recent killings in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and called for dialogue with civil society representatives.
India screens 10,974 arrivals after WHO flagged Ebola global emergency
India has screened 10,974 international travellers from Ebola-affected countries since May 23, with no cases detected so far, following WHO's emergency declaration.
Delhi adds MP or MLA recommendation for Lakshmi Yojana applications
Delhi women applying for the ₹2,500 monthly payout under the Lakshmi Yojana must secure a recommendation letter from their constituency’s MP or MLA.
BSF constable from DRC hospitalized in Delhi with possible Ebola
A 52-year-old BSF constable returning from Congo developed fever during quarantine and was admitted to RML Hospital's isolation ward; his blood sample has been sent for testing.
RBI says banks including SBI HDFC ICICI open today
Banks, including SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, will remain open today, August 1, as it is the first Saturday of the month and not a designated RBI holiday.
Delhi Development Authority plants over 100,000 saplings across 77 sites
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor has directed the DDA to appoint nodal officers at 77 plantation sites, ensuring the survival of over one lakh saplings planted during a city-wide drive.
Floods in Assam's Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat wash away 800-meter track
Devastating floods in eastern Assam districts washed away 800 meters of railway tracks on July 19, severely disrupting train services under Tinsukia Railway Division.
ITR deadline spawns fake tax notices on WhatsApp, CloudSek warns
Cybercriminals are targeting taxpayers during the ITR filing season, using fake notices, cloned portals, and malware to steal sensitive banking and personal information.
India secures natural gas until September despite Qatar LNG attacks
India has ensured sufficient LNG supplies until September by diversifying imports from the US, UAE, and Angola amid disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict.
World Bank: Heat threatens 1.2 million jobs in 4 Indian cities
Extreme heat driven by climate change could render outdoor work unsafe, causing Indian cities to lose hundreds of thousands of jobs by 2050, according to a World Bank report.
India says Kartarpur Corridor will remain closed over security concerns
The Centre informed Parliament that the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor will stay suspended due to prevailing security concerns, despite appeals from Sikh groups for its reopening.
Haryana and Andhra Pradesh remove over 75L draft voter names
Nearly 16.4% of voters in Haryana and 10.8% in Andhra Pradesh were excluded from draft voter rolls during phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision, citing various reasons.
FSUI urges immediate action to protect Indian seafarers at sea
Manoj Yadav of FSUI calls for safeguarding Indian mariners as escalating maritime conflicts in global hotspots endanger civilian seafarers and disrupt shipping.
Indian seafarers suffer casualties in Black Sea amid Russia-Ukraine war
Indian seafarers face escalating dangers as international conflicts, particularly in the Black Sea, expose them to missile strikes and naval confrontations.
Varsha Ashok Aglawe becomes 1st woman to lead GSI
Varsha Ashok Aglawe becomes the first woman director general of the Geological Survey of India, breaking a 176-year precedent in India's premier geological organization.
Supreme Court fines Rajasthan government ₹1L for harassing public servant
The Supreme Court imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on the Rajasthan government for politically motivated harassment of a public servant in a corruption case.
Shivpuri teacher Lokesh Sharma accused of hitting 8-year-old Dalit boy
An eight-year-old Dalit boy in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district was allegedly beaten and subjected to racial slurs by his teacher for drinking water from the teacher's bottle.
Union Cabinet approves ₹9,800cr NH-244 tunnels in Jammu and Kashmir
The Cabinet has sanctioned two major tunnel projects on NH-244 in Jammu & Kashmir, costing Rs 9,800 crore, to ensure all-weather connectivity and boost regional development.
Delhi High Court seeks police response on Umar Khalid bail
The Delhi High Court has directed the police to respond within two weeks to activist Umar Khalid's third bail plea in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Supreme Court allows denying interim maintenance for credible adultery evidence
The Supreme Court ruled that a wife can be denied interim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC if the husband provides prima facie evidence of her adulterous relationship.
Suspected JeM terrorist, possessing Suvendu Adhikari's surveillance info, arrested
The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal police has arrested a suspected member of the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from Burdwan town.
Monsoon to gain strength in early August: IMD
India's southwest monsoon is likely to gain strength in early August, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
'You dare demand Modi's resignation?' Masked men attack AISA student
A 19-year-old student of the All India Students Association (AISA), who took part in the recent student protests, was allegedly attacked in Bengaluru on July 30.
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19yrs
Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata on Friday, nearly two decades after she was forced to leave the city.
Nagpur girl dies by suicide over cricket team selection: Report
A 17-year-old girl, Aditi Moreshwar Chaukande, died by suicide in Nagpur after she was upset over not being selected for the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) team.
Kin of Delhi cops injured at student protest speak out
The families of Delhi Police officers injured during the recent student protest at Jantar Mantar have spoken out about the ordeal their loved ones suffered during the agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
CJI's exclusion from CEC selection panel raises fairness concerns: SC
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from a three-member panel for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).
Delhi HC to hear Umar Khalid-Sharjeel's pleas on August 27
The Delhi High Court will hear the bail pleas of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid and co-accused Sharjeel Imam on August 27.
Who is Noida woman booked for 'objectionable' remarks against Modi
A Zero FIR has been filed against Ruchika Singh, a resident of Noida, for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today: IMD
Delhi residents woke up to a pleasant Friday with a morning temperature of around 25°C.
Maharashtra: 6 dead, several feared trapped as Bhiwandi building collapses
A four-storey residential building in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, collapsed late on Thursday night.
What to do if your birth certificate has a mistake
Correcting errors on a birth certificate can be a daunting task, but knowing the right steps and procedures can make it easier.
Karnataka ordered to release 3,500 cusecs water/day to Tamil Nadu
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has ordered Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
NEET-UG score allegedly changed thrice in day, candidate approaches court
A candidate who appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 has approached the Delhi High Court over alleged discrepancies in his evaluation.
Extremely heavy rain likely in these states, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in parts of western and central India.
Versova police detain stroke victim for 5hrs, suspecting drunk driving
A 73-year-old man, Sharad Kadam, who suffered a stroke while driving, was allegedly detained at the Versova police station in Mumbai for over five hours on suspicion of drunk driving.
Supreme Court orders plot allotment for Friday namaz near Bhojshala
The Supreme Court has specified a particular plot of land for offering Friday prayers between 1:00pm and 3:00pm near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh.
Jantar Mantar not closed: Delhi Police issue clarification
The Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed rumors that the Jantar Mantar protest site has been closed.
Bihar man beheads sister-in-law, hangs severed head from tree
In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old woman was allegedly beheaded by her brother-in-law in Bihar's Jehanabad district, Imadpur village, on Tuesday.
Ram Temple Trust seized ₹80L 'stolen' cash before FIR filed
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust recovered nearly ₹80 lakh in cash allegedly stolen from donation boxes at the Ram Temple before an FIR was registered by Ayodhya police, sources told the Indian Express.
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting with senior ministers, NSA Doval
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently leading a high-level meeting in New Delhi. The meeting includes senior Union ministers and top government officials.
'I'm in Russia': Bihar residents wrongly named in NEET case
Two residents of Kishanganj district, Bihar have claimed they were wrongfully implicated in a protest case related to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
Vijay government examining proposal to include chicken-biryani in mid-day meals
The Tamil Nadu government is considering a proposal to serve chicken biryani once a week under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.
Provide medical treatment to pellet gun victims: SC orders Delhi
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government to provide proper medical treatment to the individuals allegedly injured by the use of pellet guns during the student protest.
Assam flood situation still grim: Death toll rises to 78
The death toll in the ongoing Assam floods has gone up to 78 as three fresh fatalities were reported from Sivasagar and Golaghat districts.
'No Pakistani Kashmir, only POK': Indian embassy slams NYT headline
The Indian Embassy in the United States has slammed The New York Times (NYT) for its use of the term "Pakistani Kashmir" in its report on the violence in POK.
'Do your duty fearlessly, I'll take responsibility': CRPF chief
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh has assured his support to personnel taking bona fide actions during their duties.
No vada pav, samosas outside schools: Maharashtra's junk food crackdown
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale, free distribution, and advertising of junk food in and around schools.
Security heightened at Jantar Mantar again after CJP's threat
The Delhi Police has tightened security at Jantar Mantar once again, deploying more personnel and welding barricades to prevent their removal during future protests.
5 easy ways to fix PAN-Aadhaar linking errors
Linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar is essential for filing income tax returns in India.
Voter-ID, Aadhaar, PAN, land records not citizenship proof: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that voter identity cards, Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and bank account statements are not conclusive proof of citizenship.
No abnormality found in Air India Dreamliner fuel switch: Govt
The Indian government has said that no defects were found in the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft operated by Air India.
Meenakshi temple land worth ₹60 crores sold illegally; 19 booked
The Madurai city central crime branch (CCB) has filed a case against 19 people, including two former revenue officials and two sub-registrars in connection with the alleged illegal transfer and registration of valuable endowment property belonging to the Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple.
Gen-Z phrase 'Vasteguna Huiya' reaches Lok Sabha
A viral Gen-Z catchphrase, "Vasteguna Huiya," has made its way into India's political discourse.
'Girl protesters like being raped': Right-wing commentator booked over remarks
The Kerala Police's Cyber Crime wing has registered a case against right-wing political commentator TG Mohandas.
Abhijeet Dipke flooded with marriage proposals, mother claims
Anita Dipke, the mother of 26-year-old activist and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, has revealed that her son has been receiving marriage proposals for the past two years.
'Hope all groups surround...Modi government': CJP after meeting farmer leader
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reached out to farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in a bid to form a united front of farmers, students, and youth.
Why 2,000 farmers, carrying bedding, utensils, are marching toward Bhopal
Nearly 2,000 farmers from Madhya Pradesh have reached the outskirts of Bhopal in a massive protest after breaking through police barricades at the city's southern edge.
Last active Maoist leader Misir Besra, carrying ₹1cr bounty, arrested
Misir Besra, the last active member of the Central Committee and Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), was arrested in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Tuesday.
ISI planning petrol bomb attacks on Independence Day, intel flags
Intelligence reports have warned of a major escalation in Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terror tactics in Punjab.
Delhi Police file FIR over abusive posts against PM
The Delhi Police have filed an FIR regarding abusive posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Express reported.
How to apply for a duplicate death certificate without hassle
Applying for a duplicate Indian death certificate can be a daunting task, but knowing the process can make it easier.
Artist accuses Indian Navy of copying his Rajendra Chola sculpture
An artist has moved the Madras High Court alleging that the Indian Navy copied his sculpture of Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I.
'Digital arrest scams worst kind of crime': SC
The Supreme Court has ruled against granting bail in cases related to digital arrest scams, except under "extraordinary grounds."
Husband hangs wife, video calls her parents to show act
In a shocking incident, a 23-year-old woman was allegedly hanged by her husband in Karnataka's Bagalkot district.
Delhi airport issues advisory as heavy rain lashes city
Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to upgrade its weather warning from orange to red alert.
PM Modi meets Assam MPs, discusses state flood situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with Assam MPs to discuss the ongoing flood situation in the state.
Now ex-Delhi cops seek permission for protest at Jantar Mantar
Retired Delhi Police officers are planning a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 31 in response to alleged attacks on police personnel during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on July 20.
Debate on anti-paper leak Bill begins in Lok Sabha
The discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill has begun in the Lok Sabha after the proceedings were adjourned till 2pm on Tuesday after the Opposition protested over the use of pellet guns against NEET paper leak protesters.