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Bihar Moves To Get Minister Deepak Prakash Elected To Council After Top Court Rap
Top Court has asked Bihar government to explain how its minister, Deepak Prakash, is continuing in office for over six months without being elected.
Cabinet Approves PM-Kisan Scheme Extension By 5 Years With Rs 3.15 Outlay
Under the scheme, each eligible farmer family receives annual financial assistance of Rs 6,000.
NEET Counselling Schedule To Be Out Shortly; MCC Issues Important Update
NEET UG Counselling 2026: The announcement comes two days after Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda reviewed the preparedness for the counselling.
Supreme Court Stays Order To Bring National Stock Exchange Under RTI Act
A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta agreed to hear a petition filed by the NSEI and sought responses from the Central Information Commission and others.
Parliamentary Panel Recommends Appointment Of Polar Ambassador For India
The panel suggests a dedicated polar ambassador to advance India’s strategic and scientific interests in polar areas.
Delhi University PG Admission 2026: 10,577 Opt For Spot Round 1, 1,358 Seats Allotted
DU has allotted 1,358 postgraduate seats in Spot Round 1, while 10,577 candidates gave consent. Check the complete admission schedule and next steps.
Assam floods: Month Loan Moratorium, Free Textbooks Among Key Measures
Assam CM Homanta Sarma said the government's immediate priority is to stand beside families who have suffered losses and ensure they receive the support needed to return to normal life.
France, Spain Eye Wildfire Reprieve As Other Blazes Start Up In Europe
France and Spain on Thursday glimpsed a reprieve from some of the worst wildfires in living memory, which have sent hundreds of thousands of people fleeing -- among them Hollywood...
16 Indians Killed Since Conflict Began In Middle East This Year: Centre
Since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East this year, 16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives in the region, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.
Lower Turnout Adds To Suspense In Bypoll For Madhya Pradesh Seat
The result on August 3 may therefore be decided not only by those who voted, but also by the thousands who stayed away.
Pregnancy Cannot Be Ground To Deny Public Employment: Allahabad High Court
The Lucknow bench's order came on a special appeal filed by Komal Jaiswal against the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission's refusal to defer her physical efficiency test for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard recruitment.
Bombay High Court Canteen Halts Services Amid Food Regulator Crackdown
FDA officials visited the canteen premises on Thursday, but the Bombay Bar Association (BBA) insisted the decision to temporarily discontinue its services was taken voluntarily.
PM Modi Drops Another Instagram Video, Praises Anti-Paper Leak Bill
PM Modi said the Bill will make the exam system more robust and trustworthy.
How Much of Assam Is Under Water Amid Floods? Satellite Maps Reveal
Floods have ravaged villages and crop lands in several districts of Assam, impacting over 6 lakh people and killing at least 78 people this monsoon season.
BJP MP's Contempt Notice Against Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks In Parliament
The notice - filed under Rule 222 read with Rule 223 of the Rules of Procedure in Lok Sabha -- has been submitted to Speaker Om Birla.
"I Was Not Selected": 17-Year-Old Cricketer Dies By Suicide In Nagpur
The Bajaj Nagar police, who are investigating the case, have recovered an alleged suicide note where she has detailed the reason for her actions.
Akal Takht Asks Sikh MLAs, Ministers To Shun Bhagwant Mann In Punjab Assembly
The directive came as Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj rejected the Punjab government's response to the proposed amendments to the anti-sacrilege legislation.
Anti-Paper Leak Bill Clears Parliament, Opposition Stages Walkout
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was cleared by a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha amid Opposition walkout, a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha.
How Sawan Powers Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Local Micro-Economy In India
Behind Sawan's rituals lies a thriving seasonal economy, with temple markets, sweet shops, and small vendors seeing soaring sales.
