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Dentist Faces Five-Year Suspension After Alleged Remarks On Ketan Agarwal's Death
The All India Dental Students and Surgeons Association (AIDSA) suspended dentist Dr. Muskan Soni for five years after she allegedly mocked Ketan Agarwal's death.
Karnataka To Review Free Power Scheme, Door-To-Door Verification From Tomorrow
The exercise will cover all beneficiaries of the Gruha Jyothi Yojane, introduced in July 2023 to provide up to 200 units of free electricity every month.
Bengal Removes 77 Muslim Communities From OBC List, Shrinks Quota
After the BJP government came to power in May, it said it would revoke the recognition of 77 Muslim communities that were given OBC status during the Trinamool rule. At the same time, OBC reservation would be reduced from 10 per cent to 7 per cent.
Ghalib Haveli, Malcha Mahal Among 75 Delhi Monuments Up For Adoption
The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved two schemes that could change how many of these heritage sites are maintained.
Tourist Smashes Crate On Mussoorie Woman's Head, Attacks Husband
The tourist from Haryana was seen attacking a couple in Mussoorie with a hard plastic crate
Tax Hiked On Petrol Export, Reduced For Diesel And Jet Fuel From Tomorrow
The windfall tax was levied to increase domestic availability of the fuel amid the war in the Middle East.
'He Has To Go Play': Mother Sits Clutching Bat After Tree Collapse Kills Son
Vihan Shrivastav was killed when a tree fell on his school bus in Mumbai's Chembur.
At Jaipur's Biggest Hopsital, A Doctor's Retirement Put Transplants On Hold
With the media spotlight on the apathy of the hospital, the government has now swung into action, giving charge to a new doctor. The room 518 on the fifth floor of the hospital's Nephrology ward is now open.
Maharashtra Woman Kills Husband, Stages Its As Heart Attack
A woman allegedly murdered her husband by strangling him with a wire before attempting to pass off his death as a heart attack in Maharashtra's Beed district, police said.
Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation
Attorney General R Venkataramani said ethanol supply contracts for 2025-26 had already been finalised in October 2025.
June 2026 Among Driest On Record: Why Monsoon Rains Failed to Arrive
India's monsoon in 2026 began on a weak note, marked by a significant rainfall deficit in June and delayed advancement over parts of northwest India.
PM Modi Speaks To Iran President, Emphasises Freedom Of Navigation
The Prime Minister stressed the need for continued efforts to secure lasting peace and stability in the region, along with safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.
Ethanol Blending "Ongoing Experiment", Impact To Be Clear Next Year: Centre
Attorney General R Venkataramani said this in the Supreme Court during a hearing on ethanol supply allocation.
Lawyer Claims Chetan Not Man In Hoodie At Pune Fort, Cops Plan Gait Analysis
Chetan Chaudhary and Siya Goyal are accused of pushing her fiance, Ketan Agarwal, from Lohagad Fort.
Foreign Degrees In India: List Of Universities Opening Campuses, Eligibility
Most of these campuses are expected to admit their inaugural batch of students in August this year, with each campus likely to begin operations with 200 to 250 students.
UP Woman Slits Mother-In-Law's Throat After Argument Over Phone Call
The incident took place in Malmalia Jagdishpur village on Monday night.
Beyond The Soap Opera: Why India Is Still Debating Marital Rape Law
Outside the television frame in the real India, the petition seeking criminalisation of marital rape is awaiting hearing in Supreme Court for several years, with the Central government taking an official stance against these petitions.
School Assembly News Headlines (July 1): Top National, International News
Today's News Headlines: Internationally, diplomatic sparks and high-profile visits are in focus, NASA revealed earthquake damage in Venezuela.
Google, Tourism Ministry Join Hands To Boost Tourist Footfall In India
In a move aimed at expanding India's global tourism footprint, the Centre partnered with Google India to sharpen the digital promotion of the country's tourist destinations and cultural heritage.
