Monthly Current Affairs Compilation

The regulator concluded its preventive action had achieved its objective after the change in control and completion of the open offer.

The regulator cited governance failures, undisclosed transactions and misuse of company assets while imposing penalties and market restrictions

Loss is attributed to selling fuels below market costs

SEBI’s measures to safeguard market integrity also help market stay relatively calm

The rupee appreciated 15 paise to settle at 95.35 against the US dollar, supported by RBI intervention and sustained foreign fund inflows. Gains were limited by higher crude oil prices, a stronger dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions

Mumbai: Returns from mutual fund schemes over the past year show a wide gap between the best- and worst-performing funds across categories, underscoring the importance of scheme selection for investors.In the flexi-cap category, the largest

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a new framework to simplify and expedite the launch of…

CPI(M) leader says reports that appeared in media are part of a “deliberate misinformation campaign” against the party

To achieve financial stability, it is not enough to just earn, but it is equally important to save at the right place and keep the family safe from unforeseen crises. In the beginning, everyone should choose a basic savings plan and insuran

BJP accuses LoP of making ‘baseless allegations’ and using ‘unparliamentary language’ as repeated protests interrupt debate on anti-paper leak bill

Most of the $32 billion ⁠raised so far has come from the foreign currency non-resident deposit scheme (FCNR B deposits), Malhotra said.

The family of a village agriculture assistant who died in a road accident received ₹1 crore under SBI’s group insurance scheme.

Crop insurance action plan should be implemented effectively to safeguard farmers against weather-related risks, says Chief Minister; terms suicide of a student from Rampachodavaram as deeply distressing and directs officials to engage expe

RBI और सरकार ने विदेशी पूंजी जुटाने के लिए बड़े पैकेज का ऐलान किया है. G-Secs पर कैपिटल गेन्स और विदहोल्डिंग टैक्स खत्म किया गया, साथ ही FCNR(B) और PSU ECB नियमों में ढील दी गई है.

Diversification seems to be the common thread running through India’s fintech ecosystem right now. Last week, we took a closer…

Mumbai: Top domestic mutual funds have pushed back against the valuations sought by quick commerce startup Zepto for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), multiple people told ET, potentially complicating the company's plans for an ea

Foreign portfolio investors became net buyers of Indian equities in July. This marked a reversal after four months of significant outflows from the market. Total foreign inflows reached their strongest point this year, surpassing February's

Netanyahu called the International Criminal Court's (ICC) war crimes charges against him "baseless." He pointed to the sexual misconduct allegations against the ICC's top prosecutor, who was removed from that post on Friday.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says inflation control remains the foremost priority; FCNR(B) deposits and foreign investment in government securities have strengthened India’s external position

MACT, based in Palghar, Maharashtra, has ruled in favour of a young man who was paralysed in a 2017 road accident. The truck owner and the insurance company have been ordered to pay a compensation of ₹1.06 crore.

Fintech network used dummy firms, payment gateways to mask gaming collections

The observed flows were consistent with prevailing monsoon conditions over the upper catchments, as acknowledged by Pakistan’s own flood forecasting authorities, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

MEA referred to statements from Pakistani authorities acknowledging a rise in river levels due to heavy monsoon rain in areas across the border.

Delhi Police on Friday dismissed as "false, baseless and misleading" social media claims that food delivery app services has been banned across the New Delhi area.

The MIIs have better control and enforceability over the intermediaries and listed entities, and most of them are registered with MIIs in some capacity, said SEBI

Enrolment under a central insurance scheme for handloom weavers has fallen well short of target despite a sharp jump in funding, prompting the textiles ministry to review the programme. Assam dominates both enrolment and fund allocation.

RBI launches swap scheme on June 8

India's economy shows resilience amid global uncertainties and fragile geopolitics. Liquidity conditions have improved, supporting robust credit growth across the nation. The external sector remains steady, with foreign investment inflows s

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Tuesday proposed replacing a seven-year-old set of rules with a single framework that would govern overseas fund flows into equity instruments across companies, limited liability partnerships, and spe

Mumbai: Trying to time the market may not be the best strategy for retail investors. A study by Abakkus Mutual Fund shows that missing even a few of the market's strongest trading days can erode long-term returns. The asset manager analysed

Supreme Court's big decision: IAA

The Reserve Bank of India’s latest Financial Stability Report is reassuring about the health of banks and non-banking finance companies. It is less reassuring about the financial health of their retail customers. India’s household debt reac

UPI transactions stood at 24,162 crore in volume and Rs 314 lakh crore in value in FY 2025-26.

The language adopted in the policy should be clear and unambiguous, and every policy, if it is meant to cover any extra-territorial jurisdiction, must be clearly mentioned, said the Supreme Court Bench

The Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility attracted $20.72 billion by July 17. Most of this money arrived through Foreign Currency Non-Resident deposits. Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings and External Commercial Borrowings also c

Among Banks, State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank have reportedly seen fresh inflows of about $1.90 billion and $425 million via fresh FCNR (B) deposits

The rupee weakened 14 paise to close at 96.44 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and global risk aversion amid US-Iran tensions. RBI intervention expectations and stronger forex reserves helped limit furth

Health insurance purchases up 43%

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Retail traders lose because they are bringing knives to a gunfight. SEBI’s research reveals that 97% of institutional profits and 96% of proprietary trading profits in the Indian F&O market are generated by algorithmic trading.

The two countries also discussed easing investments, improving professional mobility and promoting joint investments in Latin America during Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Spain.

The party that halted the expansion works and failed to move a basket of earth during its five-year term has no moral right to speak about it now, says Payyavula Keshav

New Delhi: It may not be long before India gets plastic currency notes. The pilot project of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to be rolled out with smaller denomination Rs 10 and Rs 20 notes. Based on the results of the trial, Indi

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS): India has taken its first formal step towards introducing polymer banknotes, with the Reserve Bank of India's currency printing arm inviting global Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the supply of polymer substrat

Vasco: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Friday announced a one-month relief for vehicle owners without valid insurance, stating that no e-challans will be issued for insurance-related violations during the period to allow motorists to r

Man Moves HC; Court Seeks Guj Home Dept Reply

Jio Platforms results today: RIL's telecom arm saw profit rise 9.2% to ₹7,764 crore in Q1FY27, earnings growth of 15% YoY, and filed its DHRP for public listing with SEBI. Check the key takeaways here…

Travel tech giant MakeMyTrip has confidentially filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the SEBI for the India IPO…

The advisory follows an alert from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS): India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $964 million to $675.16 billion for the week ended July 10, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.The latest increase follows a sharp r

Health insurance: From treatment to insurance claims, there will be reforms, parliamentary committee will crack down; There will also be strictness on companies.

The government plans new tools to boost liquidity for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Amendments to the MSME Development Act will be moved in Parliament soon. These changes aim to remove business hurdles and improve cash flow for thes

RBI has barred defaulting borrowers from repurchasing seized properties. New directions effective October 1, 2026, tighten norms for stressed accounts. Banks must adopt board-approved policies for asset recognition and recovery efforts. Ass

The Enforcement Directorate clarified Fema's role as civil legislation for voluntary compliance. Reserve Bank of India is the competent authority for compounding eligible contraventions. The ED issues a no-objection certificate to the centr

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concluded his two-day official visit to Bhutan yesterday. During his visit, Mr Misri co-chaired the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks for the 13th Five Year Plan of Bhutan. During the 5th Plan T

Apple is gearing up to launch its new iPad mini in the market. The compact tablet will reportedly feature a state-of-the-art OLED display for the first time, replacing the LCD screen. Let's take a closer look at the new iPad mini, which is

The case to return a cheque of five lakh rupees was going on in a Gandhinagar court. The court ordered the accused to undergo one year imprisonment and pay Rs five lakh as compensation. Ashwini Sharma, a resident of Janata Nagar in Chandkhe

Doordarshan Ramyan Arun Govil In Ramayana Trailer: Actor Arun Govil, who played the role of Shri Ram in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana, has returned to the role of Dashrath in the 4000 crore Ramayanam.

London, July 31 (UNI) The Guardian reported that the Russian attack on Kiev on July 26 destroyed an American drone manufacturing company.

An employee working as a multi-purpose health worker at a primary health centre in Shahpur (Vad) under Vadnagar taluka health office of Mehsana district health department was found on the road with a blank cheque signed by the account holde

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan saw collections drop in its second week. The film earned an estimated 3.55 crore net on its ninth day. Overseas markets contributed 2 crore gross on the same day. Meanwhile, protests in Karnataka led to cance

Mumbai. July 31 (Agencies): Leading US technology company Apple set a new revenue record in the third fiscal quarter across all major global markets, including India.

The opening of the Nathu La pass shows that India and China are willing to remain at the dialogue table. On the other hand, Arunachal Pradesh proves that diversity is India's biggest strength.

The LRS brings unapproved and illegal layouts into the formal planning system so as to enable the government to provide basic facilities and promote an overall and integrated area and city level development.

India IIP growth June 202\ 1: According to government data, Quick Estimates of IIP in June 2026 stood at\ u09BC 123.1, which was 114.7 in June 2025. That is, there has been a significant increase in industrial production in a span of one ye

The Union department of agriculture, in consultation with state governments, assesses month-wise and state-wise fertiliser requirements before each cropping season.

The U.K. counterpart Andy Burnham set out his ambitions to further enhance the U.K.-India relationship

The Supreme Court has ordered Rajasthan to pay one lakh rupees to a government official. This payment is compensation for harassment caused by political interference in a prosecution sanction. The court criticized the joint secretary of the

Jammu: In a significant move to regulate the release of balance budgetary allocations and expenditure during the last quarter of the financial year 2026‑27, the Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday ordered that balance allocation for any wo

The committee was constituted to advise the State government on measures to augment the State’s own tax and non-tax revenues

Fraudsters Followed Fake Bank Alert With Emotional Appeal Over Son’s Emergency Surgery

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SCCL has directed its officials to maintain daily coal supplies to thermal power stations and ensure production targets are met despite monsoon challenges.

Revanth Reddy speaks to CII representatives, unveils govt. plans to transform State into a global economic powerhouse

A young man lost his life in a shocking and brutal attack late Thursday night in Damodarpur Bazaar under the Chandanpur police station limits in Puri district. According to local reports, a group of miscreants chased the youth through the m

The complainant alleged that between January 19, 2019, and August 13, 2025, Kalimuthu repeatedly threatened and assaulted him, forcing him to pay a total of ₹1,15,02,800

Telangana has secured only one approved project each under the Centre's PLI schemes for large-scale electronics manufacturing and IT hardware, trailing several other states.

The regulator concluded its preventive action had achieved its objective after the change in control and completion of the open offer.

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The regulator cited governance failures, undisclosed transactions and misuse of company assets while imposing penalties and market restrictions

Andhra Pradesh has recorded a 38% rainfall deficit midway through the monsoon, with kharif sowing reaching only 43% of the normal area.

2 sewer workers die by electrocution in Faridabad, FIR against owner

Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation Commissioner Rudresh Ghali on Friday directed Larsen & Toubro, the agency implementing the 24/7 water supply project, to issue water bills to consumers immediately after providing connections, saying t

Bagalkote temple dispute: A fight broke out between two groups over the accounts of the Durgadevi temple in Bagalkot Gaddanakeri Thanda and an old feud. They were attacked with axes and rods and many were injured. Following the incident, a

After July's modesrecovery from a weak June, the weather office has forecast below-normal rainfall for the rest of the monsoon season, raising concerns over kharif crops, food inflation and rural demand.

The Delhi-headquartered refiner posted a net loss of ₹2,661 crore in the June-end quarter.

Loss is attributed to selling fuels below market costs

Kharif crops will sustain if there is regular rainfall even if it the quantity is less, say official sources

SEBI’s measures to safeguard market integrity also help market stay relatively calm

Amid a flat start in the Indian stock market, a leading automobile stock has seen a stormy rally. Leading brokerage firms and most analysts have given a 'BUY' rating and have set a big target of ₹2,842 on the stock.

The flood situation continued to worsen in parts of Khordha district on Friday as rising water levels in the Bhargavi and Rajua Rivers inundated low-lying areas, disrupting normal life and isolating several villages. Also Read: Odisha flood

Netflix movie: A Netflix producer is suing the production company. He also demanded that Netflix pay him Rs 1000 crore as compensation. What's the case

The Supreme Court stayed the Central Information Commission's order declaring the National Stock Exchange a public authority under the RTI Act. The court issued notice on NSE's plea challenging the Delhi High Court judgment and sought respo

The existing budgetary allocation for the Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the year 2026-27 stood at Rs 425 crore.

The rupee appreciated 15 paise to settle at 95.35 against the US dollar, supported by RBI intervention and sustained foreign fund inflows. Gains were limited by higher crude oil prices, a stronger dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions

New Delhi: India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) will be set up in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The MoU was signed by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India and the Department of Industrial Policy and Investment Prom

For years, the alchemy of family businesses, evoking images of overbearing patriarchs and subservient professionals, has baffled governance gurus and tested the tenets of B-school teaching.Garden variety commentaries have harped on how whim

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan saw collections decrease on its eighth day. The film's India net total reached over 153 crore rupees. Worldwide gross collections for Jana Nayagan have now surpassed 260 crore. The Tamil version continues to

Mumbai: Returns from mutual fund schemes over the past year show a wide gap between the best- and worst-performing funds across categories, underscoring the importance of scheme selection for investors.In the flexi-cap category, the largest

ET Intelligence Group: The market capitalisation of South Korea and Taiwan had soared at a faster clip in 2026 until the third week of June, buoyed by meteoric rise in stock prices of semiconductor companies.The fall since then has been eve

Kollam: The Central Government has increased the honorarium of Anganwadi workers from 3000 to 4500 rupees per month and that of Anganwadi helpers from 1500 to 2250 rupees per month with effect from 1st October 2018. Apart from this, there i

Despite the Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006 being in force and several government machinery such as Women and Child Development Department, Social Security Department, Anganwadi, Police and District Child Protection Unit are continuous

Kolkata. The first phase of the National Census will begin in West Bengal on Saturday, August 1. This time, for the first time, citizens will be able to share their information.

For tuberculosis (TB) patients from economically backward regions, financial assistance through government initiatives is as crucial as medication. Delays in disbursing aid are affecting the recovery of patients from across Andhra Pradesh a

Today, ethanol 20 petrol has been made mandatory and legal for petrol vehicles in the country.

PM-KISAN: Extension of 5 years

The order issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 stated the ban order is aimed at curbing rising health risks among children after inspections from officials concerned came across refined carbohydrates and processed snacks bei

Draft voter rolls in Haryana and Andhra Pradesh reveal significant exclusions. Over sixteen percent of Haryana's electorate and over ten percent in Andhra were removed. Reasons cited include deaths, permanent shifts, and multiple registrati

The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana targets 5,000 MW of installations on water bodies by 2030-31

Top court orders the Ministry to facilitate the identification of mortal remains and ensure families receive legal aid for compensation claims

Nellore recorded the highest number of uncollectable enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, while Polavaram reported the lowest.

According to officials,the teacher, Lokesh Sharma, beat up the class 4 student using a cane in front of his fellow students after which the boy narrated the incident to her parents

SCCL has directed its officials to maintain daily coal supplies to thermal power stations and ensure production targets are met despite monsoon challenges.

Many of the swimmers won multiple medals.

The last date for the PMAY-Self survey is August 15. If you do not complete the survey before then, you will not be able to name the housing plan\ u09BC. In such a situation, the government is advising to complete this survey as soon as pos

The event culminated in a tight three-way finish for top honours, with IM Muthaiah Al (India), IM Rodriguez Hernandez Luis Daniel (Cuba) and Raja Rithvik (India) all finishing level on 7 points apiece.

Andhra University's Executive Council suspended former Vice-Chancellor Prof. PVGD Prasad Reddy following vigilance inquiry findings and investigation reports.

The couple welcomed their son, Hardik, in November last year.

Jammu Tawi, Jul 31: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that no case of Ebola virus was reported in India while thirty passengers in Jammu and Kashmir were screened for it. The information was furnis

The ruckus in Parliament was created by political parties that may have been aiming to hijack the protests run by students who had legitimate reasons to harbour fears over their future. The government’s response was confrontational and not

Telangana has secured only one approved project each under the Centre's PLI schemes for large-scale electronics manufacturing and IT hardware, trailing several other states.

Four other people were also affected and are undergoing treatment at Silchar Medical College and Hospital.

Court says colleges cannot retain academic documents to recover unpaid fees

2 sewer workers die by electrocution in Faridabad, FIR against owner

Shivakumar has also postponed his planned August 3 meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on the issue, saying legal matters should be resolved before the two parties meet.

The Charminar Task Force and police arrested three persons at Saifabad for allegedly possessing and selling Mephentermine Sulphate injections. Police seized 100 vials and said the accused procured them from a supplier in Meerut before selli

The Union Cabinet on Friday announced the extension of the PM-KISAN scheme for another five years. The scheme will now continue until the financial year 2030-31. The extended scheme will involve a total financial outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh cror

ନିଟ୍ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନପତ୍ର ଲିକ୍ ବିବାଦ ଥମିନଥିବାବେଳେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ମେଡିକାଲ ପିଜି ପରୀକ୍ଷା ପ୍ରଶ୍ନପତ୍ର ବିବାଦ ଏବେ ଦେଶ ଓ ରାଜ୍ୟର ରାଜନୀତିକୁ ସରଗରମ କରିଛି। ବିରୋଧୀ କଂଗ୍ରେସ ଓ ବିଜେଡି ଏହାକୁ ‘ପ୍ରଶ୍ନପତ୍ର ଲିକ୍‌’ କହି କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ଓ ରାଜ୍ୟ ସରକାରଙ୍କୁ ଟାର୍ଗେଟ୍ କରିଥିବାବେଳେ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍

The existing budgetary allocation for the Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the year 2026-27 stood at Rs 425 crore.

കൊച്ചി: നിയമപരമായ വേതന പരിധിക്ക് മുകളിലുള്ള യഥാര്‍ത്ഥ ശമ്പളത്തിന്മേല്‍ എംപ്ലോയീസ് പ്രൊവിഡന്റ് ഫണ്ടിലേക്ക് വിഹിതം അടയ്‌ക്കുകയും 2014 സപ്തംബര്‍ ഒന്നിന് മുമ്പ് വിരമിക്കുകയും ചെയ്ത ജീവനക്കാര്‍ക്ക്, ഉയര്‍ന്ന പെന്‍ഷന്‍ ലഭിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള ഓപ്ഷന്‍

Mumbai: Returns from mutual fund schemes over the past year show a wide gap between the best- and worst-performing funds across categories, underscoring the importance of scheme selection for investors.In the flexi-cap category, the largest

Hyderabad. 30. July (Siasat News) VP Gautam, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Telangana Housing Board, appealed to the public about the Indiramma housing scheme.

Four hundred fourteen Indians faced deportation from the US by March 2026. Deportations from the US significantly increased from 2023 to 2025. The United Kingdom and Cyprus also deported Indians, with fifty-seven and fifty-three respectivel

Jitendra Singh says the government has made efforts to free medical education from management quota malice while replying to the debate in Upper House; Kharge demands SC-monitored high-powered panel to probe NEET paper leaks and police acti

2,796 LSD blots and other narcotic substances seized, 4 held

Liti produced a Commonwealth Games record lift of 223kg in the clean and jerk to move ahead of the Indian and win gold with a total of 389kg, just one kilogram more than Lovepreet. Liti had lifted 166kg in the snatch.

The Telangana government released the final ₹2,000 crore instalment, completing clearance of ₹6,000 crore pending dues of employees and pensioners.

Over 6,000 civilians suffered pellet injuries in 2016 when street protests broke out after the killing of a Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter in south Kashmir

The discussions focused on leveraging the collective strengths of the PIB, the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Doordarshan, and All India Radio (AIR) to enhance the dissemination of information on Government schemes, programmes, and

Officials pose as passengers to catch violators; 36 private bikes penalised in a recent inspection; transport registration mandatory for commercial operations

138 complaints disposed of at adalat in Thiruvananthapuram district on Wednesday and Thursday

The Bengal govt. has issued notifications linking SIR deletions with benefits of public distribution system and Annapurna Bhandar scheme; the Supreme Court has reiterated its position that exclusion from the electoral rolls cannot have cons

A Bengaluru woman has gone viral, exposing the city's rent scam, where brokers push 4-6 month deposits as "generous deals".

ET Intelligence Group: The market capitalisation of South Korea and Taiwan had soared at a faster clip in 2026 until the third week of June, buoyed by meteoric rise in stock prices of semiconductor companies.The fall since then has been eve

Nifty IT index surges 2.3% for fourth consecutive session, extending its three-day rally to around 8% and its monthly gain to over 17%

Vaibhav SuryaVanshi created a stir with his bat during the Zimbabwe tour. After scoring the most runs in the three-match T20I series, his hard work has now been reflected in the ICC rankings as well. At just 15 years of age, Vaibhav has mad

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the concerned Administrative Secretaries to review the progress achieved under the next phase of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) programme and assess the implementation

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SHILLONG, July 24: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday released the Meghalaya School Performance Grading Index (MSPGI) 2025-26, the state’s first-ever school-level assessment framework. The index evaluates all 11,443 recognised sc

The ranking comes against the backdrop of the Mohan Charan Majhi government's push to position Odisha as a preferred investment hub through faster project clearances, modern industrial infrastructure, transparent governance and investor-cen

Youth was no barrier at the front, 11-year-old D. Aanya Reddy of the Secunderabad Sailing Club leads the Optimist Green girls’ fleet — the entry-level division where many of these sailors are racing their first national ranking event

Only two of the index’s 20 constituents ended in positive territory, while 18 declined

Telangana climbed to 18th in the national PGI rankings, but learning outcomes remained a key concern despite gains in overall school education performance.

Special Correspondent Panaji Stating that NITI Aayog’s recent recognition of Goa reflects the coordinated efforts of the state government to build a transparent, efficient and future-ready investment ecosystem, the Chief Minister’s Office (

The Investment Friendliness Index evaluates States across 84 indicators under eight key pillars, covering every stage of the investment lifecycle from policy and governance to infrastructure, business facilitation and fiscal management.

NITI Aayog has identified Hyderabad and Bengaluru as India’s key bioeconomy hubs, projecting the sector to grow to $1.36 trillion by 2040.

Secures highest rank in STEM enrolment Panaji : Goa is among the top five states on NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index, as per a report released on Friday. The state is ranked fourth in being investor friendly with an index rating o

Telangana has been ranked 10th in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index 2026, emerging as a frontrunner with strong business climate and institutional performance.

Ease of Living, Ease of Doing Business reforms to accelerate Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the best practices adopted by leading States in promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and

The index evaluates states and UTs across eight key pillars: infrastructure, business climate, resources, government policy, regulatory ease, institutional environment, financial health and environmental resilience.

The Investment Friendliness Index considers infrastructure quality, logistics, availability of skilled human resources, institutional capacity, fiscal health, environmental resilience and regulatory predictability to assess a state’s abilit

The exchange will offer 3 serial monthly index futures and index options contract cycle

The WMO's outlook shows that through October, nearly every land mass on Earth is expected to be hotter than normal

Monsoon more active in July than in June

Why the monsoon has slowed down?: Delhi awaits rains, signs of below-normal rainfall in August-September

India's monsoon rainfall is expected to be below normal during August and September. This forecast is influenced by the continuing risk of El Niño, which often weakens the monsoon. July rainfall, however, turned out to be normal due to plen

Floodwater was being released downstream from the Sripada Yellampalli Project after five of its 62 gates were lifted following heavy inflows from the catchment area.

The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana targets 5,000 MW of installations on water bodies by 2030-31

Activists alleged that the supply of contaminated water was creating a situation in the area similar to Indore’s Bhagirathpura, where government-supplied sewage-contaminated water claimed more than 35 lives

Special Correspondent Panaji: Stating that Assembly sessions should be longer, state legislative Assembly Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar on Friday indicted that the forthcoming monsoon session of the House could be extended if need be. “At least on

Panaji: Goa has recorded its fourth lowest July rainfall in the last 15 years, despite a late revival of the southwest monsoon during the month, with the state ending July with a 34 per cent rainfall deficit. The India Meteorological Depart

SCCL has directed its officials to maintain daily coal supplies to thermal power stations and ensure production targets are met despite monsoon challenges.

Telangana as a whole ended June had 115.3 mm rainfall against 130.3 mm, a 12 per cent shortfall.

A new study by researchers from CCMB-Hyderabad, and the Nature Conservation Foundation- Mysore has decoded the complete genomes of four species, offering fresh insights into their evolution and population history over millions of years. The

Andhra Pradesh has recorded a 38% rainfall deficit midway through the monsoon, with kharif sowing reaching only 43% of the normal area.

Appeals to protesters to drop Karnataka bandh on August 13

After July's modesrecovery from a weak June, the weather office has forecast below-normal rainfall for the rest of the monsoon season, raising concerns over kharif crops, food inflation and rural demand.

Kharif crops will sustain if there is regular rainfall even if it the quantity is less, say official sources

A Yellow alert has been issued for remaining five districts, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam, where isolated heavy rainfall is likely.

The weather agency said rainfall across the country during these two months is expected to remain below 94% of the Long Period Average (LPA), indicating weaker-than-usual monsoon activity in the latter half of the season

Monsoon Defied El Nino: ଜୁଲାଇ ମାସରେ ଭାରତର ଦକ୍ଷିଣ ପଶ୍ଚିମ ବାୟୁ ଜବରଦସ୍ତ କମବ୍ୟାକ କରିଛି। ଜୁଲାଇ ମାସରେ ମୌସୁମୀ ୧୦୧% ବର୍ଷିଛି। ଶକ୍ତିଶାଳୀ ଏଲ ନିନୋ ଯୋଗୁ ମୌସୁମୀ ଦୁର୍ବଳ ହୋଇଯିବ ବୋଲି ଅନେକ ପାଣିପାଗ ବିଶେଷଜ୍ଞ କହିଥିଲେ। ବିଭିନ୍ନ ମଡେଲ ମଧ୍ୟ ଦୁର୍ବଳ ମୌସୁମୀର ଆଶଙ୍କା କରି

It is not 365 days but only 122 days that will decide the fate of Telugu states. This is surprising but that's the truth. More than 75% of the annual rainfall occurs during these 122 days between June and September. The remaining 243 days o

India's July monsoon rainfall exceeded expectations, defying earlier forecasts of below-normal precipitation. This unexpected recovery eased fears of a significant monsoon shortfall for the nation. However, rainfall distribution remained un

The district received its first spell of widespread rainfall since the onset of the southwest monsoon in the second week of June, raising hopes of improved agricultural activity after a prolonged dry spell.

The Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs daily. This directive mandates a total release of 4 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka had appealed the committee's order citing low reservoir levels and dr

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.

The minister laid the foundation for the Rs 5,750-crore hybrid renewable energy project that will generate 800mw of power, combining 400mw solar capacity in Pattikonda and 400mw wind energy in Kanekal of Anantapur district.

Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena declared twenty-three heritage sites protected monuments. This initiative provides legal protection for Ladakh's rich archaeological and historical heritage. Sites in Leh and Kargil districts

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 recruitmen

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: The monsoon session of Parliament began on July 20 and is expected to continue till August 13.

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.

Relentless monsoon rains have pushed Odisha into a serious flood situation, with water levels rising sharply in major rivers and inundating vast stretches of the state. Officials reported that nearly 7.05 lakh people have been affected acro

Maharashtra fishermen unions are disappointed by the government's early monsoon ban end. The ban now concludes on August 1, benefiting large commercial operators. Traditional fishermen are unprepared for the sudden resumption of deep-sea fi

According to the ASDMA's daily flood report, more than 2,12,400 people remained affected in Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat and Sivasagar districts.

Steady monsoon rains have revived Telangana's iconic waterfalls, drawing tourists to Kuntala, Pochera and Tumpelli.

The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force have been kept on standby for relief and rescue operations.

Guwahati, July 30: Assam Minister Rameswar Teli on Thursday said the state’s flood situation has affected at least 30 tea gardens in the state while 11 gardens have faced severe damage that will badly impact tea production in the coming day

The measures were reviewed at a comprehensive meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) Dr Jayanti Ravi at the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolted Nashik in Maharashtra in the early hours of Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

The death count in the Assam floods rose to 78, with seven districts currently affected by floods, according to the latest data.

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Odisha floods: Three killed, over 5.5 lakh hit across five districts

Govts. of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, U.P., Rajasthan asked to ensure monitoring of paddy cultivation areas, especially identified hotspot villages and fire-prone locations; conduct drone surveys from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., when attempts to evade sa

The projects, with a combined capacity of 800mw, are part of the alliance government's clean energy roadmap and the AP integrated clean energy policy-2024.

The tragedy comes amid a harsh monsoon that has seen multiple landslides and flash floods across Nagaland.

Kokrajhar DFO Mustafa Ali Ahmed said when the forest personnel approached the group, they opened fire, leading the guards to fire retaliatory shots

Heavy rains in Hyderabad, coupled with ongoing civic works, triggered severe traffic congestion across GHMC, CMC, and MMC limits. Key IT corridor junctions such as Madhapur, Hitec City, Cyber Towers, and Biodiversity Junction faced gridlock

Vehicular movement on National Highway 163, which connects Telangana with Chhattisgarh, was temporarily suspended due to damage to road

Relentless rainfall has battered Odisha over the past few days, swelling rivers, inundating villages, submerging roads and leaving vast stretches of agricultural land waterlogged. Also Read: Motorcyclist swept away in floodwaters in Odisha’

Bhadrak’s Basudevpur is drowning. Before the first flood waters could drain away, a second devastating flood has struck the region. Everywhere you look, there is water—in the fields, on the roads, in villages and towns. Thousands Of Acres U

Dibrugarh: The flood situation in Assam has shown signs of improvement, but the disaster has claimed seven more lives, taking this year’s cumulative death toll to 75 from 68 reported earlier. According to the latest DRIMS Assam Flood Report

The Centre has released its seventh draft notification for ecologically sensitive areas. This proposal aims to protect 56,825 sq km across six Indian states. States have raised objections, primarily Kerala, citing livelihood concerns. The d

Are tigers safe in India?

મહિસાગર જિલ્લાના તાલુકા મથક કોઠંબાના ગાયત્રી મંદિર રોડ પર કોન્ટ્રાક્ટર દ્વારા બનાવાયેલી ગટર લાઇન અત્યંત તકલાદી સાબિત થઈ છે. ગટરના ઢાંકણા સ્થાને સ્થાને તૂટી ગયા છે અને કોન્ટ્રાક્ટર દ્વારા રોડની કામગીરી પણ પોલીસ સ્ટેશન સામે ચોકડી પર અધૂરી મૂક

Seven more deaths pushed the toll in the Assam floods to 75 on Tuesday, though the number of affected population came down to 3.32 lakh across seven districts, an official bulletin said.

Leader of the Opposition Wajed Ali Choudhury said the Congress has already provided flood relief in the past few days and the party MLAs will donate one month's salary for the cause

State’s demand finds no favour with Centre Panaji: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued the seventh draft notification on ecologically sensitive area (ESA) in the Western Ghats, proposing to brin

Study attributes high prevalence to hot and humid climate, poor awareness Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: Fungal skin infections, fuelled by Goa’s warm and humid coastal climate, have emerged as the most common skin disorder among children, with a

A significant percentage of water released from either KRS or Kabini will be lost by the time it reaches Biligundlu measuring gauge since the river bed is dry. The State also has to account for groundwater levels and channel losses

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi last evening and conveyed India’s deep concerns over the ongoing hostilities in the West Asia region. During the telephonic conversation, Dr Jaishanka

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The U.K. counterpart Andy Burnham set out his ambitions to further enhance the U.K.-India relationship

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed India’s deep concern over the escalating hostilities in West Asia and strongly urged Iran to ensure that commercial shipping and seafarers are not targeted under any circumstances.

Preliminary reports say the Resistance Front (TRF), an off-shoot of Pakistan based Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) is believed to be behind the attack.

SEBI’s measures to safeguard market integrity also help market stay relatively calm

The government earlier this week summoned a top Meta executive after Modi’s recent post addressing India’s youth and promising stringent measures against paper leaks was briefly restricted on Facebook.

India is pursuing the release of around 24 nationals still serving in the Russian Army, with 139 Indians already brought back, the MEA said.

Bhubaneswar: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha’s CID-Crime Branch has busted an interstate cannabis smuggling racket, recovering nearly half a tonne of ganja concealed in a goods truck near Bhubaneswar. Acting on specific intelligence,

Rachid Sbihi, who leads a local workers association representing Civil Guard officers described the situation as a "serious humanitarian crisis"

Four bodies have been recovered from the avalanche site on Broad Peak with Oman's Nadhira Al Harthy and Nepal's Pur Bahadur Gurung among the confirmed dead

India is currently in the early-to-mid phase of its demographic window. Broadly, this favourable phase began around 2010-13 when the country's dependency ratio started declining significantly

The existing budgetary allocation for the Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the year 2026-27 stood at Rs 425 crore.

The US government is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for foreign students seeking post-graduation work. This proposed fee targets the Optional Practical Training program, impacting many international graduates. This follows a signific

The SC asked the MEA to assist affected families in filing compensation claims before the Russian Embassy here and to provide all relevant information and updates in vernacular languages.

A video of a police personnel firing an AK-47 rifle at a crowd of protesting students in Bihar's Siwan district on July 25 has gone viral on social media. Since then, questions have been raised about the use of this rifle.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had earlier taken exception to the Union Minister’s reply in the Rajya Sabha and shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to have the reply withdrawn

Sixteen Indian nationals, including ten seafarers, have died in the West Asia conflict. Seventy-five other Indian nationals sustained injuries in the same regional conflict. In a separate incident, twelve Indian nationals perished at Qatar'

India's External Affairs Minister discussed Black Sea shipping attacks with Ukraine's counterpart. He reiterated India's stance that such attacks are unacceptable and unequivocally condemned. The minister also highlighted the global impact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a special security meeting concerning the West Asia crisis. He directed the establishment of a mechanism to aid seafarers and their families. Discussions also covered ensuring uninterrupted fertilizer su

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister points at Russia for the escalation of attacks in the Black Sea and adjoining areas, which have emerged as the maritime front of the Russia-Ukraine war

Ram Chandra had joined the merchant navy recently and was on only his second overseas assignment, having left for duty in September last year.

A drone caused the fire that engulfed two gas vessels at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, the Egyptian cabinet said on Thursday, confirming that the blaze which erupted a day earlier was the result of an attack rather than an acciden

The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall as the monsoon becomes active again in Maharashtra. A red alert has been issued for Yavatmal, Amravati and Jalgaon in Vidarbha. There is an orange / yellow alert for Washim, Akola, Wardha, Chandrapur, an

Fleming named England's Test Head Coach: ଷ୍ଟିଫେନ ଫ୍ଲେମିଂଙ୍କୁ ମିଳିଛି ନୂଆ ଦାୟିତ୍ୱ। ନିକଟରେ ସେ ଆଇପିଏଲ ପ୍ରାଞ୍ଚାଇଜ୍‌ ଚେନ୍ନାଇ ସୁପର କିଙ୍ଗସ ବା ସିଏସକେ ସହ ୧୮ ବର୍ଷର ସମ୍ପର୍କଚ୍ଛିନ୍ନ କରିଥିଲେ। ଏବେ ତାଙ୍କୁ ଇଂଲଣ୍ଡ ଟେଷ୍ଟ ଟିମର ମୁଖ୍ୟ କୋଚ ଦାୟିତ୍ୱ ମିଳିଛି। ସେହିପରି

For decades, the Pakistani state has diplomatically showcased PoK to the world as if it were a separate country, complete with its own constitution, a Prime Minister as chief executive, and a President as constitutional head

Jamnagar: A two-year-old missing-person case in Jamnagar has allegedly ended with a murder confession, after police said a woman and her lover killed her husband and then kept his family misled by claiming he had moved to Australia for work

The United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran on Wednesday night, retaliating for Tehran’s attempted missile attack on US forces in Jordan. CENTCOM confirmed the strikes began at 8 p.m. ET, targeting sites in southern Iran

Police said an alleged drug trafficking ring was busted under Project Bay, a cross-border investigation conducted on the basis of intelligence inputs.

Kuwait City / Islamabad. Jul 28 (Agencies): Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday. where they are in a bilateral relationship and

Watchful for rescue of 13 Indian sailors: Embassy

Deadline for the submission of applications is August 20

The drone hit floating storage tanker Energos Winter, causing a fire that then spread to another vessel, Gaslog Salem, three trading sources familiar with the incident said.

Ukrainian Embassy said that disturbing news continues to emerge from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, as it claimed that Russia has “intensified its attacks”.

Karnataka’s appeal is expected to come up before CWMA’s meeting today (July 30)

Rejecting the criticism against the CWRC and CWMA, Vineet Gupta recalled that during the water year of 2023-24, the two bodies had worked out a distress-sharing mechanism

Jharkhand Police arrested CPI (Maoist) politburo member Misir Besra, carrying a bounty of Rs 2.2 crore and wanted in 175 cases. The arrest was made during an anti-Naxal operation in Dhanbad, with police calling it a major breakthrough

Mumbai, July 29 (IANS): Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) on Wednesday charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities, accusing the messaging platform of failing to remove content allegedly used to coordin

Khawaja Asif's remarks spark outrage amid escalating violence in POK; activists accuse security forces of firing on unarmed protesters and targeting dissent

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A supporter of terrorism, Pakistan cannot lay any claim to a “pluralistic cultural legacy” like the Indus Valley Civilisation, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s official visit to China focused on discussions to advance bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, cultural ties, people-to-people exchanges and maintaining peace and tranquillity along

According to the Indian Embassy, India has supported the conservation of 30 cultural heritage sites across eight districts under its post-earthquake reconstruction assistance.

They flag safety concerns, shrinking job opportunities and challenges to India’s maritime ambitions

Three Indian men were kidnapped and tortured for ransom in Pattaya before Thai police rescued them.

India has termed the so-called legislative assembly elections being conducted in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) an attempt by Pakistan to camouflage its illegal occupation and hide its grave human rights violations in the region

Now the Meteorological Department has issued a new forecast of rain. As per the forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Vidarbha during the next 78 hours. The estimate is 200 m in some areas.

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) order to release water to Tamil Nadu has caused severe outrage in Karnataka. The state, suffering from monsoon deficit and drinking water issues, has condemned this order. Kannadigas have warned

Following the instructions of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee, a historic conciliation meeting of the Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has been arranged in Bangalore on 3 August to resolve the Mekedatu project and water di

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Hua Chunying, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations in Beijing. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is on a China visit, also discussed means o

Albania’s parliament approved a $302 million US loan to fund military purchases, as the NATO member steps up defense spending and prepares to host the alliance’s next summit.

To strengthen international academic collaboration AWANTIPORA: Expanding its efforts to strengthen international academic collaborations, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Und

India and China reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior Chinese leaders in Beijing. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, expanding exc

Parliament: No discussion, no debate... Lok Sabha passes Birth and Death Amendment Bill in three minutes, power and opposition face-off - Birth and Death Registration Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha Without Debate Amid Opposition Uproar

Vaso received 242 mm of rain till 4 pm. Due to this, the market was filled with knee-deep water. Also, the Vaso gram panchayat office was flooded with more than half a foot of water. Other materials, including records, were moved to a safer

Updates: Karnataka High Court strict on irregularities in recruitment; serious allegations by ED in 2022 Coimbatore bomb blast case

The Centre has received representations from Sikh religious groups and organisations for "early reopening" of the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, but the extant security scenario compels the corridor to "remain suspended".

Congress jabs PM Modi over forgiving students after Jantar Mantar protest

The attendance of MPs in the Lok Sabha is a topic of discussion as the general election approaches.

The government is likely to introduce 'Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill' in the Lok Sabha next week, sources said.

Dehradun teacher death case handed to CB-CID after fair probe demand

A Delhi court sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment. They were convicted for the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma. The court found Sharma was lynched solely on account of his re

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without any debate. Opposition members disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings, preventing any business from being transacted. The bill aims to make delayed regist

A meeting of the Congress was held in Delhi regarding the cabinet expansion of the Congress government in Karnataka. The meeting, attended by Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, was attended by Chief Minister D.K.

Waqf authorities say the increase is largely due to increased registrations and not a sudden increase in the number of existing properties

Our Bureau SHILLONG, July 31: Meghalaya’s political spectrum has united in a rare consensus against the Centre’s proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, warning that new provisions allowing the “provisional seizure” of assets could see the gover

MOLESTATION CASE By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 31: The High Court of Meghalaya on Friday expressed serious concern over the alleged assault on an advocate, accused of molesting a female law intern inside his chamber, by “non-state actors”

Presenting a comprehensive roadmap for a rapidly changing Chhattisgarh, with a special focus on Bastar, Mr. Sai sought the Centre’s support for three major projects of the state, an official spokesman of the Chhattisgarh government said.

The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana targets 5,000 MW of installations on water bodies by 2030-31

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Top court orders the Ministry to facilitate the identification of mortal remains and ensure families receive legal aid for compensation claims

The family members recount what had transpired during the crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party-led march to Parliament on July 20

While the BJP hailed the court order for “establishing how AAP-backed miscreants spread riots in north-east Delhi”, the Opposition party hit back, claiming that Hussain was “indirectly working for the BJP”.

The Supreme Court has ordered Rajasthan to pay one lakh rupees to a government official. This payment is compensation for harassment caused by political interference in a prosecution sanction. The court criticized the joint secretary of the

Issues slew of directions to Centre, states New Delhi: Taking note of accidents due to stray animals on roads, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the state governments to develop a mechanism for payment of compensation in s

Special Correspondent Panaji: Stating that Assembly sessions should be longer, state legislative Assembly Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar on Friday indicted that the forthcoming monsoon session of the House could be extended if need be. “At least on

Move is intended to prevent commercial exploitation and misuse of judicial hearings; a July 24 interim order had barred the circulation of livestream proceedings on digital platforms, reversing principle of open justice, activists said

Political parties condemn attack Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday condemned the terror attack on non-local labourers in Kulgam district and directed security forces to step up operations to eliminate ter

Interacts with officers of Higher Command Course-55 Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with the officers attending Higher Command Course – 55 at Army War College, Mhow. In his address to the officers and faculty

New Delhi: The physical progress of the upcoming AIIMS at Haryana’s Rewari and Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora are 64.85 per cent and 78 per cent, respectively, with both projects targeted for completion by December 2026, the Lok Sabha was i

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday held a meeting of all the concerned Administrative Secretaries to assess Jammu and Kashmir’s performance on the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) and reviewed the prog

NT Reporter Vasco Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the state government would place before the Cabinet a proposal to regularise houses in the Goa Housing Board Colony at New Vaddem for a nominal fee of around Rs 10,000, with ot

The Government of India has given Presidential assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026 to prevent cheating in competitive examinations. The new law will curb paper leaks, copying and other malpract

The YSR Congress sought a CBI inquiry into alleged DSC recruitment irregularities and demanded Education Minister Nara Lokesh's resignation.

The sisters, through their counsel, informed the court that they voluntarily converted from Hinduism to Islam without any pressure, force, or inducement

The court was informed by the District Judiciary that there were a total of 8,422 NDPS cases pending in the State

“The atmosphere is not right at this point of time,” Mr. Shivakumar said, addressing a press meet.

Shivakumar says that it is a “reassuring sign” that inflows have increased into reservoirs in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin in the last two to three days

Prime Minister again took to Instagram to appeal for calm and strike a conciliatory note amid simmering unrest

He urges that the deadline for paying electricity bills be extended until these discrepancies are resolved

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan extend the stay since the pleadings are not complete

Jammu Tawi, Jul 31: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that no case of Ebola virus was reported in India while thirty passengers in Jammu and Kashmir were screened for it. The information was furnis

The ruckus in Parliament was created by political parties that may have been aiming to hijack the protests run by students who had legitimate reasons to harbour fears over their future. The government’s response was confrontational and not

Jammu Tawi, Jul 31: The Centre on Friday said there is no shortage of fertilisers, including Urea, DAP, MOP and NPKS, in Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to a starred question raised by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Lok Sabha regard

The Prime Minister urged compassion, saying young protesters should be counselled and encouraged to learn instead of facing legal action

Land donor farmers to get free air travel

The police found that the family had been embroiled in a long-standing dispute over the sale and distribution of a property estimated to be worth around ₹1 crore

Price of liberty? Bombay HC questions why Indians litter here but stay clean abroad

From contributing to the end of Shiromani Akali Dal's dominance after the 2015 incidents to becoming a recurring electoral litmus test for successive governments, the issue of sacrilege has repeatedly reshaped the state's political landscap

Prime Minister Modi said the language used by some protesters ‘would not suit any civilised society’, but appealed to people to help reform the students instead of seeking retribution.

Jayasundara, 66, and Fernando, 76, can appeal against the sentence in the Supreme Court, but have been remanded to judicial custody until granted bail.

The regulator cited governance failures, undisclosed transactions and misuse of company assets while imposing penalties and market restrictions

Poco has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming 'Poco M8 Power 5G' smartphone in the Indian market. The phone comes with the tagline "Power Your Binge"

Waqf authorities say the increase is largely due to increased registrations and not a sudden increase in the number of existing properties

In addition, the airline will operate four daily flights between Vijayawada and Bhogapuram, further improving regional connectivity. The new services are expected to strengthen Bhogapuram Airport's position as a key aviation hub in Andhra P

A new study by researchers from CCMB-Hyderabad, and the Nature Conservation Foundation- Mysore has decoded the complete genomes of four species, offering fresh insights into their evolution and population history over millions of years. The

Bharat Biotech's Suchitra Ella among experts nominated for a three-year term

Frequent downtime disrupts vehicle registration, driving licence and e-challan services, officials say; MVD urges Centre and NIC to improve portals, audit websites and address unresolved software issues; officials attribute recurring proble

As per IDC data, the possibility of costlier older-generation iPhones is “close to a certainty in coming weeks”

Indian shuttlers Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma entered the women’s singles semifinals at the Taipei Open on Friday. Hooda defeated compatriot Devika Sihag 23-21, 21-16, while Tanvi outlasted Thailand's Supanida Katethong. However, Kiran Geo

ET Intelligence Group: The market capitalisation of South Korea and Taiwan had soared at a faster clip in 2026 until the third week of June, buoyed by meteoric rise in stock prices of semiconductor companies.The fall since then has been eve

Meta has introduced new protocols for handling prominent individuals' accounts. This follows the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video. The company expressed regret and is examining the reasons behind the video'

Isro and DoS have initiated a significant recruitment drive for 746 positions. These openings include regular posts and apprenticeship opportunities for future talent. The drive aims to address a notable vacancy rate within the space depart

The AI City would include AI research centres, centres of excellence, and global capability centres

Why Elementary Education Demands Urgent Attention In J&K A child at the age of about four years comes to us and spends six conscious hours with us. After spending about four years with us, if the student does not know letters, words, or sim

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.

WhatsApp Web has finally received a major update. Now you can take advantage of calling on a computer or PC without installing a desktop app. Under the new update, users will get an update to make video and audio calls. Let's know about it

Isro resignation row: What's the point?

The Delhi High Court declined to halt the HPV immunisation campaign. Authorities must now explain the vaccine's introduction within four weeks. The court emphasized the need for proper protocols before administering vaccines. A Public Inter

India's first dengue virus mapping shows all four serotypes circulating in eight states. This finding could influence the country's upcoming dengue vaccine strategy. Researchers found DENV-2 to be the dominant circulating strain across the

Govts. of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, U.P., Rajasthan asked to ensure monitoring of paddy cultivation areas, especially identified hotspot villages and fire-prone locations; conduct drone surveys from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., when attempts to evade sa

With rising chip and memory costs squeezing Apple's margins, tipsters and analysts are now speculating that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could see a steep price hike, with some estimates pushing its cost past Rs 1.5 lakh once it lands in India.

The government informed Rajya Sabha that investigators found no abnormality in the fuel control switch locking mechanism of the Air India Boeing Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad. The examination of the complete thrust control module is

Vaibhav SuryaVanshi created a stir with his bat during the Zimbabwe tour. After scoring the most runs in the three-match T20I series, his hard work has now been reflected in the ICC rankings as well. At just 15 years of age, Vaibhav has mad

Official sources have denied reports of a cybersecurity incident involving DRDO data. Investigations found no evidence of active cyber attacks or unauthorized network intrusions. Most alleged leaked data is unclassified and from an old brea

DRDO Cybersecurity: Has there been a breach in cyber security, which incident report has been termed as' false and unconfirmed 'by DRDO? Government documents report breach in DRDO's cybersecurity as inaccurate and unverified

V Kamakoti has been part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's six-member exam reform task force formed after weeks of protests over the paper leak in the medical entrance exam.

HC orders for its wide publicity

Four lakh app-based drivers and delivery workers may join a protest for fair pay and security

Meanwhile, Parliamentary Standing Committee summons Meta, Snapchat, X and Google on August 3 to discuss sother issues

Washington, July 28 (IANS): Indian-American radiation oncologist Dattatreyudu Nori has said HPV vaccination could give India a decisive advantage in its fight against cervical cancer and help eliminate the disease in the coming years.“Now,

These nuns from the US have invested in big companies

Much has been said about the security and military risks of AI. But the cultural and economic threats posed by Large Language Models (LLMs), trained in Guinea-selected languages and owned by a few multinational companies, have been largely

US President Donald Trump said the United States maintains a substantial lead over China in artificial intelligence as his administration investigates whether Chinese AI firms have benefited from unauthorised model distillation. He pledged

Kohima, July 27 (MExN): The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has issued a weather outlook predicting thunderstorms, lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts from July 28 to 31. It has also urge

Nearly 20 people, including those from other States, have been apprehended from a location in Sreekaryam, where the racket is suspected to have operated a call centre from

Riyadh: A major fire broke out at Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq oil processing facility on Monday after drones struck the refinery and the nearby East-West Pumping Station. Satellite images released by NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Managemen

Data includes customer names, Aadhaar details and sensitive banking info across Bank of Baroda branches; bank is yet to confirm the data breach

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court with a defamation suit over alleged AI-generated deepfake videos linking him and his family to the Centre's E20 ethanol policy. He has sought removal of the content and an in

Diversification seems to be the common thread running through India’s fintech ecosystem right now. Last week, we took a closer…

Bitchat, an internet-free messaging app, is gaining popularity in India. The app saw significant download increases in the week ending July 24. India accounted for over half of Bitchat's global downloads during this period. Civil liberty gr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised young Indians for recent achievements. PV Sindhu won the Japan Open badminton title, making the nation proud. India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, also achieved a successful launch

It will recommend steps to make exam system leak-proof and technology-driven; former ISRO Chairman Somanath, IIT-M Director Kamakoti among members; Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Union Education Minister, chairs review meeting

It combines artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, satellite-based terrain mapping and hydrological modelling to provide highly accurate flood forecasts and real-time warnings: Reports

Conversations with local retailers in Mumbai revealed that while the footfall of smartphone customers remains unchanged, the enthusiasm to buy the devices has lessened compared to last year. This trend is common across both small and large

A meeting of the Congress was held in Delhi regarding the cabinet expansion of the Congress government in Karnataka. The meeting, attended by Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, was attended by Chief Minister D.K.

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday held a meeting of all the concerned Administrative Secretaries to assess Jammu and Kashmir’s performance on the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) and reviewed the prog

The Telangana High Court found HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath guilty of civil contempt for violating court orders by entering disputed land at Lothukunta. Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar directed the Chief Secretary to remove him from office,

Maharashtra politics is taking a new turn. Because a big leader who has left the Congress has met Eknath Shinde.

The Supreme Court questioned Parliament's decision to exclude the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel. Justices noted the CJI's inclusion in other key appointment committees. The court heard arguments challenging the 2023 Act's

Court asks Vigilance Additional Chief Secretary to reconsider the complaint of Motor Vehicle department officer Dipin Edavana against the Additional Director General of Police

The measures were reviewed at a comprehensive meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) Dr Jayanti Ravi at the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar.

Srinagar: In a significant step towards strengthening transparency, digital governance and quality service delivery under Mission POSHAN, the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Wednesday launched the QR Code-based Anganwadi Centre (AWC) initia

West Bengal land scam: CAG report reveals shocking details The allocation of the land to the Haringhata Days Farm on the river was disputed in 09BC. It is alleged that the cultivable land was given to the e-commerce company at a low price.

Brig. (Retd.) B.K. Ponwar, founder of Chhattisgarh's Jungle Warfare College, died at the age of 77.

The court asks Chief Secretary to make deliberations with DGP and Prosecution Dept. and issue a circular prescribing a structured timeline to facilitate prompt probe and expeditious trial in similar cases

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the concerned Administrative Secretaries to review the progress achieved under the next phase of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) programme and assess the implementation

The coach joined the Indian support staff after Gautam Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as head coach in the aftermath of India's victorious 2024 T20 World Cup campaign

A tragic incident happened in Tollywood. Veteran actress Pavala Shyamala has passed away. She died at Osmania Hospital in Hyderabad. Having acted in hundreds of films and entertained audiences for decades, she struggled with severe financia

Stresses creation of comprehensive digital health records for every citizen SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a meeting in Srinagar to review the progress of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and Kash

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says inflation control remains the foremost priority; FCNR(B) deposits and foreign investment in government securities have strengthened India’s external position

It will recommend steps to make exam system leak-proof and technology-driven; former ISRO Chairman Somanath, IIT-M Director Kamakoti among members; Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Union Education Minister, chairs review meeting

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

Kohima The post Pralhad Joshi assumes charge as Education Minister, begins ministry review appeared first on Nagaland Tribune.

The 28 long pending CAG reports tabled in Assembly by BJP expose fiscal health and structural gaps across crucial health, education, and panchayati raj sectors

Pralhad Joshi, who holds the additional charge of the Union Education Ministry, said he accepted this important responsibility with humility and a sense of duty. He expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and promised to wor

From anti-Hindi agitation to cockroach agitation of 2026: Education Minister embroiled in controversies, but resigns for the first time

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Expenditure of Rs 61,394 crore, debt of Rs 21,919 crore, CAG report reveals. 25 July (Siasat News) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for the current financial year 2026-27

Senior officials including Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, special chief secretary Vikas Raj, finance principal secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, and planning secretary Gaurav Uppal participated in the meeting.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy after extensive protests. Prahlad Joshi takes over as the new Education Minister. Pradhan's tenure saw multiple examination controversies.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been assigned the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Education after President accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan in the wake of the NEET paper leak controversy and the large-scale prot

The BJP leader took to X to share his resignation letter to the Prime Minister stating that he has taken responsibility for this since day one" and never turned away from this situation."

A post was made by the Union Ministry of Education on social media 'X' (formerly Twitter). That's where the new secretary was reported in 2009BC. Before the new assignment\ u09BC, he was the Central

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide protests over exam paper leaks. President Droupadi Murmu accepted Pradhan’s resignation under A

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.The development comes amid protests over exam paper leaks.T

New Delhi, 25.\ 1: Big announcement. The new education minister has been announced after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education along with his

Weeks of student fury over leaked exam papers force the Education Minister to resign—the first Modi-government Minister forced out by sustained public pressure since 2014.

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New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday tendered his resignation as the Union Education Minister amid the paper leak protests across the nation.Submitting his resignation, Pradhan reaffirmed his commitment to youth and educ

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SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday led a high-level review in Srinagar on July 24 to assess the progress of IT and e-Governance projects across Jammu and Kashmir, implemented in collaboration with BISAG-N. The meeting included

After this announcement, Ravneet Singh Bittu said, "Whether it is the issue of Nijjar, the issue of Amritpal, the issue of Pakistan or the issue of farmers, I will go to the BJP and solve all the issues. "

The resignation of the MoS for Railways and Food Processing Industries was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu, who is currently overseas, with immediate effect

He broke the fast in the presence of two Union Ministers on certain conditions, he says; the government gave a written assurance that cases against students will be taken back if they are not violent, Mr. Dorjay says; the government also ga

“62,632 outstanding UCs of ₹ 92,132.75 crore were yet to be received by the Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Bihar as on March 31, 2025”, said the CAG report under the title of “Financial Reporting Practices”, which w

Champaben Manharbhai Parmar was unanimously elected as the chairman of the social justice committee at the general meeting of the Kalol taluka panchayat held on Thursday. Champaben Manharbhai Parmar was unanimously elected as the Chairman o

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress made on the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance in Jammu and Kashmir and the establishment of the Ministry of E

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 23 Jul: The first veterinary polyclinic of the state was inaugurated at Abotani Colony here on Thursday by Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development Minister Gabriel D Wangsu, along with Chief Secretary Man

Amid protests by students against the NEET paper leak in Delhi, the central government has transferred Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi. In his place, Naresh Pal Gangwar has been given the responsibility of the Higher Education Depar

A respected Sunni religious leader, he served as the qazi of several mahals, including Kasaragod

Bhubaneswar: Noted writer Sricharan Mohanty, known for his contributions to children’s literature, passed away in Bhubaneswar following a prolonged illness. He was 73. Mohanty, who had been undergoing treatment for memory loss for the past

The Cockroach Janta Party rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s paper leak measures as inadequate, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over accountability. The party said protests would continue, while Sonam Wang

“There will be no discussion on the issue till the education minister resigns…It cannot be a fair discussion till he resigns,” Congress chief Kharge said.