News / India
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IndiaIndia Govt asks states to grant four-month extension for eligible real estate projects
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry issued an advisory to all state Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs).
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IndiaIndia calls for global scrutiny over Pakistan's crackdown in PoJK
Around 40 people were reportedly killed in the crackdown by the security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir since July 27.
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India10 killed as building collapses in Maharashtra, ₹7 lakh ex gratia announced for victims' kins
A portion of the Kohinoor Building in Balaji Nagar area of the powerloom town came crashing down.
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IndiaMaharashtra building collapse: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis calls for evacuation of unstable buildings
Fadnavis also confirmed that use of force can be used if required to remove the owners from the buildings citing that it is for one's own safety.
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IndiaEU steps up fight against AI deepfakes and cyber threats with new Brussels team
Brussels aims to track the use of AI models for violations of its new regulations, like the publishing of sexually explicit material, fake photos and videos, and cyber threats to public infrastructure.
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India2020 IB officer murder case: Delhi court awards life imprisonment to ex-AAP leader Tahir Hussain, four others
Court refused to grant death penalty to the convicts.
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IndiaCauvery row: Protests hit Vijay's ‘Jana Nayagan’ in Karnataka, Pro-Kannada groups call for bandh on Aug 13
Karnataka CM Shivakumar asked Vijay to defer his visit to Bengaluru on Aug 3.
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IndiaSupreme Court agrees to dissolve Omar Abdullah's marriage
Apex court takes note of mutual settlement under Article 142, says Jammu and Kashmir CM and his estranged wife have "embraced freedom".
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IndiaBangladesh author Taslima Nasreen arrives in Kolkata after 19 years
Exiled Bangladeshi author says she is visiting at the invitation of a secular organisation and rejects claims of political backing.
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IndiaLok Sabha clears Births and Deaths Amendment Bill amid opposition protest
The bill, which now awaits the Upper House approval, proposes stricter rules for delayed birth and death registrations and was passed without a debate.
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IndiaDelhi CM launches Vidya Vahini scheme, distributes bicycles to Class 9 girls
Rekha Gupta says 1.4 lakh government school students will receive bicycles in phases to improve access to education and attendance.
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IndiaDelhi likely to extend free bus travel pink ticket scheme until 15 August
The Delhi government is expected to continue the paper-based pink ticket facility for women passengers as it expands distribution of the Pink Saheli smart card.
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IndiaSupreme Court directs MEA to assist families of Indians recruited into Russian military
Apex court orders appointment of nodal officer, DNA testing, legal aid and support for compensation claims and repatriation.
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IndiaWCD Ministry to observe World Breastfeeding Week from August 1
Nationwide campaign will promote exclusive breastfeeding, maternal health and child nutrition through awareness programmes.
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IndiaIndia to expand social security coverage beyond 101 crore people: Mansukh Mandaviya
The minister said artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies and platform-based employment are reshaping jobs and skill requirements, making it necessary to update labour policies.
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India2020 Delhi riots: HC seeks police's stand on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case
Khalid's counsel said it was the activist's third bail application since his arrest.
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IndiaFormer JPSC chairperson L Khiangte questioned over exam irregularities
The CID has so far arrested 11 people in connection with alleged irregularities in the examinations conducted by the JPSC.
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IndiaIndia pushes for global regulatory alignment to boost pharma innovation, medicine access
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal: India seeks deeper global regulatory cooperation to strengthen pharma innovation, medicine access
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IndiaRajya Sabha suspended till August 3: Opposition protests over paper leak and Ayodhya issue
Opposition members then raised slogans, including on the paper leaks issue, and on the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
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IndiaTDB denies role in Sabarimala ghee irregularity, rules out outside procurement this season
The TDB President's statement follows a state-ordered inquiry into alleged irregularities involving the procurement and transport of Milma-supplied ghee for Sabarimala.