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Tehelka ex-editor Tarun Tejpal gets 10-year jail term in 2013 rape case

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned the ruling of a Sessions Court in Mapusa, which had acquitted Tejpal in the 2013 rape case.

SC allows Asaram to engage care taker of his choice, denies interim bail

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and P B Varale kept the plea filed by Asaram, seeking interim bail on health grounds, pending while granting him liberty to mention his case if his health deteriorates

Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026: Why is legislation facing pushback

The Bill proposes sweeping changes to the governance of the Indian Statistical Institute, with faculty warning that it could weaken the institute's autonomy and centralise decision-making

TN introduces carbon trading for farmers, launches ₹600 cr soil mission

The mission aims to restore soil organic carbon, reclaim alkaline and saline soils, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilisers

Gurugram police advise work from home as heavy rain floods key roads

Waterlogging at major junctions and along the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway disrupted traffic across the city as police appealed for fewer vehicles on the roads

Jharkhand exam stir: Protest intensifies as opposition seeks CBI probe

Opposition MLAs staged a protest on the first day of the Assembly's Monsoon Session as the student-led agitation over alleged recruitment exam irregularities entered its 13th day

Kejriwal seeks explanation as Meta restricts social media account in India

Kejriwal claimed company officials did not provide any reason for the restriction or explain how it could be removed, while emails sent by him had received only routine acknowledgements

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Arunachal Pradesh; no damage reported

The quake struck Upper Siang district early on Thursday after a series of minor foreshocks, with no immediate reports of casualties or property damage

Explained: What is the FCRA Amendment Bill and why has it sparked a row?

The Bill, which seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), has drawn sharp criticism from the Opposition, which has described it as 'draconian'

NVS-03 ready as India prepares four-satellite NavIC expansion, says govt

Space minister tells Lok Sabha the Centre is moving to restore India's indigenous navigation network even as 20 active satellites in LEO face elevated collision risks due to growing congestion

Theft at Ram Temple very unfortunate, has hurt devotees: Sadhvi Ritambhara

The Ramjanmabhoomi movement leader termed the alleged theft of temple donations "extremely unfortunate" and called for those responsible to be punished without delay

Assam floods: Toll reaches 95 amid grim situation; 160K people affected

The worst-hit Sivasagar alone has accounted for 50 deaths so far, while 21 people have lost their lives in another badly ravaged neighbouring district of Charaideo

Kejriwal accuses Centre of forcing Siam to withdraw report on ethanol

The AAP chief claimed the government was promoting ethanol under US pressure, while the BJP cited SIAM's clarification to reject allegations of misinformation over E20 fuel quality

Gold coins, rings, and livestock: Inside Tamil Nadu's new welfare Budget

Tamil Nadu's first TVK Budget sets aside over ₹1,000 crore for gold gifts and livestock schemes for women and vulnerable groups, while promising to balance welfare spending with fiscal discipline

IMD issues heavy rain alert across India; Delhi to see more showers

According to the IMD, widespread rainfall activity is likely across the Himalayan states, the Indo-Gangetic plains, central India, the eastern region, the west coast and parts of southern India

BSP's lone UP MLA Umashankar Singh dies at 55 after prolonged illness

The Rasra legislator, who was undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, died at a private hospital in Delhi; Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences

FSSAI's crackdown: Why food brands and liquor firms are under scanner

From misleading labels and '100%' purity claims to liquor, nutraceuticals, packaged water and quick commerce, here's a look at FSSAI's recent enforcement actions

Govt weighs industry proposals for next phase of rooftop solar scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is consulting industry stakeholders on the next phase of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, including proposals on battery storage and rural expansion.

Shah Rukh Khan claims No 1 spot as India's most powerful celebrity in 2025

The actor climbed two places after his brand associations rose to 36, while Ranveer Singh retained second position and Virat Kohli slipped to third

Parliament panel calls for boosting panchayats' own-source revenue

A parliamentary panel has urged the government to boost gram panchayats' own revenues and chart a roadmap for next-generation Panchayati Raj reforms