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Delhi Master Plan draft may reshape property values via FAR, TOD changes

Developers say proposed changes in FAR, redevelopment and transit-oriented development could unlock additional capacity and make infrastructure access a key valuation driver.

BCI revises order, allows state bar councils to enrol 2026 NALSAR graduates

The Bar Council of India reversed its earlier directive within hours after an uproar on social media, saying the vast majority of NALSAR students were innocent.

Bangladesh says PM Rahman's India visit hinges on schedule, bilateral talks

Bangladesh's junior minister said said PM Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India has yet to be finalised, with the timing depending on his "schedule" and the "progress" in bilateral discussions

Datanomics: With 21% ad violations, influencers under FSSAI radar

FSSAI has asked food influencers to carefully vet brand endorsements as ASCI data showed a sharp rise in non-compliant ads and modifications required.

Wipro delaying onboarding of over 200 engineers selected in 2025: NITES

NITES said the affected students and engineers received offer letters in July 2025 and completed subsequent recruitment requirements but are yet to get joining dates.

Delhi govt may bring ordinance to allow pvt universities to set up campus

The Delhi government is likely to bring an ordinance to facilitate the establishment of private universities in the national capital, an official said, days after the Delhi Cabinet approved draft Bill

Tamil Nadu secures ₹67,542 crore investment commitments through 97 MoUs

Tamil Nadu secured fresh investment commitments of ₹67,542 crore through 97 projects, with more than one lakh jobs expected, taking the first 100-day tally above ₹1 trillion

SC to examine Delhi Police's use of facial recognition tech during protests

A petition by CPI(M) MP A A Rahim alleges Delhi Police used facial recognition systems to identify protesters and shared the collected information with private companies

Netaji comment row: Bengal govt withdraws Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP

The move came less than 24 hours after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed the police to take stringent action, including arrests, against those making derogatory remarks about Netaji

NHAI sets 10-minute response time for ambulances to reach highway accidents

Ambulances must reach accident sites within a 10-km radius in 10 minutes and take victims to the nearest hospital within an hour, with ₹10,000 penalties for delays

Delhi H1N1 surge: Cases rise nearly sixfold as monsoon fuels concern

Delhi has recorded over 1,300 H1N1 cases this year, nearly six times last year's figure. Here is what to know about symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal attacked near Nanded gurdwara: Police

Former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded and hospitalised, police said

Kerala CM flags 'shocking' irregularities in PSC, says action after probe

Asked about reports that the logbook or official travel records of the PSC chairman's official vehicle had not been maintained for two months, Satheesan said the matter could be examined

SC asks Centre to consider regional NCDRC benches to clear case backlog

Supreme Court took serious note and said that consumers should not have to travel to Delhi, calling for performance audits of state and district consumer commissions

Govt agrees in principle to rail travel concessions for acid attack victims

Supreme Court asks Centre to consider concessions liberally as Railways plans to extend the benefit under its patient category

Kerala CM opposes amendment of MMDR Act, says it undermines federal rights

V D Satheesan said that the legislation seeks to take away states' rights and ownership over their land and will be strongly opposed by Kerala

Parliament Monsoon Session: 12 Bills introduced, 11 passed; 33 hrs spent

Parliament's 2026 Monsoon Session passed 11 of 12 Bills introduced, while seven Bills received five minutes or less of discussion in Lok Sabha. None was referred to a Standing Committee

Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave: Space firms line up ₹650 cr investments

Agnikul Cosmos and Skyroot Aerospace will set up integration and testing facilities in Thoothukudi, while semiconductor projects add to Tamil Nadu's investment pipeline

India plans at least five indigenous small modular reactors by 2033

The Nuclear Energy Mission targets 100 GWe of nuclear capacity by 2047, with SMRs aimed at retiring fossil-fuel plants, captive industry and remote locations

Monsoon Session of Parliament ends; 11 Bills passed in both Houses

The Monsoon Session, which began on July 20, ended with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die on Thursday