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SC seeks Centre, states reply on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers

The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while women are entering law schools in record numbers, they are systematically blocked from professional advancement

PM Modi receives prestigious FAO Agricola Medal for food security efforts

Modi said that the honour reflects India's unwavering commitment to food security, sustainable development and the hard work of those associated with the agriculture sector

Madhya Pradesh partners Google for AI-led Simhastha 2028 management

The Madhya Pradesh government plans to use AI-based systems for crowd, traffic and emergency management during the Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain

Govt asks social media firms to curb NEET-UG misinformation networks

The Centre has directed major social media platforms to proactively identify and remove networks spreading fake paper leak claims and unverified exam-related content

Modi govt's council of ministers meet on Thursday; key decisions on cards

Narendra Modi to chair first Council of Ministers meeting this year amid reform push and cabinet reshuffle buzz

Datanomics: More judges in the Supreme Court, but backlog mounting

Supreme Court strength raised to 37 judges as pendency crosses critical levels

From alert to action: Why India's weather warnings still miss the last mile

Why does a modern warning ecosystem still fail to protect people on the ground? Experts detail deeper problems in India's weather alert system

Nights are getting warmer in India: Why this trend will only worsen

From climate change to concrete heat traps, rising night-time temperatures are reducing cooling hours and making heatwaves more dangerous across Indian cities

PM Modi gifts Melody to Italian PM Meloni; investors buy wrong Parle stock

A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting Melody toffees to Italy's Giorgia Meloni during his Rome visit sparked a social media frenzy and sent Parle Industries shares soaring 5%

Why are transporters in Delhi-NCR protesting revised ECC charges?

Delhi raised Environment Compensation Charges as part of its anti-pollution drive, while transporters warn the move could hurt supply chains and businesses

Disarming people with firearms across Manipur is of urgent need, says CM

Singh made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of Tangkhul Naga community from Sinakeithei Village in Ukhrul district who urged him to deploy state police forces in the village

Constitution under constant attack from BJP-RSS, says Rahul Gandhi

He was addressing a 'Bahujan Swabhiman Sabha' in Raebareli, his parliamentary constituency, in memory of revolutionary Veera Pasi who belonged to the district

Kerala govt scraps Silverline project, to revoke land acquisition notices

Satheesan said at a press conference here that the notifications with regard to acquiring land for the project will be revoked

Super El Niño 2026 threat grows: Why India could face major risks

A developing Super El Niño risks weakening India's monsoon, hurting farm output, raising food prices and intensifying heatwaves, posing risks to the economy at large

Country must stay alert amid West Asia crisis: Civil aviation minister

Naidu, during his maiden visit to Ranchi, said every sector, including civil aviation, must take responsibility and plan proactively to minimise the impact on citizens and the country

KG-basin dispute: RIL, others seek mediation, SC refuses to halt hearing

The counsel urged the bench that hearing in the case may be stopped till the mediation outcome

Govt pursuing policy of 'continued calibrated capitulation' to China: Cong

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also raised the issue of the Great Nicobar project to attack the government

IMD forecasts severe heat in north India; Delhi under 'orange alert'

The IMD has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over large parts of northwest and central India over the coming days till May 25

Simultaneous polls could save ₹7 trillion: Joint parliamentary panel chief

JPC chairman PP Chaudhary claimed that if simultaneous elections are held, the country will save ₹7 trillion, increasing the GDP by 1.6 per cent

NTA strengthens leadership with appointment of DG, ADG level officers

This move comes after NEET-UG 2026, conducted on May 3, was cancelled by the NTA on May 12 following allegations of a coordinated paper leak