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Govt to make all communications in Bengali from Sep 1: CM Adhikari

He said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had, in a letter, urged him to take steps for extensive use of the Bengali language at every level of state administration

Govt to make all communications in Bengali from Sep 1: CM Adhikari
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

India links Indus treaty revival to Pak ending cross-border terror: Report

Pakistan is attempting to push a false narrative claiming that India's decision to keep the treaty in abeyance is causing water scarcity

India links Indus treaty revival to Pak ending cross-border terror: Report
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Mumbai Port moves to recover ₹3,500 crore crore dues from eight defaulters

Under the Major Port Authorities (MPA) Act, 2021, the Mumbai Port Authority has finalised a Master Plan to overhaul the Eastern Waterfront

Mumbai Port moves to recover ₹3,500 crore crore dues from eight defaulters
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Maharashtra eyes DELTA Act for blockchain-based tokenisation of land assets

The proposed law aims to create a legal framework for digitising and tokenising immovable properties using blockchain technology, unlocking land value while improving transaction efficiency

Maharashtra eyes DELTA Act for blockchain-based tokenisation of land assets
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Monsoon Session washed out as Oppn protests over NEET, Ram temple issues

The first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session was disrupted by Opposition protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and Ram temple donation theft issues amid demonstrations outside

Monsoon Session washed out as Oppn protests over NEET, Ram temple issues
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 9:20 PM IST

Supreme Court to direct CBSE to amend APAAR consent form across India

The Supreme Court said it will direct CBSE to implement nationwide an Orissa High Court ruling requiring APAAR consent forms to include a clear option for parents to refuse consent

Supreme Court to direct CBSE to amend APAAR consent form across India
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

People living within 20 km of toll plazas can buy local passes digitally

NHAI, in a statement, said the newly introduced 'local pass' feature enables eligible commuters to purchase a toll pass digitally through the Rajmargyatra Mobile App without visiting the toll plaza

People living within 20 km of toll plazas can buy local passes digitally
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Sonam Wangchuk to continue fast, cites police action against CJP protesters

Wangchuk said, "I appeal to the government and the police force to resolve the issue by simply allowing the students to present their grievances before Parliament today or tomorrow."

Sonam Wangchuk to continue fast, cites police action against CJP protesters
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

SC asks Centre to frame uniform post-retirement norms for High Court judges

The Supreme Court asked the Centre to constitute a committee within two weeks to recommend uniform post-retirement facilities for former High Court Chief Justices and judges across states

SC asks Centre to frame uniform post-retirement norms for High Court judges
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 7:34 PM IST

Sugar trade body calls shortage fears 'unwarranted', urges steady supplies

"The recent rise in ex-factory sugar prices -- about 15 per cent in less than a month -- has created an unwarranted impression of a shortage," AISTA Chairman Praful Vithalani said

Sugar trade body calls shortage fears 'unwarranted', urges steady supplies
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 7:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Modi is the 'most anti-youth' PM in India's history: Rahul

Gandhi said Prime Minister Modi was "so youth-hostile" that he could not seek the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite repeated allegations of examination paper leaks

Prime Minister Modi is the 'most anti-youth' PM in India's history: Rahul
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 6:57 PM IST

Eleven plans to invest ₹4,700 cr to bring clean power to Gurugram, Nuh

The company, Eleven Power Private Limited, has applied to the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission for a parallel distribution licence for the two districts

Eleven plans to invest ₹4,700 cr to bring clean power to Gurugram, Nuh
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

Income tax department running short of 26,997 officers and support staff

"The vacancies in Group A, B & C in the Income Tax Department as on January 1, 2026, are 26,997. Occurrence and filling up of vacancies is a continuous process," said MoS Pankaj Chaudhary

Income tax department running short of 26,997 officers and support staff
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

India, Moldova agree to promote trade, strengthen supply chains: Prez Murmu

The visit to Moldova is part of Murmu's three-nation tour of European countries aimed at boosting ties in trade, technology, tourism and other sectors

India, Moldova agree to promote trade, strengthen supply chains: Prez Murmu
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 6:45 PM IST

Datanomics: India sees over half of South Asia's protest demonstrations

India accounted for more than half of South Asia's protest demonstrations in recent years, with movements ranging from student agitations to farmers' protests

Datanomics: India sees over half of South Asia's protest demonstrations
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 6:32 PM IST

Lagging on FCNR (B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on Sept-end rush

Banks expect FCNR-B deposit mobilisation to accelerate before the RBI's September 30 deadline, even as early collections by several public lenders trail their stated targets

Lagging on FCNR (B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on Sept-end rush
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 6:19 PM IST

No decision taken yet to raise ethanol blending beyond current 20%: MoS

"So far, no decision has been taken by the government for increasing ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20 per cent," Gopi said in a written reply to a question.

No decision taken yet to raise ethanol blending beyond current 20%: MoS
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

India says coal power plants have adequate stocks despite rising demand

India's peak power demand surged last week to nearly 270.1 gigawatts (GW), ‌driven by higher cooling demand as an El Nino pattern contributed to weaker rainfall

India says coal power plants have adequate stocks despite rising demand
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 5:43 PM IST

CJP leaders meet JP Nadda as Parliament march triggers police action

Nadda said he would hold internal discussions with the government leadership and sought time before responding to the demands, which include the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan

CJP leaders meet JP Nadda as Parliament march triggers police action
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 5:27 PM IST

Several CJP protesters detained at key locations during march to Parliament

A huge deployment of police and paramilitary personnel was made across central Delhi to contain the protesters

Several CJP protesters detained at key locations during march to Parliament
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 4:56 PM IST