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In historic first, 4 women now head high courts, but gender gap persists
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai's appointment takes the number of women heading High Courts to four, even as women remain underrepresented in the higher judiciary
 "In historic first, 4 women now head high courts, but gender gap persists")
Fertility rates in UP, Bihar, NE states drop closer to national average
Southern states largely see stable or marginally higher fertility levels, while northern and northeastern states record declines, indicating demographic convergence
 "Fertility rates in UP, Bihar, NE states drop closer to national average")
Supreme Court issues contempt notice to AIIMS Director in DNA test case
The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to AIIMS acting director Dr Nikhil Tandon for failing to file an affidavit sought in a court-monitored DNA test case
 "Supreme Court issues contempt notice to AIIMS Director in DNA test case")
In keeping election promises,Vijay's welfare & fiscal discipline challenge
Tamil Nadu is prosperous but it cannot afford to be profligate with spending
 "In keeping election promises,Vijay's welfare & fiscal discipline challenge")
AI no longer speculative technology but an operational reality: CJI
He also stressed that technology itself is neither inherently benevolent nor inherently harmful
 "AI no longer speculative technology but an operational reality: CJI")
Delhi fire: Hotel owner held in 2025 for aiding Bangladeshis' illegal stay
Bajaj was among the accused in a case registered on Jan 29, 2025, over alleged illegal stay of Bangladesh nationals in central Delhi using Indian identity documents obtained through fraudulent means
 "Delhi fire: Hotel owner held in 2025 for aiding Bangladeshis' illegal stay")
Half of older petrol vehicle owners want E0, E10 fuel back: Survey
As India deepens ethanol blending, a new survey suggests many owners of older petrol vehicles are grappling with higher running costs and want lower-ethanol alternatives
 "Half of older petrol vehicle owners want E0, E10 fuel back: Survey")
Delhi govt to scrap B&B scheme: What is it and why is it being withdrawn?
Announcing the decision, Delhi Tourism Minister said all establishments licensed under scheme would be inspected and strict action would be taken against operators found violating licence conditions
 "Delhi govt to scrap B&B scheme: What is it and why is it being withdrawn?")
'Will launch new party, fight polls in TN': Annamalai after quitting BJP
The new movement proposed to be launched must, from the foundation level, have new dimensions and a new perspective, he said
 "'Will launch new party, fight polls in TN': Annamalai after quitting BJP")
Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over portfolio allocation
The Congress leadership made a last-ditch attempt in the middle of the press conference to persuade the disgruntled minister, but he remained firm in his decision
 "Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over portfolio allocation")
Fire breaks out in Noida high-rise, CM Adityanath orders rescue operations
The incident occurred around 8 am at the Ivy County society in Noida Sector 75
 "Fire breaks out in Noida high-rise, CM Adityanath orders rescue operations")
World Environment Day: PM Modi urges commitment to sustainable growth
PM Modi also outlined that the past decade has seen numerous initiatives from his government in this regard
 "World Environment Day: PM Modi urges commitment to sustainable growth")
Monsoon advances, IMD forecasts heavy rain across southern states
The IMD said monsoon has advanced over Kerala, Lakshadweep, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and is likely to make further progress over the next few days
 "Monsoon advances, IMD forecasts heavy rain across southern states")
Two firefighters injured in blaze at five-storey office building in GK-1
According to the DFS, the fire was confined to the battery room on the third floor of the multi-storey building, affecting an area of about 200 square feet
 "Two firefighters injured in blaze at five-storey office building in GK-1")
Who is Neelkanth Mishra, India's new Executive Director at World Bank?
The Axis Bank chief economist and EAC-PM member will serve a three-year term at the World Bank headquarters in Washington DC, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer
 "Who is Neelkanth Mishra, India's new Executive Director at World Bank?")
Lack of preparation stopping India from becoming Vishwaguru: Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat made these remarks while speaking at the conclusion of an RSS volunteer training camp in Nagpur
 "Lack of preparation stopping India from becoming Vishwaguru: Mohan Bhagwat")
Ex-LS Secretary General, constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away
Former Lok Sabha Secretary General and constitutional scholar Subhash C Kashyap, a leading authority on parliamentary affairs, passed away at 97
 "Ex-LS Secretary General, constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away")
Film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passes away at 76
Pahlaj Nihalani is widely credited for giving actor Govinda his first big break with the 1986 movie 'Ilzaam', and introducing actor Chunky Panday with 'Aag Hi Aag' in 1987
 "Film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passes away at 76")
SC releases draft rules for use of AI in courts, allows use with disclosure
The proposed framework allows AI-assisted legal work and court administration but bars the technology from influencing judicial decisions, bail determinations and sentencing
Monsoon reaches Kerala, three days later than usual amid El Nino scare
The onset of rains marks the start of the monsoon's four-month-long journey over the Indian mainland that ends in September
 "Monsoon reaches Kerala, three days later than usual amid El Nino scare")