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IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, nearby districts over heavy rain

The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai and neighbouring districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall over the weekend as monsoon activity intensifies

NHAI suspends officials over cave-in on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in a statement said it has also issued show cause notices to the concerned project director, authority engineer and EPC contractor

Maharashtra bans sale of energy drinks within a 500-m radius of schools

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal said that the sale of 'Sting' has been banned amid concerns over the impact of energy drinks on schoolchildren

Ram temple row: SIT to re-audit temple trust's accounts of past 5 years

The re-audit will cover construction-related expenditure as well as jewellery and other gold and silver items received as donations

Why earthquakes of similar magnitude can have very different outcomes

Venezuela and Japan were both rocked by powerful earthquakes on June 24, but why did one suffer widespread destruction while the other escaped with limited damage?

Govt orders removal of some Chinese apps linked to e-rickshaws stalling

The action from the government came after some videos surfaced showing that some e-rickshaws were being rendered inoperable through a remote shutdown feature linked to the Chinese app BAT-BMS

Govt allows 4 China-linked power equipment firms to bid for key projects

Since a 2020 border clash, New Delhi ​has required Chinese bidders to register with a government panel and ‌secure political and security clearances before competing for any state contract

SC halts Delhi govt-ordered CAG audit of power distribution companies

On Thursday, the Delhi government ordered a CAG audit of power discoms

GoDaddy fears India's crackdown on fake websites could damage internet

Soaring smartphone and internet use has coincided with a worsening problem of online fraud in India, the world's most populous nation

Weather update: Delhi braces for storms; heavy rain, waterlogging in Mumbai

Delhi is set for two spells of rain with gusty winds, while Mumbai remains on orange alert after flooding and two rain-related deaths, as IMD forecasts widespread heavy rainfall on July 3

India's space startups gather pace as private sector ambitions take flight

Three years after opening the space sector to private players, India is seeing startups scale up satellite, launch vehicle and space technology capabilities

Delhi EV Policy to be implemented entirely via portal: Transport Minister

The new electric vehicle (EV) policy will be implemented entirely through an online portal with real-time monitoring, Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said on Thursday.

The silver solvers: How Kerala is tackling the ageing population challenge

Kerala is attempting to tackle the fallout of a very southern trend: A growing elderly population. Others may want to take note

Hasnain, Margherita to represent India at Khamenei's state funeral: MEA

Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain will represent India at the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

What is BAT-BMS app that is switching off e-rickshaws on the road?

Viral videos showing users remotely stopping e-rickshaws have raised concerns over the security of Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems used in some electric vehicles

DU releases academic calendar for 2026-27 session, classes from July 28

According to a university notification issued on July 1, the calendar will apply to all UG and PG programmes and is to be followed by all concerned

Result of divisive ideology: Rahul slams govt after fresh arson in Manipur

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said Manipur has been burning for years, and again, 20 homes have been reduced to ashes in the fire of hatred and violence

'Farzi Hindus': Kapil Sibal slams BJP, VHP, Bajrang Dal on Ram Temple row

Rajya Sabha MP says BJP and affiliated organisations sought votes in Lord Ram's name but 'looted' temple donations; BJP says law will take its course

Ram temple donation row: Notice to accused's wife over illegal construction

Police recover cash, gold, silver and foreign currency as investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations gathers pace

SC tears into AI-hallucinated judgments, sets aside NCLT insolvency order

The apex court quashed an NCLT insolvency order after finding reliance on non-existent AI-generated judgments, warning that even a single fake precedent can invalidate a judicial decision