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Prudential Health India commences operations with tech-led health cover

The technology-first insurer aims to simplify health protection for Indian families with AI-powered experiences and preventive health initiatives

3.5-bn-year-old rock found in Jharkhand that may hold oldest signs of life

A rock from Jharkhand contains carbon signatures that researchers say point to ancient microbial activity, offering a rare glimpse into life on early Earth

Manipur CM to discuss NRC implementation in Assembly session from Sept 2

Y Khemchand Singh gave the assurance to a student delegation demanding the NRC be implemented before Census 2027 to identify illegal immigrants

Mumbai civic body launches Gen Z Fellowship with ₹61,500 monthly stipend

BMC's new fellowship aims to bring young talent and fresh ideas into civic administration, with selected graduates working on projects and policy-related assignments

Police can't probe PCPNDT Act offences, designated authorities must: SC

The PCPNDT Act was enacted with the intent to prohibit the use of prenatal diagnostic techniques for determination of the sex of the foetus

UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre tells SC

On January 29, the apex court had directed that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, be kept in abeyance

Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP convicted in 1984 riots case, dies at 80

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, serving a life sentence in two 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, died at Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday

Tarun Tejpal moves SC challenging Bombay HC conviction in 2013 rape case

The appeal comes a day after the Goa government moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Bombay High Court's order on Tarun Tejpal's sentence and seeking life imprisonment for him

CAQM bans new non-electric light goods vehicles in Delhi from 2027

CAQM has ordered a phased shift towards electric N1 and N2 light goods vehicles across Delhi-NCR, with restrictions extending to high-density districts and the wider region

Live-in relationship akin to marriage, parents can't interfere: Delhi HC

The court stated that the Supreme Court has held that despite the absence of a wedlock, adults have the unfettered right to reside with each other as they desire

NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify

Census preparations have been disrupted as protests intensify over demands for an NRC before the population count

Govt limits SIM cards to nine per person: Here's what the rules say

The DoT has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers already holding nine SIMs, with operators required to implement technical measures from August 24

Ministers' dogs get better facilities: Dipke on condition of govt schools

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke demanded Maharashtra Education Minister Dada Bhuse's resignation over alleged lack of basic facilities in government schools

SC rejects 1978 expansive definition of 'industry' for 2020 labour code

The nine-judge Constitution bench, by a 6 to 3 vote, upheld the validity of the reference to reconsider the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply verdict, while retaining its 'triple test'

NMC proposes unique ID number for doctors to practise anywhere in India

The proposed UID would grant registration in the National Medical Register and allow practitioners to work across states without fresh registration or licences

CAQM tightens curbs on light goods vehicle registrations in Delhi-NCR

CAQM has approved phased restrictions on new LGV registrations in Delhi-NCR, with curbs on petrol, diesel and CNG N1 vehicles starting in Delhi from January 2027

113 arrested over violence during drivers' protest in Bhubaneswar: Police

Police have registered seven FIRs and seized 354 vehicles after app-based cab and auto drivers and motorcycle riders began a cease work on August 17

Rain brings relief to Delhi; IMD warns of heavy showers across India

Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Thursday morning, bringing relief from humidity, while the IMD forecast more showers and thunderstorms across India

Odisha SIR: Decision on claims by Sep 17, final voter list on Sep 21

The final decision on claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will be taken by September 17, the Chief Electoral Officer said

Manipur shuts schools, colleges for 3 days amid NRC delimitation protest

The closure from August 20 to 22 comes as the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation observes a 48-hour strike over demands to update the NRC before the Census