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Tamil Nadu govt inks 97 MoUs for commitment of over ₹67,000 crore

The MoUs were exchanged at the TVK government's first Vettri Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2026, marking a major investment milestone

Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 4 Domino's outlets amid special drive

The action came as part of a special drive covering 104 chain restaurant establishments across Maharashtra

TN govt mandates rendition of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu first at official events

State government order follows a unanimous Assembly resolution and requires Tamil Thaai Vazhthu to be sung first at government, educational and public functions

Karnataka bandh today: Cauvery dispute puts state on protest mode

From the latest Cauvery water order to demands over irrigation projects, here's what is driving the protests in Karnataka today

Parliament Monsoon Session: Speaker Om Birla adjourns Lok Sabha sine die

The Monsoon Session began on July 20 amid protests over Neet-UG irregularities and student demands; the government had scheduled 19 sittings through August 13

Independence Day 2026: Theme, history and what to expect on August 15

With an emphasis on independence, technology, green development, and youth involvement, Independence Day 2026 also offers a chance to look ahead to 'Viksit Bharat 2047'

UN report attributes Red Fort blast to Al-Qaeda unit, flags regional threat

The report, published on Monday, said that "AQIS continued to evolve from a fragmented group into a regional terrorist entity

Delhi sees humid day; heavy rain alert issued for eastern coastal states

Delhi-NCR may see light rain or drizzle tonight amid high humidity, while IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Odisha

Marathi mandatory for auto, taxi and cab drivers in Maharashtra from Aug 18

The rule applies to drivers of commercial passenger vehicles, including autorickshaws, taxis and app-based motor cabs fitted with electronic meters

Nearly 73% students drop out before finishing higher secondary: Parl panel

The committee strongly urged the Ministry to prioritise upgrading existing primary and secondary schools into full higher secondary schools to ensure a high school is physically accessible to students

CAG report finds 20,304 railway safety works remain unfinished in FY25

The report stated that during 2024-25, the total expenditure of the Ministry of Railways (MoR) was ₹5,32,378.43 crore, an increase of 3.36 per cent over the previous year

Kovind book launch: Modi tells youth to read autobiographies, not reels

At Kovind's autobiography launch, Modi urged young people to learn from inspiring lives and warned that shortcuts in the social media age can lead them astray.

Delhi HC seeks Meta policy on creator access to digital copyright tool

The court sought Meta's eligibility criteria for Rights Manager after a creator alleged that fraudsters had used the tool to make bogus copyright claims against his content

Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli to launch CBDC food subsidy transfers

The two Union Territories will become the first in India to fully digitise PMGKAY food subsidy delivery through Digital Rupee tokens under the new system.

Datanomics: The anatomy of the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Cauvery water wars

Cauvery water releases from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu have mostly fallen short of mandated levels during early monsoon months, intensifying the long-running interstate water dispute

Assam floodwaters recede, but losses to homes and livelihoods still endure

Floods have displaced more than 140,000 people in Assam, damaging homes, crops and livelihoods as climate change, river flows and erosion deepen the state's vulnerability

Cash discovery row: LS panel finds charges against Justice Varma proved

The inquiry committee also concluded that material evidence was not preserved after a fire broke out at his residence and his subsequent explanations were 'evasive' and 'misleading'.

MoRTH revises BOT model concession agreement to attract private players

The revised model concession agreement includes buyback, revenue support and traffic-risk sharing measures aimed at making BOT highway projects more bankable.

UP govt's anti-land mafia drive frees 2.08 lakh acres from encroachment

The Uttar Pradesh government said the recovered land bank could be used for industries, manufacturing units, logistics parks, universities and medical colleges.

Education Ministry tops CAG audit list for unutilised grants in 2022-23

The ministry's autonomous bodies reported Rs 4,553.85 crore in unutilised grants, while the auditor also flagged accreditation gaps and delays in financial reporting.