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Pune land deal: Parth Pawar's firm challenges ₹21 crore stamp duty notice

The ₹300-crore deal to sell the 40-acre land parcel to Amadea Enterprises came under the scanner after it emerged that the land belongs to government, and the firm was exempted from paying stamp duty

UP budget rises to ₹8.33 trillion; health outlay hits record: Eco Survey

Presenting report on opening day of budget session, UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the budget has expanded by ₹4.86 trillion over the past nine years

Transfer of land next to IMA 'to set up' Islamic institution under lens

According to a preliminary inquiry, the plot of land, situated in the Dhaulas area near the IMA, is now being sold in smaller plots for residential purposes, posing a threat to the security of the IMA

BJP govt withdraws cases filed by AAP against Centre, LG during its tenure

According to the officials, the law department of the Delhi govt began the withdrawal process for these cases shortly after the BJP assumed power following the Assembly elections in February 2025

Dry weather to persist in most of India; hilly regions brace for rain, snow

India will see largely dry conditions, with rainfall and snowfall limited to Himalayan regions as cold northerly winds return to the plains; dense fog to affect parts of the north and east

National interest is guiding factor: Vikram Misri on India's energy imports

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India's energy import decisions are driven by national interest, diversification and price stability, amid scrutiny of Russian oil imports, global market volatility

SC limits micro-observers' role in Bengal SIR, extends scrutiny deadline

The Supreme Court clarified that micro-observers have no adjudicatory role in West Bengal's voter roll revision, allowed their replacement with Group B officers and extended scrutiny timelines

Birla had genuine concerns over PM's safety, LS sources rebut Opposition

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, along with some opposition leaders, also met Birla and apprised him about the issues he wants to raise in the House

Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses India-US strategic ties with Sergio Gor

Vaishnaw looks forward to strong US participation in AI Summit

ED constitutes SIT to probe cases against Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group

The Supreme Court, while reviewing cases against ADAG, last week directed the ED to constitute an SIT that will undertake a "fair, independent, prompt and dispassionate" probe into the case

Railways begins viability assessment for 7 new bullet train corridors

Railway Board has asked NHSRCL to update DPRs with current costs for seven proposed high-speed rail corridors, as India looks to accelerate bullet train expansion beyond Mumbai-Ahmedabad

Delhi Police files FIR over circulation of ex-Army chief's unpublished book

According to the police statement, it was also reported that the necessary clearance for publication of this book is yet to be received from the relevant authorities

Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune with chest infection; condition stable

A CT scan was performed and there is chest infection, Ruby Hall Clinic chief cardiologist and managing trustee Dr Parvez Grant said

Only 34% of day care cancer centres approved for FY26 are functional

Just 102 of the 297 day care cancer centres approved for FY26 are operational so far, with states such as Telangana, Bihar and Karnataka reporting a higher share of functional facilities

Won't allow impediments to SIR, says SC; extends Bengal voter list deadline

The top court extended the deadline for publication of the final voter list in West Bengal by one week

SC flags bank officials' role in digital arrest scams, orders coordination

The Supreme Court warned of lapses and possible collusion by bank officials in digital arrest scams and directed tighter coordination among the CBI, RBI, MeitY and other agencies

Pollution needs year-round action, says CM as Delhi gets six new stations

Addressing an event at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta said the government is working towards comprehensive citywide monitoring and long-term policy action to address pollution at its source

Sonam Wangchuk 'perfectly good', getting best of treatment: Centre to SC

At the outset, Justice Kumar asked Nataraj whether any progress had been made at the court's request to review Wangchuk's detention in view of his deteriorating health

Isro identifies south polar landing site on Moon for Chandrayaan-4 mission

According to ISRO officials, they had zeroed in on four sites of the Mons Mouton (MM) and found one of them suitable for landing on the lunar surface

Digital fraud like 'robbery': Supreme Court asks Centre to frame SOPs

The Supreme Court observed that digital scams have caused losses exceeding ?52,000 crore for Indians, an amount larger than the annual budgets of some smaller states