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Reservoir levels continue to dip as monsoon progress remains sluggish

During the week ending June 25, water levels in the 166 reservoirs dropped to 48.405 BCM (billion cubic metres) from 50.457 BCM

BJP reshuffles UP unit ahead of 2027 polls, expands leadership team

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the BJP has expanded its state unit, increasing OBC, women and eastern UP representation while replacing all six regional presidents

Passport among valid documents for SIR identification: EC officials

Election Commission clarifies passports remain a valid supporting document for electoral roll verification despite debate over their status as proof of citizenship

TN CM Vijay strongly opposes Centre's plan to reduce stake in NLC

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay urged the Centre to halt NLC's stake sale, calling the PSU a strategic asset vital to the state's interests and energy security

The night India went silent: How the Emergency unfolded on June 25, 1975

This is the story of how the state used its powers, how the Opposition regrouped, and how voters eventually answered in the 1977 general election

No vada pav on newspaper in Maharashtra: FDA cracks whip on food vendors

Following inspections across multiple outlets in the last two weeks, the FDA issued new directives asking restaurants and vendors to stop serving food in newspapers

10 dead, 19 injured after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata

Stating that five people have been arrested in connection with the warehouse collapse at Transport Depot Road in west Kolkata, CM Adhikari asserted that no one will be spared

12 workers rescued from UP factory: Laws against bonded labour explained

The rescue of 12 workers from a UP factory has sent shockwaves across the country. Here's what Indian law says about forced labour, dignity, and workers' rights

Haj Policy 2027 explained: What changed after India scrapped Haj subsidy

The Centre has unveiled Haj Policy 2027 with AI-powered services and stricter health norms. Here's what has changed since India ended the controversial Haj airfare subsidy in 2018

Passport isn't proof of citizenship: Here's what Indian law actually says

An identity document - physical or digital - verifies who a person is and, in some cases, where they live. Meanwhile, citizenship proof shows that a person is legally recognised as an Indian citizen.

PM Modi offers assistance to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes

The prime minister expressed condolences to the victims' families and said India is prepared to provide all possible assistance following the devastating earthquakes

Emergency was direct assault on Indian Constitution, democracy: PM Modi

Marking the anniversary of the 1975 proclamation, the prime minister said the Emergency witnessed curbs on civil liberties, freedom of expression and democratic institutions

Delhi likely to see more rain, thunderstorms today; monsoon advances north

Conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon, while heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast across several parts of the country

Rahul Gandhi expresses regret in defamation case filed by Shivraj's son

Kartikeya Singh had filed a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi in a Bhopal court, alleging that the Congress leader linked him to the Panama Papers scandal during a 2018 election rally in Jhabua

AAP's Sanjay Singh to submit files to SIT in Ayodhya temple donations probe

Sanjay Singh had earlier alleged irregularities in land deals and the handling of donations and offerings linked to the Ram temple, and had sought an independent investigation into the matter

Chasing criminals: Defective fingerprints declined suddenly in 2024

Despite advances like the Abhigyan app, 13% of fingerprint submissions to NAFIS between 2012 and 2023 were flagged as defective

PM lauds successful NEET-UG retest, stresses whole-of-government approach

The prime minister cited the example of the NEET retest and stressed on coordination between various ministries while adopting a "whole of government approach" in resolving issues

Air India plane enters Pakistan airspace, DGCA takes action on ATC, crew

Air India flight briefly enters Pakistan airspace during go-around at Amritsar, prompting DGCA action against ATC and crew

PAC seeks explanation after Andaman chief secretary skips committee meeting

PAC chairperson K C Venugopal said the official, who was summoned by the panel, had last night intimated that he would not be present at the meeting on Wednesday

Hyderabad road renamed after Trump as US marks 250 years of independence

Telangana said the move reflects Hyderabad's growing role in strengthening cooperation between India and the United States across technology, investment and innovation