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SC refuses to entertain plea seeking nationwide ban on viewing pornography

A bench led by CJI Surya Kant held that although the issue raised in the petition was of 'paramount importance', it did not involve a question of law warranting the Court's examination

India setting new benchmarks in medical research, says Rajnath Singh

India's health system is also emerging as more self-reliant, he said addressing the 22nd convocation ceremony of the King George's Medical University, Lucknow

CAG flags ₹3,541 cr excess spend in Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin' scheme

The auditor questioned the financial management of the flagship welfare scheme after finding excess expenditure and irregular fund withdrawals despite no immediate spending requirement

Govt examining Meta's reply over child abuse ads on Instagram: IT secy

The government had issued a stern notice to Meta recently on Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram

SC seeks SIT report on pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations row

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohna issued notice to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on pleas seeking a probe into the matter

Parsvnath case: SC freezes bank accounts, issues warrants against directors

The case pertained to a petition filed by one Rita Tikku, a cancer survivor, and Lokaish Tikku, who invested their life savings in the 'Parsvnath Exotica' project in Sector 53, Gurugram

'Bundling of specialty, conventional fertilisers hurting MSMEs, innovation'

SFAI chief said the practice occurs at multiple levels -- company, distribution and dealer -- and has caused significant damage to the industry over the years

Citizenship status must be decided through fair, reasonable process: SC

The Supreme Court observed while setting aside Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld declarations of 27 appellants as foreigners

XLRI partners Dale Carnegie India for behavioural skills programmes

The partnership will offer behavioural and leadership development programmes through XLRI's executive education arm, XLEAD, for students, executives and working professionals

Cloudy skies in Delhi as AQI turns 'poor'; rainfall likely in most states

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the poor category amid hot and humid weather, while an active monsoon pattern is set to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds to several states

Karnataka Guv suspends KPSC chairman over daughters' recruitment row

Gehlot also recommended to the President that the matter be referred to the Supreme Court under Article 317(1) of the Constitution for an inquiry into the matter

Rain deficit widens to 18% as monsoon subsides; Uttarakhand on yellow alert

Uttarakhand remained on yellow alert after heavy rain-triggered landslides blocked 126 roads in the state, including two national highways

RSS meet expresses 'deep anguish' over alleged Ram temple donation theft

RSS leaders asked the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to institute stringent mechanisms to prevent a recurrence of such incidents

CM Mohan Majhi orders crime branch probe into Odisha textbook fiasco

The move comes two weeks after the government suspended four officials of the directorate of TE and SCERT, including the then director, and initiated disciplinary proceedings against six others

'Ram temple trust to decide CEO's powers, no interference from govt'

The Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman said the CEO will oversee financial arrangements and devotee services while functioning under the Trust without government interference

Delhi CM seeks ₹100 crore from Central govt to accelerate PM-UDAY rollout

The Delhi government plans to set up PM-UDAY cells across all districts, modernise land records and conduct surveys to grant property rights in 1,511 unauthorised colonies

House panel backs suspension, not removal, of PM, CMs held for 30 days

The parliamentary panel has proposed replacing automatic removal with suspension for the prime minister, chief ministers and ministers detained for 30 days in serious criminal cases

Govt convenes all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session of Parliament

The all-party meeting, held ahead of every parliament session, would begin at 11 am

Bullet train project faces ₹40,000 cr risk from Gujarat land awards case

Project authority warns enhanced land compensation awards could add nearly ₹40,000 crore to the ₹1.08 lakh crore corridor and threaten its continuation

EPFO invites applications from provident fund trusts for amnesty scheme

Employers, stakeholders and the general public are advised to take note of the scheme, which will remain open for six months, a labour ministry statement said