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Monsoon Session washed out as Oppn protests over NEET, Ram temple issues

The first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session was disrupted by Opposition protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and Ram temple donation theft issues amid demonstrations outside

Supreme Court to direct CBSE to amend APAAR consent form across India

The Supreme Court said it will direct CBSE to implement nationwide an Orissa High Court ruling requiring APAAR consent forms to include a clear option for parents to refuse consent

People living within 20 km of toll plazas can buy local passes digitally

NHAI, in a statement, said the newly introduced 'local pass' feature enables eligible commuters to purchase a toll pass digitally through the Rajmargyatra Mobile App without visiting the toll plaza

Sonam Wangchuk to continue fast, cites police action against CJP protesters

Wangchuk said, "I appeal to the government and the police force to resolve the issue by simply allowing the students to present their grievances before Parliament today or tomorrow."

SC asks Centre to frame uniform post-retirement norms for High Court judges

The Supreme Court asked the Centre to constitute a committee within two weeks to recommend uniform post-retirement facilities for former High Court Chief Justices and judges across states

Sugar trade body calls shortage fears 'unwarranted', urges steady supplies

"The recent rise in ex-factory sugar prices -- about 15 per cent in less than a month -- has created an unwarranted impression of a shortage," AISTA Chairman Praful Vithalani said

Prime Minister Modi is the 'most anti-youth' PM in India's history: Rahul

Gandhi said Prime Minister Modi was "so youth-hostile" that he could not seek the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite repeated allegations of examination paper leaks

Eleven plans to invest ₹4,700 cr to bring clean power to Gurugram, Nuh

The company, Eleven Power Private Limited, has applied to the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission for a parallel distribution licence for the two districts

Income tax department running short of 26,997 officers and support staff

"The vacancies in Group A, B & C in the Income Tax Department as on January 1, 2026, are 26,997. Occurrence and filling up of vacancies is a continuous process," said MoS Pankaj Chaudhary

India, Moldova agree to promote trade, strengthen supply chains: Prez Murmu

The visit to Moldova is part of Murmu's three-nation tour of European countries aimed at boosting ties in trade, technology, tourism and other sectors

Datanomics: India sees over half of South Asia's protest demonstrations

India accounted for more than half of South Asia's protest demonstrations in recent years, with movements ranging from student agitations to farmers' protests

Lagging on FCNR (B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on Sept-end rush

Banks expect FCNR-B deposit mobilisation to accelerate before the RBI's September 30 deadline, even as early collections by several public lenders trail their stated targets

No decision taken yet to raise ethanol blending beyond current 20%: MoS

"So far, no decision has been taken by the government for increasing ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20 per cent," Gopi said in a written reply to a question.

India says coal power plants have adequate stocks despite rising demand

India's peak power demand surged last week to nearly 270.1 gigawatts (GW), ‌driven by higher cooling demand as an El Nino pattern contributed to weaker rainfall

CJP leaders meet JP Nadda as Parliament march triggers police action

Nadda said he would hold internal discussions with the government leadership and sought time before responding to the demands, which include the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan

Several CJP protesters detained at key locations during march to Parliament

A huge deployment of police and paramilitary personnel was made across central Delhi to contain the protesters

Industry body IVPA seeks curbs on duty-free edible oil imports from Nepal

The association said the surge could hit refining capacity utilisation, future investment and demand for Indian-grown oilseeds such as soybean and mustard

SC rejects Centre's challenge to quashing overseas CPV tender process

The SC has allowed the Ministry of External Affairs and Engineers India Limited to make temporary arrangements to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services while a fresh tender process is completed

SC to direct CBSE to implement Odisha HC verdict on APAAR consent forms

The top court said that since the Centre has not challenged the high court's December 2025 judgement, it would direct the CBSE to implement the ruling nationwide

SC asks Centre to form panel on benefits for retired high court judges

Observing a wide disparity in benefits extended by states, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to set up a panel for a uniform national policy regarding benefits of retired High Court judges