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Road accident cashless treatment scheme settles 62% claims in 5 months
More than five months after its launch, the PM-RAHAT scheme has settled only 7,871 of 12,727 claims, with Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh accounting for the bulk of reimbursements
 "Road accident cashless treatment scheme settles 62% claims in 5 months")
RTI activists move SC against blanket ban on sharing court hearing clips
Applicants argue the July 24 order is overly broad and call for targeted action against manipulated content instead of blanket restrictions on official recordings
 "RTI activists move SC against blanket ban on sharing court hearing clips")
'PM Modi, Amit Shah you cannot threaten Gen Z into silence': Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi also alleged that Modi and Shah are behind the filing of FIRs against student protesters and taking down their social media accounts
 "'PM Modi, Amit Shah you cannot threaten Gen Z into silence': Rahul Gandhi")
Bhiwandi building collapse: 8 killed, several feared trapped under rubble
A portion of the Kohinoor Building in Balaji Nagar area of the powerloom town in Thane district came crashing down around 11.30 pm on Thursday
 "Bhiwandi building collapse: 8 killed, several feared trapped under rubble")
Maharashtra FDA conducts inspection of canteens at Bombay High Court
Recently, the FDA suspended the food business licences of the Cricket Club of India, the MIG Cricket Club, and 3 other clubs in Mumbai for alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms
 "Maharashtra FDA conducts inspection of canteens at Bombay High Court")
Delhi may get some rain; IMD warns of heavy showers in Gujarat, Maharashtra
Cloudy skies, rain and thunderstorms are expected to keep temperatures in check in Delhi on Friday, while the IMD has issued heavy rainfall warnings for more than a dozen states across the country
 "Delhi may get some rain; IMD warns of heavy showers in Gujarat, Maharashtra")
Meta India head, social media users booked over morphed posts targeting PM
Cases were registered following complaints by BJP supporters who alleged that manipulated videos and images of PM Modi were circulating on social media.
 "Meta India head, social media users booked over morphed posts targeting PM")
16 Indians killed in West Asia conflict this year, govt tells Parliament
In a separate accident not related to attacks, 12 Indian nationals lost their lives in Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar
 "16 Indians killed in West Asia conflict this year, govt tells Parliament")
Illegal migration from Bangladesh a matter of 'serious concern': Par panel
The panel also noted that continued diligence is essential to 'ensure that Indian nationals are not deported to Bangladesh in error'
 "Illegal migration from Bangladesh a matter of 'serious concern': Par panel")
Strong anti-paper leak bill passed, mafias won't be spared: PM Modi
In a late evening video message on Instagram, PM Modi said the it was part of the government's efforts to tackle the menace that has threatened the future of children
 "Strong anti-paper leak bill passed, mafias won't be spared: PM Modi")
From Priya Nair to Sudha Murty, Hurun India spotlights women leaders
The 2026 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List features 117 women across 12 categories, recognising achievements in business, sports, literature and social impact
 "From Priya Nair to Sudha Murty, Hurun India spotlights women leaders")
Pellet guns can't be banned while rules permit their use: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said pellet guns cannot be banned while existing rules permit their use in exceptional cases, but allegations of misuse can be examined individually
Reforms brought to make govt hiring time-bound, says Jitendra Singh
The Centre said reforms, including AI-based verification and face authentication, have made UPSC and SSC recruitment faster, more transparent and secure
 "Reforms brought to make govt hiring time-bound, says Jitendra Singh")
Mentioning ethanol levels not 'considered necessary' on receipts: Gadkari
Road Transport Minister says E20 is the only petrol sold at retail outlets nationwide, making separate display of ethanol blending levels unnecessary
 "Mentioning ethanol levels not 'considered necessary' on receipts: Gadkari")
Datanomics: Crime rises despite expansion of police force since 2014
India's police strength has risen since 2014, yet crime rates have increased, highlighting gaps in policing, public safety and internal security outcomes
 "Datanomics: Crime rises despite expansion of police force since 2014")
India, Germany to sign submarine deal 'very soon': Envoy Ackermann
India and Germany are expected to sign a deal for next-generation submarines "very soon", German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann said on Thursday.
 "India, Germany to sign submarine deal 'very soon': Envoy Ackermann")
Haryana MSME policy targets ₹55,000 crore investment, 500,000 jobs
The policy offers capital subsidies, export assistance and technology incentives as Haryana seeks to double exports over the next five years
 "Haryana MSME policy targets ₹55,000 crore investment, 500,000 jobs")
Shadows on the snow: A film turns the spotlight on Himalayan climate crisis
As extreme weather becomes the new normal, filmmaker Shankar Borua's Blue Ocean uses a crime thriller to question the cost of unchecked development in the Himalayas
 "Shadows on the snow: A film turns the spotlight on Himalayan climate crisis")
Parliament passes anti-paper leak Amendment Bill with stricter norms
Parliament passed the amendment to the anti-paper leak law, strengthening penalties amid Opposition demands to reform or scrap the NTA and NEET
 "Parliament passes anti-paper leak Amendment Bill with stricter norms")
E20 petrol may bring down vehicle mileage by up to 6%: Nitin Gadkari
The Union Minister, however, argued that tests for engine durability on a dynamometer and on-road vehicle tests have not shown any failures due to E20.