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Around 158 CBI cases related to examination irregularities awaiting trial

The CBI will seek transfer of 158 pending recruitment exam fraud cases to fast-track courts under the new anti-paper leak law to speed up long-delayed trials

Neet-UG counselling to begin on Aug 4, academic session from Sep 8

According to the counselling schedule released by the committee, the first round of AIQ counselling for deemed and central universities will be held from August 4 to August 17

Water disputes back in spotlight amid El Niño and political shifts

Change of guard in some states and evolving El Niño dynamics are triggering fresh actions on raging water-sharing disputes in several states, Hemant Kumar Rout and Shine Jacob report

More dialogue with youth needed amid AI-driven job fears: Former NITI VC

Former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said that India's youth is very uncertain and very unclear about the future because of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Statsguru: Gen Z's rage fuelled by joblessness, paper leaks and corruption

The anti-paper leak law highlights deeper challenges as India misses education spending targets, youth unemployment remains high, and Gen Z protests gain momentum

Odisha sees hope of Mahanadi water dispute settlement before Diwali

After talks involving the Union Jal Shakti minister and both chief ministers, Odisha says the Mahanadi water dispute could be resolved through a negotiated settlement before Diwali

Odisha Cabinet clears Bill for economic region development authorities

It targets scaling the regional economy from $22.4 billion to $500 billion by 2047

Menstrual leave in India: Which states offer it and what courts have said

With courts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu pushing governments to examine menstrual leave policy, here's a look at the states that have introduced the policy and how their rules differ

PM Modi launches nationwide campaign urging youth to shun substance abuse

Launching the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', PM Modi said the campaign is not just for the youth, but also for their families, society and the entire country

Assam flood situation improves, CM Himanta to visit worst-hit districts

The toll remained unchanged at 82 as no fresh fatalities were reported in the state in the last 24 hours, said officials

Rain likely in Delhi today, IMD warns of heavy rain across several states

The IMD has forecast rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on Sunday, while heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala and the Northeast

Assam govt waives land tax for 1 year in 2 worst flood-hit districts

The two districts have been badly hit by the deluge that has claimed the lives of 82 people across the state so far

Delhi records max temp today at 35 deg C, IMD predicts light rain on Sunday

The national capital saw a marginal increase in day temperatures on Saturday, even as parts of the city received scattered trace rain, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

NIA court frames charges against Sachin Waze, others in Antilia case

Special National Investigation Agency court judge Chakor Baviskar framed the charges after the accused pleaded not guilty

Karnataka HC's Dharwad bench holds rare all-women Bench and Bar sitting

The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court held a rare all-women sitting, with women judges presiding over every Bench and an all-women government legal team representing the State

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh takes charge as new Deputy Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh, a fighter pilot with over 3,500 hours of flying experience, on Saturday took charge as the new Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, officials said

J-K terror attack: Search on for attackers; ex gratia for deceased's kin

Search operations have been intensified in south Kashmir areas to track down the attackers who shot the two labourers dead

Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest ahead of march against E20 policy

In one of the videos, Poonawalla is heard asking a police officer how he could be detained without any written order

CAPF officers move Supreme Court against new Act over promotion rules

The matter has been listed by the apex court for hearing in the first week of August, according to court documents

EC revises SIR schedule in Odisha; objections can be filed till Aug 19

The last date for filing claims and objections has been extended from August 4 to August 19, according to the notification issued by the Chief Electoral Officer