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NBA realises ₹21.26 cr under Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism in FY26

The funds generated contribute directly to biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of biological resources and livelihood enhancement at the grassroots level

Delhi Police Special Cell arrests 9 linked to ISI-underworld terror module

The nine operatives were allegedly working at the behest of handlers associated with Pakistan's espionage, Inter-Services Intelligence, and the Mumbai underworld

From heatwave alerts to action: Why India needs cooling governance now

India has expanded heat action plans and cooling pilots, but weak funding, uneven building-code enforcement and poor city data keep many responses in advisory mode

Education system has fallen into hands of mafia: Kejriwal amid NEET row

'The country's education system has completely fallen into the clutches of the mafia', said former Delhi chief minister

CUET-UG delayed at some centres due to technical issue, timing revised: NTA

The issue has since been resolved and the examination is being conducted with full compensatory time so that no candidate is disadvantaged, the National Testing Agency said

Bengal to implement National Health Mission, receives ₹2,103 cr from Centre

Addressing a programme of the health department in Kolkata, Adhikari also said that over 13.6 million families will be covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Bengal

22 police, excise officials suspended in Pune hooch tragedy that killed 14

Eight persons, including a key bootlegger, have been arrested in connection with the tragedy that unfolded across Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune city over a span of two days

MHADA flags 82 'highly dangerous' buildings in Mumbai, begins evacuation

Residents can contact the Board's control room on 23536945, 23517423 or mobile number 9321637699, apart from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's control room

Temperatures fall across India; Delhi sees sharp cooldown after rain

Delhi recorded its lowest maximum temperature in three weeks after rain and gusty winds swept through the city on Friday

Intel, 3DGS to set up $3.3 billion glass substrate unit in Odisha

The proposed facility in Odisha will manufacture advanced packaging glass-core substrates and is expected to generate 1,800 high-skill jobs over the next five to six years

SC sets 3-month deadline for high courts to deliver reserved judgments

Supreme Court directs High Courts to deliver reserved judgments within three months and prioritise swift decisions in bail and liberty-related cases

Senior advocate Surojit Nath Mitra named West Bengal advocate general

Senior advocate Surojit Nath Mitra takes over as West Bengal's advocate general following Kishore Datta's resignation after Assembly poll results

IMD further lowers 2026 monsoon forecast as El Nino set to develop

Chouhan asks states to be 'prepared'; Centre prepares war chest of extra seeds to meet any eventuality

Datanomics: Short circuits, gas leaks leading causes of fire accidents

Short circuits and cooking gas leaks remained the leading causes of fire accidents in India, underscoring persistent gaps in household safety

Maharashtra readying 2,000 GPUs for innovators: CM Devendra Fadnavis

The state plans to provide 2,000 GPUs through a compute-as-a-service facility while targeting Rs 10,000 crore in AI investments and 1.5 lakh jobs

India's 1st electric hydrofoil flying boat launched in Mumbai: Key details

Developed by Swedish manufacturer Candela and set to be operated in India by JalVimana, the vessel is part of Maharashtra's broader effort to strengthen water-based transport infrastructure

India expected to see 90% of long-period average rainfall in 2026: IMD

While the Northeast is likely to witness normal rainfall this monsoon season, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal rainfall

7 killed in suspected hooch tragedy in Pimpri Chinchwad; probe underway

Speaking to the media, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he has ordered an inquiry into the seven deaths due to suspected hooch consumption

HC asks panel to examine unblocking of Cockroach Janta Party's X handle

Issuing notices to the Centre and Meta-owned X on Dipke's petition against the blocking of the CJP's handle, the judge sought their responses and listed the matter for hearing on July 7

SC directs HCs to pronounce judgement within 3 months of reserving order

SC said that orders in bail applications should be pronounced the same day, and if they are reserved, they must be pronounced and uploaded the next day