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Supreme Court quashes case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Savarkar

The case relates to remarks Gandhi made about Savarkar on November 17, 2022, during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra's Akola district

Delhi High Court receives bomb threat via email ahead of Independence Day

A bomb disposal squad and sniffer dogs also reached the high court premises and security has been beefed up

CJI Kant terms BCI's move against Nalsar students as totally uncalled for

The remarks came after Senior Advocate K Parameshwar mentioned the matter before a Supreme Court Bench, saying the BCI has no business of what's going on in a university'

Centre notifies 40 questions for Census 2027; caste, SC, ST status included

The order from Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan notifies questions such as whether the person belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe and their caste

NALSAR row: SC pulls up BCI over circular, backs students' right to protest

A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said the BCI has nothing to do in the matter as it was a dialogue between him and the students

I-Day: 1,057 personnel awarded Gallantry and Service medals; 3 posthumously

Of the 1,057 awards, 301 awards are related to the Medal for Gallantry, 92 for President's Medal for Distinguished Service and 664 for Medal for Meritorious Service

Delhi-NCR to see cloudy skies, heavy rain likely across several states

IMD forecasts light to moderate rain in Delhi through August 20; widespread rainfall likely across northwest India as depression over Jharkhand weakens

NCB secures return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from UAE

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Narcotics Control Bureau secured the return of alleged international drug syndicate kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE

Nalsar controversy: Students' dissent, BCI's move, backlash, and a U-turn

Hyderabad's Nalsar University invited CJI Surya Kant to attend its convocation as chief guest, despite a campaign by students opposing his participation.

Jharkhand job exam protest enters day 21, students plan I-Day march

The protesters, under the banner of JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, have been demanding greater transparency in recruitment examinations, cancellation of several tests and an independent probe by the CBI

Bengaluru residents may have to pay up to ₹25,000/yr for parking on roads

The draft rules propose an annual residential parking permit fee of ₹15,000 for hatchbacks, ₹20,000 for sedans and ₹25,000 for sports utility vehicles

PM Modi remembers victims of Partition on Horrors Remembrance Day

The Modi government has been observing August 14 as the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' since 2021 in remembrance of those who lost their lives in riots after the country's division

House panel recommends airport-style overhaul for bus terminals: Details

A parliamentary panel has proposed a national authority, common terminal standards and fee-based access for private buses, alongside digital permits and safety reforms

7 dead after water, debris enter THDC tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

THDC Executive Director (Projects) Kumar Sharad said around 20 to 22 workers were present inside the tunnel when the accident occurred

Sonam Wangchuk calls for 'peaceful revolution' to reshape India's politics

Activist Sonam Wangchuk called for a 'second Independence movement' and urged citizens to help identify selfless, fearless leaders to bring change in India's political leadership

Delhi security beefed up ahead of 80th Independence Day celebrations

Police personnel have been deployed at strategic points, while additional checking is being carried out at entry and exit routes

I-Day: Delhi Police digitally maps 7 parking locations near Red Fort

The parking information is available on Delhi Traffic Police's official X handle

Delhi Master Plan draft may reshape property values via FAR, TOD changes

Developers say proposed changes in FAR, redevelopment and transit-oriented development could unlock additional capacity and make infrastructure access a key valuation driver.

BCI revises order, allows state bar councils to enrol 2026 NALSAR graduates

The Bar Council of India reversed its earlier directive within hours after an uproar on social media, saying the vast majority of NALSAR students were innocent.

Bangladesh says PM Rahman's India visit hinges on schedule, bilateral talks

Bangladesh's junior minister said said PM Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India has yet to be finalised, with the timing depending on his "schedule" and the "progress" in bilateral discussions