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Chaayos, Barbeque Nation among eateries under CCPA lens over service charge

The CCPA has said service charges are voluntary and cannot be imposed by default, collected under another name, or bundled with food bills

India can achieve 8-9% growth with structural reforms: Ex-CEA Subramanian

He called for implementing factor market reforms in land, labour, and capital, as well as judicial and bureaucratic reforms

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon following sloganeering by opposition

Following obituary references, the House took up the Question Hour, however, opposition members started raising slogans

PM Modi urges productive Parliament Monsoon Session, flags West Asia crisis

Addressing journalists minutes before the beginning of the Parliament session, Modi also said the West Asia conflict has created major difficulties for India which is dependent on import of energy

Lathicharge reported as CJP takes out 'Sansad Chalo' protest march

Police stopped hundreds of students and youth activists marching towards the CJP protest site as security remained tight on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session

Wangchuk's vital parameters stable, under comprehensive medical care

Safdarjung hospital said Wangchuk remains under continuous medical management and under the close supervision of a multidisciplinary team of experts

How much did India's voter rolls shrink after SIR? State-wise analysis

Electoral rolls across 13 states and Union territories shrank by about 58.4 million after the first two SIR phases, with wide variation in the scale and rate of reduction

Delhi sees light rain as IMD predicts more showers through midweek

Delhi is likely to see moderate to heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the coming days, while the IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several parts of India

CJP activists claim they are ready for talks with govt, await response

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das signaled the organisation's willingness to engage in talks with the government regarding their long-standing demands for examination reforms

CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' March in Delhi today: Here's all you need to know

Around 20,000 people had gathered at and around Jantar Mantar on Sunday night, even before the scheduled mobilisation for the protest.

Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi HC against order on his treatment

In her appeal, Angmo contended that the single judge's Sunday order illegally confines Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital without any arrest

5 Metro stations shut, security tightened ahead of CJP's Parliament march

Authorities have also imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS in the New Delhi district

Money, manuals and missed accountability: Why do Indian cities still flood?

Government records show substantial investment for drainage and flood-resilience efforts, but waterlogging every year points to deeper failures in planning, maintenance and accountability

Parliament Monsoon Session to begin today: Key Bills on the agenda

Opposition during this Monsoon Session of Parliament is likely to raise several issues, including the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation embezzlement case and the Neet-UG paper leak

At least 17 killed in rain-related incidents in J-K, Uttarakhand, Nagaland

The death toll in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 12 as torrential rains unleashed landslides and flash floods across the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri

Wangchuk sets conditions to end hunger strike ahead of Parliament session

Wangchuk said he would end his hunger strike if govt accepts accountability for education system failures or MPs assure him that education accountability will be raised during the Monsoon Session

India advises citizens to postpone travel to Iran amid rising instability

Indian Embassy in Tehran underlined that the "recent days have seen an increase in levels of instability and conflict in Iran", necessitating heightened caution for Indian nationals

Proposal to fell 332K trees for coal mining in Odisha sparks concerns

A proposed coal mine in Odisha's Angul district has sparked environmental concerns after clearance was recommended for felling over 3.31 lakh trees

Skyroot's Vikram-1 success puts India's private space sector in orbit

Experts say breakthrough paves the way for launch vehicles, manufacturing, and commercial space services

Delhi high court refuses to interfere with Sonam Wangchuk's treatment

Delhi High Court declined interim relief on Sonam Wangchuk's plea to shift to a private hospital, saying Safdarjung doctors are monitoring his condition