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India's monsoon rainfall 13% below normal; 14 states record deficits
India's monsoon deficit has spread across 14 states and hundreds of districts, even as some parts of the country continue to receive excess rainfall
 "India's monsoon rainfall 13% below normal; 14 states record deficits")
70% IRCTC users report forced action, survey flags six dark patterns
LocalCircles mapped consumer experiences against the CCPA's dark pattern guidelines and found six categories on the railway ticketing platform
 "70% IRCTC users report forced action, survey flags six dark patterns")
2,500 women get approval letters under Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, aid from Sep 1
The approval letters were given at the Talkatora Stadium by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
 "2,500 women get approval letters under Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, aid from Sep 1")
Neet aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Kota, eighth such case this year
The 20-year-old student from Madhya Pradesh was preparing for the medical entrance exam for the second time and was reportedly under stress after scoring around 450 marks in her previous attempt
 "Neet aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Kota, eighth such case this year")
Court refuses to stay eviction of Delhi Race Club, rejects interim plea
The Patiala House Court dismissed the club's plea for interim relief
 "Court refuses to stay eviction of Delhi Race Club, rejects interim plea")
IMA warns against self-medication as H1N1 cases rise during monsoon
The IMA said India is witnessing a seasonal increase in H1N1 cases, with metropolitan centres such as Delhi recording more than 1,770 laboratory-confirmed cases
 "IMA warns against self-medication as H1N1 cases rise during monsoon")
NDMC apologises for waterlogging, plans measures to prevent recurrence
The national capital received heavy rainfall on Tuesday, leading to waterlogging and disruption in several parts
 "NDMC apologises for waterlogging, plans measures to prevent recurrence")
India to phase out SCADA imports by 2030, CEA shares indigenisation plan
As cyber and supply-chain risks grow, India is accelerating efforts to build domestic SCADA technology for its increasingly digitised power network
 "India to phase out SCADA imports by 2030, CEA shares indigenisation plan")
First for India's metro: DMRC gets ISO certification for asset management
The ISO 55001:2024 certification recognises DMRC's shift to strategic, risk-based and lifecycle-focused asset management for Mumbai Metro Line-3
 "First for India's metro: DMRC gets ISO certification for asset management")
IMD forecasts rainfall across India, Delhi-NCR under yellow alert
A low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to continue influencing rainfall activity over eastern and central India
 "IMD forecasts rainfall across India, Delhi-NCR under yellow alert")
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway reaches Delhi: Check all route details here
The 9-km elevated stretch connects DND Flyway with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, offering faster routes to Faridabad, Ballabhgarh and Sohna while easing traffic on Delhi's existing roads
 "Delhi-Mumbai Expressway reaches Delhi: Check all route details here")
Bank holiday today: Banks closed in these states on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
According to the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar, August 26 is a bank holiday at several RBI centres under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
 "Bank holiday today: Banks closed in these states on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi")
Delhi HC asks FSSAI not to cancel ITC licence over '100%' atta claims
Court passes interim order after ITC challenges improvement notice over "100% Atta", "100% Madhya Pradesh Wheat" and "0% Maida" claims on Aashirvaad packaging
 "Delhi HC asks FSSAI not to cancel ITC licence over '100%' atta claims")
India steps up three-week diplomatic outreach ahead of Brics Summit
Modi, Sitharaman, Jaishankar, Goyal and Doval are leading a diplomatic push spanning key capitals and multilateral meetings ahead of the September Brics Summit
 "India steps up three-week diplomatic outreach ahead of Brics Summit")
Influenza cases push up sales of anti-infectives, painkillers across India
Doctors call the pickup largely seasonal and say most H3N2 and H1N1 cases are being treated at home, with hospitalisations remaining limited so far
 "Influenza cases push up sales of anti-infectives, painkillers across India")
SC sets aside Tata Steel GST notice, flags mechanical plea of suppression
Supreme Court says tax authorities must establish foundational facts to allege fraud, wilful misrepresentation or suppression before invoking extended limitation
 "SC sets aside Tata Steel GST notice, flags mechanical plea of suppression")
AI to reshape sports sector jobs, create career avenues: Jayant Chaudhary
Skill Development Minister Jayant Chaudhary says AI will transform coaching, refereeing and scouting, while opening new opportunities across the sports sector
 "AI to reshape sports sector jobs, create career avenues: Jayant Chaudhary")
SC seeks ECI data on pending West Bengal SIR electoral roll appeals
Court seeks details of pending and disposed appeals, relief granted and steps to update electoral rolls, and calls for the process to be streamlined
 "SC seeks ECI data on pending West Bengal SIR electoral roll appeals")
IIT Delhi to set up external inquiry after student suicide sparks protests
Institute also proposes an external ombudsperson for unresolved student grievances as protesters demand accountability over alleged administrative lapses
 "IIT Delhi to set up external inquiry after student suicide sparks protests")
SC asks Delhi bar bodies to devise system for women's representation
Supreme Court asks Delhi bar associations to jointly devise a structured, institutionalised mechanism for women's representation ahead of the 2027 bar elections
 "SC asks Delhi bar bodies to devise system for women's representation")