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Cop on Amarnath Yatra duty killed in J-K attack; anti-terror op launched

A policeman on Amarnath Yatra security duty was killed in a targeted terror attack in Anantnag, triggering a massive counter-terror operation across South Kashmir

Ram temple trust delays CEO selection, to appoint interim secretary

The Ram Mandir Trust has deferred appointing its first CEO by a month after receiving 5,200 applications and will appoint a secretary in the interim

Datanomics: Acquisition of surveillance equipment by police on the rise

Delhi Police defends protest videography in court as data shows rising surveillance technology and growing public support for security monitoring

Odisha opens Jagannath Temple's land treasure chest to reclaim assets

The state target 60,426 acres under dispute or encroachment to build a ₹10,000 crore corpus

Bengal constitutes 7th Pay Commission, Atanu Chakraborty named chair

West Bengal has constituted its Seventh Pay Commission under Atanu Chakraborty to review pay, DA and pensions, with recommendations expected within six months

Welfare of citizens should be at heart of all reforms, says PM Modi

PM calls for convergence among youth-centric initiatives to tackle drug abuse

Govt aims to double food processing to 25% over 5 years, says Chirag Paswan

High-powered Central panel wants all mango-based beverages to contain genuine pulp

Pandian asked to appear in Odisha CMO missing files investigation

The former IAS officer has been asked to appear before investigators on July 25 in connection with the disappearance of two sensitive inquiry reports from the Odisha CMO

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on PIL over HPV vaccine rollout

The court sought replies from the Centre, ICMR and CDSCO on a PIL seeking disclosure of adverse event data and raising concerns over the HPV vaccination programme

Will end fast if Centre assures no action against protesters: Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk said he will end his hunger strike if the Centre assures no legal action against student protesters, citing commitments on his other key demands

Lalit Modi plans India visit after tribunal relief in IPL 2009 FEMA case

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi plans an India visit after tribunal relief in the 2009 FEMA case, calling the ruling a victory after a 16-year legal battle

Only two train accidents in Q1 FY27 as rail safety improves: Ministry

The Railways Ministry says only two consequential train accidents were recorded till June in FY27, attributing the decline to higher safety spending, Kavach rollout and infrastructure upgrades

What have students done wrong to have guns aimed at them?: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi questioned the police response to student protests over paper leaks, asking what students had done to have guns aimed at them

Delhi HC seeks Centre, police reply on force used during Parliament march

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre and Delhi Police over alleged excessive force during the July 20 protest and ordered preservation of CCTV footage

Opposition MPs' delegation to meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital

The delegation will urge the activist, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the last 25 days, to end his fast after assuring him that Opposition will take up the matter inside Parliament

'Death of democracy': Tharoor slams Centre over handling of CJP protests

He also questioned the government over shutting down 16 metro stations for a brief period due to security reasons

Ready for discussion on Neet leak, protests won't help: Govt to Opposition

Rijju said the govt is willing to hold a discussion on Neet paper leak issue but the Speaker will have to meet floor leaders of all parties to decide on the rule under which discussion will be held

Delhi Metro closes 16 stations amid students' protest at Jantar Mantar

The DMRC said interchange facilities will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat despite the station closures.

Right to protest in India: What the Constitution allows and restricts

CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar has put the spotlight back on protest laws. Here's what the Constitution says about the right to protest and when authorities can impose restrictions

'Don't waste our time': CJI junks plea against police action at CJP protest

'We are not interested in videos, we don't have time to watch... We don't want to watch videos,' CJI Surya Kant said