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IMD forecasts below-normal rain in August, second half of monsoon

The IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall in August and September, raising concerns over crop prospects if rainfall remains uneven despite a positive IOD outlook

Govt to question Meta global team on algorithmic bias, role in public order

Sources said Meta's global team will be "categorically" asked to clarify issues around algorithmic bias, how their algorithm operates, and the company's role in public order

SC refuses to revive CCI's ₹301 cr penalty on Grasim, orders rehearing

The top court upheld the NCLAT ruling setting aside the Competition Commission's order, directing the regulator to reconsider the matter after granting Grasim a fresh hearing

Govt extends IFSC Authority Chairman K Rajaraman's tenure till Oct 2028

The government has extended the tenure of the Chairman of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), K Rajaraman, for 27 months

Without ethanol blending, petrol would cost ₹125 per litre, says govt

The government defended its ethanol blending programme, saying it shielded consumers from global oil price shocks and rejected claims of taxpayer-funded subsidies

Cabinet clears ₹5,070 crore scheme for 5 GW floating solar projects

The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana will support 5 GW of floating solar projects with energy storage systems and central financial assistance until FY33

SC stays CIC order declaring NSE a public authority under RTI Act

The Supreme Court stayed the CIC's 2007 order treating the NSE as a public authority under the RTI Act while agreeing to examine its challenge to the Delhi High Court ruling

Bombay HC questions FDA's '98% clean' rating for Mantralaya canteen

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad ordered a team of 4 lawyers to immediately visit and inspect the Mantralaya canteen and report to the court in the afternoon

Explained: What are the SOPs regarding use of pellet guns in India?

The Supreme Court said pellet guns can be used only in exceptional cases under existing rules. Here is what the SOPs say about their use

SC grants anticipatory bail to DMK leader Senthil Balaji in corruption case

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi granted relief to Balaji with certain conditions that he will cooperate with the probe, deposit his passport and not influence any witnesses

Mob burning police station doesn't justify UAPA: SC on Haldwani violence

Supreme Court questioned whether setting a police station on fire during the 2024 Haldwani violence was sufficient to invoke the anti-terror law, and refused to cancel the accused's bail

Lok Sabha passes Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amid protests

The bill was taken up for consideration and passage after the House reassembled at noon with BJP MP Dilip Saikia in the Chair

SC upholds NCLAT order setting aside ₹301 cr penalty on Grasim Industries

A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran dismissed the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) appeal challenging the May 5 NCLAT order

SC asks Centre to appoint nodal officer for Russia-Ukraine war victims' kin

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also directed the MEA to facilitate DNA matching of family members with the mortal remains

Discuss our trauma too: Kin of injured Delhi cops seek Parliament attention

At a press conference, families of injured Delhi Police personnel described waiting for hospital calls, seeing their loved ones return home injured and feeling that social media ignored their ordeal

Delhi Property Aadhaar Card: What does Delhi govt's new Bill propose?

Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has proposed a city-wide digital land survey, unique property IDs, and authenticated records to simplify ownership, transactions, and dispute resolution

Calcutta HC sets up 5 fast-track courts for Neet paper leak cases

The designated courts shall conclude trial and pronounce final order or judgment of cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024

BMC plans ₹1.5 cr car upgrade for Mumbai deputy mayor for 'greater comfort'

The BMC is set to propose purchasing six Toyota Innova Crysta MPVs worth around ₹Rs 1.5 crore to replace the Mahindra Scorpio-N SUVs currently allotted to six key elected office-bearers

Bhiwandi building collapse: Death toll rises to 9, rescue op continues

A portion of the Kohinoor Building in Balaji Nagar area of the powerloom town came crashing down around 11.30 pm on Thursday

Rajya Sabha adjourned to meet again on Monday amid Opposition protests

As the sloganeering continued, the Chairman adjourned the House for the day