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Meghwal defends judicial autonomy, says courts must set limits on remarks

The law minister said the Constitution bars government interference in judicial functioning and that courts alone should determine the limits of oral observations

India 5th largest military spender in 2025, deployed 12 warheads: Sipri

Sipri also stated that India was the world's second-largest arms importer from 2021 to 2025, accounting for 8.2 per cent of global imports.

Senior IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav appointed as CEO of Delhi Jal Board

Yadav will replace former CEO Kaushal Raj Sharma, a 2006 AGMUT cadre officer, who was posted as Secretary to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu in April this year

Rising costs pushing Indian workers to side gigs, smaller cities: Survey

According to an Indeed survey, nearly seven in 10 employees say their income does not comfortably support their lifestyle

Breakthrough achieved in Zojila Tunnel, likely to open for public in 2028

Officials of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) said the breakthrough is six months ahead of schedule

Gsec to FAR: Explaining key terms behind India's global bond index push

The government's tax exemption for foreign investors has put India's bond market in the spotlight. Here's a breakdown of the key terms investors need to know

Vizag mishap: Centre announces ₹25 lakh ex gratia, jobs for victims' kin

A severe explosion erupted at the Steel Melt Shop-1 of the plant during casting operations involving molten steel on Monday evening, killing eight workers and injuring six others

Strong quake in Philippines: How strong earthquakes can trigger tsunamis

Unlike regular wind-generated sea waves, which usually have wavelengths of about 300 to 600 feet, tsunami waves can have wavelengths of about 300 to 600 miles in the deep ocean

Heatwave intensifies over Delhi, northwest India; monsoon advances further

Temperatures are expected to rise across north and central India over the next two days before thunderstorms and rain bring relief; meanwhile southwest monsoon has advanced further into India

Eight killed, six injured in blast at RINL's Visakhapatnam steel plant

The explosion occurred during casting operations at Steel Melt Shop-1, prompting separate investigations by RINL and an external committee appointed by the Steel Ministry

CBSE defends post-result portal, says 160K students filed requests

Board says its post-result services portal remained fully functional under continuous monitoring, even as students reported access issues and technical glitches

At least eight workers killed in Vizag steel plant as molten iron spills

"Eight workers were killed, and six others were injured, some of them grievously, an official told PTI

'City will suffocate': Delhi HC on Centre's move to reclaim Polo Club land

Court questions government's plans for heritage sporting properties, warning that further loss of open spaces could worsen living conditions in the capital

Delhi High Court notice to govt, CBSE on Class 12th marking system

The Supreme Court and Delhi High Court examined separate matters involving a withheld Class XII result and concerns over CBSE's On-Screen Marking system

NDA to mark 12 years in govt with month-long outreach on key achievements

PM Modi said 'Garib Kalyan' has been central to 12 years of NDA rule as BJP launches a month-long campaign highlighting key welfare and governance reforms

For Kashmir's apple farmers, hailstorms now threaten more than fruit

Repeated hailstorms are battering Jammu and Kashmir's apple belt during crucial fruit-setting season, raising fears that climate change could reshape the Valley's most important horticulture industry

Heat, humidity during India's monsoon may extend summer heat stress: Study

The study shows that from 1979 to 2021, uncompensable heat stress has become more frequent and is significantly affecting more areas across India

Rajya Sabha elections 2026: How elections take place for the Upper House

Representatives of the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House) are elected for a period of six years. But one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every second year

TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray quits party, steps down as Rajya Sabha member

In his resignation letter, Ray said he was relinquishing his parliamentary membership and severing association with the TMC

Kharge calls for unity in INDIA bloc to confront challenges facing country

Kharge charged that the assault on the Constitution continues and probe agencies are persistently being used as tools to harass, intimidate, and bully political opponents