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Polygamy to invite welfare benefits bar, dismissal from service: Assam govt

The Budget proposes denying welfare benefits to men practising polygamy and dismissing government employees found guilty, while also barring convicted persons from notified welfare schemes

Govt orders probe into NCERT's blacklisting of textbook paper supplier

The ministry has sought accountability after the Delhi High Court granted interim relief to a paper supplier blacklisted by NCERT over delays in textbook paper supply

Railways approves ₹206 crore Kavach shield across 680 km in north India

Kavach version 4.0 will be installed on Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines for reliable train operations, the Ministry of Railways said

No free bus travel for women in Delhi without Pink Saheli card from Aug 1

Women commuters without a Pink Saheli smart card will have to buy regular tickets as Delhi phases out paper-based pink tickets for free bus travel

DU receives over 190,000 UG applications; first allocation list on July 16

Delhi University has received over 190,000 undergraduate registrations, with more than 164,000 candidates completing preference filling ahead of the July 11 deadline

TN CM Vijay slams DMK for 'politicising' Karur stampede, announces memorial

On his first visit to Karur since the 2025 tragedy, the Tamil Nadu chief minister questioned the police response and accused the then-ruling DMK of seeking political mileage from the stampede

Renault India announces partnership with IIT Kanpur for vehicle R&D

The automaker will use IIT Kanpur's National Wind Tunnel Facility for aerodynamic and wind-noise testing to support the development of future passenger vehicles

One Nation, One Election panel eyes rollout by 2029 general elections

The parliamentary panel said it is working on a consensus-based mechanism for simultaneous elections, claiming broad stakeholder support for the proposed electoral reform

From Nicobar to Dharavi: India's mega infra projects hit by protests

From airports to housing projects, several mega infrastructure plans have faced protests over land, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns. Here's a look at five such projects

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations case on July 13

The petitions seek a court-monitored CBI probe, forensic audit and CAG audit of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust over alleged diversion of donations

India's monsoon rainfall deficit at 14%: When does it become a drought?

The IMD said that with the onset of the southwest monsoon, India's overall rainfall deficit fell to 14 per cent on July 9, down from 30 per cent on June 30

Assam tables ₹2.85 trn Budget for 2026-27, aims to cut deficit to ₹419 cr

Presenting his maiden Budget, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah also announced to continue all the major schemes rolled out during the last five years

Why E20 isn't cheaper despite containing more ethanol? Govt explains

If one-fifth of every litre of petrol is now ethanol, why hasn't E20 become cheaper? Here's the government's answer

Fake traffic challan scam: PIB warns against malicious WhatsApp, sms links

PIB's Fact Check unit has cautioned users against unsolicited traffic challan messages that may install malware or lead to financial fraud

Metro to tunnel roads: How Karnataka plans to tackle Bengaluru's traffic

Karnataka government has unveiled a ₹1.5 trillion infrastructure roadmap, including metro expansion, tunnel roads, flyovers and business corridors, to tackle Bengaluru's worsening traffic congestion

WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining response

The Centre is examining WhatsApp's response to its notice over the proposed username feature, which it fears could increase online fraud, phishing, impersonation and digital-arrest scams

Are schools in Delhi, NCR closed today amid heavy rain? Here's what we know

IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi, NCR today, July 10. As rain is expected to persist, students want clarity on whether schools, colleges and offices will remain open

IMD warns of heavy rain in several states as monsoon covers entire India

As the monsoon covers the entire country, the IMD has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and heavy to very heavy showers across northwest, east, northeast and southern India over the coming days

Monsoon mayhem: 21 dead in Surat; waterlogging disrupts normal life

More than 10 people were confirmed to have died in rain-related incidents in India as torrential rains unleashed widespread destruction across several parts of the country on Thursday

100-metre stretch of Yamunotri NH in Uttarakhand damaged after landslide

A 100-metre stretch of Yamunotri National Highway near Syanachatti was damaged after a rain-triggered landslide, disrupting traffic and leaving over 100 pilgrims stranded until the route is restored