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Nagaland CM urges HM Shah to reconsider FCRA amendments, seeks review

Rio proposed that the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act amendments be referred to a parliamentary committee for comprehensive examination

Delhi gets rainfall; IMD issues yellow alert for more showers, disruptions

Very heavy rain is likely in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, with several states under heavy rain warnings; IMD has also forecast thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in parts of India

ED freezes 182 bank accounts, seizes ₹1 crore in chit fund scam probe

The ED has also issued freezing orders for 182 bank accounts along with seizure of six high-end luxury vehicles of WBEPL and its Directors

BJP calls for Jharkhand bandh over police action on protesting students

Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was very low in the state capital Ranchi and several other cities

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee named new Higher Education Secy after Neet row

Mukerjee, a 1993 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, is currently serving as the Corporate Affairs Secretary

Independence Day 2026: How to upload Har Ghar Tiranga selfie & certificate

As India gets ready to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Aug 15, the Govt of India has declared that 'Har Ghar Tiranga' 2026 will be marked from August 9 to August 17, 2026

India expands e-visa entry network to 88 ports, adds Attari land port

With the addition of these new ports, the total number of international ports where e-visa holders can enter has risen to 88.

ICTS prof Deepak Dhar awarded Dirac Medal for work on statistical mechanics

ICTS professor Deepak Dhar has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal for pioneering contributions to statistical mechanics and complex systems, alongside three global scientists.

Bike taxis pose safety, insurance concerns: Karnataka to Supreme Court

Karnataka has challenged a High Court ruling allowing motorcycles to be registered and permitted as bike taxis, citing passenger safety and insurance protection concerns

India's unemployment rate edges up in Q1; labour force participation falls

Urban unemployment edged up to 6.7 per cent in April-June, while rural joblessness rose to 4.8 per cent and overall labour force participation fell to 54.6 per cent

CDSCO seeks views on single ethics review model for multicentre trials

The consultations, scheduled for August 28, follow new ICMR guidelines proposing that a single Ethics Committee review all participating sites in multicentre research

Highways min working to reduce road accident fatalities to zero: Gadkari

The government is working to reduce road fatalities to zero and has also identified 100 districts with high accident rates for urgent intervention, Road Transport and Highways Min Nitin Gadkari said

FSSAI crackdown: Thousands of Diageo whisky, vodka bottles seized

The action affects brands including Smirnoff, DSP Black Deluxe and VAT 69, after inspectors found required government-mandated recycled PET markings missing.

Jharkhand protest Day 17: Police lathicharge, use water cannons on students

Aspirants clashed with police during their 'gherao' march to Jharkhand Assembly, and CID arrested ex-JPSC chairperson L Khiangte over exam irregularities. Here are the latest updates on the protest

Indian tourists can get free UAE visas under new Abu Dhabi DCT scheme

The three-month pilot will support up to 20,000 visas for Indian passport holders booking a minimum three-night stay in the UAE between August 1 and October 31

Only 32% find restaurant hygiene good; dirty kitchens top concern: Survey

India Restaurant Hygiene:A LocalCircles survey found that 57 per cent of consumers had seen dirty dining areas, kitchens or washrooms, while 53 per cent had observed staff handling food unhygienically

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for speedy trials of drug-trafficking cases

Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, who has filed the petition, told the bench that a similar issue is already pending before the apex court

Govt ready for debate, Oppn must listen to Shah's reply peacefully: Rijiju

There has been a persistent demand from the Opposition for a statement from the home minister on the police action against students protesting in the city last month

From near-extinction to 891 in 2025: India's Asiatic lions roar back

Strict protection, stronger prey base, habitat expansion and community participation have helped the Asiatic lion recover from near-extinction

Neet-UG 2026 paper leak: Court rejects accused's plea for polygraph tests

The Rouse Avenue Court rejected the plea of three accused in the Neet-UG 2026 paper leak case seeking polygraph, brain-mapping and lie-detector tests; cognisance order deferred to August 12