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CBI flags issue of pending sanctions to probe bank officials in fraud cases

It is mandatory for the CBI to seek sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act before initiating a criminal investigation and under Section 19 of the Act before prosecution

IMD forecasts widespread rain in several states, thunderstorms in northwest

Heavy rainfall is forecast across western, central, eastern and northeastern India, while the southwest monsoon is set to advance further into parts of north and central India over the next few days

IIT Madras partners with Elevate Campuses for student accommodation project

The PPP project, being developed with Elevate Campuses, will accommodate more than 1,800 PhD students and project staff and is expected to be completed by mid-2028

Bank holiday on Muharram: Will banks be closed on June 26? Check full list

Banks in several states and union territories will remain closed on June 26 for Muharram, followed by the fourth Saturday and Sunday holidays, giving many customers a 3-day banking break

Bengal govt declares July 6 holiday for Syama Prasad Mookerjee anniversary

The Finance Department notification said the holiday has been declared to observe the birth anniversary of Mookerjee, described as 'one of the most illustrious sons of this state'

Will extend full cooperation: Fortis Shalimar Bagh after inspection ordered

The statement came after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed the District Administration to conduct an immediate inspection of Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh following a complaint received

Meet Mahesh Dixit, the next IB chief set to succeed Tapan Kumar Deka

A 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Dixit currently serves as IB Special Director and will head the intelligence agency for a two-year term, the government order said

Weak monsoon emerges as India's next economic problem after crude oil

The monsoon, which accounts for about 70% of India's annual rainfall, is vital for the $300 billion farm economy and has an outsized influence on food prices, rural demand and broader economic output

Reservoir levels continue to dip as monsoon progress remains sluggish

During the week ending June 25, water levels in the 166 reservoirs dropped to 48.405 BCM (billion cubic metres) from 50.457 BCM

BJP reshuffles UP unit ahead of 2027 polls, expands leadership team

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the BJP has expanded its state unit, increasing OBC, women and eastern UP representation while replacing all six regional presidents

Passport among valid documents for SIR identification: EC officials

Election Commission clarifies passports remain a valid supporting document for electoral roll verification despite debate over their status as proof of citizenship

TN CM Vijay strongly opposes Centre's plan to reduce stake in NLC

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay urged the Centre to halt NLC's stake sale, calling the PSU a strategic asset vital to the state's interests and energy security

The night India went silent: How the Emergency unfolded on June 25, 1975

This is the story of how the state used its powers, how the Opposition regrouped, and how voters eventually answered in the 1977 general election

No vada pav on newspaper in Maharashtra: FDA cracks whip on food vendors

Following inspections across multiple outlets in the last two weeks, the FDA issued new directives asking restaurants and vendors to stop serving food in newspapers

10 dead, 19 injured after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata

Stating that five people have been arrested in connection with the warehouse collapse at Transport Depot Road in west Kolkata, CM Adhikari asserted that no one will be spared

12 workers rescued from UP factory: Laws against bonded labour explained

The rescue of 12 workers from a UP factory has sent shockwaves across the country. Here's what Indian law says about forced labour, dignity, and workers' rights

Haj Policy 2027 explained: What changed after India scrapped Haj subsidy

The Centre has unveiled Haj Policy 2027 with AI-powered services and stricter health norms. Here's what has changed since India ended the controversial Haj airfare subsidy in 2018

Passport isn't proof of citizenship: Here's what Indian law actually says

An identity document - physical or digital - verifies who a person is and, in some cases, where they live. Meanwhile, citizenship proof shows that a person is legally recognised as an Indian citizen.

PM Modi offers assistance to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes

The prime minister expressed condolences to the victims' families and said India is prepared to provide all possible assistance following the devastating earthquakes

Emergency was direct assault on Indian Constitution, democracy: PM Modi

Marking the anniversary of the 1975 proclamation, the prime minister said the Emergency witnessed curbs on civil liberties, freedom of expression and democratic institutions