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Proposal to fell 332K trees for coal mining in Odisha sparks concerns

A proposed coal mine in Odisha's Angul district has sparked environmental concerns after clearance was recommended for felling over 3.31 lakh trees

Skyroot's Vikram-1 success puts India's private space sector in orbit

Experts say breakthrough paves the way for launch vehicles, manufacturing, and commercial space services

Delhi high court refuses to interfere with Sonam Wangchuk's treatment

Delhi High Court declined interim relief on Sonam Wangchuk's plea to shift to a private hospital, saying Safdarjung doctors are monitoring his condition

Wangchuk to end fast if House focuses on education accountability: Angmo

Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike if political parties assure him that education accountability will be taken up in Parliament, says Gitanjali Angmo

MP Cabinet approves UCC Bill, Assembly to take it up in Monsoon Session

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved the draft Uniform Civil Code Bill on Sunday. The government will introduce it in the Assembly during the Monsoon Session beginning Monday

MP cabinet clears UCC bill banning polygamy, nikah halala, triple talaq

Madhya Pradesh's draft UCC Bill proposes a common civil law, bans triple talaq and polygamy, and mandates registration of marriages, divorces and live-in relationships

Rajya Sabha MPs incurred expenditure of ₹262 crore in last 2 years: RTI

An RTI reply showed the government spent more than ₹262 crore on salaries, allowances, travel and other facilities for sitting Rajya Sabha members during FY25 and FY26

Odisha ranks 5th among states in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index

With an overall score of 52.4, the state is placed next to Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Goa in the top performers category

Oppn stages walk out from all-party meet over invitation to rebel TMC MPs

The opposition also protested against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decisions on the rebel TMC lawmakers, allowing them separate seats in the House

Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi HC to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital

Gitanjali J Angmo has sought permission to shift Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital, alleging that the family is being denied a transfer

Delhi to see widespread rain this week as IMD forecasts heavy showers

The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning over Delhi through the week, while active monsoon conditions are likely across north, east and central India

Nirmohi Akhara moves SC to reconstitute Ram temple trust as public body

The Nirmohi Akhara has moved the Supreme Court seeking reconstitution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Theerth Kshetra Trust as a public trust, citing concerns over its structure, oversight and functioning

Wangchuk being given required medical intervention: Safdarjung Hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk is being given the "required Safdarjung Hospital said activist Sonam Wangchuk is receiving necessary medical care and remains under continuous observation

Delhi to get 2,800 new electric AC buses under PM E-Drive scheme in 2027

The Delhi government will induct 2,800 new AC low-floor electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme, with services set to begin next year as it targets a 14,000-strong public transport fleet by 2028-29

Pune tops Maharashtra in complaints over unhygienic food, says FDA

Pune has recorded the highest number of complaints about unhygienic food since Maharashtra's FDA launched its online grievance portal, with thousands of complaints received across the state

Bombay HC cancels Shiv Sena corporator's bail in doctors assault case

Ramesh Mhatre has been asked to surrender by 5 pm on Sunday, July 19

Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras temporarily suspended from July 19

The Shri Amarnath and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatras have been temporarily suspended from July 19 due to inclement weather forecast

Wangchuk's wife pushes for hospital discharge, demands medical reports

Angmo slammed the hospital over the lack of transparency, alleging that the hospital is neither allowing her to get a second opinion at another lab nor allowing her to take his blood sample

Infra development essential for smooth functioning of district courts: CJI

The CJI stated that a lawyer's professional focus may be disrupted and their stress levels may unnecessarily increase because they worry about where to park their car in the morning

PM Modi, other leaders mourn demise of ex-PM HD Deve Gowda's wife Chennamma

Gowda's wife, Chennamma, passed away due to illness at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka