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ED attaches ₹442 crore assets in RummyCulture money laundering case

The latest attachment takes the total value of assets attached, frozen and seized in the Enforcement Directorate's investigation to about ₹2,843 crore

Wangchuk backs CJP's Oct 2 protest against CEC, may not attend physically

While he expressed his support for CJP's proposed agitation, Wangchuk added that he might not be physically present during the protest

Indirect aggression common in Indian conversations on X during major events

The study explored whether machine learning could help to identify different forms of aggression in Indian X posts and how aggressive behaviour varied across emotionally and politically charged

SC to hear plea against MDR on UPI merchant payments above ₹2,000 on Monday

Ending nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, the government has introduced a 0.4 per cent fee on transfers worth over ₹2,000 made to merchants through the UPI platform from October 15

NTA premises to get CISF security after Neet paper leak controversy

The move comes after the question paper leak of medical entrance exam Neet-UG earlier this year, which sparked nationwide student protests and led to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan

Surgical strikes bold example of India's counter-terrorism policy: PM Modi

In his Mann Ki Baat address, the prime minister said the strikes after the Uri attack demonstrated India's policy of responding to terrorism with a strong and decisive response

LPU students vandalise campus after unverified rape claim sparks protest

Students damaged property and blocked the Jalandhar-Phagwara highway after unverified claims spread online; police said they had received no complaint or evidence of such a crime

Govt to support farmers hit by drought, floods, says Shivraj Chouhan

Contingency plans had been prepared and shared with states to guide farmers on suitable crops to grow in shorter time during low rainfall, with seed banks, alternative arrangements in place, he said

10 killed in rain-related incidents in UP, IMD forecasts more showers

At least 10 people were killed and 17 injured in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, with 63 districts recording above-normal rainfall

EC in 'damage control' mode; CEC's resignation or prosecution needed: Cong

The Congress also said that nothing short of CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation or prosecution will suffice

Amid report of rift, EC says all SIR orders were unanimously approved

People issued notices during SIR need not appear for personal hearings, except in exceptional cases, the Election Commission said

Delhi govt to launch PUC enforcement drive from Oct 1: Rekha Gupta

The chief minister said the system of PUC centres in Delhi would also be made more effective and reliable

Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas, announces relief measures

The government will announce financial assistance for crop losses after the prescribed procedure

ADR, adjudication must aid in resolving family disputes: SC judge

The chairperson of the Committee for Family Court Matters in the apex court also emphasised that speedy resolution cannot come at the cost of meaningful and just outcomes

Women's empowerment through cooperatives key objective of Modi govt: Shah

He said significant efforts had been made to promote women power (Matrushakti) and their empowerment over the last 10-12 years under PM Modi's leadership

Odisha floods: Govt evacuates people as rivers swell, Hirakud opens gates

Flash floods have been reported from Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kalahandi, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Keonjhar and Jagatsinghpur districts

Centre notifies Deendayal, JNPA, Paradip, and Mundra as mega ports

The ports meet the criteria notified under the Indian Ports Act, 2025; India has 12 major ports and more than 200 non-major ports

Maharashtra declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-hit, announces relief

The drought declaration covers 74 per cent of the state and brings relief measures including crop loan restructuring, land revenue concessions and deferred recovery of farm loans

Substance abuse among children is a child protection issue: CJI Surya Kant

Speaking at a lecture in Bihar, CJI Surya Kant cited a Lancet study that found at least one in five Indian teenagers face moderate to high risk of substance abuse

19 die after suspected spurious liquor consumption in Nagaland: Police

Eight deaths were reported in Mokokchung and 11 in Tuensang, with police forming an SIT to trace the source and supply chain of suspected adulterated liquor