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Govt to fill two member posts in CCI; invites applications till Sept 28

The government has invited applications for filling posts for members at the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

India signs ₹1,943 crore deal to lease 2 drones from US company

India's Navy will lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics for ₹1,943 crore, strengthening maritime surveillance and intelligence capabilities

Odisha records 5,721 lightning deaths in 18 years, mineral belts hit hard

Researchers found higher fatalities in several mineral-rich districts and a strong link between population density and lightning mortality, calling for targeted mitigation

SC asks Centre to act against airlines flouting airfare directives

The Centre told the Supreme Court that draft rules governing ticket pricing, surge fares and excess baggage charges had been fast-tracked and would be finalised in three weeks

India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupt shipments

"Soyoil prices are very competitive. At the same time, there are disruptions to sunflower oil shipments. That is making soyoil even more attractive," said Sandeep Bajoria of Sunvin Group

Dimagi Naxal Party gets 200K followers: What is it and how did it start?

The online outfit surfaced after PM Modi's Independence Day reference to "dimagi Naxals" and has quickly built a large following across social media

Transgender identity cards issued before 2026 law to remain valid: Govt

The Union government told the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued under the 2019 law will remain valid; the court will examine cards cancelled or replaced after the 2026 amendment

NTA undertakes exam system overhaul, removes more than 50 staff members

The development came a day after the NTA ordered a re-test for three subjects of the UGC-NET exam for scholars due to several errors in those papers

Govt dismantled ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti network, over 200 arrested: Shah

He said coordinated operations were held across different locations in 14 states, reflecting the country's zero tolerance towards terrorism

SC asks Karnataka to comply with CWMA directions on water release to TN

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) had directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12

President Murmu gives assent to bill to renaming Kerala as Keralam

The Kerala government had forwarded a resolution passed by the state assembly regarding the name change to the Centre in June 2024

SC refuses to alter ECI's decision to keep 2002 base year for Sikkim SIR

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana dismissed a PIL filed by 'Sikkimese Mulniwasi Surakacha Sangh'

Ram Temple donations row: SC asks SIT to conclude probe, file status report

The bench also asked the SIT to consider objectively any suggestions made by the different litigants before the court for qualitative improvement of the investigation and its transparency

SC asks Centre if courts can grant fair compensation in nuclear accidents

The top court was hearing a plea filed by a group of petitioners, including professors and scientists, led by former bureaucrat EAS Sarma

Andhra junior doctors boycott emergency services as strike enters 8th day

Junior doctors across government hospitals have escalated their protest over a 30% stipend hike, retirement age and faculty recruitment norms

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces full waiver on farm loans for upto ₹75,000

Tamil Nadu CM said the govt will extend an additional ₹953.06 crore in support to farmers, despite the state facing financial constraints, stressing agriculture's role in the state's prosperity

SC asks Allahabad HC not to proceed with DA case against Rahul Gandhi

The top court also asked the CBI and the ED not to file any report before the high court in connection with the case lodged against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Who is Tukaram Mundhe? The IAS officer taking on Maharashtra's food sector

In his latest move, Mundhe's FDA issued notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over advertisements for a pan masala brand, whose products are banned in Maharashtra

7 killed, many injured after stampede-like incident in Bihar's Lakhisarai

The incident occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at the temple to offer water to lord Shiva in the month of Shravan

Delhi Master Plan 2047: How housing, transport and land use may change

From higher-density development around Metro corridors to slum rehabilitation, Delhi's new Master Plan aims to expand housing while making better use of limited land