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Cars24 Gurugram boat stunt goes viral, ₹50,000 challan claim debunked

What began as a marketing stunt on a flooded Gurugram road sparked confusion over a ₹50,000 challan, prompting the company to issue a clarification

Govt redefines Ganga floodplain, drops 'construction-free zone' provision

The Jal Shakti Ministry, through a notification issued on August 7 and published in the Gazette on August 10, has amended the River Ganga Authorities Order, 2016

How often are pilots drug-tested and what happens after a positive result

From pre-employment checks to post-accident screening, here's what India's rules say about pilot drug testing, positive results, rehabilitation, and licence cancellation

SC agrees to hear plea on disruption of essential services during protests

The counsel said there is no way of knowing who is a protestor and who is not and the issue of disruption of essential services during protests is arising across the country

Ex-CJI Chandrachud named Russia's arbitrator for case with Ukrainian bank

Costa Rican arbitrator and former trade minister Dyalá Jimenez, who was jointly selected by both sides, will lead the three-member tribunal

Kerala govt may order probe into alleged lapses in Messi event proposal

Sports Minister O J Janeesh alleged procedural lapses and misuse of government machinery in the previous LDF government's efforts to bring Lionel Messi and the Argentina team to Kerala

SC seeks Centre's response on plea seeking probe into CJP-linked activities

The CJP came into being following a remark made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing in May and later it led a Gen-Z protest against Neet-UG paper leak

No maternity leave for govt employee expecting 4th child, rules Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has rejected a government employee's plea for maternity leave for her fourth child, saying she was not entitled to the benefit under the applicable rules

6 killed, 4 injured as landslide hits Mumbai's Ghatkopar after heavy rains

Search and rescue operations were underway, with teams of the fire brigade, police, NDRF, ambulance service and civic ward staff deployed at the site

Jharkhand exam stir enters Day 19, students vow to intensify agitation

The students, protesting under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, have refused to call off their agitation despite assurances from the Soren government on reforms in the recruitment system

Delhi sees sunny morning; floods and landslides disrupt life across India

Delhi is likely to see light rain later today, while Gurugram and Faridabad remain under a yellow alert; heavy rainfall is forecast across several states, with floods, landslides and road disruptions

Himachal adds 60 paise cess on petrol, diesel for widow, orphan welfare

The levy will add 60 paise to every litre of petrol and high-speed diesel sold in Himachal Pradesh, with the revenue earmarked for welfare measures for widows and orphaned children

Justice Varma cash row: Inquiry report to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

According to the list of business of the Lok Sabha for Wednesday, the secretary general will lay the two volumes of the report along with oral evidence in the House

Tribunal Bill gets Parliament nod, but vacancies, infra remain key hurdles

The Bill proposes a National Tribunals Commission and a data grid, but legal experts say timely appointments and adequate infrastructure will be critical to reform

Govt considering sending FCRA Bill to joint committee of Parliament

Congress and TMC demanded that the bill be withdrawn, but others like BJD feel the bill could be sent to a joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny.

NITI Aayog's Gauba calls for land reforms to boost affordable housing

States and municipal authorities need to unlock land, ease development norms and improve access to finance to lower project costs and attract private investment

Datanomics: Small increase in number of judges may not be enough

India's judicial strength has risen since 2019, but pending cases have grown faster, leaving the country with a severe shortage of judges relative to its population and workload

New education secy gets tough reform syllabus amid exam turmoil

The new higher education secretary takes charge amid examination reforms, student unrest and efforts to address long-standing challenges in India's education system

Panel reiterates recommendation to examine statutory status for NSC

Finance panel says statutory backing could strengthen the NSC's authority to enforce uniform standards and methodologies across public and private data producers.

SC seeks status of appeals against West Bengal SIR voter deletions

The Court suggested that the existing tribunal mechanism could be improved through measures such as online access for judges