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Parliamentary panel questions accuracy of data in Jal Jeevan Mission system
It warned that without reliable data, assessing ground realities and plugging gaps in rural water supply would remain difficult
 "Parliamentary panel questions accuracy of data in Jal Jeevan Mission system")
Parliament passes Merchant Shipping Bill 2025 amid Opposition protests
The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 seeks to expand the eligibility criteria for ownership of merchant shipping vessels and provide for investigation and enquiries on marine casualties among others
 "Parliament passes Merchant Shipping Bill 2025 amid Opposition protests")
Govt targets 50 countries including West Asia, Africa to boost exports
These 50 countries account for about 90 per cent of India's exports
 "Govt targets 50 countries including West Asia, Africa to boost exports")
SC crackdown on stray dog menace: How other nations tackled the problem
From the Netherlands to China, nations have curbed stray dog problem through sustained vaccination, sterilisation, and strict ownership laws - offering lessons for India
 "SC crackdown on stray dog menace: How other nations tackled the problem")
India records normal monsoon rainfall but distribution varies across states
Between June 1 and August 10, the country recorded 539 mm of rain against a normal of 535.6 mm, about 1 per cent above the long-period average
 "India records normal monsoon rainfall but distribution varies across states")
LIVE: LS passes Income-Tax (No 2) Bill and Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill
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 "LIVE: LS passes Income-Tax (No 2) Bill and Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill")
217,000 fake notes of various denominations found in FY25, says govt
1,17,722 pieces counterfeit notes of 500 [MG (New) Series] were detected in FY25, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha
 "217,000 fake notes of various denominations found in FY25, says govt")
Chhattisgarh updates 'half electricity bill' scheme to promote solar use
The new cap will not affect below poverty line (BPL) households, which receive up to 30 units of electricity free every month
 "Chhattisgarh updates 'half electricity bill' scheme to promote solar use")
India estimates about 55% of goods exported to US may face Trump's tariffs
Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods as punishment for Delhi's purchases of Russian oil
 "India estimates about 55% of goods exported to US may face Trump's tariffs")
Lok Sabha briefly passes two sports bills amid Opposition protests
When the House reassembled at 2 pm after an initial adjournment, the Lok Sabha took up The National Sports Governance Bill and The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill for consideration and passage
 "Lok Sabha briefly passes two sports bills amid Opposition protests")
Andaman admin to implement apartment ownership regulation soon: Official
According to the existing rule, any private building consisting of fewer than eight apartments in the islands is not registered by the administration, leading to banks denying home loans to buyers
 "Andaman admin to implement apartment ownership regulation soon: Official")
Delhi HC seeks Yasin Malik's response on NIA appeal for death penalty
Yasin Malik, chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, is serving a life term after being convicted in May 2022 under sections of the UAPA and the IPC in a terror funding case
 "Delhi HC seeks Yasin Malik's response on NIA appeal for death penalty")
Delhi govt to promptly implement SC order on stray dogs: Kapil Mishra
Mishra said the verdict will pave the way to free Delhi from the fear of rabies and stray animals
 "Delhi govt to promptly implement SC order on stray dogs: Kapil Mishra")
Karnataka witnesses 5-fold jump in GST tax evasion at ₹39,577 cr in FY25
Last month, numerous small traders and shopkeepers in Bengaluru, Karnataka, received disproportionately high GST notices primarily based on digital footprints
 "Karnataka witnesses 5-fold jump in GST tax evasion at ₹39,577 cr in FY25")
In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods, companies
There's a growing chorus both on social media and offline to buy local and ditch American products after Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on goods from India
 "In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods, companies")
Rahul Gandhi detained during Opposition march to EC protesting Bihar SIR
Rahul Gandhi detained news: During the Opposition's protest march to the Election Commission over Bihar's voter rolls stopped by police, Rahul Gandhi and several leaders were detained
 "Rahul Gandhi detained during Opposition march to EC protesting Bihar SIR")
India on UK's 'deport now appeal later' expanded list for foreign criminals
Foreigners who have had their human rights claim refused will have a chance to take part in their UK appeal hearing remotely from overseas
 "India on UK's 'deport now appeal later' expanded list for foreign criminals")
Expanding banking services to remote areas of Chhattisgarh is priority: CM
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday interacted with commanders and commandos of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Chhattisgarh's capital, Raipur
 "Expanding banking services to remote areas of Chhattisgarh is priority: CM")
A-I flight saw 'heart-stopping moment', says Congress MP; airline responds
Venugopal said that another aircraft was on the same runway where his Air India flight was attempting to land
 "A-I flight saw 'heart-stopping moment', says Congress MP; airline responds")
Will reply to EC notice, says Bihar Dy CM on possessing 2 voter cards
Notably, Yadav, the RJD leader, and the Congress had targeted the BJP leader over his name appearing at two different places in Bihar in the draft electoral rolls
 "Will reply to EC notice, says Bihar Dy CM on possessing 2 voter cards")
