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No Sarfaesi protection for tenants without proof of tenancy before mortgage

The Supreme Court rules that tenants cannot claim Sarfaesi Act protection unless they can show tenancy began before the property was mortgaged

India needs to be careful, clever in trade talks with US: Raghuram Rajan

Rajan said India's economic growth has sort of settled in the range of 6-7 per cent, and a fraction of percentage point may be affected by the global trade uncertainties

Just over a quarter of Bihar's first-time voters have a birth certificate

Election Commission exercise has people scrambling for papers that are arduous to obtain

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th instalment not released today: What to know

The 20th instalment of the 'PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana' is not released today to over 9.8 crore farmers nationwide, on July 18, according to multiple unconfirmed reports

Centre shows fake 'Supreme Court of Karnataka' account in HC against X

Appearing for the Centre in its ongoing face-off with social media giant X Corp, Mehta presented the account as evidence of how easily digital platforms can be misused to mislead the public

Jammu-Vaishno Devi rail line doubling: What it means for pilgrims, tourism

Jammu and Katra are currently linked by a single track, which poses operational constraints. The doubling project will enhance rail capacity, boost tourist footfall and additional train services

Delhi University's IP, Hindu, SRCC receive bomb threats via email

This comes days after St. Stephen's College received a bomb threat

Next cabinet meet to discuss panel report on Bengaluru stampede: K'taka CM

The commission headed by retired High Court judge John Michael Cunha submitted a two-volume report to Siddaramaiah on July 11, and it was placed before the cabinet during its meeting on Thursday

SC raps govt over NIA trial delays, says bail likely without special courts

Supreme Court gives Centre, Maharashtra four weeks to respond on setting up exclusive NIA courts; says failure to act may lead to bail being granted in delayed terror-related trials

ED raids Punjab de-addiction centres in 'illegal' drugs sale case

The raids are being conducted in Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Barnala in Punjab and in Mumbai, Maharashtra, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Over 22,000 narcotic smugglers held in Punjab's anti drug campaign

Over 22,000 narcotic smugglers have been arrested so far under a state-level campaign against drugs, officials said on Friday

Cong MPs will sign motion against Justice Varma in LS: Jairam Ramesh

A fire incident at Justice Varma's residence in the national capital in March, when he was a judge at the Delhi High Court, had led to the discovery of several burnt sacks of banknotes in the outhouse

ED arrests ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's son in Chhattisgarh liquor scam

ED alleges a liquor syndicate operated between 2019-2022, causing ₹2,100 crore loss to state exchequer, with proceeds shared by top political figures

Execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen stayed: Centre tells SC

Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that 'efforts are on' in the matter

Tripura considering making marriage registration mandatory: CM Manik Saha

According to 2020 data from the state's Social Education and Social Welfare Department, Tripura ranks third in India in child marriages after West Bengal and Bihar

Drishti IAS founder Divyakirti moves Raj HC against Ajmer court's summon

The complaint pertains to a video in which certain comments were allegedly made by Divyakirti regarding the functioning of the legal system and the judiciary

Himachal: 250 roads closed due to heavy downpour; Met issues orange alert

Since the onset of monsoon on June 20 till July 17, the SEOC said that around 112 people have lost their lives, including 67 in rain-related incidents and 45 in road accidents

PM Kisan Yojana 20th instalment: How to check your name in beneficiary list

PM kisan samman nidhi 20th installment date: Over 9.8 crore farmers are expected to receive the 20th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme by July 19-20. Here's how your payment is processed without delay

Star rating, QR code, origin: Labels on ACs, TVs, fridges to get a revamp

New BEE labelling rules will make appliance tags clearer and more useful with energy use, QR codes, and origin details to guide consumers toward efficient purchases

At least 40 Bengaluru schools receive bomb threat emails; probe underway

Following the emails, bomb disposal squads and dog units were dispatched to the affected schools as the authorities launched thorough checks and precautionary evacuations