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FM Sitharaman nudges I-T authorities to speed up appeal disposals

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the tax department must strengthen litigation management and prevent disputes as over 5.4 lakh first appeals remain pending

SC to hear pleas over alleged police excesses during NEET protests

The Supreme Court will hear petitions on July 27 over alleged police excesses during NEET protests, while the Delhi High Court deferred a surveillance challenge and declined an NIA probe plea

NTA terminates 47 officials amid major exam reform drive, more action ahead

The national agency in charge of competitive exams said legal and criminal proceedings would be initiated against some of the officials, and that more reformative actions are to follow.

MEA appoints Dr. K Srikar Reddy as India's next Ambassador to Qatar

The Indian government on Friday appointed Dr. K Srikar Reddy as its next envoy to Qatar as both countries push ahead with a strategic partnership focused on energy, trade and investment

Low-cost road safety solutions needed urgently to curb accidents: Experts

IIT Delhi professor emeritus Geetam Tiwari said road markings to enhance night-time visibility can substantially improve road safety in cities

Govt orders GitHub to remove BitChat code repository over security concerns

The MHA's cybercrime unit said the Bluetooth mesh messaging platform could impede lawful interception and investigations by enabling anonymous, decentralised communication

Cabinet clears ₹3,030 cr chemical scheme; Vaishnaw skips Neet questions

When asked about the reported draft Bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks, Vaishnaw declined to answer questions on the Neet issue, saying, "No paper will be leaked today"

CJP seeks Pradhan's resignation; Cabinet clears Bill for tougher punishment

The proposed law, likely to be introduced next week, comes as the Centre and CJP continue talks, with the student body reiterating its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Metro station closures amid Jantar Mantar protest spark commuter backlash

This comes amid the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announcing the closure of 18 metro stations till further notice

Centre, CJP hold crucial third round of talks on exam irregularities

While the government was represented by Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Minister of State for PMO Jitendra Singh, the CJP was represented by its national spokesperson Saurav Das and another youth

SC bars posting court proceedings on social media without prior permission

The apex court also sought responses from the Centre on a plea alleging misuse of live-streamed court proceedings and circulation of videos on social media platforms

No talks until Pradhan resigns, PM apologises for students crackdown: Rahul

Speaking in the Parliament House complex, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also claimed that he was not allowed to speak on the floor of the House

Media falsely reported I refused urgent hearing on CJP protests: CJI Kant

CJI Surya Kant said no petition alleging police excesses against student protesters was filed and termed media reports claiming he denied an urgent hearing as false

SC defers NTA reforms plea to August, to monitor anti-paper leak steps

The Supreme Court will monitor the Centre's anti-paper leak measures after hearing submissions on reforms to the printing and transport of NEET question papers. The case will be heard again in August

From Gen Z to Boomers, support pours in for Jantar Mantar protest

Amid hundreds of Gen Z protesters camping at the site, people in their 50s, 60s and even 70s were seen sitting alongside students, raising slogans and lending support to the demand for reforms

SC proposes special courts for speedy trial of Manipur violence cases

The bench said it will help in finding out as to how many special courts will be needed to handle the trials expeditiously

Tax laws are made for the living; I-T notice to dead person invalid: HC

Allahabad High Court said tax authorities cannot make an invalid notice valid by later adding a legal heir, and must instead issue fresh notice directly to legal representative within prescribed time

Delhi HC to hear PIL against internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting in the heart of Delhi since June 20, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the Neet paper leak

PM should speak in Parliament, not deliver 'one-sided Mann Ki Baat': Cong

Opposition leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he announced a Bill to curb paper leaks, saying he should discuss the issue in Parliament instead of speaking through a video message

Brics 2026: Bangladesh invited as India hosts key ministerial meetings

India's invitation to Bangladesh marks a key diplomatic development ahead of the Brics Summit, with ministerial meetings helping shape the bloc's agenda