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Rain brings relief to Delhi; IMD warns of heavy showers across India

Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Thursday morning, bringing relief from humidity, while the IMD forecast more showers and thunderstorms across India

Odisha SIR: Decision on claims by Sep 17, final voter list on Sep 21

The final decision on claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will be taken by September 17, the Chief Electoral Officer said

Manipur shuts schools, colleges for 3 days amid NRC delimitation protest

The closure from August 20 to 22 comes as the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation observes a 48-hour strike over demands to update the NRC before the Census

US religious freedom body calls for sanctions against RSS, no US honours

USCIRF officials said RSS leaders should not receive high-level meetings or diplomatic courtesies, weeks before Mohan Bhagwat's US visit

No OMR tampering in NEET-UG retest: SG Tushar Mehta tells Delhi HC

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that there was no tampering with the OMR sheets of candidates of the NEET-UG re-test.

US to reconsider travel advisory for J&K: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

US envoy Sergio Gor said Washington may reconsider its travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, citing steps by the Centre and Omar Abdullah government to improve safety

Bangladeshis among 9 killed in Kolkata fire; WB orders hotel safety audit

Fire and Emergency Services Minister Kaushik Chowdhury said the fire brigade received the call at 2.07 am and began rescue operations a minute later.

Modi govt's Gen Z outreach: One minister to visit one university every day

In a major outreach to Gen Z, the Modi govt is planning to send one Union minister to one university every day to engage with the youth, discuss their concerns and better understand their perspectives

India can showcase AI-led 'autonomous enterprise' vision: SAP APAC Prez

India is among SAP's fastest-growing markets globally and has the potential to emerge as a "first mover" in the AI race, said APAC President Verena Siow

Highway developers seek rethink on revised private-funded model

Highway developers flag concerns over arbitration, traffic-risk allocation and termination provisions, warning that unresolved issues could deter private participation

Give women farmers a fair field, reap ₹2 trillion more, says report

Study finds that unequal access to land, finance and technology is leaving India's farm potential untapped

Crop protection firms seek 5-year data protection in Pesticides Bil

Crop protection firms seek five-year data protection to spur new pesticide molecules, boost domestic manufacturing and strengthen exports

SC seeks Centre's roadmap to institutionalise NTA after NEET paper leaks

Court seeks details of permanent infrastructure, specialised personnel and technology-led safeguards to strengthen examination security and institutional memory

Monsoon crop sowing caught up after July rains: Agri Secy Atish Chandra

Sowing of most crops, including pulses, oilseeds and cotton, is progressing satisfactorily, according to Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra.

WB may separate land, industry policies to boost investments: MoS Industry

The West Bengal government is likely to come out with separate policies for land and industry to attract investments in the state, a minister said on Wednesday.

Amway, Emami, 4 other firms withdraw '100%' claims on labels, ads: FSSAI

FSSAI said that Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and other companies have withdrawn misleading '100% ' claims from their product labelling and advertisements, following its enforcement actions

RE bidding activity declines to 14.7 GW in FY26 from 40.6 GW: ICRA

Renewable energy bidding slowed amid delays in signing power agreements and transmission constraints, while ICRA expects capacity addition to moderate to 45 GW in FY27

SC asks Centre to link fuel sale with valid insurance, start pilot in Delhi

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to implement its direction for a pilot project by which fuel for vehicles would be refused at petrol pumps unless they have valid insurance.

Indian medical body questions NTA's anti-paper leak measures in SC

FAIMA has questioned before the Supreme Court the adequacy of measures enumerated by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to curb examination paper leaks

J'khand exam row: Students halt 26-day protest, give govt 2 months to act

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams on Wednesday suspended their 26-day agitation and gave a 2-month ultimatum to the state government to resolve issues.