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Don't ask me to end fast, join march on July 20 instead: Sonam Wangchuk

On the 18th day of his indefinite hunger strike, activist said that ending the fast without a govt response would send the wrong message and called for participation in the proposed Parliament march

IRCTC launches beta version of new website: Check features, booking steps

The beta version of IRCTC's redesigned website is now live, offering a simpler interface, faster ticket booking, fewer interruptions and improved seat availability

Writ petition in Delhi HC challenges validity of CCI's settlement framework

The petition alleges that the Competition Act settlement regime prevents consumers, informants and other affected parties from questioning CCI settlement orders

Delhi Bill to make time-bound service delivery into a public legal right

Delhi Cabinet clears Right to Service Bill 2026, proposing time-bound delivery of government services and penalties for officials over delays

EC: SIR process in Delhi extended, final rolls to be published on Oct 19

Election Commission extends Delhi's Special Intensive Revision schedule, with the final electoral rolls now set to be published on October 19

Indian sailor died in attack on MV GFS Galaxy, says Indian mission

An Indian sailor missing after the attack on cargo vessel MV GFS Galaxy off Oman has died, with India coordinating support for his family

Farmers take out motorcycle marches against India-US trade deal in Punjab

Punjab farmers protest against the proposed India-US trade deal, warning that lower import duties could hurt agriculture, dairy and rural livelihoods

Adani denies any deal linked to US criminal case dismissal in affidavit

Gautam Adani told a US court he was unaware of any promise or agreement linked to the Justice Department's move to dismiss the criminal indictment against him

Supreme Court to examine Gujarat HC ruling on ST Shipping DTAA tax relief

The Supreme Court will examine the Income Tax Department's challenge to a Gujarat High Court ruling granting Singapore-based ST Shipping tax relief under the India-Singapore DTAA

Delhi govt approves Bill to make time-bound service delivery a legal right

Delhi Cabinet approves a Bill to make time-bound government services a legal right, with digital delivery, automatic escalation, penalties and a Right to Service Commission

China's GDP growth slows sharply in second quarter, misses target

China's Q2 GDP growth slows to 4.3% as weak domestic demand and property woes outweigh strong exports driven by AI chips and electric vehicles

What is a 'monsoon break' and why does it matter for paddy farmers?

The IMD has forecast a week-long break in the southwest monsoon. Here's why the monsoon takes a pause every year, why this year's break seems unusual, and what it could mean for paddy cultivation

Naya Safar Yojana: Subsidies, tax waivers for cleaner vehicles explained

The Naya Safar Yojana combines subsidies, tax waivers, and cheaper loans to encourage cleaner commercial vehicles across the capital

Kerala CM backs Adani port expansion despite objecting to stake sale

The comments came days after Satheesan objected to MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA's planned $1.4 billion investment in the project

Heatwaves squeeze household budgets as cooling and food costs rise

Longer cooling hours, higher food and healthcare expenses and lost working time are turning extreme heat into a growing financial burden for households and informal workers

SC flags concerns over CBSE's digital marking system, seeks govt's response

The CBSE's OSM evaluation system is a digital grading method where teachers assess scanned copies of physical answer sheets on a computer instead of checking physical paper scripts

6 in 10 new petrol car owners report over 10% drop in mileage: Survey

The reported decline is well above the government's estimated 3-5% impact of E20 petrol, prompting calls for an investigation into possible fuel adulteration or contamination

Tata Group to invest $1 billion in shipbuilding in Kerala: CM Satheesan

The investment will add a new line of business for the $180-billion conglomerate that already makes coffee to luxury cars and steel products to smartphones

Puri Jagannath temple rejects Iskcon's claim on untimely Rath Yatra

Iskcon and the Puri temple administration have been at loggerheads over the 'untimely' organisation of the Rath Yatra and other festivals related to Lord Jagannath outside India

Bengaluru allows restaurants to stay open till 3.30 am for Fifa World Cup

The Karnataka government has extended food service hours for Bengaluru eateries during the Fifa World Cup semi-finals and final after requests from the hospitality industry