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Courts must protect environment while weighing development: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said courts must search for solutions that protect the environment without losing sight of the legitimate needs of development.

67 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh, 'yellow' warning issued for heavy rain

A total of 67 roads have been closed to vehicular traffic as light to moderate rains persist in various parts of Himachal Pradesh.

Delhi govt to construct 61-km road along Najafgarh drain to curb congestion

To reduce traffic congestion, the Delhi govt plans to hire a private consultant to construct an approximately 61-km elevated corridor along the Najafgarh drain, connecting Wazirabad to North Delhi

Centre appoints two directors, joint director to National Testing Agency

The Centre has appointed two directors and a joint director to NTA, which has been facing flak for issues related to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak, among other concerns.

Govt establishes 3 new NIA courts in push to speed up anti-terror trials

In a major push towards disposal of anti-terror cases, the government, in consultation with concerned high courts, has established three new NIA special courts for Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar.

Religious tourism driving housing, commercial realty boom in Uttar Pradesh

Surging faith tourism is fuelling demand for housing and commercial property in UP's religious hubs, with real estate investment rising 66% in H1CY26

Ladakh to get High Court bench as President Murmu notifies new regulation

The regulation allows sittings of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in the Union Territory

Calcutta HC declines urgent hearing on plea for Sept 2 protest over SIR

The lawyer representing an organisation, Sangrami Ganamancha, sought leave to file the petition and requested an urgent hearing

Nepal floods disrupt India trade, 16 km truck queue at Sonauli border in UP

A queue of around 16 km of cargo vehicles has formed on the Indian side of the Sonauli border in Maharajganj as trucks wait to enter Nepal

Raksha Bandhan rush chokes Delhi, commuters stuck in long traffic snarls

The congestion on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, which began before the festival weekend, continued for several hours, with vehicles moving slowly and traffic teams deployed to regulate movement

Nationwide ban on analogue paneer may be next as states step up action

FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani says analogue paneer could soon be prohibited nationwide, as more states move against the non-dairy substitute

Kanda Express carrying 453 tonnes of onion reaches Delhi as prices surge

The onion, stored at Nashik, will be sold at a subsidised rate of ₹35 per kg in Delhi-NCR

PM Modi greets people on Raksha Bandhan, wishes happiness and prosperity

PM Modi extended Raksha Bandhan greetings, wishing people happiness, prosperity and success and hoping the bond of affection and mutual trust remains eternal

Delhi-NCR likely to get rain on Raksha Bandhan, heavy showers across India

Delhi-NCR is likely to receive light to moderate rain on Raksha Bandhan, while an active monsoon is expected to bring widespread showers across several parts of India

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour title

R Praggnanandhaa beat US grandmaster Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in the Grand Chess Tour finale to claim his maiden GCT title and a $200,000 winner's prize

UP intensifies monitoring of Gandak, other rivers after Nepal flash floods

The administration in UP, which shares its northern borders with Nepal, is focusing on river monitoring, alerting vulnerable villages and keeping relief-and-rescue teams ready

K'taka explores voice AI pilots in skilling, healthcare, citizen services

The minister called for a clear roadmap across the identified areas and asked the teams to work towards an initial pilot that could demonstrate tangible public impact

Will talk to Japan on increasing basmati rice exports from India: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India will take up the issue of greater market access for basmati rice with Japan during a review of the trade agreement

India's defence production surged four-fold since 2014: Rajnath Singh

Singh made the remarks after laying the foundation stone of a Rs 472-crore facility for the overhaul of T-series battle tanks at the 57-year-old Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)

Union Minister JP Nadda meets 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' protesters

Sharing details about the meeting, Nadda said in a post on X that cordial discussions were held with Harsh Dubey, Ran Bahadur Singh Chauhan and Mrityunjay Pathak, members of the team