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Ageing Lutyens' Delhi bungalows push ministers' upkeep bill above ₹92 crore

Govt spent ₹547.68 crore on such works between 2014-15 and 2025-26 through CPWD, which executes the repairs, renovation and maintenance works

Uttar Pradesh showcases historical tourism to Japanese delegation

The visiting delegation from Yamanashi Prefecture is on a five-city tour covering New Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Greater Noida and Varanasi

Search continues for 22 after Panama-flagged vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal

Search continues for 22 after Panama-flagged vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal

Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal

The talks are preliminary, ​and there is no assurance that they will lead to meaningful negotiations toward a settlement

Light rain brings relief in Delhi as monsoon remains active across India

A dense cloud cover was visible across central and eastern India on Sunday, signalling an active monsoon spell over the region

Violence against women limits education, jobs and freedom: Rahul Gandhi

Nearly 450,000 female foeticides take place every year, 80% of women encounter harassment, 29% endure physical violence and 6% face rape, said Rahul Gandhi

Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, rescue ops underway

The ship, with 24 crew members on board, was heading towards Singapore carrying iron ore from Odisha

Karnataka MSME director not missing, away in UP due to father's health

Speaking to reporters, Kharge said there was an emergency in Gangwar's family as his father was a heart patient. Due to fluctuations in his father's health, the officer had to leave suddenly, he said

Union minister to meet anti-reservation protesters, says UP Dy CM

The movement is being led by anti-reservation activists, including Harsh Dubey, Mrityunjay Pathak and Shiva Sharma

BCI chief rejects co-chair's allegations, says charges have 'no value'

Reddy alleged that the statutory body has drifted away from the standards expected of it under Mishra's leadership

Centre forms panel to finalise 'permanent political solution' for Gorkhas

Shah also promised to sympathetically look into all other demands of the community

'Bar deserves better': BCI co-chair calls upon Manan Mishra to step down

Bar Council's co-chair Y R Sadashiva Reddy has listed eight grounds for seeking his chief's resignation, including the BCI's handling of the Nalsar controversy and alleged financial irregularities

Gandhi's writings common heritage, shouldn't be auctioned: Gandhi Museum

On August 19, a total of 86 items, including a collection of Gandhi's 688 handwritten reflections, was sold at a Saffronart auction

TN places order for 128,499 gold rings for babies born in govt hospitals

Children born in government hospitals from June 22, the birthday of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, will benefit under this scheme

Parliament sees rise in bills introduced and passed in same session: PRS

In the Budget Session of 2026, five of the 10 bills introduced completed passage through both Houses in the same session

K'taka MSME director Gyanendra Gangwar goes missing from B'luru airport

A 2016-batch IAS officer, Gangwar had earlier served as the controller of examinations at the Karnataka Public Service Commission

Religion rights not absolute, can face curbs for public order: Patna HC

Citing previous judgments, the court said, "Articles 25 and 26 guarantee the freedom of religion but are subject to public order, morality, and health constraints"

Rashtrapati Bhavan withdraws communique on rehearsal for B'desh PM visit

The withdrawal highlighted the ongoing diplomatic friction between New Delhi and Dhaka ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit on September 12-13

Centre notifies rules to remove 12-minute hourly cap on TV advertisements

The advertisement duration cap was introduced in 2006 under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994. The Ministry noted that the TV broadcasting sector has changed significantly

J'khand protesters allege govt 'betrayal' after HC stays exam cancellations

The BJP extended its support to the protesters and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of showcasing a "duplicitous attitude" over students' welfare