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Datanomics: Love, extramarital affairs behind one in 10 murders

Homicides declined during 2015-24 compared to the previous decade, but those motivated by love and extramarital affairs did not

Climate-driven heatwave worsening cost-of-living crisis, says report

Extreme heat is costing workers in India and other developing nations over 20 workdays a year, cutting incomes and increasing healthcare costs, a report warns

India among 4 nations with cities at risk from extreme heat: Study

Ahmedabad ranks as the world's second most heat-risk city, while 14 Indian cities feature in the top 50, highlighting rising urban climate risks, a study finds

Assam tables ₹2.85 trn Budget for 2026-27, aims to cut deficit to ₹419 cr

Presenting his maiden Budget, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah also announced to continue all the major schemes rolled out during the last five years

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations case on July 13

The petitions seek a court-monitored CBI probe, forensic audit and CAG audit of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust over alleged diversion of donations

Over 50% of employees involved in counting donations at Ram temple resign

Over half of the Ram temple's donation-counting staff have resigned as tighter security and an ongoing probe into alleged embezzlement disrupt operations

World's largest water metro network to come up in Mumbai at ₹6,066 crore

Under the project, a 340-km network will include 33 water routes and 44 terminals, and 203 environment-friendly electric-hybrid vessels will be procured

Polygamy to invite welfare benefits bar, dismissal from service: Assam govt

The Budget proposes denying welfare benefits to men practising polygamy and dismissing government employees found guilty, while also barring convicted persons from notified welfare schemes

Govt orders action against NCERT officials in paper procurement case

The case is now listed for July 20 in the Delhi High Court

Railways approves ₹206 crore Kavach shield across 680 km in north India

Kavach version 4.0 will be installed on Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines for reliable train operations, the Ministry of Railways said

No free bus travel for women in Delhi without Pink Saheli card from Aug 1

Women commuters without a Pink Saheli smart card will have to buy regular tickets as Delhi phases out paper-based pink tickets for free bus travel

DU receives over 190,000 UG applications; first allocation list on July 16

Delhi University has received over 190,000 undergraduate registrations, with more than 164,000 candidates completing preference filling ahead of the July 11 deadline

TN CM Vijay slams DMK for 'politicising' Karur stampede, announces memorial

On his first visit to Karur since the 2025 tragedy, the Tamil Nadu chief minister questioned the police response and accused the then-ruling DMK of seeking political mileage from the stampede

Renault India announces partnership with IIT Kanpur for vehicle R&D

The automaker will use IIT Kanpur's National Wind Tunnel Facility for aerodynamic and wind-noise testing to support the development of future passenger vehicles

One Nation, One Election panel eyes rollout by 2029 general elections

The parliamentary panel said it is working on a consensus-based mechanism for simultaneous elections, claiming broad stakeholder support for the proposed electoral reform

From Nicobar to Dharavi: India's mega infra projects hit by protests

From airports to housing projects, several mega infrastructure plans have faced protests over land, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns. Here's a look at five such projects

India's monsoon rainfall deficit at 14%: When does it become a drought?

The IMD said that with the onset of the southwest monsoon, India's overall rainfall deficit fell to 14 per cent on July 9, down from 30 per cent on June 30

Why E20 isn't cheaper despite containing more ethanol? Govt explains

If one-fifth of every litre of petrol is now ethanol, why hasn't E20 become cheaper? Here's the government's answer

Fake traffic challan scam: PIB warns against malicious WhatsApp, sms links

PIB's Fact Check unit has cautioned users against unsolicited traffic challan messages that may install malware or lead to financial fraud

Metro to tunnel roads: How Karnataka plans to tackle Bengaluru's traffic

Karnataka government has unveiled a ₹1.5 trillion infrastructure roadmap, including metro expansion, tunnel roads, flyovers and business corridors, to tackle Bengaluru's worsening traffic congestion