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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

Highway builders urge govt to revisit provisions in revised BOT 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

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FSSAI said that Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and other companies have withdrawn misleading '100% ' claims from their product labelling and advertisements, following its enforcement actions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

Mumbai 26/11 case: In absentia trial process begins against Hafiz Saeed

MEA said that India will continue to take all necessary measures to counter terrorism, and urged the global community to recognise the gravity of terror attacks and strengthen collective action

Maharashtra CM gets power to override decisions in 'public interest'

The provision comes three years after the Bombay HC ruled that then CM Eknath Shinde lacked independent power under the existing law to review or modify a decision taken by the minister in charge

ACB seeks 14-day judicial custody of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

In its submissions to Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, the ACB sought the police custody of only one of the total six accused, Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB

Coal scam cases: SC asks Delhi HC to dispose of appeals in four weeks

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the orders after it was pointed out that in some coal scam cases the accused have moved the high court for relief

Fadnavis backs Mundhe, says FDA's crackdown on food safety will continue

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he was very pleased with the FDA's action against food safety violations, adulteration and hygiene lapses across the state.

Neet exam security 'foolproof', paper transport tracked by GPS: Govt to SC

The government told the Supreme Court that Neet question papers are kept secure at every stage, with GPS tracking of vehicles and CCTV monitoring at printing presses to prevent leaks

From cars to cash, CM Vijay announces bonanza for 234 Tamil Nadu MLAs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced government cars for all 234 MLAs, with ₹75,000 a month for a driver, fuel and maintenance, and another ₹25,000 for an office assistant

Tamil Nadu govt extends maternity leave for third child to 365 days

Under the standard eligibility framework, the 365-day benefit applies to regular female employees with fewer than two surviving children

Jharkhand cancels 44 govt exams; 2,000 fear job loss: Check latest updates

Jharkhand govt has cancelled 44 exams and formed a 2-month reform panel, as appointees launch a counter-protest against exam cancellations; Devendra Mahto has said that the protest will continue

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 24

Pakistan and India imposed matching airspace restrictions on each other's airlines after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025