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One Uniform Civil Code, many state versions: The legal challenge ahead

As BJP-NDA states pursue their own civil codes, questions are emerging over interstate conflicts, personal laws, presidential assent and whether multiple versions can remain truly uniform

2006 Nithari killings accused Surinder Koli dies by suicide in Haridwar

Surinder Koli was found dead at his rented tea stall in Haridwar, months after the Supreme Court acquitted him in the Nithari killings case; police said no suicide note was found

India's concept of dharma differs from Western notion of religion: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India's concept of secularism is rooted in equal treatment of faiths and differs from the Western understanding of religion and secularism

Nilekani panel to submit first report on Neet reforms by month-end: Centre

The bench asked the joint secretary to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), who is assisting the Nilekani panel, to file an affidavit before the court on the steps taken so far

SC stays P&H High Court ruling striking down Section 147A of Income Tax Act

The Supreme Court said assessment proceedings covered by the dispute will not proceed until final disposal of the Centre's plea, with the matter listed for hearing on December 3, 2026

Delhi school in Mayur Vihar gets bomb threat call, search underway

The Balram Public School in Mayur Vihar Phase 1 received a bomb threat call on Friday morning, prompting a security response, the Delhi Fire Service said

Two vessels with Indian crew onboard attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Six Indian-flagged vessels and eight foreign-flagged vessels of Indian interest are currently in the Persian Gulf, carrying a total of 153 Indian seafarers

Delhi weather: Dry spell ahead as monsoon withdrawal begins on September 19

Delhi is likely to remain partly cloudy with no rain through September 20 as the monsoon begins withdrawing from parts of West Rajasthan, while rain remains active across eastern and southern India

Voting for DUSU polls begins as ABVP, NSUI, AISA-SFI vie for four key posts

Voting for students attending day classes will continue until 1 pm, while polling in evening colleges will be held from 3 pm to 7:30 pm

Delhi to enforce amended challan rules, 50% deposit before court appeal

Seven months after the revised rules took effect, Delhi is putting in place a formal grievance mechanism for traffic challans, with designated officers and an upgraded digital enforcement system

India on track for driest monsoon in 17 years as El Niño curbs rain

Cumulative rainfall during the June to September monsoon season is 15% below the long-term average so far, according to the India Meteorological Department

Congress rejects claim its MPs backed fee on high-value UPI payments

Congress says no specific UPI fee proposal was discussed by the finance panel, disputing the government's claim of MPs' support

Supreme Court asks Manipur chief secretary to explain deaths in relief camp

"We direct the chief secretary of Manipur to file an affidavit on deaths, especially unnatural deaths, at relief camps in Manipur," the bench said

India preparing to become alternative chip supplier: PM Narendra Modi

ISM 2.0 will focus on six pillars, including chip design, machines and materials, fabrication, advanced packaging, R&D and talent development

US sanctions Bill: India says energy security for 1.4 bn people a priority

The legislation gives President Donald Trump discretion to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, including India, but does not trigger them automatically

EU steel quota opens 2.8 million tonnes export window for India

India secures 1.9 mt country-specific quota as EU steel safeguard regime imposes 50% tariff beyond duty-free limits

Rupee settles 2 paise up at 95.89 against dollar after breaching 96 level

Rupee recovers from below 96 as RBI-backed dollar selling offsets Fed rate hike, foreign outflows and elevated crude prices

Labour ministry plans higher medical reimbursement under welfare scheme

The proposed revamp would raise reimbursement limits for heart and kidney treatment, add dialysis coverage and introduce QR-enabled health cards and digital medical records

India important hub for semicon manufacturing, says Meity secretary

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan says India's growing electronics consumption, manufacturing capabilities and role in global supply-chain diversification will drive the sector

Centre asks states, UTs to clamp down on stem cell therapy for autism care

Health Ministry says stem cell therapy for autism must remain restricted to approved clinical trials, while unauthorised use could invite regulatory and disciplinary action.