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Tejashwi demands judicial probe into alleged AK-47 use in Siwan protest

Yadav, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in the assembly, also demanded the release of all protesters arrested during the Bihar bandh called by the on July 25

Number of billionaires grow 4-fold in five years to 576 in AY26: Govt data

The number of individuals having reported gross total income of Rs 100 crore or more in the Income-tax Returns (ITRs) filed in Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 stood at 576

India's data centre capacity to cross 12 GW by 2030: Wood Mackenzie

AI-dedicated capacity is expected to rise multifold to 6,546 MW by 2030 from 275 MW in 2025, while data centre electricity demand is forecast to grow to 191 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2040

India sees 300% rise in individuals reporting income above ₹100 crore

Finance Ministry data shows 576 people reported gross income above ₹100 crore in AY26, up from 415 a year ago, taking the five-year increase to 300%

Delhi transport unions plan 'E-20' protest march to Parliament on August 4

Delhi-based transport bodies have announced a protest march to the Parliament on August 4 demanding withdrawal ethanol-blended petrol.

Bombay HC permits Gadkari to sue Meta, X, others over defamatory deepfakes

The HC allowed Gadkari to file a civil suit against Meta, X, Google and unknown persons over allegedly defamatory AI-generated deepfakes and fake posts linked to the ethanol-blended fuel programme

Gujarat unveils shipbuilding policy, eyes more than ₹27,000 cr investment

Gujarat CM launched the Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026, which envisages setting up two Integrated Mega Shipbuilding Parks, increasing the state's shipbuilding capacity to more than 50 lakh DWT

CJP flags detention of protesters in states, asks govt to honour assurance

CJP said it had received "multiple reports" of students and other protesters being "targeted, detained, or arrested by various state agencies", particularly in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar

2024 NTA reforms: Why the Radhakrishnan panel was formed & what it proposed

The Centre formed the Radhakrishnan panel in 2024 to improve exam security. Here's what led to its creation, what it proposed and what has changed since

Keshav Chandra assumes charge as Mines Secretary, reviews key initiatives

Before taking charge as mines secretary, Chandra served as chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council

CRPF to review RAF action during students' protest, says DG Gyanendra

The assessment would review the circumstances under which pellet guns were used and the conditions that led to the action taken against protestors

SC dismisses review plea on loss of SC status upon religious conversion

A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Manmohan dismissed the petition against the March 24 verdict, saying there is no error apparent on the record

From farm laws to CAA: When pressure forced Modi govt to change its course

The Centre has rarely rolled back major policy decisions. But since 2014, sustained protests, political opposition and pressure have led to changes, withdrawals or delays on several key measures

Nandan Nilekani to S Somanath: Meet the experts on govt's exam reform panel

The Nandan Nilekani-led panel will recommend ways to maximise the use of technology to make examinations more transparent and free from irregularities

Govt introduces anti-paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests

The bill proposes to set up fast-track courts in every state for speedy trials of accused and enhances punishment

From scarcity to scale: How the 1991 reforms transformed India's economy

Thirty-five years after the landmark reforms of 1991, the numbers show how India's economy, businesses and households have changed - and why the next phase of reforms will matter just as much

Apologise to students, take action against those responsible: Rahul to PM

Rahul Gandhi called on PM Modi to apologise to the country's students and take action against those who attacked and brutalised them instead of taking action against the students

Mere agitation can't justify police excess, says SC on student protests

The Supreme Court said peaceful protest is a constitutional right and observed that mere agitation cannot justify a lathi-charge, while hearing pleas seeking uniform guidelines for protests

Congress protests in Parliament over police action on student protesters

Carrying placards and a large banner, the Congress MPs protested in front of the steps of the Makar Dwar of Parliament

Depression in Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain across several states: IMD

The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Odisha, Chhattisgarh and parts of eastern India as a depression in Bay of Bengal is set to intensify before hitting the coast