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Jharkhand exam stir: Protest intensifies as opposition seeks CBI probe

Opposition MLAs staged a protest on the first day of the Assembly's Monsoon Session as the student-led agitation over alleged recruitment exam irregularities entered its 13th day

Kejriwal seeks explanation as Meta restricts social media account in India

Kejriwal claimed company officials did not provide any reason for the restriction or explain how it could be removed, while emails sent by him had received only routine acknowledgements

Tehelka ex-editor Tarun Tejpal convicted by Bombay HC in 2013 rape case

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned the ruling of a Sessions Court in Mapusa, which had acquitted Tejpal in the 2013 rape case.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Arunachal Pradesh; no damage reported

The quake struck Upper Siang district early on Thursday after a series of minor foreshocks, with no immediate reports of casualties or property damage

Explained: What is the FCRA Amendment Bill and why has it sparked a row?

The Bill, which seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), has drawn sharp criticism from the Opposition, which has described it as 'draconian'

NVS-03 ready as India prepares four-satellite NavIC expansion, says govt

Space minister tells Lok Sabha the Centre is moving to restore India's indigenous navigation network even as 20 active satellites in LEO face elevated collision risks due to growing congestion

Theft at Ram Temple very unfortunate, has hurt devotees: Sadhvi Ritambhara

The Ramjanmabhoomi movement leader termed the alleged theft of temple donations "extremely unfortunate" and called for those responsible to be punished without delay

Assam floods: Toll reaches 95 amid grim situation; 160K people affected

The worst-hit Sivasagar alone has accounted for 50 deaths so far, while 21 people have lost their lives in another badly ravaged neighbouring district of Charaideo

Kejriwal accuses Centre of forcing Siam to withdraw report on ethanol

The AAP chief claimed the government was promoting ethanol under US pressure, while the BJP cited SIAM's clarification to reject allegations of misinformation over E20 fuel quality

Gold coins, rings, and livestock: Inside Tamil Nadu's new welfare Budget

Tamil Nadu's first TVK Budget sets aside over ₹1,000 crore for gold gifts and livestock schemes for women and vulnerable groups, while promising to balance welfare spending with fiscal discipline

IMD issues heavy rain alert across India; Delhi to see more showers

According to the IMD, widespread rainfall activity is likely across the Himalayan states, the Indo-Gangetic plains, central India, the eastern region, the west coast and parts of southern India

BSP's lone UP MLA Umashankar Singh dies at 55 after prolonged illness

The Rasra legislator, who was undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, died at a private hospital in Delhi; Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences

FSSAI's crackdown: Why food brands and liquor firms are under scanner

From misleading labels and '100%' purity claims to liquor, nutraceuticals, packaged water and quick commerce, here's a look at FSSAI's recent enforcement actions

Govt weighs industry proposals for next phase of rooftop solar scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is consulting industry stakeholders on the next phase of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, including proposals on battery storage and rural expansion.

Shah Rukh Khan claims No 1 spot as India's most powerful celebrity in 2025

The actor climbed two places after his brand associations rose to 36, while Ranveer Singh retained second position and Virat Kohli slipped to third

Parliament panel calls for boosting panchayats' own-source revenue

A parliamentary panel has urged the government to boost gram panchayats' own revenues and chart a roadmap for next-generation Panchayati Raj reforms

Cabinet Secy Somanathan and Home Secy Mohan get one year extension

Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan were on Wednesday given a one-year extension in service.

Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive deepfake content targeting Gadkari

The Bombay High Court directed social media platforms to remove allegedly defamatory AI-generated content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while protecting the right to fair criticism

Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive deepfake content targeting Gadkari

The Bombay High Court directed social media platforms to remove allegedly defamatory AI-generated content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while protecting the right to fair criticism

Netflix launches India Storytelling Initiative after Sarandos meets PM Modi

The streaming platform will partner with IICT and NFDC to train creative talent, offer scholarships and build skills across the AVGC ecosystem.