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One Rath Yatra, two traditions? Puri and Iskcon at loggerheads over timing
The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee has urged the President and Prime Minister to intervene after Iskcon declined to align its global Rath Yatra celebrations with Puri's scriptural calendar
 "One Rath Yatra, two traditions? Puri and Iskcon at loggerheads over timing")
Why India's cities need stronger municipal governance and funding
Fragmented authority, weak municipal finances and limited devolution continue to hamper service delivery, prompting fresh calls to strengthen city governments across India
 "Why India's cities need stronger municipal governance and funding")
Nasa's Anil Menon, two Russians blast off for 8-month space mission
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts launch on eight-month ISS mission
 "Nasa's Anil Menon, two Russians blast off for 8-month space mission")
El Niño impact keeps India's hydropower generation weak through July
Weak monsoon rains linked to El Niño have lowered reservoir levels, curbing hydropower generation and increasing India's reliance on coal to meet rising electricity demand
 "El Niño impact keeps India's hydropower generation weak through July")
SC says courts cannot rewrite commercial contracts entered into voluntarily
The Supreme Court upheld a contract clause denying interest on a security deposit, saying courts cannot rewrite commercial agreements voluntarily accepted by parties
 "SC says courts cannot rewrite commercial contracts entered into voluntarily")
Delhi HC to hear plea on judges' allowances under new income-tax regime
The Delhi Tax Bar Association has challenged a CBDT memorandum that restricts tax benefits on judges' allowances to the old income-tax regime
 "Delhi HC to hear plea on judges' allowances under new income-tax regime")
Karnataka to set up India's first government-run AI university: Details
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announces dedicated AI university, AI Hub and new policy at Google I/O Connect India 2026 to position Karnataka as an 'AI-native state'
 "Karnataka to set up India's first government-run AI university: Details")
Delhi SIR: How do long-term tenants prove their 'ordinary residence'?
The law and the Election Commission both make it clear that ownership of a house is not a requirement for voter enrolment
 "Delhi SIR: How do long-term tenants prove their 'ordinary residence'?")
Centre clears ₹1,647 crore for 28 infra projects in Delhi: What will change
The Centre has approved ₹1,647 crore for 28 infrastructure projects across Delhi, paving the way for metro expansion, flyovers, road upgrades, EV charging stations, and better civic amenities
 "Centre clears ₹1,647 crore for 28 infra projects in Delhi: What will change")
'State will never accept NEP': Tamil Nadu Congress chief hits out at Guv
State Congress chief B Manickam Tagore accused Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of backing the RSS agenda through the NEP and said Tamil Nadu would never accept the policy
 "'State will never accept NEP': Tamil Nadu Congress chief hits out at Guv")
Both sides must have patience, ready to resolve Bhojshala dispute: SC
The top court was hearing a batch of appeals challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order, which said the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district was a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati
Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident reach home states
Of the 15 victims, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three were from Andhra Pradesh and two were from Kerala
 "Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident reach home states")
Search operation launched for 2 suspected terrorists in J-K's Rajouri
The suspected terrorists were caught on CCTV crossing a road late on Sunday night, prompting the local police, CRPF and the Army to launch a coordinated search operation in the area
 "Search operation launched for 2 suspected terrorists in J-K's Rajouri")
Kejriwal seeks meeting with PM over E20 fuel; demands pure petrol option
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has sought a meeting with PM Modi, urging the government to offer consumers a choice between pure petrol and E20 fuel
 "Kejriwal seeks meeting with PM over E20 fuel; demands pure petrol option")
India invites private firms to build high-altitude surveillance airships
The ₹15,000-crore programme aims to develop indigenous near-space airships for persistent surveillance, with the Centre funding up to 70 per cent of development costs
 "India invites private firms to build high-altitude surveillance airships")
E20 petrol impact: What Gadkari said about mileage and engine safety
E20 petrol has sparked questions over mileage and engine performance. Here's what Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had to say about the concerns
 "E20 petrol impact: What Gadkari said about mileage and engine safety")
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility criteria: Who can get ₹2,500 per month?
Ahead of its proposed rollout around Raksha Bandhan, the Delhi government has finalised the eligibility criteria for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women will receive ₹2,500 a month
 "Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility criteria: Who can get ₹2,500 per month?")
Delhi to remain partly cloudy; IMD forecasts heavy rain in several states
The weather office expects dry conditions to persist in the national capital for now, while heavy rainfall is forecast across several states
 "Delhi to remain partly cloudy; IMD forecasts heavy rain in several states")
Scientists synchronise 105,000 nano-oscillators in computing breakthrough
The network of more than 105,000 magnetic nano-oscillators synchronised within 45 nanoseconds, opening a path towards faster, low-power computing and AI hardware
 "Scientists synchronise 105,000 nano-oscillators in computing breakthrough")
SC upholds Sebi action against Kotak AMC, MD Nilesh Shah, and others
Supreme Court upholds Sebi's findings against Kotak AMC in the Essel FMP case, citing regulatory lapses and compliance failures
 "SC upholds Sebi action against Kotak AMC, MD Nilesh Shah, and others")