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Wrong-side driving: What Indian law says on violations and penalties

Wrong-side driving may save a few seconds, but official data show it contributes to thousands of crashes and deaths every year. Here's what Indian law says about it

Less than 7% water stock left in reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai

In the corresponding period last year, the water stock in these seven dams was 39.5 per cent

Delhi approves EV policy, offers tax waiver on electric cars up to ₹30 lakh

Under the new policy, people buying e-two-wheelers will get a subsidy of ₹30,000 in the first year, ₹20,000 in the second year and ₹10,000 in the third year

Maharashtra extends monsoon fishing ban till August 15 amid delayed onset

Rane informed the state assembly that the Centre had initially imposed the ban from June 1 to July 31 along the western coast, but a government order has now extended the same

From burgers to pizzas, Fifa nights drive food delivery orders in India

World Cup 2026 viewership in India is driving late-night demand for burgers, pizzas, fries and beverages on food delivery platforms

8 newly-elected Rajya Sabha MPs take oath, Kharge again recognised as LoP

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to the new members

India leads major democracies in electoral transparency: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

He said India currently holds the chair of International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, an intergovernmental organisation that supports sustainable democracy worldwide

NHAI wins ₹1,202 cr arbitration award in Karnataka highway project case

The award relates to the Tumkur-Chitradurga six-laning project in Karnataka, where the concessionaire was required to pay annual premium with escalation

Heavy overnight showers lash Mumbai suburbs; over 100 mm rain recorded

According to the BMC, Veena Nagar in the eastern suburb of Mulund recorded a staggering 160.4 mm of rain, while Versova in the western suburbs logged 156.8 mm

When will monsoon reach Delhi? IMD says relief from scorching heat is near

IMD says conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further into northern states; maximum temperatures are likely to fall by up to 6 degrees Celsius this week

Adani case: NY judge's query unlikely to stall DoJ move, says lawyer

The lawyer added that there is little precedent for a federal court compelling prosecutors to continue pursuing a criminal case once the Justice Department has decided it should be dismissed

Om Malik: Tech journalist whose blog shaped how Silicon Valley saw itself

Technology journalist and GigaOm founder Om Malik helped redefine Silicon Valley coverage through independent blogging, incisive commentary and influential reporting

'Grateful': PM Modi thanks citizens for supporting call for austerity push

PM Modi highlights India's self-reliance push, citing the made-in-India C-295 aircraft, indigenous cruise missile test and locally built naval warships

France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heatwave

Temperature records were toppled in several countries on the weekend as the heat wave slowly moved toward eastern parts of the continent

IMD says monsoon likely in 5-6 days as Delhi, UP battle extreme heat

According to weather forecasting agency Skymet, Delhi is likely to see the arrival of monsoon on July 4 if conditions remain favourable

Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board

The plane crashed near the city of Nancy at 11 am local time, Yves Seguy, the prefect of the Meurthe-et-Moselle region, told reporters near the scene of the crash

Seychelles confers honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title on PM Modi

PM Modi thanked Seychelles for the honour and dedicated it to the nations which are fighting the challenges of climate change

We want to make Indian Ocean an 'Ocean of Opportunity': Modi in Seychelles

During talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, PM Modi said India seeks an Indian Ocean where security, sustainability and economic prosperity are driven by mutual respect and partnership

India's achievements fill citizens with pride: PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat'

The Prime Minister highlighted the successful flight of the first made-in-India C-295 aircraft, a DRDO missile test and new naval inductions as key achievements in June

Cabinet reshuffle speculation grows stronger ahead of Monsoon Session

A reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers could take place in July, alongside the announcement of BJP president Nitin Nabin's new organisational team