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HC bars Punjab govt from large-scale ad campaigns till DA arrears are paid
Punjab High Court dismissed PSPCL appeal, saying financial constraints cannot justify withholding Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from employees and pensioners
 "HC bars Punjab govt from large-scale ad campaigns till DA arrears are paid")
States can withdraw FIRs against students who joined Neet protests: SC
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also made it clear that the expression 'criminal antecedents' referred only to grave and heinous offences
 "States can withdraw FIRs against students who joined Neet protests: SC")
My US studies funded by scholarship, education loan: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke
Dipke also expressed hope that the Maharashtra government would drop pending police complaints against student agitators
 "My US studies funded by scholarship, education loan: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke")
Wrestlers will file appeal against Brij Bhushan's acquittal: Vinesh Phogat
A Delhi court on Monday acquitted Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case filed by the women wrestlers
 "Wrestlers will file appeal against Brij Bhushan's acquittal: Vinesh Phogat")
Pensioners' body calls for protest on Aug 5, demands ₹7,500 monthly pension
Presently, the minimum monthly pension under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) is ₹1,000, which was enforced on September 1, 2014
 "Pensioners' body calls for protest on Aug 5, demands ₹7,500 monthly pension")
After Neet controversy, NTA moves to tighten security with ₹7.5 cr tender
The move aims to safeguard NTA's personnel, visitors, assets, premises, records, confidential examination material, server rooms, strong rooms and other critical infrastructure
 "After Neet controversy, NTA moves to tighten security with ₹7.5 cr tender")
NHAI orders probe after fresh surface damage on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway
The nearly ₹4,200-crore expressway was inaugurated on July 13 by Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari and opened to traffic the following day
 "NHAI orders probe after fresh surface damage on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway")
SC directs MEA to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea attack
The 22-year-old seafarer went missing after a merchant vessel carrying Indian crew members came under attack near Ukraine's Odesa port
 "SC directs MEA to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea attack")
Assam govt releases first tranche of ₹15k relief for flood-hit households
Around 75,000 families with severely damaged houses in Sivasagar, Chariadeo, Jorhat and Golaghat districts received ₹15,000 each
 "Assam govt releases first tranche of ₹15k relief for flood-hit households")
76% app taxi users back Maharashtra-style penalty for driver cancellations
LocalCircles survey finds overwhelming support for financial penalties on drivers cancelling confirmed rides, with many seeking stricter rules for airport and hospital trips
 "76% app taxi users back Maharashtra-style penalty for driver cancellations")
Bomb threat emails trigger searches, evacuations at multiple Delhi schools
Several schools in Delhi were evacuated after receiving bomb threat emails, prompting police, bomb disposal squads and fire services to conduct extensive searches
 "Bomb threat emails trigger searches, evacuations at multiple Delhi schools")
SC agrees to hear plea seeking alternative protest venue to Jantar Mantar
The petition seeks an alternative for holding demonstrations, saying protests at Jantar Mantar create difficulties for local residents and disrupt the supply of essential goods and medical services
CJP supports students protesting alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto launched hunger strike, demanding proper investigation by CBI and ED into the alleged irregularities in 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests
 "CJP supports students protesting alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand")
India sees first decline in highway deaths since Covid, data shows
Government data shows national highway deaths fell in 2025 for the first time since Covid, with 20 states and UTs recording a decline in fatalities
 "India sees first decline in highway deaths since Covid, data shows")
Centre must ensure every road has encroachment-free space for walking: SC
On June 19, in a significant verdict, the top court had held that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right
Delhi court acquits Brij Bhushan in women wrestlers' sexual harassment case
Vinod Tomar, former assistant secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and co-accused in the case, was also acquitted
 "Delhi court acquits Brij Bhushan in women wrestlers' sexual harassment case")
Delhi HC refuses bail to ex-MLA Naresh Balyan in MCOCA case
Balyan is accused of being a 'facilitator' in an organised crime syndicate
 "Delhi HC refuses bail to ex-MLA Naresh Balyan in MCOCA case")
10,000 cases pending in SC for over 10 yrs, 80k in HCs for over 30 yrs
Despite ₹9,800 crore spent on judicial infrastructure and digitisation since 2011, decades-old case backlogs continue to weigh on India's courts
 "10,000 cases pending in SC for over 10 yrs, 80k in HCs for over 30 yrs")
Parliament to take up four bills today as Monsoon Session enters third week
Monday's agenda also includes a statement by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Demands for Excess Grants for 2022-23
 "Parliament to take up four bills today as Monsoon Session enters third week")
Engaged with stakeholders on Chabahar Port project: Govt tells Lok Sabha
The Chabahar Port project was conceptualised to provide much-needed connectivity to Afghanistan for its reconstruction and economic development
 "Engaged with stakeholders on Chabahar Port project: Govt tells Lok Sabha")