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Lok Sabha clears anti-paper leak bill by voice vote amid Opposition uproar

Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill by voice vote amid Opposition uproar

Lok Sabha clears anti-paper leak bill by voice vote amid Opposition uproar
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

India overtakes China as world's second-largest seafarer supplier

The country's share of the global seafaring workforce has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from 5.2 per cent in 2015 to 12.16 per cent in 2026.

India overtakes China as world's second-largest seafarer supplier
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Can an FIR simply be withdrawn? Why Neet protest cases may take time

The Centre has promised to withdraw Neet protest cases, but the process is not automatic. Here's why an FIR cannot simply be cancelled and why some cases may take longer to close

Can an FIR simply be withdrawn? Why Neet protest cases may take time
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

LS grants extension to One Nation One Election panel till Winter session

Committee chairman PP Chaudhary moved a resolution seeking extension of the deadline for submission of the Committee's report till the first day of the last week of the Winter Session

LS grants extension to One Nation One Election panel till Winter session
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

SC closes case against ex-PM Manmohan Singh in coal block allocation case

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana accepted the CBI's closure report giving a clean chit to the former PM and others

SC closes case against ex-PM Manmohan Singh in coal block allocation case
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Govt to push Tax Amendment Bill for global bond funds amid Parliament din

The administration plans to table the Income Tax Amendment Bill in the lower house of Parliament as early as next week to replace the ordinance notified early June

Govt to push Tax Amendment Bill for global bond funds amid Parliament din
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Who can apply for ₹2,500 monthly assistance?

Eligible women will receive ₹2,500 every month, with the government offering two payout options aimed at promoting savings and digital spending

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Who can apply for ₹2,500 monthly assistance?
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

NPCI plans to mask phone numbers on UPI apps to boost user privacy

Following privacy concerns, NPCI has asked UPI apps to hide phone numbers and make username-based payment IDs the default for new users

NPCI plans to mask phone numbers on UPI apps to boost user privacy
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

Khajuraho tops airport rankings despite having no scheduled flights

AAI's customer survey crowns Madhya Pradesh airport even as scheduled commercial operations remain suspended, raising questions over how airport performance is measured

Khajuraho tops airport rankings despite having no scheduled flights
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

PM Modi marks Global Tiger Day, reaffirms India's conservation commitment

The International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29 every year to give worldwide attention to the conservation of tigers

PM Modi marks Global Tiger Day, reaffirms India's conservation commitment
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Neet paper leak: Fast-track court takes CBI's chargesheet on record

Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga, took on record the agency's final report against the 13 accused and granted the CBI time to file annexures

Neet paper leak: Fast-track court takes CBI's chargesheet on record
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

1 officer, 1 car: Govt bars multiple vehicle allotments for bureaucrats

The government has directed all ministries to follow the 'One Entitled Officer, One Official Car' policy, barring senior bureaucrats from getting multiple staff cars

1 officer, 1 car: Govt bars multiple vehicle allotments for bureaucrats
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

IMD forecasts widespread rain across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

A deep depression over Odisha is moving westward, bringing widespread rain to north, central and eastern India. Delhi is under a yellow alert with light to moderate rain expected through the day

IMD forecasts widespread rain across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

Delhi SIR: Over 7.5 million voter forms digitised, 52% electorate covered

The Election Commission's latest status report showed that 75,72,315 enumeration forms had been digitised, accounting for 52.19 per cent of Delhi's 1,45,10,298 electors

Delhi SIR: Over 7.5 million voter forms digitised, 52% electorate covered
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

No tax on EVs up to Rs 30 lakh in Haryana; women get 1% rebate too

The Haryana Cabinet has exempted electric vehicles priced up to Rs 30 lakh from motor vehicle tax at registration, while offering a 1 per cent rebate on vehicles bought in women's names

No tax on EVs up to Rs 30 lakh in Haryana; women get 1% rebate too
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 12:22 AM IST

Meta Platforms' Instagram 'copyright abuse' in legal crosshairs

Delhi High Court sought responses from Meta and governments on a PIL alleging cybercriminals exploited Instagram's copyright system to extort content creators

Meta Platforms' Instagram 'copyright abuse' in legal crosshairs
Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Can the Nilekani panel fix India's broken exam system with technology?

Experts say technology alone cannot stop exam leaks, urging multiple attempts, higher spending and a sharp expansion in seats across India's higher education system

Can the Nilekani panel fix India's broken exam system with technology?
Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 11:25 PM IST
Ministries told to form quick response teams to fight fake online content
Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Kolkata court grants bail to 18 held in Neet protest violence after remand

The court granted bail to all 18 people arrested in connection with violence during the NEET paper leak protest by the Left students' organisations

Kolkata court grants bail to 18 held in Neet protest violence after remand
Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

Explained: The legal framework governing takedown of online posts in India

Experts say online posts cannot be removed merely for criticising the government, with takedown powers limited by constitutional safeguards and statutory provisions

Explained: The legal framework governing takedown of online posts in India
Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 8:52 PM IST