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2:02 PM

AAP allotted new office in Lutyens area following Delhi HC order

 AAP has been allocated a new office in the Lutyens Delhi area, following directions from Delhi High Court, party sources said on Thursday. AAP's new office is Bungalow No 1 in Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla Lane. AAP's office was earlier located at Rouse Avenue.

1:36 PM

UP Police constable recruitment re-exam to be held in August

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced a re-examination in August for recruitment of police constables after the earlier exam was cancelled following allegations of paper leak.The exam was held on February 17 and 18. According to the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board, the re-exam would be conducted to recruit constables for 60,244 posts on August 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31.

1:35 PM

Union Budget: DMK to stage state-wide protest against "step-motherly" treatment of Tamil Nadu

The ruling DMK on Thursday criticised the "step-motherly treatment" meted out to Tamil Nadu in the Union budget 2024-25 and announced staging state-wide agitation against the Centre over the issue.

1:14 PM

Weather update: Heavy rains in Mumbai leads to waterlogging on roads, delays trains

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday, causing waterlogging on roads in some areas that led to traffic snarls and also delayed local train operations. Owing to incessant rains in the catchment areas, Vihar and Modak Sagar lakes started overflowing.

12:58 PM

Karnataka Assembly adopts resolutions against delimitation, "One Nation, One Election" move, NEET

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday adopted resolutions against the delimitation of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies based on the coming census, "One Nation, One Election" proposal and National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET).

12:41 PM

Telangana govt presents Budget of Rs 2.91 trillion in Assembly

Agriculture has been alloted a share of Rs 72,659 crore in Telangana budget 2024-25.

12:26 PM

News update: Delhi court extends judicial custody of CM Kejriwal, Sisodia, K Kavitha in excise policy scam

12:12 PM

SpiceJet says flights might get affected due to Mumbai rains

 Rainfall has disrupted normal life for Mumbai residents, with waterlogging leading to logjam across the city.

11:49 AM

Israel-Palestine war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington on Wednesday as he sought to bolster the United States' support for his country's fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed armed groups. Netanyahu has signaled that a cease-fire deal could be taking shape after nine months of war, but during his fiery speech to Congress, he vowed to press forward with Israel's war until he achieves “total victory.”

11:20 AM

Justice B V Nagarathna delivers dissenting verdict on whether royalty payable on minerals is tax

Justice B V Nagarathna stated that states do not have legislative competence to levy tax on mines and minerals bearing lands. 

11:05 AM

News update: Supreme Court rules states' power to levy tax on mineral rights not limited by MMDR Act

The Supreme Court ruled that the 1989 verdict of its seven-judge Constitution bench, which held that royalty on minerals is tax, is incorrect.

10:29 AM

Gandatwisa violence: Tripura DGP asks officials to maintain strict vigil in state

In the wake of the recent violence in Tripura's Gandatwisa which left several families homeless, DGP Amitabh Ranjan convened a state-level law and order meeting in Dhalai district and instructed all the SPs to maintain strict vigil throughout the state. The violence at Gandatwisa on July 12 had left over 80 families homeless due to arson following the death of a tribal youth in a clash between two groups in Dhalai district.

10:27 AM

Ajit Pawar holds meeting with Amit Shah in Delhi

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has held a meeting with Union Home Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah in Delhi. Sources close to Pawar confirmed the development and said the meeting took place late on Wednesday night. Pawar is likely to make another visit on July 28, they said.

10:02 AM

Haryana doctors' body calls for services' shutdown in govt hospitals today

The association representing civil medical services in Haryana has announced a one-day suspension of healthcare services at government hospitals to protest non-fulfilment of doctors' demands. The state government has urged the body to consider the impact of the strike on patients. 

 

9:57 AM

Supreme Court collegium suggests extending tenure of 9 judges of Calcutta HC for a year

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended to the Centre that the term of nine additional judges of the Calcutta High Court be extended by one year. The collegium did not recommend the names of the judges for appointment as permanent judges of the high court at this stage.