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IndiaDelhi High Court agrees to hear PIL to make sexual offences under BNS gender neutral
The PIL by lawyer Shubhi Srivastava and others said that, at present, there is no provision to deal with the non-consensual sexual acts committed upon men, transgenders or animals
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IndiaTMC's Abhishek urges Lok Sabha speaker to decide on disqualification pleas against 20 rebel MPs
The Trinamool Congress had sought the disqualification of 20 rebel MPs after they announced merger with the Nationalist Citizens' Party of India (NCPI).
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IndiaParliament passes Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026
The Rajya Sabha cleared the legislation with a voice vote on Wednesday.
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IndiaKarnataka CM Shivakumar allocates portfolios for newly inducted ministers
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expanded his Cabinet on August 3, by inducting 19 ministers, bringing the total strength to 33.
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Rape survivors need no court order for pregnancy termination up to 24 weeks: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Justice Sandeep N Bhatt of the Indore bench made the observation while dismissing a writ petition filed by the father of a 16-year-old rape survivor.
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IndiaLok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Development Amendment Bill sans debate
Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy introduced the Bill amid protests by opposition members over various issues.
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IndiaDeepak Dhar: The man behind the ‘Abelian Sandpile Model'
His Abelian Sandpile Model describes how complex systems organise themselves and trigger sudden massive occurrences.
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IndiaCharges against Justice Varma proven: Lok Sabha probe panel on cash discovery
The three-member probe panel had submitted its findings to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in May.
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IndiaReady for discussion on all issues related to NEET: India Home Minsiter Amit Shah
The home minister's remarks came just a day before the Monsoon Session comes to an end after prolonged disruptions of the proceedings in both Houses of Parliament.
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IndiaNEET paper leak case: Delhi court takes cognisance of CBI chargesheet
The court is likely to begin hearing the arguments on charges from Thursday.
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IndiaSupreme Court asks states to consider framing policy on demolition, regularisation of illegal constructions
The court said states and Union territories could consider the issues raised in the petition while formulating new policies or revisiting their existing frameworks.
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IndiaCauvery water row: Karnataka to decide future course, ensure no injustice to state, says minister
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee, which met in New Delhi on Tuesday, directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12.
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IndiaRed Fort blast case: Court to consider NIA chargesheet against 11 accused on August 27
The NIA has filed a 7500-page chargesheet against 11 accused persons. The prosecution complaint that runs into thousands of pages cites more than 580 witnesses.
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IndiaLok Sabha refers FCRA Bill to joint parliamentary committee
The House passed a motion to refer the FCRA bill to a 31-member joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny, amid strong Opposition protests and demands for its withdrawal.
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IndiaHimachal Pradesh rain: 313 roads shut, more showers forecast till 18 August
The weather department has forecast a wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till August 17 and issued a yellow warning for heavy rains in isolated areas till August 18.
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IndiaIndian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal
Dhar honoured for important contributions to statistical mechanics and work on complex systems
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IndiaTamil Nadu sees mass gatherings for ancestral rituals on Aadi Ammavasai
Thousands gathered at Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Chennai and river banks across the state to perform traditional rites and offer prayers for departed ancestors.
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IndiaIndia's PM Modi urges youth to learn from life stories, warns against shortcuts
Speaking at the launch of Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography, Modi said young people can draw lessons from the struggles and determination of those who came before them.
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IndiaNaga village attacked in Manipur's Kangpokpi; nine houses set on fire
Armed men allegedly opened fire and later set fire to houses, mostly kutcha structures in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The council claimed that 10 houses and a church were burnt in the attack.
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IndiaAssam Excise Department seizes 123 cartons of liquor in crackdown on smuggling
Excise officials seize 123 cartons of IMFL and beer from a commercial truck at Sonapur Toll Plaza in Assam.