News / India
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IndiaLok Sabha clears Births and Deaths Amendment Bill amid opposition protest
The bill, which now awaits the Upper House approval, proposes stricter rules for delayed birth and death registrations and was passed without a debate.
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IndiaDelhi CM launches Vidya Vahini scheme, distributes bicycles to Class 9 girls
Rekha Gupta says 1.4 lakh government school students will receive bicycles in phases to improve access to education and attendance.
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IndiaDelhi likely to extend free bus travel pink ticket scheme until 15 August
The Delhi government is expected to continue the paper-based pink ticket facility for women passengers as it expands distribution of the Pink Saheli smart card.
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IndiaSupreme Court directs MEA to assist families of Indians recruited into Russian military
Apex court orders appointment of nodal officer, DNA testing, legal aid and support for compensation claims and repatriation.
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IndiaWCD Ministry to observe World Breastfeeding Week from August 1
Nationwide campaign will promote exclusive breastfeeding, maternal health and child nutrition through awareness programmes.
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IndiaIndia to expand social security coverage beyond 101 crore people: Mansukh Mandaviya
The minister said artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies and platform-based employment are reshaping jobs and skill requirements, making it necessary to update labour policies.
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India2020 Delhi riots: HC seeks police's stand on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case
Khalid's counsel said it was the activist's third bail application since his arrest.
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IndiaFormer JPSC chairperson L Khiangte questioned over exam irregularities
The CID has so far arrested 11 people in connection with alleged irregularities in the examinations conducted by the JPSC.
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IndiaIndia pushes for global regulatory alignment to boost pharma innovation, medicine access
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal: India seeks deeper global regulatory cooperation to strengthen pharma innovation, medicine access
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IndiaRajya Sabha suspended till August 3: Opposition protests over paper leak and Ayodhya issue
Opposition members then raised slogans, including on the paper leaks issue, and on the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
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IndiaTDB denies role in Sabarimala ghee irregularity, rules out outside procurement this season
The TDB President's statement follows a state-ordered inquiry into alleged irregularities involving the procurement and transport of Milma-supplied ghee for Sabarimala.
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IndiaAssam flood death toll rises to 80, state seeks Center's support
The state government has announced a six-month moratorium on repaying all types of loans availed by flood-affected people
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IndiaMuthanga firing: Kerala court acquits all 56 accused in KV Vinod murder case
The court held that the second accused, Ashokan, who passed away during the trial, was guilty.
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IndiaLok Sabha adjourned amid Opposition protests over NEET paper leak
Opposition members raised slogans over the police crackdown on students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak.
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IndiaRahul Gandhi warns Modi and Amit Shah not to destroy country's future
Parliament on Thursday passed The Public Examination Amendment Bill, 2026, to amend the 2024 anti-paper leak law by introducing stricter punishments against paper leaks.
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IndiaOne killed, two missing after fishing boat capsizes near Kollam coast in Kerala
Officials said the boat, named Sreekrishna, overturned near the Neendakara breakwater while entering the sea amid high waves.
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IndiaMeta India head booked over posts targeting Indian PM during NEET protest
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police register case against operators of Facebook and Instagram accounts, along with Meta's India head, following a BJP leader's complaint.
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IndiaBhiwandi building collapse death toll rises to nine; two to three still trapped under rubble
The building had been declared dangerous by the civic body. Tragedy struck while repair work was underway on the premises.
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India16 Indians killed in West Asia conflict this year, government tells Parliament
The MEA said the government, in coordination with the host governments, extended all possible assistance to the families of the deceased Indian nationals for early repatriation of the mortal remains to India.
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IndiaKerala on high alert as heavy rain continues, schools shut in five districts
The authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Wayanad and Kasaragod districts.