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World Bank to fund civic infrastructure projects for creating circular economy

The funding will help in setting up world class facilities for health infrastructure; this partnership leverages World Bank expertise to drive sustainable urban development, says GCC Commissioner

24 Jul 2026 12:21 am
Kerala government reconstitutes prison advisory committees

The panels will be chaired by the Director General of Prisons; it will also include non-official members nominated by the government

23 Jul 2026 11:39 pm
Delhi High Court notifies designated court to deal with criminal cases arising from exam paper leaks

Delhi High Court designates Judge Anu Grover Baliga as Special Judge of the fast-track court to deal with criminal cases arising out of paper leaks and the use of unfair means in public examinations

23 Jul 2026 11:38 pm
Govt. to sell quality rice at subsidised prices through rythu bazaars from August 1

Steady increase in rice prices prompts government to intervene, says Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar

23 Jul 2026 11:08 pm
The National Democratic Alliances increased strength in the Lok Sabha since 2024 | Graphics

As the monsoon session began this week, the Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) rebel factions have added 26 more seats to the NDA camp to 318 MPs

23 Jul 2026 11:01 pm
Police should better equip themselves to deal with changing nature of crimes: CM

The tendency of some anti-social elements to create unrest in society by making abusive and inflammatory comments on social media platforms has to be curbed, says Chandrababu Naidu

23 Jul 2026 10:59 pm
Bengaluru rallies behind Delhi student protest, demand resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan

Raising slogans, the protestors lit candles and switched on their mobile torches as night descended, in an expression of solidarity. They held placards with clever puns and word play

23 Jul 2026 10:59 pm
Womens reservation should be implemented without delimitation: Justice Hariparanthaman

If the increase in Lok Sabha seats is based on population, southern States will stand to lose adequate representation in the Lower House, says former Madras High Court judge

23 Jul 2026 10:52 pm
Delhi Polices preventive detention power under NSA extended till October 18

Statement says the order is a routine extension/renewal of powers under the NSA, which is issued every three months

23 Jul 2026 10:51 pm
Kerala University Syndicate scraps 2-crore sculpture park project

The sculpture park, proposed in the universitys 2025-26 budgetby the previous Left-dominant Syndicate, was expected tofeature statues of eminent personalities including Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, Socrates,and Rabindranath Tagore

23 Jul 2026 10:48 pm
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman invited to BRICS summit in Delhi

Bangladeshs Minister for Foreign Affairs says the Indian government has invited Mr. Rahman to participate in the summit as a guest

23 Jul 2026 10:42 pm
Over 6.17 lakh Waqf properties approved on UMEED portal

The portal is part of governments ongoing initiative to digitise and streamline Waqf property records

23 Jul 2026 10:41 pm
Pawan calls for enhanced surveillance to combat red sanders smuggling

Addressing a review meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister directs officials to dismantle the smuggling networks down to their roots through a zero-tolerance approach

23 Jul 2026 10:37 pm
15 of 39 posts in National Testing Agency lie vacant, says Minister of State for Education

In a written reply to CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member V. Sivadasan, the Minister says 24 employees who are employed with the organisation have all been appointed on deputation from various institutions

23 Jul 2026 10:37 pm
Students' disappointment understandable: Tendulkar issues statement on NEET agitation

Mr. Tendulkar said he is hopeful of a solution coming through and stressed on the need to promote a culture which rewards honesty and in which merit wins

23 Jul 2026 10:33 pm
Assam flood: Over 6.43 lakh affected; Central team will visit soon, Shah tells CM

Report says 35 revenue circles and 889 villages in the 10 districts are affected; a crop area of 24891.66 hectares also remains submerged

23 Jul 2026 10:31 pm
Supreme Court permits officials to process applications for setting up non-polluting MSMEs in Taj Trapezium Zone

A Bench comprising CJI Surya Kant stated that every proposal should be scrutinised by experts nominated by the Central Empowered Committee and the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute

23 Jul 2026 10:30 pm
Weichai Group: 40 years in Vietnam, working together to create a new green and intelligent future

Weichai Group: 40 years in Vietnam, working together to create a new green and intelligent future

23 Jul 2026 10:30 pm
Iran vows to continue strikes in West Asia war

The armed forces' retaliatory attacks will continue as long as the U.S. attacks on the country's infrastructure and coastal areas continue, says Iran's army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia

23 Jul 2026 10:25 pm
Government eases FDI rules for e-commerce companies aimed at export, first big relaxation in years

While some trade experts say the move has provided much-needed clarity, others have said it will benefit foreign firms such as Amazon and will eventually hurt Indias small traders

23 Jul 2026 10:23 pm
WATCH: CJP Protest gets backing from film stars, writers & musicians

The CJP Protest has received support from across Indias entertainment industry. What began as a student-led movement has now drawn backing from film stars, writers, musicians, television personalities and artists, bringing the protests into the national spotlight.

23 Jul 2026 10:12 pm
Parliament stalled again as Opposition continues to seek Dharmendra Pradhans resignation

Rajya Sabha functions for less than 10 minutes on Thursday morning before being adjourned twice; Leader of the House J.P. Nadda terms the Oppositions conduct highly irresponsible; Opposition members continue to raise slogans in the Lower House, forcing repeated adjournments

23 Jul 2026 10:08 pm
IndiGo, Air India oppose Adanis airline entry

It is a recipe for conflict of interest as well as squeezing other players; such a consolidation across the value chain not only kills competition but also results in fewer jobs, said an Air India official

23 Jul 2026 10:07 pm
Watch: India rallies behind the CJP Protest

The CJP protest that began as a march in Delhi has rapidly transformed into a nationwide movement. Following police action against CJP protesters and activist Sonam Wangchuk, demonstrations erupted across India, with students, political parties, and civil society groups taking to the streets.

23 Jul 2026 10:07 pm
23 Jul 2026 10:03 pm
Watch: Supreme Court warns of action over Delhi Metro closures amid protests

The Supreme Court has indicated it may step in if authorities fail to resolve the closure of Metro stations around the court following the Cockroach Janta Party protests in Delhi.

23 Jul 2026 10:01 pm
Kerala Tourism to set apart 20% of marketing funds to woo Arab tourists, says Tourism Minister

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to inaugurate Indo-Arab Connect 2026 tourism summit on August 31

23 Jul 2026 9:58 pm
Congress, INDIA bloc MPs pay homage to students who died over NEET paper leaks at Gandhi Smriti

Mr. Gandhi carried a small copy of the Constitution with him while opposition MPs Mahua Majhi and Mahua Moitra were seen holding the national flag

23 Jul 2026 9:44 pm
Sirajudheen Ellathodi to represent Kerala on Centres MSME policy panel

He will be one of the seven experts from across the country in the committee, which will focus on strengthening financial support systems for small traders, traditional traders and MSME entrepreneurs

23 Jul 2026 9:40 pm
Watch: CJP plans friday protest; cancels talks with Centre| Above the Fold| 23.07.2026

The CJP has called for nationwide protests and rejected the Centres offer for talks, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases.

23 Jul 2026 9:40 pm
Dry spell to continue for most parts of A.P. until July 30; overall deficit reaches 53.3%

All the districts in Andhra Pradesh, except for SPSR Nellore, have reported deficient rainfall as of July 23; West Godavari reports the sharpest rainfall gap at 76.8%

23 Jul 2026 9:37 pm