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Union Minister says DPR of the project returned to TG for holistic planning

Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi reiterated that the Union home minister Amit Shah must make a statement on police action against students protesting against NEET paper leak. The Congress leader said apart from Amit Shah's statement PM Modi should apologise for what happened and he called for an accountablity over the donation theft in Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Rahul said opposition was not "interested in Amit Shah's fantasy conversations".

The payment follows an order of the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC), which held that Mr Tanaka had been unnecessarily kept in judicial custody for 19 days in 2019

Consumers do not need to pay any UPI charges, no MDR for small merchants, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

He thanked all political parties for unanimously supporting the resolution in the Assembly for Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be mandatorily sung at the beginning of events

The Forest Department said that eight camera traps had been placed around the site of the attack to identify the animal

He said paddy procurement would begin in September and the government would offer an incentive of ₹289 per quintal for fine varieties, in addition to the MSP

The Parliamentary Affairs Minister said the Opposition can’t create any turmoil and resort to any sloganeering during the discussion in the House as well as reply to the debate

According to the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, its key aim is to improve efficiency, ensure independence, transparency and uniformity in the qualification and appointment of chairpersons and members of various tribunals

Yagam performed in 11 sacred altars with 108 ritviks chanting vedic hymns

The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, already passed by the Lok Sabha on August 5, seeks to provide for law relating to evidence with respect to bankers' books and to align it with contemporary digital banking practices

A new defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been signed. This agreement is seen as a setback for India's regional interests. China may benefit commercially from increased weapon system access. However, the pact could also reduce US military focus in West Asia. This shift might allow greater US attention on China's growing influence.

William Arnold embarked on a mission to save a secluded phone box on a distant island. To meet Ofcom's operational requirements, he placed fifty-two calls, ensuring that the kiosk remains available for another year. His dedication underscores the vital role public call boxes play in isolated communities, urging others to engage with and support these local resources.

Officials identify stretches where footpaths need to be developed or improved to make pedestrian movement safer.

India is expanding its energy import portfolio for both LNG and crude oil, striving to diminish reliance on any singular market or transport path. Additionally, the government is boosting domestic crude oil storage with new infrastructure. These strategies equip India to better handle supply interruptions and market fluctuations, ultimately strengthening the nation's resilience to global energy shocks.