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Verification of EVMs used in Kolathur constituency under way after M.K. Stalin’s petition to Election Commission

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:27
Mr. Stalin, the defeated DMK candidate, alleged that the votes expected to have been polled in his favour were not recorded in 14 polling booths; the checking and verification process will continue for seven days
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Inside UK's Buckingham Palace's £369 m renovation to preserve 300-yr-old UK's royal residence

Times of India - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:23
Buckingham Palace is witnessing a major transformation with a £369 million infrastructure upgrade. Engineers are diligently updating the palace's old electrical and plumbing systems. Starting in April 2017, this extensive renovation is set to continue until 2027, all while maintaining the palace's daily functions. The goal of this ambitious project is to safeguard the historic property for the enjoyment of future visitors.
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President Murmu hails Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur for CWG 2026 silver medals

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:23
President Droupadi Murmu congratulates Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur for snagging silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow
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Seafarers’ safety ‘highest priority’, says Indian Embassy in Ukraine amid attacks on ships in Black Sea

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:13
Fifteen sailors, including 13 Indians, are trapped in a “terrible and life-threatening situation” at the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk in the Black Sea, FSUI said on July 28
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'HM put pellets into blood of students': Top quotes from Rahul's speech in Parliament

Times of India - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:10
Rahul Gandhi praised youth protests and criticized the education system in Parliament. He stated that every Indian should be proud of the youth's actions. Rahul also shared a student's definition of a true student. He alleged rampant privatization and RSS capture of the education system. The opposition leader targeted home minister Amit Shah over alleged police actions.
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Rijiju accuses Congress of avoiding debate on anti-paper leak Bill, slams Rahul Gandhi's 'abusive' language

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:10
Congress leaders did not speak on the Bill at all. They were only doing politics. We hope Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders will speak on the Bill today, says Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju
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Kerala Cabinet approves five administrative reforms to curb project delays, plug fund leakage

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:08
Five-point administrative reforms programme includes development of Special Asset Management Platform, Plan Space 2.0 portal and amendment of 'outdated, unnecessary and contradictory' laws
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More rains predicted in Delhi, IMD issues yellow alert

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:03
The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall at different hours of the day at isolated places across the city
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FIR lodged over death of PhD scholar in Punjab; university offers ₹16 lakh aid, job to family member

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:01
The student’s death due to electrocution has sparked protests at the Panjab University campus
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Tariffs, conflicts demand policy rethink: C. Rangarajan

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:57
The former RBI Governor was delivering a special lecture commemorating the 35th anniversary of India’s New Economic Policy, organised by the PG and Research Department of Economics, Stella Maris College
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Supreme Court quashes 2021 OM allowing ex post facto environmental clearance, but upholds Centre’s power to provide ‘amnesty schemes’

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:57
The Bench said retrospective clearances given under 2017 notification, which provided a ‘one-time amnesty’ for undertakings started without prior clearance, and the 2021 Office Memorandum would remain valid unless individually assailed in accordance with law
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‘Menstrual leave a progressive welfare step’: Kerala HC urges State to consider paid leave policy for KSRTC women conductors

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:51
Court says the State should hear the petitioners and KSRTC before making a decision
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SBSP chief Rajbhar targets Akhilesh through ‘Yadav’ plank

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:50
Akhilesh Yadav Ji, in every village, your party is known as a party of goons and mafia. This is 100% true. When in power, you bring a complete package of ‘jungle raj.’ Non-Yadav backward classes and Bahujans openly face, says (SBSP president Om Prakash Rajbhar
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TVK MLAs’ attempted bribery case: Madras High Court stays probe against one of the accused

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:43
Chief Justice’s bench grants the interim stay pursuant to a writ petition filed by the accused for transfer of investigation from Greater Chennai police to CBI
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Rockfall near Munnar Headworks Dam in Kerala disrupts traffic on Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:41
Since there were no vehicles on the route at the time, a major tragedy was averted, say officials
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Telangana unlikely to face drinking water shortage; major reservoirs hold sufficient water for domestic needs

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:41
Field engineers were directed to monitor reservoir levels on a daily basis and prioritise drinking water
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Watch: Kharge, Nadda clash over police action against student protesters

Times of India - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:39
Rajya Sabha saw a sharp exchange between opposition and ruling party leaders. Mallikarjun Kharge alleged an assault on democracy and demanded action. J.P. Nadda defended police action as a routine law and order measure. He stated student activists face consequences for overriding public order. The government maintained police acted within legal boundaries to prevent unauthorized marches.
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DVAC books former DMK Minister Senthilbalaji; conducts searches at 41 locations across T.N.

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:38
Former TASMAC Managing Director also booked for alleged malpractices
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Illegal sale of Palani math land: CB-CID arrests three persons

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:38
Three persons were arrested shortly after former AIADMK MLA approached the High Court seeking a CBI probe
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