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Maharashtra scraps mandatory one-year SRS bond for MBBS students

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 08:02
A Government Resolution (GR) dated July 23 stated that the one-year bond was introduced to enable MBBS graduates to repay society through their service in return for receiving subsidised medical education
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Chennai Corporation set to launch Intelligent Transport System in August

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:58
The project aims to enhance traffic management, improve road safety, and provide better public transport services; it is being implemented at a cost of ₹530 cr., with financial assistance from JICA
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Govt introduces Bill in Lok Sabha for stricter measures to check paper leaks

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:58
The Bill proposes to set up fast-track courts in every State for speedy trials of accused and enhances punishment
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CRPF to conduct 'professional post-event assessment' of RAF action at student protests

Times of India - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:55
The CRPF will conduct a professional post-event assessment of RAF actions. This review follows the conclusion of student protests and dispersal of demonstrators. Opposition MPs have raised concerns over alleged police brutality against students. Reports suggest AK-47 rifles were used against protesters in Bihar. The Union Education Minister has resigned amid sustained student demonstrations.
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'Rajghat, then back to mountains': Sonam Wangchuk discharged from Medanta Hospital

Times of India - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:55
Sonam Wangchuk has been discharged from Medanta Hospital after his hunger strike. He will now visit Rajghat to honour Mahatma Gandhi before returning home. Wangchuk led a 26-day hunger strike demanding the education minister's resignation. The protest concluded after successful talks between the CJP and the Centre. Dharmendra Pradhan later resigned, and Pralhad Joshi was appointed as the new minister.
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The invisible tax of owning gadgets: Why your devices actually end up costing more

Times of India - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:54
The initial price of new gadgets is only the beginning of the actual cost. Consumers now face steady recurring expenses for subscriptions and services. This shift means hardware is an entry point into broader ecosystems. Artificial intelligence is accelerating this trend, increasing subscription needs. Smart purchasing decisions will focus on long-term ecosystem costs, not just initial prices.
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Bombay High Court asks Maharashtra government to consider symbolic immersion for large Ganesha idols

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:52
Senior advocate Sanjeev Gorwadkar, representing the Shri Ganesh Murtikar Utkarsha Sastha, Thane, also presented an alternative proposal to the court
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Four schoolboys in Kerala booked after visuals of alleged assault on minor go viral

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:52
Police say a verbal dispute over leaving a tap open led to the assault that took place near Muvattupuzha
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Live fence against wild boar claims farmer’s life near Kuppam in Chittoor

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:52
Venkatesh touched a fence powered to keep wild boar off a neighbouring field at Jogyanur village and died on the spot; forest officials say they have repeatedly warned farmers in border villages against using live wires
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No H-1B visa, two layoffs, then a job at Silicon Valley tech giant

Times of India - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:46
Tanvi Pisal, an Indian UX designer, faced job insecurity and back-to-back layoffs in the United States. She hoped for a stable career and permanent residency through an H-1B visa. Her initial job offer was rescinded, and a subsequent role ended abruptly after two weeks. Pisal invested significant personal funds in relocating twice within a short period.
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AAP to organise 'National Town Hall Against E20' in Delhi on Aug 1

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:46
"We are inviting people to join in large numbers on this platform, where we will discuss how to create pressure on the central government to withdraw the E20 petrol. Experts and people who have faced problems with their vehicles, all are invited," says Arvind Kejriwal
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US biggest investor thinks that Netflix makes milk, while Disney makes wine

Times of India - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:44
Michael Burry contrasts Disney's enduring intellectual property with Netflix's fleeting content. He believes Disney's stories age well and gain value over time. Netflix's popular shows lack the long-term appeal for repeated generational viewing. Burry also noted Netflix's stock decline amid intense competition. He separately discussed software companies' resilience in the AI era.
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Amid UDF-LDF spat over Kerala finances, govt reminds departments of need for ‘austerity’ in Budget estimates

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:44
Finance department repeats advice about dropping uneconomical schemes and 'perhaps deferment of certain measures, including maintenance expenditure, which can be postponed’
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IIT-Guwahati student ends life, probe on

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:44
Police says an investigation is under way; IIT-Guwahati says it is cooperating fully with the police
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Apologise to students, take action against those who attacked students: Rahul to PM

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:43
"The entire system is downright murderous against students. Reports are coming in that AK-47s have been fired at protesting students in Bihar, and hundreds have been arrested and booked under FIRs," says Rahul Gandhi
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JNU scholar Neha Bora: How a 23-day hunger strike sparked a movement

Times of India - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:42
JNU research scholar Neha Bora emerged as a prominent face of a student movement after leading a 23-day hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Her speeches, organisational role and commitment to students’ concerns brought nationwide attention through social media. The article explores her academic background, activism, public communication skills and the broader role of universities in shaping student leadership, while presenting her evolving journey without endorsing or opposing the movement.
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Adhesive gel pack found with food in Mysuru-Chennai Vande Bharat Express

Hindu - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:39
A senior official of Southern Railway said the incident has been reported to the IRCTC team as well as to the South Western railway
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