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The 2016 law had previously recognised only victims of acid-throwing and not forcible acid ingestion; the amendment will have a retrospective effect

Minister inaugurates curtain-raiser ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the KSCSTE - National Transportation Planning and Research Centre

KIA is already the second-largest airport in the country by virtue of overall domestic traffic

The move comes against the backdrop of a US investigation into forced labour practices across 60 economies, including India. The notification said the new provisions will take effect after the completion of 30 days from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

On Bastille Day, Mbappé’s rampant France face the Bourbon kingdom that has stopped them twice, with Yamal and Spain’s iron defence standing between Les Bleus and a third successive World Cup final.

Simultaneous works on the northern and southern sections will speed up the project and reduce costs

Speaker flags funding gap, 59 vacancies; panel to recommend action plan for wildlife protection, legal reforms if needed

Moroccan-American referee Ismail Elfath will officiate the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. Elfath has previously overseen several significant matches involving Lionel Messi. Online speculation has arisen due to these past coincidences and Messi's success in those games. FIFA has defended its referees against claims of favoritism towards Argentina. Elfath's disciplinary record suggests a tightly controlled contest for both teams.

An astute politician, Padmanabham had led Andhra Pradesh’s longest social movement to restore the Backward Class status for Kapus

Nasa astronaut Anil Menon launched for his first spaceflight mission. He will spend eight months aboard the International Space Station. Menon will conduct scientific experiments and technology demonstrations. His research focuses on human adaptation to microgravity and medical advancements. This mission continues cooperation between Nasa and Roscosmos despite global tensions.

The previous highest all-time record was 33.3°C recorded in 1914 and 1926.

Mor Theophilose to be installed as first Metropolitan for new Thiruvananthapuram region on Wednesday (July 15, 2026)

A new study reveals metabolism's role in Earth's greatest marine extinction event. Organisms' oxygen use and energy generation dictated survival during this ancient crisis. Warming oceans and declining oxygen levels stressed less active ancient marine life. More mobile animals with higher energy demands better survived deteriorating conditions. This ancient shift continues to shape today's diverse ocean ecosystems.

Prepared by the Department of Health Research, the draft marks the first attempt at a unified national framework spanning biomedical science, clinical medicine, public health, epidemiology, digital health, health systems, behavioural sciences and emerging technologies.

Chief Minister says Monthly Economic Reports will strengthen evidence-based policymaking and accountability; asks officials to clear grievance backlog, intensify field visits and accelerate infrastructure and industrial development