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The Real Estate Regulation and Development Act empowers homebuyers by clearly outlining their rights. It grants them access to important project details and remedies for delays, including rights to possession, refunds, and compensation when promoters fall short. However, buyers must adhere to their financial and legal commitments outlined in official agreements. This legislation fosters transparency and clearly delineates the responsibilities involved in property transactions.

One of the labourers, identified as Deepak Ratray, died before he could be shifted to a hospital. The second victim, Bopinder, was initially admitted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag before being referred to SKIMS Hospital in Soura, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Officials said both victims were in their twenties and had travelled from Chhattisgarh in search of work.

India's monsoon rainfall is expected to be below normal during August and September. This forecast is influenced by the continuing risk of El Niño, which often weakens the monsoon. July rainfall, however, turned out to be normal due to plentiful showers in central India. These showers helped reduce the overall monsoon rainfall deficit significantly by the end of July.

Draft voter rolls in Haryana and Andhra Pradesh reveal significant exclusions. Over sixteen percent of Haryana's electorate and over ten percent in Andhra were removed. Reasons cited include deaths, permanent shifts, and multiple registrations. However, genuine voters can still be added during the claims period. This process allows for corrections and additions to the electoral rolls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will forgive young protesters accused of abuse. He stated these misguided children need guidance and correction, not punishment. The Prime Minister believes punishing them will not change circumstances effectively. Mistakes made at a young age present an opportunity for correction and societal acceptance. This decision indicates that cases against these youngsters will likely be withdrawn.

A Delhi court sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment. They were convicted for the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma. The court found Sharma was lynched solely on account of his religion during the 2020 riots. While the prosecution sought the death penalty, it was declined by the judge. The judge considered educational backgrounds as a mitigating factor for the convicts.

Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gangster Uzair Baloch, was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting. Two masked assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, striking him in the chest and abdomen. Zubair was rushed to Civil Hospital Karachi for emergency surgery after the attack. Police are investigating personal enmity and potential gang war resurgence as motives. The incident occurred in Karachi's Lyari neighborhood, a historic hub of organized crime.

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without any debate. Opposition members disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings, preventing any business from being transacted. The bill aims to make delayed registrations of births and deaths more stringent. Congress and SP MPs raised issues concerning police actions and alleged temple donation theft. The Rajya Sabha was ultimately adjourned for the entire day.

Ethanol blending saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre on petrol. Global crude prices reached one hundred thirty-five dollars a barrel recently. The government kept fuel prices unchanged for seventy-five days initially. E20 petrol now costs one hundred two rupees per litre in Delhi. Allegations of foodgrain diversion for ethanol were also rejected.

Waqf authorities say the increase is largely due to increased registrations and not a sudden increase in the number of existing properties

Neeraj, the 28-year-old Tokyo Olympic champion, was not at his best in difficult weather but still managed a season-best throw of 85.83m in his second attempt to finish second.

The U.K. counterpart Andy Burnham set out his ambitions to further enhance the U.K.-India relationship

The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana targets 5,000 MW of installations on water bodies by 2030-31

Readers will find rare photographs documenting the hard-fought freedom struggle