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What’s new in the draft CAFE-III norms? | Explained

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:57
The latest draft leaves most of the April proposal unchanged, suggesting the government has broadly stuck to the compromise it arrived at after months of intense negotiations between manufacturers of small cars and larger SUVs.
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Flu, H1N1 rampant in Kerala; 4,405 cases of influenza reported

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:56
Surveillance of all influenza-like illnesses and severe acute respiratory infections has been intensified across districts and the treatment protocol and guidelines have been revisited
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As Wangchuk’s health worsens, Delhi High Court orders regular monitoring

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:54
Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg after starting hunger strike and his body is consuming muscles and his organs may be next, says doctor; govt. assures High Court of necessary medical intervention
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12 COVID cases, 4 deaths reported in A.P. since June 26, but no need to worry, says health official

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:54
There has been no cluster outbreak, says the Health Secretary; describing the situation as periodic cyclical viral circulations, expert says that the infections may blow over by August end
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After ambushes, CRPF tells forces in Manipur to use armoured vehicles, avoid sudden deployment

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:40
An official said the forces have been told to take action against armed miscreants and “anyone found with a gun is to be arrested or fired upon, if they do not surrender”
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ITC hotels announces acquisition of 130 key operating hotel in Ahmedabad’s commercial hub

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:36
The addition of this hotel would further strengthen the company’s owned asset portfolio in Ahmedabad by straddling across all the branded hospitality market segments and price points, the company said.
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Suresh Gopi flags fake casting call using his name; Kerala Police launch probe

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:25
Case registered by Thrissur Cyber Police based on a complaint lodged by the Union Minister and actor
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Rights body flags illegal coal trade near Assam-Arunachal border

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:20
The Tinsukia unit of International Human Rights Council says coal is illegally extracted and collected from abandoned Coal India mines and transported through an alleged “entry system”
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Five child marriages stopped through court-issued injunctions on a single day in Rajasthan’s Sikar

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:12
Issued by the court of the Judicial Magistrate under Section 13(1) of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, an injunction order empowers the authorities to proactively prevent a child marriage before it occurs
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Samyukta Horata wants Kalaburagi to be declared drought-hit

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 03:58
Farmers’ groups threaten road blockades from July 21 and Kalaburagi bandh on August 17
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How India’s first hydrogen-powered train works | Explained

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 03:54
Unlike conventional diesel locomotives that burn fuel to generate mechanical power, a hydrogen train carries a small power plant onboard in the form of a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell
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Why the numbers matter in the renewed push for delimitation | Explained

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 03:53
For the Opposition, the immediate objective is to keep the NDA below the 360-vote threshold; even if the ruling alliance emerges as the single largest bloc by a comfortable margin, failing to secure two-thirds support would once again prevent the Constitution amendment from being passed.
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₹5 lakh bribe leads to arrest of MD of Bengaluru-based Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited by CBI

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 03:31
Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL) Managing Director Anurag Danayak was allegedly caught red-handed taking the bribe from a company that is a service agent of KAPL, according to a CBI spokesperson
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Kochi Corporation orders probe into spending of ₹6.32 crore for streetlight maintenance in 2022-23

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 02:44
A report on expenditure towards streetlight repair and maintenance tabled in council; a survey is to be conducted to verify number of LED lights that CSML claimed to have installed under City LED Street Light project last year and assess number of old lights that remain to be replaced, says Mayor
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Avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels moving via Strait of Hormuz: DGMA to shipping companies

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 02:43
The advisory came after the attacks this week on two vessels, in which 30 Indian seafarers were among a combined crew of 46
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Chhattisgarh passes Bill to boost business

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 02:26
The Bill brings 43 services offered by eight state departments under the risk-based approval framework, with provisions to add more services after approval by the Executive Council
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Rot in KPSC recruitment runs deep

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 00:56
The recent scandal to hit the recruitment process in the Karnataka State Public Service Commission, with the Chairperson facing allegations of nepotism, is only the latest in a series over the last few decades. Sharath S. Srivatsa takes an overview of the system
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Six murders, a dead suspect and a chilling trail gone cold

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 00:34
On July 10, six persons were killed across two homes in Daivalaguda, a peaceful farming village near Hyderabad. With investigations under way, the case raises uncomfortable questions about police procedure, anticipatory bail, victim protection and whether the tragedy could have been prevented
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