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Sharad Pawar slams Centre over ‘irresponsible’ handling of Wangchuk's hunger strike

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 05:47
Mr. Pawar asserted that while the government moved to hospitalise Mr. Wangchuk as the situation became "uncontrollable", the protest would continue regardless of the action against the activist
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Sai Krishna custodial death: What happened and why is the Andhra government in the dock? | Explained

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 05:34
The alleged custodial death of Sai Krishna has triggered political outrage in Andhra, with claims of torture, evidence tampering and a cover-up. A look at the case and the investigation so far
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All you need to know about Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 05:25
Vikram-1 is a seven-storey-tall, multi-stage orbital launch vehicle built with an all-carbon composite structure and powered by in-house developed propulsion systems
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Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on 21st day of hunger strike

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 05:23
The New Delhi DCP office said that Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted to the hospital as per the orders of the Delhi High Court and on expert medical advice due to his deteriorating health condition
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Students lead plantation drive as Bidar Parisara Vahini takes environment campaign to schools

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 05:21
The programme was part of Bidar Parisara Vahini’s initiative to take environmental awareness campaigns to schools across the Kalyana Karnataka region
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Kerala looks to the skies to tackle human-wildlife conflict, but is this feasible?

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 05:17
Kerala Forest Department has proposed using Indian Air Force helicopters to relocate captured Schedule I animals, including tigers and leopards, from conflict hotspots to secure forest habitats. However, the move has sparked debate over its ecological and economic feasibility
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Hospital staff prepare meals, but contractor paid ₹12 lakh per month in Bidar

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 05:14
Karnataka State Food Commission finds irregularities in PDS, hospital, hostels in Bidar district
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Taj Mahal or ‘Tejo Mahalaya’? The legal tussle explained

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 04:53
In 2017, the Archaeological Survey of India stated unambiguously that the Taj was a 17th-century tomb. The technology used in its construction and design, including pietra dura, did not exist in pre-medieval days. It should have ended any vestiges of controversy.
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Supreme Court to examine plea for recognition of intersex persons as a distinct class

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 04:50
Petitioner seeks nationwide ban on medically unnecessary genital surgeries on intersex children; calls for provision of identity documents and job reservation
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At least five school girls fall unconscious after gas leak from PNG pipeline in Bihar

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 04:50
Four of them regained consciousness while one faced slight health complications, SDM (East) said
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CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike, as police shifts Wangchuk to hospital

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 04:50
Mr. Dipke’s announcement came as the New Delhi DCP’s office said that Mr. Wangchuk has been shifted to the hospital for ‘essential medical care’
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₹10,000-crore investment claim: Tata’s denial embarrasses Kerala CM

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 04:48
PRD statement says Chief Minister was referring to ₹10,000-crore investment potential that the government aims at attracting to the State over the coming years under the maritime initiative
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Enrol in SIR to get guarantee benefits in Karnataka, says Congress leader

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 04:30
Anjali Nimbalkar, former MLA and Congress leader, chaired a meeting at the Belagavi DCC office to review the process of party workers working as BLAs
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IMA plans protest against assault on doctors in Dombivli on July 20

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 03:43
The IMA has urged government to take strict action against all those involved in the assault, without any political interference and to amend the Maharashtra Medicare Act to prevent violence against healthcare workers.
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The Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah timeline: History, compromise & legal battle

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 02:22
Through the centuries, the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple has been ‘reclaimed’ several times before a compromise agreement was struck with the Shahi Idgah mosque. This is now being challenged.
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Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute: court relies upon government notification of 1920 that indicates existence of pre-Aurangzeb temple

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 02:17
Religious character of the structure cannot be determined at this stage, Allahabad High Court said as it declined the challenge by mosque that the suits filed by Hindus are barred by Places of Worship Act
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India’s gig internet workforce may reach 17-21 million by 2030, says Bengaluru firm Redseer

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 01:06
Across delivery, ride-hailing and home services, full-time gig workers earn, on average, up to 2.5 times the monthly net income of workers in comparable formal and informal occupations
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S. Janaki (1938-2026) — A collection recalling the singer's pan-India career

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 00:46
S. Janaki won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for “Senthoora Poove” from 16 Vayathinile, the debut directorial venture of Bharathiraja, who passed away last month
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