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Threat to Constitutional freedoms: Civil society groups oppose Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026
‘Provisions requiring prior notice, declarations, reporting and police scrutiny of religious conversions could subject matters of faith, marriage and personal choice to intrusive State oversight,’ says Joint Civil Society
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Delhi High Court cautions against use of personality rights to snuff out caricature, parody
The court observed while granting interim protection to Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey against the unauthorised use of his name, image and other personality attributes for impersonation and monetisation.
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Medical device rules eased for outsourced sterilisation; EU added to stringent regulatory jurisdictions
The amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, seek to simplify regulatory requirements, standardise testing fees and facilitate faster market access for eligible medical devices
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'Unprofessional': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Sri Lanka’s antics in Colombo
Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment with Sri Lanka's conduct as the match neared its climax, deeming their reaction to the fading light as somewhat unprofessional and distracting. While India declared their first innings, Sri Lanka stumbled to 8/2. In contrast, Manjrekar commended India's determination to continue playing despite the rain, highlighting their dominant position going into the next phase of the game.
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'Dog-barking' remark on students: Tejashwi says BPSC official 'mirrors CM's language'
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Rupee slips to 95.74 against US dollar as crude prices, importer demand weigh
On Tuesday, the Indian Rupee faced a minor decline against the US dollar, influenced by rising crude oil prices and increased demand from importers. The Reserve Bank of India stepped in to stabilize the currency, keeping its fluctuations minimal. Meanwhile, domestic equities opened softly, although foreign institutional investors maintained their purchasing momentum in the stock market.
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UPI completes 10 years of digital payments, sees 13,000-fold surge in transaction volume, 4,000-fold rise in value
Annual UPI transaction volume rose from 1.78 crore in 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in 2025-26, an almost 13,000-fold increase, the Finance Ministry said in a statement
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Land subsidence causes cracks in hospital in Jharkhand's Giridih
The incident took place in Baniyadih village in the Mufassil police station area, which is within the command area of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)
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‘US not in economic position to further restrict, no one buys their bombast’: Iran
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Mumbai only Indian city in global Work From Anywhere Index, ahead of London, Miami
Mumbai has emerged as a prime hub for remote professionals, owing to its competitive transport costs and abundant flexible workspace options. As India's flexible workspace market expands rapidly, this city leads in Asia. The increasing adoption of Work From Anywhere policies has inspired many to combine travel with work, resulting in longer vacations to accommodate remote tasks.
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Keralites’ to-do list during Onam now features leisure travel too
Keralites embrace leisure travel during Onam, with budget pilgrimages and international trips gaining popularity this festive season
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Video shows Dumri MLA Jairam Mahto allegedly abusing cop on call, FIR filed
A purported video of MLA Jairam Mahto using abusive language has gone viral. The incident reportedly followed a dispute and escalated at the police station. Police sources claim the conversation was recorded by the station officer. An FIR has been registered against the MLA and nine others. The police are yet to confirm the video's authenticity.
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 21-day furlough
It will be the 17th time Ram Rahim will move out of the prison since his conviction in August 2017
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Why has Maharashtra drafted a law to rein in coaching centres?
According to the draft bill document, the objective is to “provide a framework for the registration and regulation of private coaching classes, especially concerning the education imparted, the mental well-being of the students, and the facilities provided to them
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'Horrifying to the core': Gurgaon rain traps kids in school buses for over 7 hours
A severe monsoon downpour caused extensive flooding across Gurgaon roads on Monday. Many school buses were stranded for several hours, causing significant distress to students. Parents faced helplessness while tracking their children and exchanging updates on messaging groups. Some parents waded through deep water to reach their children from stranded buses. The incident highlighted the city's recurring infrastructure failures during heavy rainfall.
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‘Hire and train Americans’: JD Vance defends proposed six-figure H-1B fee
The US Department of Homeland Security proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B visa petitions. This fee aims to recover government costs for administering the immigration system. Vice President JD Vance supports the proposal, emphasizing hiring American workers. Indian professionals, a major beneficiary group, could be significantly impacted by this change. The public has thirty days to submit comments on this proposed rule.
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'Not integral to Islam': HC junks UP girl's plea for allowing hijab in school
Allahabad High Court dismissed a student's plea for wearing a headscarf with her uniform. The court found no evidence that headscarves are an essential religious practice in Islam. Photographs showed no other students, even from the same community, wore headscarves. The bench noted a lack of factual foundation to support the claim of religious necessity. Previous High Court opinions also stated headscarves are not integral to Islam.
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Delhi Master Plan 2047: 40L homes, land pooling to reshape NCT's real estate
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 sets forth a comprehensive strategy for urban development, emphasizing both the revitalization of existing neighborhoods and the strategic expansion into undeveloped areas. The ambitious proposal aims to generate around forty lakh affordable housing units, supported by initiatives like land pooling to enhance urban infrastructure and ensure accessibility. Additionally, measures will be taken to regularize unauthorized colonies, providing greater security in property ownership.
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Fake airline jobs, real call centre: Six arrested for duping job seekers with bogus IGI Airport offers
Six accused ran call centre from Noida, posing as airline HR executives to collect ₹7,000–₹10,000 from job aspirants in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
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