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Can the govt take control of foreign-funded assets? FCRA Bill explained
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha in March, proposes a new framework for managing foreign contributions and assets when an organisation’s registration is cancelled, surrendered or ceases. The government says the changes are intended to address administrative and legal gaps, while critics question the breadth of the proposed powers.
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RDJ's role led to Chris Evans' return as Captain America for 'Avengers: Doomsday'
In an exciting turn of events, Chris Evans will reprise his beloved role as Captain America in the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. After careful consideration and rejecting countless offers for eight years, Evans chose to come back, motivated in part by Robert Downey Jr.'s role as Doctor Doom. He aims to make Steve Rogers’ story impactful as the film introduces returning X-Men stars, scheduled for release on December 18.
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Sanjay Raut claims Fadnavis may replace Pralhad Joshi as education minister
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Prahlad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on July 25, following the Cockroach Janta Party-led student protests across the country, demanding his ouster over the NEET paper leak controversy
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Bhogapuram airport: government promises to settle farmers’ compensation through court
Minister Kondapalli Srinivas and Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy told farmers’ families the money deposited with the Visakhapatnam tribunal would reach them in a few months; farmers who gave land for the approach road had sought up to ₹1 crore an acre against the ₹48 lakh offered
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Indian embassy in Ukraine ‘closely monitoring’ situation after vessel with four Indians struck at Ukraine’s Odessa port; two safe, fate of two awaited
The incident occurred on Saturday (July 25, 2026) when MV AGN Ragnar was hit at the Port of Odessa, one of Ukraine's key Black Sea ports
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Kerala approves over 73,000 new priority ration cards
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob announces all newly approved priority ration card holders will begin receiving free rations from August 3
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Despite being IT hub, Bengaluru lags in electoral roll digitisation
In a bid to accelerate the exercise, the Office of the CEO has deployed four senior officers to monitor progress and strengthen quality checks in the GBA region
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Trouble over temple land in Palani
First, it was Thirupparankundram. Now, it is Palani. South Tamil Nadu has been a hotbed of controversies surrounding religious places for some time now. The ownership and title of a parcel of land said to be within the precincts of the Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple are now under debate, marking the first such controversy the TVK government has had to handle since taking office. The Hindu traces the origins of this conflict
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This tiny Himalayan village lures tourists for what happens after the sun drops
Hanle village in Ladakh attracts global tourists for its exceptionally dark night skies. This remote location offers pristine views of the Milky Way, drawing stargazers worldwide. It became India's first International Dark Sky Reserve in December 2022. Local communities actively preserve these skies, integrating astronomy with cultural traditions. Astrotourism here focuses on community involvement and preservation rather than extraction.
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AI study finds world’s birdsongs are built from just 8 basic sounds
Scientists have identified eight common sound patterns that form the basis of birdsong after analysing more than 116,000 recordings from 3,160 songbird species worldwide. The study found that birds living in different habitats sing differently because forests, open landscapes and the way sound travels influence which songs work best, alongside evolution.
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M.K. Stalin suppressed DMK Charitable Trust details in his election affidavit, alleges plea in Madras High Court
A 73-year-old advocate who had contested against the former Chief Minister in Kolathur constituency insists upon an inquiry by the Election Commission of India
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Closer ties and easier travel: Israel eyes pre-war tourist levels from India by 2027
Israel had witnessed one of its strongest tourism recoveries following the COVID-19 pandemic before the conflict interrupted its growth trajectory, Amruta Bangera, Director of Marketing, Israel Ministry of Tourism said
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The reframing of the political narrative by Gen Z at Jantar Mantar
The anti-paper leak protests at Jantar Mantar evolved into a wider expression of Gen Z’s concerns over fairness, accountability and trust, posing a political challenge for the BJP and prompting questions about the credibility of sections of the mainstream media
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Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha urges Modi to prevent demolition of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University buildings in Rampur
“The proposed action is not only grossly excessive, but also appears to be politically vengeful and communally motivated,” says the Rajya Sabha member
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Soldiers’ sacrifice is foundation of our freedom and security, says Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar
Recalling the conflict, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said 527 soldiers were martyred during the Kargil War, including 13 from Karnataka
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No talks with Pakistan except on PoK: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Operation Sindoor showed India’s resolve, the Union Defence Minister said at the Kargil War Memorial, adding that “Pakistan is seeking new ways of infiltration”
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D.K. Shivakumar convenes meeting of Karnataka MPs in Delhi to press State’s pending demands
The Chief Minister said Karnataka was passing through a difficult period owing to the drought situation and expressed hope that the Centre would extend the required assistance
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Government orders capture of Aralam Farm tusker KM1, to be fitted with radio collar and released into forest
According to the Forest department, KM1 regularly breaches various protective barriers installed along the forest boundary to enter in habitat areas
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