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Central Government Opposes Plea for Income Based Quotas for SC, ST and OBCs in Supreme Court
The Central Government has formally opposed a petition before the Supreme Court of India that seeks the implementation of income-based eligibility criteria for reservations…
Kerala Issues Red Alert for Seven Districts Amid Persistent Heavy Rainfall
Seven districts in Kerala have been placed under a red alert as the state continues to experience persistent and heavy downpours. The escalation in…
I'm not into cheap politics: Vijay, Udhayanidhi spar over Cauvery in Assembly
A high-stakes confrontation erupted in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly as actor-turned-politician Vijay and Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin clashed over the state's management of the…
Maharashtra Government Bans 114 Extremist Publications to Combat Terror Propaganda
The Maharashtra government has implemented a sweeping ban on 114 publications identified as extremist materials, marking a significant escalation in the state's efforts to…
India and China Hold Border Talks to Review LAC Situation and River Data Sharing
India and China have convened a new round of diplomatic discussions aimed at stabilizing the volatile Line of Actual Control (LAC) and resuming critical…
Covert Sessions and Handwritten Notes: CBI Reveals Mechanics of NEET Paper Leak
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a sophisticated operation used to leak the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) examination papers, revealing…
Supreme Court Stays High Court Challenges to Sahyog Portal
The Supreme Court of India has issued a stay on all pending legal challenges against the central government’s Sahyog portal currently being deliberated in…
Three Accused Seek Approver Status in Renukaswamy Murder Case
Three individuals charged in the murder of Renukaswamy have formally approached a Bengaluru sessions court requesting to be granted "approver" status. This legal move,…
Meta Acknowledges Algorithmic Gaps Amid Intensifying Government Scrutiny
Meta has admitted to existing gaps in its algorithmic systems following a high-level compliance meeting with government officials, signaling a shift in the company's…
How Fragile is Lebanon’s Uneasy Peace? Israeli Operations Disrupt Ceasefire
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has encountered its most severe crisis since its implementation two months ago. A recent Israeli…
Ukraine Strikes Two Russian Oil Refineries Deep in Enemy Territory
Ukraine has launched a series of long-range strikes targeting two oil refineries deep within Russian territory, marking a strategic escalation in Kyiv's efforts to…
UEFA Warns Club Boycott May Proceed Despite FA Withdrawal of Infantino Support
UEFA has signaled that a planned boycott of the Champions League group stage remains a viable possibility, despite a significant diplomatic shift by the…
African Nations Weigh Support for Gianni Infantino Amidst FIFA Presidency Scrutiny
The political landscape within African football is currently characterized by strategic ambiguity as member nations evaluate their continued support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Urges Prime Minister Modi to Fast Track Godavari Cauvery River Link
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Vijay has formally appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accelerate the implementation of the Godavari-Cauvery river link…
K Kavitha Warns of Delhi March if 50 Percent BC Quota Bill Not Passed in Budget Session
K Kavitha has issued a formal warning to the central government, stating that a large-scale protest march to Delhi will be organized if the…
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Returns to Gonda Amid Celebrations Following Acquittal
Gonda, Uttar Pradesh — Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the BJP leader and former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), returned to his…
Mehbooba, Iltija Mufti Booked Over Protest Seeking Article 370 Restoration
In a significant development, Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, and her daughter Iltija Mufti, have been booked by the…
Water Ripples in Morbi Farm Well Spark Viral Curiosity and Scientific Inquiry
A viral video documenting a farm well in the Morbi district of Gujarat has captured the attention of millions after showing water that appears…
Economic Status Not Sole Criterion: Why Government Said Creamy Layer Cannot Be Extended to SC, ST Categories
The Indian government has formally clarified that the "creamy layer" principle—a mechanism used to exclude high-income individuals from receiving reservation benefits—cannot be extended to…
Sugar Mills to Start Crushing Early to Ease Festive Season Supply
India's sugar industry is preparing for an accelerated start to the 2026-27 crushing season, with mills slated to begin operations 10 to 15 days…
FCRA Amendment Bill Debate Likely on August 12 as Mizoram CM Seeks Assurances
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to negotiate the terms and implications of the proposed Foreign Contribution…
Prime Influencer: Abhijeet Dipke Criticizes Prime Minister Modi Over National Handloom Day Promotion
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the legal rights organization Court Junction (CJP), has publicly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the release of a promotional…
Compliance and Content Moderation in Focus as Government, Meta Hold Talks After PM Modi Reel Row
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has initiated a series of high-level discussions with Meta to scrutinize the social media giant's content…
Iranian Footballers Granted Australian Citizenship After Defying Tehran
Two Iranian footballers have officially become Australian citizens after seeking asylum and defying the directives of the Iranian government. The athletes were part of…