Karnataka Deputy CM Acknowledges Fiscal Strain From Guarantee Schemes
Karnataka Deputy CM G. Parameshwara concedes financial pressure from the state's five guarantee schemes, whose annual cost has crossed ₹50,000 crore.
Polity & Governance
Punjab Women Commission Steps In Over LPU Rape Allegation, Chitkara Student Death
Punjab State Women Commission seeks reports from DCs and SSPs on a rape allegation at LPU and a student's death at Chitkara University.
Telangana Congress Rallies in Hyderabad, Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
Telangana Congress leaders and cadre protested in Hyderabad on Monday, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged vote deletion and SIR mishandling.
Karnataka Engineer Missing After Note Cites Fund Shortage, Contractor Pressure
A Karnataka rural infrastructure engineer has gone missing after leaving a note citing unpaid contractor dues, unreleased funds and alleged harassment.
Delhi University Suspends Three LLB Students Over Harassment of Hindu College Women
Delhi University has suspended three LLB students accused of stalking and harassing two Hindu College women in Mukherjee Nagar, barring them from campus.
Chennai Police Book 'Gem Granite' Veeramani in Second POCSO Act Case
A fresh POCSO Act case has been registered against 'Gem Granite' R. Veeramani in Chennai, based on a complaint that he sexually abused a woman's minor daughter.
LPU Violence Sparks Political Storm in Punjab as SIT Probes Allegations
Violence at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara has triggered a political row, with opposition parties accusing the Punjab government of failing to maintain law and order.
Vijayan seeks Centre, State help to bring back Keralite students from unrest-hit LPU
Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the Union and Kerala governments to ensure the safe return of Keralite students from Lovely Professional University after unrest over sexual assault allegations.
Supreme Court Sets Deadline for EC Verdict on TMC Name and Symbol Row
Supreme Court directs the Election Commission to resolve the TMC name and symbol dispute within three months after pleadings close.
Madras High Court quashes Goondas Act detention of private schools body chief
Madras High Court sets aside the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner's July 11 detention of B.T. Arasakumar under the Goondas Act, citing delay in considering his representation.
Calcutta HC judge steps aside from Tulu Mondal revision pleas
A Calcutta High Court single Bench recused itself from four criminal revision applications by alleged sand trader Tulu Mondal, sending them to the Chief Justice.
ECI unveils voter-roll fixes as Congress, BJP clash over SIR deletions
The Election Commission announced relief measures for voters hit by SIR, drawing sharp reactions from Congress and the BJP.
Supreme Court presses FSSAI on slow roll-out of front-of-package food labels
The Supreme Court questioned FSSAI's proposed timeline for front-of-package labelling, asking why a year of voluntary compliance is needed before mandatory implementation.
Patna High Court Raps Bihar Over Neglect of Barabar Caves
Patna High Court reprimands Bihar government over poor upkeep of Mauryan-era Barabar Caves, orders permanent facilities and revenue records.
J&K Assembly Passes Statehood Resolution Amid BJP Walkout
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution seeking urgent restoration of full statehood, with BJP MLAs walking out and pressing for the Speaker's removal.
Madras High Court dismisses petition against TVK MLA's one-vote Tirupattur win
The Madras High Court has rejected a DMK candidate's election petition against TVK MLA R. Seenivasa Sethupathy, who won Tirupattur in Sivaganga district by a single vote.
Madras High Court Rejects FSSAI Review Plea on Microplastics Warning Labels
The Madras High Court has dismissed FSSAI's review plea against its order requiring bold red micro/nano plastics warnings on packaged water, sugar and salt.
Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Shiv Sena Corporator in Thane Doctor Assault Case
Supreme Court stays Bombay High Court bail order for Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre in a Thane hospital assault case, orders surrender in three days.
Thai court clears February election, rejects ballot secrecy challenge
Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed a petition against February's general election, ruling that coded ballot papers did not violate voter secrecy.
Chirag Paswan Says He Feels Ashamed as NDA Ally Over Bihar Crime Against Women
Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticised the Bihar government over crimes against women, saying he feels ashamed to be part of it. RJD's Rohini Acharya demanded his resignation.