BJD protests 2026 mining law amendment, seeks Presidential intervention
BJD stages protest in Bhubaneswar, submits memorandum to Governor seeking President's intervention against MMDR Amendment Act, 2026.
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Three Afghan nationals found in Jharkhand voter list; EC orders probe
Three Afghan nationals were detected in Jharkhand's draft electoral roll after passport verification failed, prompting an EC-ordered district probe.
Bengaluru Hotel Shut Down by Food Safety Officials Over Hygiene Lapses
FSDA officials raided and closed South Ruchi hotel in Bengaluru after consumer complaints, seizing items over hygiene and labelling violations.
PM Modi in Vadodara: Rs 35,000 crore projects, AI push for youth
PM Modi launches Rs 35,000 crore projects in Vadodara, urges youth to embrace AI and skills for a developed India by 2047.
Amino acid trick boosts metal-free solar hydrogen output
Researchers show self-assembling amino acid and organic dye molecules can boost solar-driven hydrogen production, offering a metal-free path.
NHRC seeks report on Chhattisgarh children crossing river via unfinished bridge
NHRC has sought a detailed report from Chhattisgarh government within two weeks on children crossing a river via an unfinished bridge.
KMC suspends licences of 40 Kolkata food outlets after hygiene crackdown
Kolkata Municipal Corporation suspended FSSAI licences of 40 food outlets after a week-long inspection drive found hygiene violations, including rotten meat and expired products.
Marital Rape Law Change Is Parliament's Call, Centre Tells Supreme Court
Centre tells Supreme Court that criminalising marital rape is for Parliament to decide. Court to hear petitions in three weeks.
UIDAI gears up to triple daily Aadhaar authentications to 300 million
UIDAI plans to scale Aadhaar authentications from 100 million to 300 million daily, citing expanding use across financial services.
DU's 2.77% Hostel Capacity Pushes Students Into Unregulated Private Housing
Delhi University has hostel seats for just 2.77% of its students, forcing most into private PGs. A recent collapse has exposed safety gaps and the need for affordable alternatives.
AI Researcher's Exit Highlights Industry's Safety Dilemma
An Anthropic researcher's resignation warns of an unaccountable race toward superintelligence, echoing concerns from other AI pioneers.
Three Afghan Nationals Found on Jharkhand Voter List During Special Revision
EC removes three Afghan names from Jharkhand voter list after SIR; investigation ordered, BJP targets state government.
Himachal CM Sukhu Meets Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Weather, Lavender, Observatory
Himachal CM Sukhu met Union Minister Jitendra Singh to discuss weather early-warning systems, lavender cultivation expansion, and a possible high-altitude observatory in Spiti.
VP Radhakrishnan at Nyedar Namlo: Preserve Indigenous Faith, Culture
VP Radhakrishnan visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, prayed, and urged preserving indigenous traditions while embracing modernity.
Centre to Consult Farmer Bodies Before Drafting Stricter Seed Law
Centre to hold nationwide farmer consultation on September 10 before finalising a stringent new Seed Act against fake seeds.
SC to Hear PA's Bail Plea as Bengal Seeks Custodial Interrogation in Land Case
West Bengal seeks custodial interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee's PA in Salboni land case; SC to hear plea Thursday.
Telangana, Zepto join hands to set up rest centres for gig workers in Hyderabad
Telangana and Zepto sign MoU to open five Project PRAGATI Centres in Hyderabad, offering rest areas and basic amenities for gig workers.
CCTV Shows Black SUV Near Odisha Forest Before Orangutan Discovery
A black Mahindra Thar was captured on CCTV near the Odisha forest where five orangutans were found. An STF probe is underway.
NIA Terror Probe Against American Matthew VanDyke Continues, Sources Say
NIA clarifies that UAPA terror charges against American Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians are not dropped; investigation continues.
Monsoon-Marooned: Telangana Woman in Labour Reaches Ambulance by Bullock Cart
A pregnant woman in Telangana's Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district was ferried by bullock cart to reach an ambulance stranded by a muddy road. She delivered a baby girl safely.