TN Assembly unanimously passes CM Vijay’s resolution on ‘Tamil Thaai Vazhthu’
Moving the resolution, the Chief Minister said that the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu must hold the top most priority in the State.
Delhi-NCR Monsoon: IMD issues yellow alert for Tuesday, traffic and waterlogging likely till 15 August
Delhi to get light-moderate rain Monday after 5 wet days. City has 229.5mm in August, 98% of normal. IMD issued yellow alert for Tuesday. Wettest August start in 13 years.
NEET-UG paper leak case: Court denies accused’s request for polygraph, brain-mapping tests
Special Judge (Fast Track Court) Ajay Gupta dismissed the application filed by Mangilal Biwal, Vikas Biwal and Dinesh Biwal. The accused had sought the tests, arguing that they would assist in a fair and transparent investigation.
Amit Shah ready for detailed Parliament discussion on Delhi police crackdown on students; details here
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Home Minister Amit Shah is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the alleged Delhi Police action during the July 20 student protests at Jantar Mantar.
UPI to lose its ‘free’ tag? What happens to payments above Rs 2,000
UPI has made digital payments a daily habit for millions of Indians, but a proposed MDR on high-value transactions could attract a small fee for some merchants using the system.
From Assembly march to police action: Jharkhand student protests turn tense in Ranchi
The student protest in Ranchi intensified on Monday as JPSC and JSSC aspirants marched towards the Vidhan Sabha, leading to clashes with police. Take a look at key developments from the protest below.
Air India flight turbulence: Pilot body issues 5-point advisory after positive drug test result
Pilot body issued advisory after Aug 4 Air India turbulence, urging DGCA to keep ‘non-negative’ drug test confidential and not treat it as confirmed.
Vande Mataram to be sung before PM Modi’s Red Fort address on Independence Day for first time
For the first time during Independence Day celebrations, the Red Fort will witness Vande Mataram being sung before Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the national flag and addresses the nation.
MEA condemns defacing of Indian embassy in Slovenia: ‘Diplomatic premises inviolable, must be protected’
The MEA stated that under the Vienna Convention, diplomatic premises are “inviolable and must be protected.” India has “strongly” taken up the issue with Slovenian authorities both in New Delhi and Ljubljana so that “perpetrators behind such reprehensible acts are held accountable.”
Rahul Gandhi criticises use of force against students protesting in Jharkhand: ‘Only dialogue can yield solutions’
“The use of force against students protesting in Jharkhand is wrong,” Gandhi said in a post on social media. The Congress leader’s comment came as police used lathis and teargas on the protesters, who were attempting to march to the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha.