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According to proposed rules, night shifts would not be mandatory for female employees of an entity

There is no uniformity of prices of single food items or dishes and quality and quality, he said in Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour

They raised ‘Jai Shree Ram’ slogans and tried to force the family members to accompany them to the police station

Says the PM once spoke of the TOP (Tomato, Onion, Potato) price challenge but now, India is dealing with the political challenge arising out of CAP (China, America, Pakistan)

Trump says US does very little business with India, almost none with Russia

It signals a possible geopolitical shift, where the US increases its leverage in South Asia and indirectly targets India

Ramalingam Selvasekaran, 58, was found guilty on July 7

The State Department said multiple companies in India, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye and Indonesia are being designated for their significant sales and purchases of Iranian-origin petrochemical products

The woman procured the contraband from Bangkok and returned to India via Dubai, says Narcotics Control Bureau

The Supreme Court denied Lalu Prasad Yadav's request to delay charge framing in the land-for-jobs scam case. The court allowed the trial to proceed but noted Yadav's high court petition for case quashing remains valid. The case involves alleged land-for-jobs during his tenure as Railway Minister.

Believed to contain bone fragments of Lord Buddha, PM lauds successful efforts behind repatriation

The Supreme Court ruled a driver is negligent for sudden braking on a highway without warning, leading to an accident. In a case where a motorcyclist's leg was amputated after colliding with a car that abruptly stopped due to the driver's wife's nausea, the court found the car driver 50% liable, the bus driver 30%, and the motorcyclist 20%.

Shashi Tharoor's absence from a Congress protest is notable, given his prior participation. His strained relationship with the party leadership is highlighted by his praise for the government's actions and refusal to align with the party's stance on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre's authority to order edits to the film 'Udaipur Files' under Section 6 of the Cinematograph Act. The court noted that previous versions of the law granting such power were struck down. The petitioner argued the film prejudices the trial and the Centre exceeded its powers. The matter continues.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the central government for not declaring Wayanad landslides a natural disaster and urged a loan waiver. The government disconnected over 85 lakh mobile connections due to cybercrime. Nearly ₹1.96 lakh crore worth of railway projects are stalled despite increased funding.

While there has been no word from India on the meeting in Damascus, Syria’s foreign ministry has confirmed the meeting between Suresh Kumar, the Director of the West Asia and North Africa Division at the Ministry of External Affairs, and Syrian foreign minister Asaad Hassan Al-Sheibani

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's acquittal of Surendra Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher in the 2006 Nithari serial killings. The court cited procedural flaws in the CBI's evidence and appreciated the High Court for withstanding media pressure. The trial court previously convicted the duo.

The Indian government blocked 43 OTT platforms for violating content regulations, citing obscene, harmful, or culturally insensitive material. The action follows a 2021 framework requiring platforms to adhere to a Code of Ethics and implement age-based content classification. The government aims to address complaints and protect women and children.

An estimated 60-70% of India's current military inventory is of Russian or Soviet origin. This creates a significant logistical and operational hurdle to any rapid transition.

JP Nadda criticized the previous Congress government, claiming they lacked the political will to counter Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. He cited a decrease in terror-related civilian and security forces deaths under the BJP government, contrasting it with the Congress's approach of appeasement and confidence-building measures with Pakistan.

NISAR, weighing 2392 kg, is a unique earth observation satellite, which detect and report even the smallest changes in land, sea, and ice sheets. The satellite would image the global land and ice-covered surfaces, including islands, sea ice and selected oceans every 12 days

Says Modi government has corrected wrongs of Nehru’s policies by suspending pact

Sharad Pawar, leader of the NCP (SP), met with Home Minister Amit Shah, raising speculation about potential NDA overtures. This meeting occurs despite NCP (SP) being part of the INDIA bloc and contesting elections against the BJP. It follows Ajit Pawar’s split from the NCP in 2023.

Cites New Delhi’s buying of oil, arms from Russia amid Ukraine war | Levy to come into force on August 1

Three doctors, including the Medical Superintendent, and a house surgeon were disciplined after three patients died due to disrupted oxygen supply at a Jalandhar hospital. The Health Minister blamed administrative failure and ordered improved oxygen and power backup across all state hospitals.