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India has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to create a legal framework for prohibiting imports of goods produced using forced labour. The move aligns India's trade regime with global labour standards and comes amid a US Section 301 probe into countries that lack explicit bans on such imports

A US-based Indian diaspora group, Hindus for Human Rights, has expressed concern over the deteriorating health of Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 18 days protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET exams.

The constitution of four special benches to hear the oldest pending cases is a welcome step towards reducing judicial backlog

If a creature does not ask for freedom, will it be free? Freedoms are demanded and fought for, but what of those who cannot do either?

Swiggy’s Instamart has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to deliver LPG cylinders, debuting HPCL’s new 10-kg composite cylinder, HP Navya, in Bengaluru. Consumers can order HP Navya or a 5-kg metal cylinder directly on Instamart without requiring an existing LPG connection.

Congress MP Prashant Padole visited Jantar Mantar to support activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike. Padole backed the Cockroach Janta Party's demands for the Education Minister’s resignation over NEET exam leaks and joined their July 20 Parliament march

India told the United Nations that critical energy transition minerals should promote sustainable development rather than inequality. It stressed national ownership, stronger global cooperation, resilient supply chains and support for developing countries through technology sharing, value addition and institutional capacity-building

The Election Commission has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi. The draft rolls will now be published on August 17, while the final voters' list will be released on October 19 after the claims and objections process

Gold prices remained unchanged at Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi on Wednesday, while silver fell for the third consecutive session. Weak domestic demand weighed on bullion prices, even as global markets tracked geopolitical tensions and US inflation data

The RBI has proposed a comprehensive data governance framework requiring banks, NBFCs and other regulated entities to strengthen data risk management, establish executive-level oversight and adopt lifecycle-based governance. Stakeholders have been invited to submit comments on the draft guidelines by August 17

The North Eastern Council has approved over ₹13.58 crore for development projects in Meghalaya. The package funds major initiatives including a new MRI system at Tura Civil Hospital, Shillong Polytechnic upgrades, marketplace restoration, and clean energy surveys

A purported video showing a TVK functionary receiving cash from a contractor has gone viral shortly after the Tamil Nadu government launched its anti-bribery WhatsApp helpline. The incident has triggered political controversy, with opposition parties demanding a thorough investigation into the allegations

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati is being developed as an inclusive, world-class capital city to drive economic growth. Reviewing the Amaravati 2.0 master plan, he stressed sustainable development, employment generation and infrastructure with global standards

YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh coalition government of pushing the aqua sector into crisis through anti-farmer policies. He alleged a syndicate controls prices, promised agitation for farmers' rights and criticised the government's handling of aquaculture

Rajasthan School Education Secretary Rajesh Yadav conducted surprise inspections of government schools in Jaipur and Dausa. Warning against safety lapses, he ordered the immediate demolition of dilapidated structures, mandated structural testing for new buildings, and called for strict digital monitoring

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, pledging full cooperation to combat cross-border drug trafficking. The states will enhance border security and real-time intelligence sharing under Kerala's "Operation Toofan" anti-narcotics grid

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurated Dynamite News’ hi-tech ‘Samridhi Studio’ in New Delhi on Wednesday. Emphasising that press freedom is central to democracy, he said it must be exercised responsibly.

The Union Cabinet has cleared the ₹1,27,500 crore "Semicon 2.0" scheme to expand India's semiconductor design, machinery, and packaging ecosystems. The five-year initiative targets advanced R&D, commercial fabs, and high-value materials manufacturing

The CCEA has approved a ₹14,447.64 crore, 46 km elevated link corridor in Varanasi. Featuring an iconic cable-stayed bridge over the Ganga, the project aims to dramatically reduce travel times and ease pilgrimage traffic

The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) for five years. Succeeding the previous PLI scheme, the initiative aims to drive ₹39 lakh crore in production and create 60,000 direct jobs

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over a Patna High Court ruling which held that stripping and molesting a woman did not amount to an attempt to rape, calling it a result of inadequate legal research

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has filed a sworn affidavit in a US court denying any secret deal or promise behind the Department of Justice's move to dismiss bribery and securities fraud charges against him

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan’s handling of the ADGP Ajith Kumar controversy highlights the challenging shift from opposition critic to chief executive, where administrative decisions must withstand legal scrutiny and his past rhetoric serves as a yardstick for governance

The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that sloganeering against the government is an expression of dissent and cannot by itself amount to sedition. It upheld the acquittal of four accused in a 2017 violence case linked to Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's conviction