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The DMK has urged the Centre to constitute a dedicated tribunal to resolve the Mekedatu dam dispute and ensure Karnataka releases Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water. The party also resolved to raise the issue strongly during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament

INS Sudarshini has concluded its participation in the United States' 250th Independence celebrations after visiting four East Coast ports. The deployment highlighted India's maritime heritage and reflected the growing India-US strategic partnership through enhanced maritime cooperation and defence engagement

A joint parliamentary committee has expressed concern that the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, could centralise excessive regulatory powers and affect institutional autonomy. The panel also recommended safeguards on penalties, appointments and vacancy-filling while reviewing the proposed higher education reforms

Punjab’s Aryan Gupta and Haryana’s Panshul Bansal topped NEET-UG 2026 with 715 marks each. The NTA announced results on time after the re-examination held on June 21, with 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying for medical admissions.

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide after jumping from a residential society in Faridabad, police said. The student reportedly became distressed after calculating her expected score using the NTA answer key and finding it below her expectations.

Rising underage driving in Hyderabad reflects failures in supervision, responsibility and adolescent guidance, demanding urgent action from families, schools and authorities

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to deepen economic engagement, boost bilateral trade and create new opportunities for businesses, workers, investors and exporters in both countries

Entering Day 18 of his indefinite hunger strike over the NEET exam controversy, activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to break his fast. Instead, he urged students and supporters to join the "Chalo Sansad" march on July 20

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore the option of 100 per cent pure petrol, arguing that mandatory ethanol blending affects vehicle performance, consumer costs and water sustainability while limiting consumer choice.

Remembering the 1985 Kanishka bombing truthfully is vital to countering modern extremist propaganda. Acknowledging this historical tragedy protects Punjab’s cultural identity and shields the global Sikh community from being unfairly linked to past violent separatism

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided four locations across West Bengal, including premises linked to businessman Abdus Samad. The PMLA probe targets an organized network involved in terror funding and facilitating illegal infiltration via forged identity documents

EMRI 108 emergency teams responded to 41 medical incidents, primarily fainting and minor falls, during Ahmedabad's 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra on Thursday. Patients received on-site first aid before being shifted to Shardaben and LG hospitals

India's Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, held separate meetings with senior Thai officials to strengthen the India-Thailand Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, investment, connectivity, public health, people-to-people ties and regional cooperation, while advancing bilateral engagement across key sectors.

The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to monitor activist Sonam Wangchuk's health daily during his indefinite fast over the NEET exam row. Asserting that "life is precious," the court ordered immediate medical intervention if his condition deteriorates

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep concern over activist Sonam Wangchuk’s deteriorating health on his 19th day of fasting. Abdullah urged the Centre to show "humanity and compassion" and engage in dialogue over the NEET exam row

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to PM Narendra Modi, demanding an all-party meeting on the revised 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill. The draft bill proposes increasing Lok Sabha seats to 850 to operationalize the women's quota by 2029

The Congress party has finalized its strategy for the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. Leadership vowed to block key constitutional amendments on delimitation and minister dismissals while cornering the Modi government on paper leaks and Ram temple donation allegations

The Union Power Ministry has released draft CAFE-III regulations proposing tighter fleet-average fuel efficiency targets from April 1, 2027. The guidelines introduce carbon neutrality factors, fuel-saving technology incentives, and a credit-trading system administered by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Following the custodial death of disabled shopkeeper S. Sabari Varman at Nagercoil sub-jail, police arrested three prison staff members. The victim's family is staging protests demanding a second autopsy, sparking fierce political backlash over jail administration lapses

A Raipur consumer commission has ordered Maruti Suzuki and its dealer to replace a doctor's Grand Vitara with an E20-compliant model or refund Rs 20.50 lakh, ruling that selling a 16-month-old vehicle with recurring engine defects constitutes unfair trade

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 19-day hunger strike. Sibal slammed the Centre's silence on the protest and paper leaks, calling the current administration "anti-people" and unwilling to engage in dialogue

The Supreme Court flagged the academic stress of introducing a third language in Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, suggesting it begin in Class 6 instead. The Bench also questioned Tamil Nadu’s ongoing resistance to establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

A 12-year-old boy in Bengaluru died after collapsing in his classroom, leading his parents to file a negligence complaint against the school. Police have registered an FIR and are reviewing CCTV footage to investigate the school's emergency response.

A 22-year-old law student died in Bengaluru after being stabbed following a relationship breakup. The Jeevan Bheemanagar police have registered a murder case and arrested the victim's former boyfriend and his younger brother