India

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

A Karnataka BJP delegation petitioned Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot against the state's new Permanent Residence Certificate system. The opposition alleges the notification compromises national security, violates federal principles, and risks enabling illegal immigrants to acquire fraudulent voting rights

Two law students were arrested for allegedly disrupting Supreme Court proceedings, using abusive language, assaulting a security staff member and creating a commotion during a hearing. They were remanded to two days' police custody after medical examination and the recovery of objectionable pamphlets

The landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into force on Wednesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the pact as key to a "Viksit Bharat," offering zero-duty market access for 99 per cent of Indian exports

A massive fire sparked by a charging electric two-wheeler killed two people and forced the evacuation of 50 tenants from a multi-storeyed building in Noida's Mamura village. The landlord has been arrested and an FIR registered

Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike against NEET irregularities entered its 18th day at Jantar Mantar amid worsening health. As opposition leaders urge him to fast-end, the Cockroach Janta Party has called for a mass Parliament march on July 20

Veteran TMC leader and Kamarhati MLA Madan Mitra has joined the rebel Trinamool camp led by Ritabrata Banerjee, resigning his organizational posts in the Mamata Banerjee faction and dealing a significant symbolic blow to the former Chief Minister

A woman driving a Thar SUV in a Gurugram Sector 67 society allegedly ran over a sleeping domestic worker. After the victim was declared dead at a hospital, the driver returned and dumped the body back at the accident spot

The Calcutta High Court has directed Kolkata Police to shift the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction's July 21 Martyrs' Day rally from Esplanade to Birla Planetarium. The court cited past civic paralysis and traffic concerns, capping attendance at 2,500