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The Delhi High Court will on Monday hear the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to bail granted to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the 2021-22 excise policy-linked money laundering case. The plea was filed in 2024 and remains pending

The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday a PIL seeking stronger measures against drug trafficking, including time-bound NDPS investigations and trials, uniform search and seizure protocols, speedy forensic reports, special courts, property confiscation of traffickers and regulation of new psychoactive substances

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests in North 24 Parganas’ Bijpur on Sunday while visiting the family of a deceased TMC worker. Protesters allegedly threw stones, shoes and mud at her vehicle and raised slogans calling her a thief

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled the suspension of 146 MPs during the 2023 Winter Session, warning that history should not repeat itself. His remarks came ahead of the final week of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, with key legislation, including the FCRA Bill, expected

Chennai Customs arrested a Malaysian national for allegedly smuggling 4.033 kg of high-grade hydroponic ganja through Chennai airport from Bangkok. The contraband was concealed in false-bottom luggage and seized under the NDPS Act. Customs launched a probe into the wider network

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Sunday defended the nine-day search operation for three fishermen missing after separate boat mishaps off Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. He rejected opposition allegations of delays, saying the search was conducted continuously with Central government assistance

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the ‘Tiranga Yatra with Youth’ in Lucknow and urged young people to channel their talent and energy towards nation-building. He also highlighted the Tricolour’s significance and called for wider participation in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended four judges for elevation as Chief Justices of the Patna, Calcutta, Bombay and Punjab and Haryana high courts. It also recommended transfers of two Orissa High Court judges

Titan Managing Director Ajoy Chawla said the company's growth momentum has continued into July after a strong first quarter. He expects healthy jewellery growth, stable gold prices and rising demand across business segments to support Titan's growth trajectory and FY30 targets

Crude oil prices, West Asia tensions and upcoming inflation data are expected to influence Indian stock markets this week. Investors will also track Strait of Hormuz developments, foreign investor flows and quarterly earnings, while CPI and WPI data are due

Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan and Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan said the state will continue singing only the first two couplets of Vande Mataram at government programmes. Their remarks came after a Chief Secretary’s letter cited Centre’s directions for full rendition

A trainer aircraft operated by a private company crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra’s Pune district around 12.30 pm on Sunday, police said. No casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating whether a technical snag or another issue caused the crash

BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar urged Chief Minister VD Satheesan to hold talks with PSC rank-list candidates protesting appointment delays. He backed their demands, called for an end to police action and warned that further delay could trigger wider protests across Kerala

The Jharkhand government began fresh talks with students protesting alleged recruitment exam irregularities as the agitation entered its 16th day. Several students are on hunger strike, while protesting groups have demanded exam cancellations, probes and reforms in the recruitment process

Five companies, including Dhoot Transmission, Molbio Diagnostics, Milky Mist Dairy Food, Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering, are set to launch IPOs next week. Together, they aim to raise around Rs 7,443 crore for expansion, capital expenditure, debt repayment and corporate purposes

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to turn the Partners in Nation Building programme into a mass movement, urging public participation in achieving Viksit Bharat and Swarna Andhra goals by 2047, with youth, students and citizens encouraged to contribute actively

The pilot of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered severe turbulence could face licence cancellation and other penalties if a reported positive dope test is officially confirmed. The pilots’ body urged caution, noting that Air India has not formally released the test results

Gujarat’s Forest Department has begun creating a 100-hectare enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli to house lions involved in human attacks. The initiative aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict while providing affected Asiatic lions a secure, natural habitat within the Gir landscape

A banner in Kolkata’s Salt Lake warned political leaders joining the BJP against engaging in extortion or corruption, threatening them with “egg therapy.” Former BJP mandal president Sanjoy Poira said the party should maintain zero tolerance for illegal activities amid opposition leader defections

Four of India’s top 10 most valued companies gained nearly Rs 1.43 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week, led by SBI, while six firms lost around Rs 1.23 lakh crore. Sensex and Nifty ended higher despite market volatility and uncertainties

The BJP launched Tiranga Yatra rallies across several states ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, honouring freedom fighters and promoting patriotism. Leaders including Mohan Yadav, Yogi Adityanath, Brajesh Pathak and Sanjay Seth urged citizens to uphold the Tricolour and support Har Ghar Tiranga

Union Minister Sanjay Seth backed protesting JPSC aspirants in Ranchi and criticised the Jharkhand government and Rahul Gandhi over their handling of the agitation. He alleged attempts to divide students and demanded action on examination irregularities, while BJP leaders accused the government of politicising the issue

The NIA arrested Haris TA, the alleged main conspirator, in connection with the seizure of illegal explosives in Kerala’s Malappuram. His arrest takes the total number of accused held to ten. The probe is continuing into the wider conspiracy and procurement network

A 62-year-old farmer, Pasuva Chetti, was allegedly trampled to death by a wild elephant while guarding his turmeric and vegetable crops in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu. The elephant entered his farm around 2 a.m., prompting him to attempt driving it away