Only two decades left to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' goal, says Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi; calls for planningDeputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi urged planning for Viksit Bharat by 2047. He noted only two decades remain to achieve this ambitious n...
15 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Blood donation camps don’t qualify for GST exemption, Gujarat AAR rulesGujarat's AAR ruled blood donation camps are not charitable for GST exemption. Yoga camps, however, were deemed charitable activities and e...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine productsKarnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkh...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Will frame policy on rail concessions for acid attack victims: Centre to top courtThe Centre has tentatively approved a policy granting railway concessions to survivors of acid attacks. This initiative is designed to faci...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Supreme Court asks authorities to consider suggestions on framing guidelines on AI ethicsThe Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider petitioner suggestions on AI ethics. Binding guidelines for AI surveillance and content mode...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Himachal imposes 60 paise/litre widow, orphan cess on petrol, dieselThe Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a new cess on fuel. This levy of sixty paise per litre applies to petrol and diesel. The Widow ...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma re-launches subsidized Masoor Dal and Sugar Distribution SchemeAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma relaunched a subsidized masoor dal and sugar distribution scheme. This initiative will benefit ove...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie health update: Jackie remains critically ill after blood levels plunge below 6%; Ojai Raptor Center shares heartbreaking update as vets continue desperate search for answersBig Bear bald eagle Jackie remains critically ill after her PCV fell below 6%, with veterinarians continuing intensive treatment as they wo...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Bihar government announces measures to strengthen education system, examination reformsBihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced significant education system reforms. A special committee will ensure quality education r...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Milk prices to rise by Rs 2/litre in Maharashtra from August 11Milk prices in Maharashtra will rise by two rupees per litre starting Tuesday. This price increase affects both cow and buffalo milk across...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
DRDO expeditiously finalise clear, measurable key performance indicators: Parl panel on defenceA parliamentary panel urged DRDO to finalize clear performance indicators for projects. It also recommended strengthening ex-servicemen wel...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Karnataka: DK pledges his Govt’s commitment to socio-economic survey, backs nationwide caste censusKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reaffirmed the state's commitment to its socio-economic survey. He strongly supported the demand for...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
If we follow Ambedkar's advice on reservation, there is no problem: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat says people should 'pass on benefits' to othersRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated affirmative action must continue until social discrimination ends. He emphasized reservation exists for soci...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Vijay govt announces Rs 44,527 crore for school education, gold coins & silk sarees for weddings, free laptops and bicyclesTamil Nadu Budget 2026: Tamil Nadu's new government has unveiled its first Budget, outlining major investments in education and welfare sch...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath targets Samajwadi Party ahead of next year's UP electionsUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party of disrupting the assembly session. He stated this prevented debate on a suppl...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Hajj subsidy for first-time pilgrims in Tamil Nadu raised to Rs 35,000 in Budget 2026-27Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson announced in the 2026-27 Budget that the state Hajj subsidy for first-time pilgrims will be increa...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
TGBIE extends Telangana Intermediate Admission 2026 deadline: Check last date to apply, eligibility, reservation rules and key guidelinesThe Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has announced an extension for first-year student admissions. The deadline for completing thi...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST