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Chennai Corporation fixes September 30 as deadline for road cuts by other service departments

Chennai Corporation sets September 30 deadline for road cuts.

Editorial Team July 2, 2026

** The Chennai Corporation has issued a strict deadline for service departments to conclude excavations and minimize road cuts across the city by September 30. The move aims to restore traffic services efficiently, alleviate traffic congestion, and ensure a smooth flow of traffic in the city. The corporation has assured that it will take all possible measures to complete the restoration work in a time-bound manner, ensuring that the city's infrastructure is restored to its former glory.

Wish I had an antidote to insecurities, says Manish Tewari after Punjab Congress revamp

Congress MP Manish Tewari expresses discomfort over Punjab party revamp.

Editorial Team July 2, 2026

** Congress MP Manish Tewari has expressed his disappointment over being 'left in the cold' during the recent Punjab Congress revamp, highlighting the party's struggles to regain its foothold in the state ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.

India’s Modi Deepens Ties With Japan in ‘Uncertain Times’

Modi deepens ties with Japan through various agreements.

Editorial Team July 2, 2026

** India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strengthened ties with Japan through various agreements, including artificial intelligence, energy cooperation, and security, in a bid to counterbalance China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region and create a more stable environment for India's economic growth.

PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress

Congress opposes Nicobar project

Editorial Team July 2, 2026

The Congress party has come out strongly against the Centre's plans to develop the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, terming it an unprecedented environmental disaster waiting to happen, with warnings of irreparable damage to biodiversity and severe threats to indigenous tribes.

Implementation of VB-G RAM G begins in West Bengal

State government begins VB-G RAM G scheme in West Bengal

Editorial Team July 2, 2026

The West Bengal government has launched the VB-G RAM G scheme to support agricultural workers, but the PBKMS union has raised concerns over the allocation of funds, saying it is less than half of what is required to effectively implement the scheme, which aims to provide financial assistance to small farmers and agricultural laborers to increase their productivity and income.

VB-GRAM G workers to get a minimum of ₹300 per day as wage rates notified by Centre

Centre sets ₹300 daily wage for VB-GRAM G workers

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

** The Centre has set a minimum daily wage of ₹300 for VB-GRAM G workers, aiming to standardize wage rates across states and address regional disparities, with significant hikes in daily wages for workers in several states, including Punjab, Jharkhand, and Odisha.

U.P. BJP tries to shore up women voter numbers with SIR leaving wide gender gap

Women Vote Disenfranchisement Persists in Uttar Pradesh Amid Electoral Campaign.

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

The BJP is facing a challenge in winning over women voters in Uttar Pradesh due to a complex issue of disenfranchisement, where hundreds of thousands of women are being denied their right to vote due to a bureaucratic limbo in the State's Registration of Inter-State Residents system, posing a significant threat to the party's electoral prospects.

Make learning and innovation lifelong pursuits, President Murmu tells Andhra graduates

President Murmu addresses graduates

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of lifelong learning and innovation during her address at the Central University of Andhra Pradesh's inaugural convocation, where over 1,000 students received their degrees, marking a significant milestone in the institution's history.

Government Introduces Bill to Allow Removal of PM, CMs and Ministers if Detained

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

A House panel is set to consider a bill that would allow for the removal...

Ram Temple Donation Scam Probe Widens: SIT Gets 15-Day Extension to Investigate Alleged Embezzlement

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

The investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving donations made to the Ram Temple has gained...

Hubballi doctors carry out advanced surgery on man suffering severe breathing difficulty

Hubballi doctors perform successful windpipe reconstruction surgery.

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

** In a groundbreaking medical achievement, doctors at HCG Suchirayu Hospital in Hubballi, India, performed a complex windpipe reconstruction surgery, giving a new lease on life to a 48-year-old patient suffering from a severely narrowed windpipe. The successful operation marks a significant milestone in the field of thoracic surgery and highlights the hospital's commitment to delivering top-notch patient care using cutting-edge technology and expertise.

Kerala faces fiscal deficit

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

Kerala is facing a severe fiscal crisis, with a growing deficit and stagnant economic growth. The state government is under pressure to increase revenue and reduce dependence on central grants, with experts calling for innovative measures to boost revenue and simplify the tax system.

New Anti-Paper Leak Law: Minimum 5 Years in Jail and 50 Lakh Fine Proposed to Combat Exam Fraud in India

Parliament to hold Monsoon session from July 20.

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

The Monsoon session of Parliament is likely to start from July 20, and will see the presentation of key legislative measures, debates, and discussions on pressing issues, including price rise, joblessness, and the economic situation, with the opposition parties expected to grill the government on these matters.

Fear of devil’s number keeps some people off Mizoram’s SIR

INDIA bloc writes to CJI, expresses concerns over Election Commission conduct

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

** The INDIA bloc, comprising 23 opposition parties, has written to the Chief Justice of India, expressing concerns over the Election Commission's conduct and calling for electoral reforms to ensure a level playing field for all contesting parties. The move is seen as an attempt to take their concerns to a higher authority and uphold the principles of electoral integrity.

State orders twin probes into Davangere hospital oxygen cylinder blast

State Health Department orders twin inquiries into Chigateri Hospital oxygen cylinder blast.

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

** An oxygen cylinder explosion at Chigateri District Hospital in Davangere has left multiple people injured, prompting the State Health Department to order two separate inquiries into the incident, which has raised concerns over safety protocols and emergency preparedness at the hospital.

41 migrant workers from Jharkhand stranded in Tamil Nadu after ammonia leak at Tiruvallur firm

41 migrant workers stranded in Tamil Nadu

Editorial Team June 30, 2026

** Forty-one migrant workers from Jharkhand are stranded in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district after an ammonia leak at a local industrial facility, prompting concerns over their safety and well-being, and criticism of the Jharkhand government's response to the crisis.

Khan Sir booked for attempted murder after ‘shooting orders’ — ‘Fire, I’ll handle what happens’

Patna Court Extends Protection to Khan Sir Till July 3 in Firing Case

Editorial Team June 30, 2026

Patna Court Extends Khan Sir’s Protection from Arrest Till July 3 in Coaching Institute Firing...

India, Pakistan should return to negotiating table: Mirwaiz

Mirwaiz calls for India-Pakistan talks

Editorial Team June 30, 2026

How similar are Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Assam’s Uniform Civil Codes?

Indian states adopt Uniform Civil Codes with common provisions.

Editorial Team June 30, 2026

** India's move towards a Uniform Civil Code has sparked interest in the existing laws in states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam. These states have implemented UCCs with common provisions, promoting gender equality and women's rights. Despite differences, their experiences can shape the national law and provide valuable lessons for other states, including West Bengal, which has recently proposed a UCC bill.

SIR in Karnataka: Door-to-door enumeration begins from Chief Minister’s home; D.K. Shivakumar urges voters to complete the exercise

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar starts SIR enumeration from his residence.

Editorial Team June 30, 2026

** Karnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar starts the much-awaited door-to-door enumeration for the Statewide Electoral Roll (SIR) from his residence in Bengaluru, emphasizing the importance of accurate voter details for a fair election process.

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