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Midday meal workers stage protest in Shivamogga

In Assam Budget, BJP-led govt. proposes ‘green cess’ on polluting industries

Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah says the State’s budget size has expanded almost threefold to over ₹2 lakh crore over 10 years; the green cess would be levied on stone crushers, coke-based industries, brick kilns, transfer of second-hand vehicles, and in commercial extraction of groundwater

Consumer association demands White Paper on HR and CE Department

Concerns arise over weak Dharani architecture allowing potential access to land data by private persons

Bhu Bharati still functions on the old architecture (of Dharani) which reportedly has weaknesses that give scope for change in land classification, extent and other details

There is merit in Kavitha’s claims on BRS’s source of funds: Telangana Congress chief

Coimbatore farmer, recognised by UN FAO as a ‘soil hero’, urges shift to natural farming

Google moves Delhi HC in appeal in case over use of trademark for AdWords

The court directed Google to pay ₹30 lakh as damages, and listed the matter for hearing on July 24

Is there any bar on allowing outsiders in Cabinet meetings? | Explained

On July 4, del­eag­a­tions of the DMK, the AIADMK and the BJP met Gov­ernor Rajendra Vish­wanath Arlekar and sub­mit­ted sep­ar­ate memor­anda urging him to ini­ti­ate legal action against the par­ti­cip­a­tion of “two private indi­vidu­als” in a recently held Cab­inet meeting

Science should reach society with integrity and transparency: Soumya Swaminathan

MSSRF Chairperson virtually addressed the IISc convocation; total of 1,452 PhD and Master’s students, and 118 undergraduate students received their degrees

E20 petrol may cut mileage by up to 5% but offers cleaner combustion, energy security benefits: Ministry

The Ministry rejected concerns that the programme had been implemented too quickly, saying India's ethanol blending initiative dates back to pilot projects launched in 2001, with 5% blending introduced in parts of the country by 2006

Panipuri seller held with 650 grams of opium in Vijayawada

Acting on a tip-off, the Patamata police arrested Mukesh Jat near Bharati Nagar and seized 650 grams of opium

Football fans in Kerala transform their homes into colourful tributes to their teams

For these two fans, who live near Kochi, who have painted their houses in the colours of the countries they support in the FiFA World Cup, football is more than a seasonal obsession

Use hydel generation only to meet peak hour demand, official directs AP-Genco

He directed it to maximise thermal power generation by operating all available units at full capacity, strengthening preventive maintenance and minimising outages

Kozhikode railway station in Kerala restores train services after clock tower collapse

Debris clearance and demolition work continue at the site following the structural failure during monsoon rains

Leaders voicing their opinion were unique to Congress: Punjab in-charge Baghel

“Unlike in other parties, it is not a one-way communication and command in the Congress. The Congress values and respects the seniority and contribution of each leader, which is acknowledged and rewarded at the right time,” says Bhupesh Baghel

Cyber Crime Police file case against Facebook user over fake poster targeting Congress leader V.M. Sudheeran

According to police, the fabricated poster falsely attributed a statement to Sudheeran as criticising and insulting Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan, and carried both their photos

Endowments Commissioner faults slow pace of Kanaka Durga temple works, orders shift work

Endowments Commissioner tells temple authorities to ensure completion of new laddu preparation facility and Annadanam building before the commencement of the month of Sravana

Bapatla Collector seeks help of political parties for smooth conduct of SIR

Voters who fail to submit SIR forms will have to apply for fresh enrolment through Form-6 with the required supporting documents, says Collector

Karur visit LIVE: CM Vijay arrives at Tiruchi Airport by special flight, en route to Karur

Extensive security arrangements have been put in place across Karur for the Chief Minister's visit, with barricades, QR code-enabled entry passes for participants and heavy police deployment at all venues.

Not a Modi breakthrough, Australia's ruling party approved uranium sales to India in 2011: Congress

The Opposition party's assertion came after BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said that in 2010, Australia refused to sell uranium to India, but under Modi's leadership, the two countries have struck a uranium export agreement.

All private schools in T.N. must display fee structure on notice boards, websites: Madras High Court

Justice M. Dhandapani issues the direction by exercising the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution

Why is Gujarat betting ₹6 lakh crore on data centres? | Explained

The State hopes to attract investments worth ₹6 lakh crore and build 7.5 GW of data centre capacity over the next few years, positioning itself alongside established hubs such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana