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Tamil Nadu government accords sanction for land acquisition for Thanjavur-Pattukottai new BG railway line project

The 52-km railway line project which remained in paper for over a decade and delayed due to land acquisition will now get a fillip

Bengaluru’s new apartment Bill proposes federations to end multiple association disputes

The Bill treats a federation as a higher-level body responsible for managing infrastructure shared by multiple apartment associations

Telangana CM to launch distribution of laminated ration cards on August 15

Rahul indulging in petty politics, avoiding Parliament debate: BJP on Prayagraj student event row

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh said Rahul Gandhi is avoiding Parliament and called him "mentally bankrupt" for not being prepared to debate in the House

Only one of four Bengaluru suburban rail corridors clears land hurdle

The ₹15,767-crore project has incurred an expenditure of ₹2,659 crore so far, with delays attributed mainly to pending land acquisition and transfer of State government land

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget: Eco-friendly liquid repellent to help farmers tackle wild boars

To further reduce crop losses caused not only by wild boars but also by elephants, gaurs, and deer, the government will install solar-powered electric fencing systems at subsidised rates

Karnataka rain Minister Sharan Prakash Patil reviews drought and drinking water crisis in Yadgir

Dr. Patil directed Revenue and Agriculture Department officials to submit a comprehensive report on crop damage caused by prolonged dry spells so the district administration could initiate relief measures immediately

Bombay High Court convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case; sets aside acquittal

Goa Bench said it would pronounce its order on sentencing in the afternoon; Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Goa govt., sought the maximum punishment to send a strong message that “no means no”

Treated water sales up in Bengaluru, but not yet at summer levels

From July 5 till the end of the month, BWSSB booked nearly 800 cases for violations of water usage norms and levied penalties of around ₹30 lakh, several times higher than the revenue earned from the sale of treated water

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 14 LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman to move Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, August 5, in an effort to break the parliamentary deadlock

Guru Purnima special: How Gen Z is redefining the rules of learning in classical arts

Looking at how open-minded gurus and questioning students are transforming the way dance and music are taught and learnt today.

On day of Agriculture Budget, DMK MLAs wear black over TVK-led government’s ‘failure’ on Cauvery issue

The Agri Budget was presented by Minister R. Vinoth, who waxed eloquent about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the TVK government

Car plunges into river in Kerala’s Idukki; one dead, three injured

The deceased has been identified as Ernest D., a resident of Vellarada, Thiruvananthapuram, who was driving the vehicle

Supreme Court cracks down on illegal constructions, warns civic authorities of contempt

The court also restrained municipal authorities from issuing directions contrary to its orders, warning that any interference could invite contempt proceedings

Bankipur byelection defeat: Bihar CM meets BJP leaders to review loss

“Every party learns from its mistakes and looks for its shortcomings. We’ve been winning the Bankipur seat, but what were the reasons that the seat fell from our hands? We’ll understand everything and correct them,” said BJP leader and State Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari

Bihar Cabinet gives nod to run 16 Medical Colleges and Hospitals under PPP Model

It also gave the nod for a Sports Science Centre at Rajgir. Rs 6.12 crore sanctioned for “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign in 2026. A total of 17 decisions were taken at the Cabinet meeting.

NCP (SP) dissolves State spokespersons’ panel, national spokespersons unaffected

The move comes amid not just organisational changes, but also speculations about the possibility of support to the BJP

Election Commission's transparency unparalleled: Gyanesh Kumar

Commenting on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Mr. Kumar said the exercise has already been completed for around 700 million voters, while verification of another 350 million voters is underway.

Permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj revoked by venue provider

The trust cited waterlogging issues and also said that the High Court directed that the KP College ground should not be used for purposes other than sports and educational activities

Why Mechuka Trout Quest is drawing anglers to Arunachal Pradesh

With pristine rivers, thriving trout populations and a growing catch-and-release culture, the annual Mechuka Trout Quest is drawing anglers from India and abroad, and helping Arunachal Pradesh carve out a niche in adventure tourism

Telangana BJP to take Congress govt.’s ‘anti-people policies’ to voters in MLC, civic polls

Finance Minister carries rosary, make sign of the cross

Minister refers to CM as ‘Jananayagan’ and ‘Vijay Mama’