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July 31, 2026 12:55 PM

Anti-paper leak law will be strongest deterrent against exam fraud: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament, saying the legislation will act as a strong deterrent against crimes that undermine the credib...

July 31, 2026 12:34 PM

Four bodies recovered after Broad Peak avalanche; Nirmal Purja among missing

Four bodies have been recovered after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, the 8,047-metre mountain in Pakistan's Karakoram range, while search and rescue operations continue for climbers who remain missing, including renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirma...

July 31, 2026 12:09 PM

West Bengal govt prioritises education, health, employment, industrial growth: CM Suvendhu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari on Wednesday said the state government is prioritising education, healthcare, government employment and industrial development, while accusing the previous administration of neglecting the education sector...

July 31, 2026 12:08 PM

From conflict to culture: NITARA empowers surrendered Naxals through folk theatre

Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district is using theatre and folk art as tools for rehabilitation and cultural preservation through the Narayanpur Institute of Tribal and Rural Art (NITARA), an initiative of the district administration that brings togethe...

July 31, 2026 12:15 PM

MP CM Yadav to distribute Rs 300 crore loans to self-help groups in Jhabua today

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will distribute loans worth Rs 300 crore to self-help groups (SHGs) at a state-level capacity-building and loan distribution programme in Thandla town of Jhabua district on Friday, the state government said. ...

July 31, 2026 11:55 AM

One lakh fishing vessels to be fitted with transponders developed By ISRO soon

Around one lakh marine fishing vessels across India will soon be equipped with indigenously developed transponders under the Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS), following the Union government's approval of a nationwide rollout plan aimed ...

July 31, 2026 11:15 AM

Himanta Sarma lauds his teachers for donating earnings to build educational institution

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday paid tribute to his former teachers, Dr Nandita Bhattacharya Goswami and Dr Pannalal Goswami, for dedicating their lifetime savings to establishing an educational institution, describing their contri...

July 31, 2026 10:38 AM

Heavy rain swells Alaknanda; authorities issue safety advisory in Rudraprayag

The water level of the Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag headquarters has crossed the warning mark following continuous rainfall, prompting the district administration to remain on high alert and urge residents in vulnerable areas to move to safer locat...

July 31, 2026 10:38 AM

UEFA threatens FIFA boycott as World Cup stake sale plan faces growing global opposition

European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member associations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA competitions if world football's governing body proceeds with plans to sell ownership stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to private ...

July 31, 2026 10:31 AM

CWG 2026: President Murmu wishes Lovepreet, Seema more laurels after medal wins

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday congratulated weightlifter Lovepreet Singh and discus thrower Seema Kaliramna for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, saying their achievements had made the nation proud. Lov...