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Supreme Court slams high cancer drug prices as robbery
The Supreme Court of India expressed strong disapproval regarding the high retail prices of cancer medications compared to their actual purchase costs.
Telangana Chief Minister meets Rajnath Singh to discuss state defence investments
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to seek Centre's support for defence investments and the Inauguration of a Defence Expo at the Invest Telangana Global Summit-2026.
Government refuses to disclose costs of Parliament sessions in RTI reply
The Indian government has refused to disclose details on the cost of running Parliament sessions or financial losses due to disruptions under an RTI request filed by LiveMint.
Delhi High Court dismisses plea against Vizag airport closure
Delhi High Court dismisses petition challenging Centre's decision to close Visakhapatnam Airport and transfer its code to Bhogapuram.
Karnataka cabinet expansion delayed again amid NEET paper leak protests
The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has been postponed for the second time as the Congress high command focuses on NEET paper leak protests in Delhi.
Supreme Court seeks responses on plea for designated protest sites in Delhi
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and Delhi authorities for their responses regarding a PIL that seeks designated protest sites, citing Jantar Mantar's lack of amenities.
Delhi High Court orders preservation of footage regarding alleged police brutality
Delhi High Court directed authorities to preserve CCTV footage and records related to alleged police brutality during a Cockroach Janata Party protest march to Parliament.
Lok Satta leaders oppose proposal to establish Railway Recruitment Board in Amaravati
Leaders of Lok Satta and representatives of several organisations opposed the reported proposal to establish the Railway Recruitment Board in Amaravati during a round-table meeting in Visakhapatnam.
CPI leader accuses Kerala government of supporting RSS-BJP agenda
CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam accuses the UDF government in Kerala of aiding the RSS-BJP agenda regarding the implementation of the PM-SHRI scheme.
Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest
Former BRS leader and Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy was shifted to Yashoda Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Expert panel proposes 803 crore rupees for El Nino mitigation in Telangana
A 27-member expert committee submitted a report recommending INR 803 crore in mitigation measures to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to address El Nino conditions.
Andhra Pradesh government launches subsidised rice distribution to control retail prices
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a subsidised rice distribution programme in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Rice Millers Association to curb rising retail prices.
NEET aspirants protest in Visakhapatnam to demand end of caste reservation
NEET aspirants under the banner of Jana Jagarana Samiti staged a silent protest in Visakhapatnam seeking abolition of caste-based reservation.
Supreme Court clarifies guidelines for withdrawing cases against student protesters
The Supreme Court clarified that cases against student protesters can be withdrawn unless the accused have grave criminal antecedents, prompting the Cockroach Janata Party to urge the government to honor prior assurances.
Supreme Court clarifies order regarding student protesters and criminal antecedents
The Supreme Court of India clarified its July 28 order permitting states to withdraw FIRs against student protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party movement, defining criminal antecedents as grave offences and considering an independent probe into police excesses.
Student moves Bombay High Court over NEET UG score discrepancy
An 18-year-old candidate has petitioned the Bombay High Court to rectify her NEET UG 2026 score, claiming a discrepancy between her actual result and her anticipated marks.
Andhra Pradesh JAC opposes hasty implementation of Presidential Orders
The Andhra Pradesh Joint Action Committee urged the state government against the hasty implementation of Presidential Orders-2025, citing potential adverse effects on employee rights and seniority.
Tehseen Poonawalla Instagram account suspended ahead of E20 fuel protest march
Tehseen Poonawalla's Instagram account was suspended shortly before he planned a car march against the mandatory E20 petrol policy in India.
Madhya Pradesh suspends fertilizer e-token system and increases moong crop procurement
Madhya Pradesh government suspends e-token system for fertilizer distribution and increases moong crop procurement to 60 percent following farmers protest.
Government plans performance based safety standards for two wheelers in India
India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans to introduce performance-based safety norms for two-wheelers by replacing technology-specific regulatory mandates with functional safety standards.
All India Save Education Committee criticizes Public Examinations Amendment Bill
The All India Save Education Committee stated that the Central Government's Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 focuses on penalties rather than preventive measures such as cybersecurity and exam infrastructure.
Lok Sabha debates anti-paper leak bill to address examination fraud
The Lok Sabha is debating a proposed amendment to strengthen safeguards against examination fraud following the NEET exam leak, introduced by Union minister Jitendra Singh.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister requests Prime Minister intervention in Mekedatu dam project
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to block the Mekedatu project unless it conforms to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal Award.
Delhi police identify 989 individuals with criminal records in protest violence
Delhi Police identified 989 individuals with criminal records among participants in CJP protest violence using facial recognition technology.
Bihar government withdraws FIRs against students protesting over NEET paper leak
Bihar government has announced the withdrawal of FIRs against protesters arrested over the NEET (UG) paper leak issue following violent protests, with the Cockroach Janta Party warning of further demonstrations if nationwide cases are not dismissed.
Delhi maintains high security as CJP warns of fresh protests
Delhi maintains heightened security as the Cockroach Janata Party warns of fresh protests demanding withdrawal of FIRs.
Karnataka farmers cut down mango trees after facing consecutive economic losses
Farmers in Karnataka's Kolar district are cutting down mango trees due to substantial economic losses over the past three years and difficulties in cultivating other crops.
Delhi High Court seeks expanded petition regarding surveillance during CJP protests
Delhi High Court asked petitioner to submit expanded petition on surveillance during CJP protests over NEET leak while Centre claims PIL is infructuous.
Kerala Agricultural University launches entrepreneurship programme and distributes startup grants
Kerala Agricultural University launched an entrepreneurship programme and disbursed startup grants under the PM RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme.
Sixteen Delhi Metro stations close amid protests against Education Minister
Sixteen Delhi Metro stations were closed due to security concerns during Cockroach Janta Party protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.