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Soaps Shampoos Toothpaste To Carry Veg Non-Veg Markings Under New Rules
New regulations mandate vegetarian and non-vegetarian labels on consumer products like soaps, shampoos, and toothpaste.
Rice prices rise by 22 rupees per kilogram in two months
Rice traders are demanding immediate government intervention as rice prices have increased by 22 rupees per kilogram within two months.
Trustees Put On Notice By Government On Listing Row At Tatas
The government has issued a notice to trustees regarding the control of the Tata group.
Farmer destroys onion crop due to lack of rain
A farmer in Betageri village destroyed his onion crop using a tractor after it failed due to lack of rainfall.
Chilavara Bandi project releases Tungabhadra river water to drought affected ponds
Chilavara Bandi Lift Irrigation Project releases water from Tungabhadra River to local ponds to support drought-affected farmers.
Parliament adjourned again amid opposition protests over paper leak and other issues
Proceedings of both houses of the Indian Parliament were adjourned again due to opposition uproar over the NEET paper leak, alleged theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, and police action against the Cockroach Janta Party, with a heated exchange between Akhilesh Yadav and Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha.
Hemavathi reservoir reserves water for drinking purposes amid steady monsoon inflow
Hemavathi Reservoir in Hassan district received significant rainfall inflow but water is allocated for drinking purposes only, leaving farmers without irrigation support.
Officials urge government to declare Hiriuru taluk a drought affected area
Agricultural officials and members of the All India Bahujan Samaj Party are urging the government to declare Hiriuru taluk a drought-affected area due to severe water shortage impacting farmers.
Government plans to sell 6.5 percent stake in LIC for disinvestment
The government plans to sell a 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation at a floor price of ₹382 per share through an Offer for Sale to raise ₹31,000 crore for disinvestment.
Vadgera leaders seek High Court stay on village panchayat elections
Local leaders in Vadgera reached a consensus to seek a stay order from the High Court against upcoming village panchayat elections and threatened to boycott them if the stay is not granted.
BJP MLA Aarag Gyanendra criticizes state response to flood and drought victims
BJP MLA Aarag Gyanendra criticizes the government for inadequate response to flood and drought victims while highlighting power distribution issues in Hosanagara taluk.
Supreme Court seeks government response on transgender identity card validity concerns
The Supreme Court has sought the government's response regarding concerns that the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act may erase existing benefits and question the retrospective invalidation of transgender identity cards.
Government extends migration deadline after low Unified Pension Scheme adoption
The government reported that only 4% of National Pension Scheme subscribers have adopted the Unified Pension Scheme, leading to an extension of the migration deadline.
Thane disaster response officer dies after motorcycle hits highway pothole
A 31-year-old Thane Disaster Response Force officer died after his motorcycle hit a pothole on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway in Thane district, the second such incident reported in two days.
Heavy rainfall causes Tunga and Bhadra rivers to overflow in Chikkamagaluru
Heavy rainfall in Chikkamagaluru district has caused flooding of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers, submerging farmlands and causing power outages.
Relief camps remain active in Ernakulam as river levels stay high
Relief camps remain active in Ernakulam district following heavy rains as river levels stay above warning marks.
Indian weightlifting coach acknowledges government support after Commonwealth Games success
Indian weightlifting chief coach Vijay Sharma expressed appreciation for government support following the team's eight Commonwealth Games 2026 medals.
Government raises export levies on petrol diesel and aviation turbine fuel
The Indian government increased export levies on petrol to 3.5 rupees per litre, diesel to 24 rupees per litre and aviation turbine fuel to 22 rupees per litre in its latest fortnightly review to ensure domestic availability.
Cockroach Janta Party threatens new protests over unfulfilled NEET promises
The Cockroach Janta Party warns of fresh protests against the government due to unfulfilled NEET promises.
Raghav Chadha accuses opposition of politicizing NEET paper leak issue
Raghav Chadha accused the opposition of politicizing the NEET paper leak incident during a Rajya Sabha session.
Minister accuses YSRCP of misleading public regarding teacher recruitment process
Minister Kondapalli Srinivas accused the YSR Congress Party of misleading the public about the teacher recruitment drive, asserting that the NDA government fulfilled election promises while the previous administration neglected the process.
Kerala merchant body seeks financial relief following flash floods
Flash floods have delivered a crippling blow to Kerala's trading sector, prompting the merchant body to demand government relief packages and loan moratoriums.
Government nominates Najeeb Kanthapuram and Mohammed Shiyas to Cusat Syndicate
The government nominated MLAs Najeeb Kanthapuram and Mohammed Shiyas to the Syndicate of Cochin University of Science and Technology.
ABVP activists protest over exam paper distribution delays in Vijayapura
ABVP activists protested in Vijayapura regarding delays in question paper distribution during a police constable recruitment exam, resulting in arrests and demands for a re-examination.
Anonymous taxpayer triggers online debate after paying one crore in taxes
An anonymous individual sparked online discussion after sharing proof of paying 1.14 crore rupees in taxes on X while stating they received no government benefits in return.
Santy Sharma launches public awareness campaign in Mumbai amid controversy
Rapper Santy Sharma launched the public-awareness campaign 'Reservation Hatao – August Kranti' in Mumbai amidst controversy over his remarks regarding the student organisation Cockroach Janata Party.
Andhra Pradesh child rights panel launches rescue drive for child labourers
The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights announced a special drive to rescue child labourers and protect children's rights in collaboration with police and welfare departments.
Dharwad court sentences man to 20 years imprisonment for minor assault
A court in Dharwad sentenced Praveen Savanur to 20 years imprisonment and a fine for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2023.
Tamil Nadu traders withdraw decision to suspend chicken sales
The Tamil Nadu Chicken Traders Federation withdrew a temporary decision to suspend chicken sales following assurance from the Broiler Coordination Committee regarding government regulations.
R Ashok criticizes Karnataka government over delay in drought relief distribution
Opposition leader R. Ashok criticized the state government for not providing drought relief to farmers in Karnataka despite severe conditions in over 150 taluks.