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T.M. Krishna challenges Vande Mataram singing mandate in Supreme Court
T.M. Krishna has petitioned the Supreme Court of India to challenge a legal mandate regarding the mandatory recitation of the national song Vande Mataram.
Banks may shut for five days as unions announce strike
Bank unions plan a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, potentially closing bank branches for five consecutive days.
National song choice is State’s call, penal consequences open to scrutiny: SC
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing whether penal consequences for failing to sing the national song violate constitutional rights, while declining to rule on its status or official stanza length.
Anant Nag Receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award at National Film Awards
Veteran actor Anant Nag receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat.
Karnataka Legislature Urges Centre to Limit ESA to Notified Forests
The Karnataka legislature passed a resolution urging the central government to restrict the Western Ghats Ecological Sensitive Area to notified forests only.
RBI to conduct Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 21
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct an overnight variable rate reverse repo auction on September 21, 2026.
Karnataka assembly rejects draft notification of Kasturirangan report
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution rejecting the Kasturirangan report's draft notification in its current form.
Maharashtra to issue drought mitigation notification within three days
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will issue a drought mitigation notification within three days and seek financial assistance from the central government.
Sitharaman calls for transition from Made in India to Imagined in India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian businesses to focus on innovation and design over manufacturing to shift towards an 'Imagined in India' model.
Priyanka Gandhi expresses concern over women safety
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has expressed deep concern over the increasing violence against women in India and urged governments to ensure their safety.
Supreme Court to examine if not singing Vande Mataram is punishable
The Supreme Court is set to examine whether the refusal to sing the national song constitutes a punishable offense.
Finance Minister clarifies UPI transaction charges for common users
The Indian government clarified that a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions over ₹2,000 will not affect ordinary consumers.
Special legislative session begins today in Karnataka
Karnataka state legislature begins a three-day special session to discuss drought conditions and the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation.
Indian government mandates veg and non-veg labels on personal care products
The Indian government has mandated vegetarian and non-vegetarian labels for soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, and other toiletry products.
No burden for consumers Sitharaman clarifies who will pay MDR on UPI
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that UPI users will not face additional charges for transactions.
Google Agrees To Report Child Sexual Abuse Material To Indian Authorities
Google has agreed to report child sexual abuse material directly to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.
Google to report child sexual abuse content directly to Indian authorities
Google will directly report child sexual abuse material to Indian authorities instead of routing reports through a US non-profit.
Maintain zero charges on UPI for few years says Rajiv Kumar
Former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar suggests the central government maintain zero charges on UPI transactions for a few more years.
Kasturirangan report is not final, state government must discuss it
Member of Parliament Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar stated that the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation is not final and requires state government consultation.
Amit Shah to inaugurate Biresthwara Society's new headquarters on the 19th
Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the new administrative headquarters of the Biresthwara Co-operative Credit Society on September 19.
Chief Minister Shivakumar Seeks Public Opinion on Kasturirangan Report
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar holds public meetings in Udupi to gather opinions on the implementation of the Kasturirangan report.
India Raises EPF Wage Limit to Twenty Five Thousand Rupees
The Indian government has increased the EPF monthly wage limit from 15,000 rupees to 25,000 rupees to expand social security coverage to over 5.1 million additional employees.
Supreme Court flags grossly poor infrastructure at IBC tribunals
The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the poor infrastructure and significant staff vacancies at the National Company Law Tribunal and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal.
Kimmane Rathnakar announces protest march in Tirthahalli opposing ESA notification
Kimmane Rathnakar announced a protest march in Tirthahalli against the Western Ghats ESA notification.
Delhi Opens Registrations for Free Rooftop Solar Panels
Delhi government launches a registration portal for a free rooftop solar panel scheme for eligible households.
Tejashwi meets boy allegedly assaulted over PM birthday video; BJP denies claim
Tejashwi Yadav met with a boy who claimed he was assaulted for filming a birthday event for the Prime Minister, a charge the BJP denies.
Center Proposes 15-Month Red Entry for Farmers Burning Stubble
The Indian central government has drafted a policy to maintain a red entry in land records for 15 months against farmers who burn crop residue.
Minister wants swift disbursal of land acquisition pay-out
Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has ordered the immediate disbursement of 813 crore rupees in land acquisition compensation currently held by district officials.
Indian government dissolves 37-year-old Digital Communications Commission
The Indian government has dissolved the 37-year-old Digital Communications Commission, which served as a primary decision-making body for telecom policy.
Senior citizens welfare association plans sports competitions in Hubballi
The Karnataka State Senior Citizen and Retired Employees’ Welfare Association is organizing sports competitions in Hubballi to observe World Senior Citizens’ Day.