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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.
Karnataka to track cancer patients after fake drug bust
Karnataka health officials are tracking cancer patients after the seizure of counterfeit cancer drugs.
BJP seeks Kerala-model survey on Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats
Karnataka BJP leaders urged the state government to conduct a physical village-level survey and pursue a legal strategy regarding the Kasturirangan report on the Western Ghats.
SC issues notice on plea to club FIRs in biryani controversy
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the governments of Maharashtra, Haryana, and the Union regarding a plea to consolidate multiple FIRs against comedian Pranit More over controversial remarks made during his show.
Chandrababu Naidu asks officials to declare drought-hit mandals in Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu instructed officials to identify and declare drought-affected mandals in Andhra Pradesh by October 1 following an assessment of El Nino-related impacts.
51,000 get govt job letters at Rozgar Mela; Modi urges citizen-first service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed appointment letters to 51,000 recruits at the 20th Rozgar Mela, emphasizing citizen-centric public service.
Supreme Court stays P&H High Court judgment on Section 147A
The Supreme Court has stayed a Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that declared Section 147A of the Income Tax Act unconstitutional.
Centre in SC reduces NEET-SS qualifying percentile to 30%
The Indian government reduced the NEET-SS qualifying percentile to 30% and returned 40 vacant in-service seats to Tamil Nadu following a Supreme Court case.
Congress stages protest in Shivamogga over charges on UPI payments
The Congress party in Shivamogga held a protest against the government's decision to apply a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions over 2,000 rupees.
SC tells Tamil Nadu to reconsider opposition to Navodaya schools
The Supreme Court of India directed the Tamil Nadu government to identify land for establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas while encouraging dialogue regarding language policy concerns.
Panchayats face financial crisis over unpaid MGNREGS material costs
Panchayats in Kerala report a crisis due to delayed material cost payments from the Union government for the previous financial year's MGNREGS projects.
Delimitation Bill is adverse to South Indian States
Minister Narendra Swamy claims the proposed Delimitation Bill negatively impacts South Indian states.
Vice President to attend Hyderabad Liberation Day event at Parade Grounds
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will attend the Hyderabad Liberation Day event at the Parade Grounds in Secunderabad on September 17.
CPI alleges vote deletions in A.P. SIR
CPI leader J.V. Satyanarayana Murthy alleged that the central government is manipulating electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh during a special revision process.
Article 371(J) provisions will be implemented fully, says Priyank Kharge
Karnataka government officials reaffirmed their commitment to the full implementation of Article 371(J) provisions to support the development of the Kalyana Karnataka region.
Karnataka Labour Department asserts that night-shift safeguards for women employees are covered under OSH Rules
The Karnataka Labour Department stated that safety protections for women working night shifts have been transitioned from the state Shops and Commercial Establishments Act to the federal Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules.
85% of fuel dispensing nozzles checked across petrol stations in Karnataka found to be defective
The Karnataka government is opposing new federal regulations that extend the mandatory recalibration period for fuel dispensing nozzles from 12 to 24 months, citing widespread defects discovered in a recent state-wide inspection.
Tamil Nadu Assembly urges Centre to make Tamil official High Court language
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Union Government to recognize Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court.
Karnataka ministers urge public private collaboration for PM SETU scheme
Karnataka state ministers have called for public-private collaboration to support the national PM-SETU scheme for upgrading Industrial Training Institutes.
Belagavi administration seeks transfer of Cantonment board land
The Belagavi district administration has requested the transfer of approximately 860 acres of land from the Cantonment board to the city corporation, a process pending final approval by the Ministry of Defence.
Tiger Explorer returns to Andhra Pradesh forest from Maharashtra
A tiger named Explorer has returned to the Jangareddigudem reserve forest in Andhra Pradesh following a long journey from Maharashtra, prompting the state government to request female tigers to establish a breeding population.
Supreme Court orders release of minor students detained during protest
The Supreme Court ordered all Indian states to release protesting students under 18 without criminal records and mandated an independent investigation into allegations of police violence during NEET-related protests.
Tamil Nadu Law Minister justifies arrest of DMK MLA Markandayan
Tamil Nadu Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar justified the arrest of DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan for allegedly making defamatory and threatening remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Kerala government prioritizes integrated solid waste management projects across state districts
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan declared solid waste management a major priority for the United Democratic Front government, outlining plans for integrated projects in every district.
Supreme Court includes live-in relationships under domestic cruelty law
The Supreme Court ruled that the criminal offence of domestic cruelty now extends to live-in relationships qualifying as relationships in the nature of marriage.
Government to introduce Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha
The government is set to introduce the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to update the institute's statutory framework and governance.
Union government reports water contamination outbreaks across four Indian states
The Union government reported water contamination outbreaks causing hospitalizations and fatalities in four Indian states, citing aging infrastructure and poor maintenance as key causes.
Punjab Assembly passes censure motion against Union Government over NEET leak
The Punjab Assembly passed a censure motion against the Union Government over the NEET paper leak issue, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party accusing the Union Government of failing to protect the future of lakhs of students.
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.
Karnataka government seeks central aid for drought affected taluks
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara reported that severe drought conditions continue in 111 taluks in North Karnataka, while the state seeks a relaxation of central rules to declare a drought emergency.