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Karnataka High Court defers hearing on Vande Mataram stanza restriction
The Karnataka High Court deferred a petition challenging the state government's decision to restrict the singing of the National Song to two stanzas.
Chief Minister to Visit Sakleshpur for Western Ghats Meeting
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar plans to visit Sakleshpur to discuss the K. Kasturirangan committee report and inspect the Yettinahole project.
Number of drought-hit taluks in Karnataka may cross 200
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister stated that the number of drought-affected taluks in the state is expected to exceed 200.
Centre working on suggestions for CBSE three-language policy, tells Supreme Court
The Indian government is consulting with the Supreme Court regarding the implementation of the CBSE three-language policy for Class 9 students.
Drop decision to impose fee on UPI transactions: Pinarayi
Kerala Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the central government for its decision to implement a fee on UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000.
Will discuss drought in special session regardless of BJP cooperation
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state legislature will hold a special session to address the ongoing drought and farmer concerns.
Vishveshvara Hegde Kageri urges central government to halt Bedti river project
Parliamentary member Vishveshvara Hegde Kageri met Union Minister of Water Resources C.R. Patil in New Delhi to urge halting the proposed Bedti-Hirevaddati river-linking project until scientific studies on the carrying capacity of North Karnataka's sensitive Western Ghats region are completed.
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 unions call for Andhra Pradesh bandh over NEET irregularities
Student organizations in Andhra Pradesh have called for a protest and bandh demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET-UG paper leaks and police actions against students.
Parliament passes bill criminalizing insults to national song Vande Mataram
Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, criminalizing insult to the national song Vande Mataram.
Cockroach Janta Party opposes new public examination amendment bill in Parliament
Cockroach Janta Party has criticized the Lok Sabha's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, arguing it prioritizes punishment over preventive reforms for exam paper leaks.
Supreme Court permits non-polluting industrial applications in Taj Trapezium Zone
The Supreme Court of India authorized the Taj Trapezium Zone Authority to process pending applications for non-polluting industrial units while mandating expert scrutiny to protect the Taj Mahal.
Supreme Court seeks details on alternative prayer site for Bhojshala complex case
Supreme Court of India agreed to hear a Muslim side plea challenging the Madhya Pradesh government's allocation of an alternate Namaz site located about two kilometres from the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar, and directed the Solicitor General to ascertain whether a closer site can be provided.
Telangana government mandates expert safety certification for Kaleshwaram project operations
Telangana government will only allow operation of damaged Kaleshwaram project barrages after expert certification of safety, with rehabilitation designs being prepared by IIT Bombay and technical partners.
Karnataka replaces third language with AI skills in government high schools
The Karnataka government has directed the implementation of AI skill education in place of a third language in 1,652 government high schools starting from the 2026-27 academic year, prompting objections from Hindi language teachers' associations.
Dalit Sangharsha Samiti demands transparent inquiry into alleged NEET paper leak
The Dalit Sangharsha Samiti (DSS) has demanded a transparent probe and disclosure of the NEET question paper committee by the Union government to identify those responsible for the alleged paper leak, while condemning police action against protesters in New Delhi.
KSU members stage rail blockade at Kannur railway station
The Kerala Students' Union staged a rail blockade at Kannur railway station to protest Delhi Police actions against Congress leaders and alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
Centre links Samagra Shiksha fund release for Tamil Nadu to NEP implementation
India's Union government reiterates it will release Samagra Shiksha education funds to Tamil Nadu only after the state implements the National Education Policy 2020, though Right to Education entitlement allocations will continue.
Tamil Nadu registers over two crore people under Ayushman Bharat health scheme
Tamil Nadu has accelerated the creation of Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, covering 2.54 crore people and integrating the system with the state's Health Management Information System 3.0.
Government plans to introduce new tribunal reforms bill in monsoon session
The Indian government informed the Supreme Court that it is likely to introduce a new Tribunal Reforms Bill during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.