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Lawyer argued that ‘merger’, a device originally meant to safeguard legislators’ rights of expression and intra-party dissent from the anti-defection law, has metamorphosed into a cover for horsetrading

Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Vinoth will present the State’s Agriculture Budget on August 6, 2026

Ahead of the 2026–27 academic session, Delhi University has directed its colleges and affiliated institutions to tighten anti-ragging measures and strengthen campus discipline. The guidelines call for enhanced surveillance, confidential grievance mechanisms, faculty mentoring for freshers, identity verification and strict compliance with UGC regulations to ensure a safe, secure and inclusive learning environment for students.

The Centre has released a revised series of the ICI, updating the base year, sectoral coverage and weights. Here is what has changed and what it means for industrial growth

Mothers of orangutans exhibit extraordinary foresight in nurturing their young, skillfully orchestrating social playdates to foster crucial social skills. On days when their infants engage in play, these mothers venture further afield and reduce their feeding habits to prioritize connection. This significant maternal behavior reflects a profound understanding of the role social interactions play in the development of their offspring, highlighting an essential aspect of mammalian life.

“Don’t drag the Court into all this. It will come up tomorrow,” the court said.

According to the Minister, the civic body has not been planting trees as per its claims and has been showing inflated numbers on paper owing to a lack of accountability and improper documentation

Nearly 100 Google employees rallied at Mountain View, delivering a petition signed by 4,500 workers to CEO Sundar Pichai. Led by Alphabet Workers Union president Parul Koul, the Googlers for Job Security campaign demands guaranteed severance, voluntary exit packages before layoffs, and an end to AI-era performance quotas. Executives were absent, so the petition was slipped under their doors amid rising tech layoffs anxiety.

‘The approval has been granted after a comprehensive scientific evaluation of the vaccine’s quality, safety and efficacy,’ said the Union Health Ministry

West Bengal marked Martyr’s Day on July 21, 2026, with significant rallies in Central Kolkata, drawing attention from political leaders including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Ealing borough in London has seen a successful return of beavers, who are tackling flooding issues head-on. By creating wetlands, these industrious animals have managed to retain excess rainwater during intense storms. Remarkably, the area surrounding Greenford station has remained safeguarded from flooding for three years. Additionally, this initiative has revitalized local ecosystems, drawing in diverse wildlife and exemplifying how natural interventions can solve pressing environmental problems.

In a note dated July 20, Goldman Sachs analysts said, “Escalation in the Middle East and the decline in estimated Persian Gulf flows to below 45% of pre-war levels have pushed oil prices back up.”

The notices, issued by the Assistant Electoral Registration Officers on July 20, asked the BLOs to complete 75% of the enumeration work by July 21 – within a day – or face disciplinary action.

Booth Level Officers say they have been instructed to place them under the “probable absent, shifted, dead/deleted or duplicate (ASDD)” category, Chief Electoral Officer denies claims.  

Cristiano Ronaldo's Instagram account liked a post alleging FIFA aided Argentina's World Cup final journey. This incident adds to existing tournament controversies and questions about FIFA's integrity. Argentina's path to the final involved several close matches and dramatic comebacks. They ultimately lost the World Cup final to Spain after extra time. Ronaldo has not publicly commented on his social media activity.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is chairperson. Chandrasekhar was vice chairperson of the board during the term of Oommen Chandy-led UDF government from 2011-16

The Indian Navy commissions the anti-submarine warfare vessel Malvan, adding to its fleet. This new ship is the second of eight Mahe-class vessels being built domestically. The navy plans to induct eighteen vessels this year, including other specialized ships. These shallow water craft are designed to counter underwater threats near the coast. The commissioning occurs amid rising submarine activity from China and Pakistan.

In a social media post, the actor says her fight is against the ‘power group’ named in Hema Committee report