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Relief for automakers as Centre proposes easy easing emission compliance testing regime

Times of India - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:34
The road transport ministry proposes changes to emission compliance testing for vehicle manufacturers. New passenger cars and two-wheelers will undergo annual testing for three years after approval. Larger vehicles will continue with annual emission compliance testing. Existing models will see testing frequency reduced to once every three years. This move aims to reduce compliance burdens and improve ease of doing business.
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'Like losing the woman of your life': Mancini apologises after dramatic Italy return

Times of India - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:30
Roberto Mancini has apologised for his previous departure from the Italian national team. He admitted his exit was completely his fault and expressed deep regret. Mancini returns as Italy's coach after their World Cup qualification failures. He aims to restore the Azzurri to their former glory and win back trust. The team's new era begins with a UEFA Nations League match.
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We are in India, be realistic, says HC, lifts curbs on hotel over 2 insects

Times of India - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:27
The Bombay high court quashed a hotel's license suspension after finding minor hygiene issues. A solitary finding of two insects did not justify the continued suspension of the license. The court accepted the hotel's undertaking to maintain high sanitation standards. The Food and Drug Administration's drive aims to improve food safety across Maharashtra. The court appreciated the state and FDA actions in enforcing food safety laws.
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CPI(M) Ernakulam district secretary accuses State govt., MP of inaction over FACT crisis

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:27
Hibi Eden rejects the allegations, saying he had raised FACT-related issues in Parliament and sought action on a nano urea plant
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Centre’s assurance cannot override statutory processes governing withdrawal of FIRs, experts say

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:24
‘Once an FIR has been registered, it cannot simply be cancelled; police can file a closure report if it finds no material to proceed or the public prosecutor may seek withdrawal from prosecution; however, court can reject them and still order a fresh probe'
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Join BJP or parents will be in trouble: Dipke's mother recalls ‘video threat’ her son received

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:19
Anita Dipke said that the intimidation forced the parents to flee their home and take shelter at a relative's residence in the Konkan region for 16 days
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MP farmers breach barricades, reach within 1 km of CM Mohan Yadav's residence over moong MSP

Times of India - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:18
Farmers in Bhopal protested over summer moong procurement at minimum support price. They breached police barricades and marched towards the Chief Minister's residence. The state government formed a committee to discuss issues with farmer representatives. Talks between the agriculture minister and farmer leaders concluded without a breakthrough. The protest continued with various demonstrations and roadside activities.
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Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah’s resignation over police brutality during Delhi protests

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:09
Mr. Gandhi vows that the Opposition will hold the Centre responsible for the police brutality; he asks PM Modi to sack Mr. Shah and order a probe into the crackdown
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India getting ready for Xi, Putin visits in September

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:02
Both leaders expected to attend BRICS summit in Delhi on September 12, 13; Foreign Secretary holds wide-ranging talks in Beijing as Chinese officials arrive in Delhi to oversee security preparations
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Nolan Wells' family seeks social media records amid missing phone data concerns

Times of India - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:01
Nolan Wells’ family has subpoenaed several social media companies as investigators continue examining the 18-year-old’s death. The requests focus on account records and digital data after the family raised concerns about missing Snapchat content on Wells’ phone. His friend Warren Hudson has denied that anyone accessed or deleted information from the device. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Indian Embassy in US slams foreign media for misleading headline over PoK killings

Times of India - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 17:01
The Indian Embassy criticized The New York Times for its inaccurate reporting. The embassy stated Pakistan illegally occupies parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Violent clashes have occurred in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir since early June. Protests are ongoing over regional legislative assembly seats and alleged manipulation. India attributes these protests to Pakistan's economic exploitation and oppression.
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BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi spread misinformation on police action, demands apology

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 16:55
Sambit Patra accuses the Congress leader of insulting students by dividing the protesters at Jantar Mantar into three categories — ‘students’, ‘idiots’ and ‘andhbhakt’ (blind devotees), and of repeatedly using the unparliamentary word ‘idiot’ in the Lok Sabha
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Farmers block NH-16 in Ongole seeking remunerative prices for tobacco

Hindu - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 16:53
Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader asks the Chief Minister to explain the underlying reason for the sudden reduction of the low-grade tobacco price to ₹110 per kg
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