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In March this year, the J&K government drafted the Business Rules and forwarded it to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for approval through the L-G office

As fishing community continue to raise their concerns over contamination of water bodies due to heavy industrial pollution, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board’s report says pollution is found within the permissible limits.

Heemal Vaid, an Indian-origin drug trafficker, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for orchestrating the import and distribution of over 4 million pounds worth of cocaine and heroin. The NCA identified him through encrypted messages on EncroChat and revealed his extensive drug importation and money laundering activities.

During the RCB vs GT IPL 2025 match, Virat Kohli injured his finger while fielding. Despite the injury, Kohli continued playing but seemed uncomfortable. Mohammed Siraj led GT's attack, reducing RCB to 42/4 before a recovery led by Livingstone, Sharma, and David. Kohli’s injury could impact RCB’s struggling season. Fans await updates.

In a surprising turn of events, a man accused of murdering his wife was relieved when she was found alive and presented in court. The court has summoned police officers who investigated the case and arranged protection for her while examining her as an additional witness.

Reports that Elon Musk will leave his role as a special government employee have been strongly denied by his supporters. President Donald Trump indicated that Musk's tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) might end soon, though Musk's significant contributions are still valued at the White House.

BJP allies speak in many voices, with JD(U) and Shiv Sena offering wholehearted support, LJP being circumspect, and TDP urging the govt to give the States more powers to determine the composition of Waqf Board

This is the first physical BIMSTEC since the pandemic; PM Modi to meet Thai King, Thai PM and hold bilaterals with several countries; last week’s Myanmar quake has drawn attention to the summit

Suggestions have been made on improvements to the provisions on the role of Chancellors, and the constitution of the selection committee for appointing Vice Chancellors

Industrialist Ambani sought an urgent hearing on March 27, in a petition challenging an Income Tax department notice dated April 12, 2022; court terms it an “artificial urgency”

World Chess Champion D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand were seen dancing to popular Bollywood songs at fellow Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi’s wedding, showcasing a rarely seen fun side of the GMs. Gukesh will participate in the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, while being closely followed by Arjun Erigaisi in the FIDE chess rankings.

Responding to a question from Tiruchengode MLA E.R. Eswaran, Minister E.V. Velu says that as per the contract agreement, the work is scheduled to be completed by February 2027. The NHAI has indicated that the project is likely to face more delays, he adds

A prominent body of principals spoke out against the university registrar for reportedly saying that there was no need to consult them while taking a decision to conduct exams for PG students in colleges other than their own 

Home Minister accuses the Opposition of indulging in ‘fear-mongering’ for the sake of vote bank politics as Lok Sabha continued its marathon debate on the revised version of the UMEED Bill