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Anoop Jacob was responding to concerns raised during the Question Hour over private mills ‘forcing unfair paddy weight deductions on farmers.’

The start of the West Asia conflict triggered a surge in global oil prices but retail pump rates in India remained steady for large parts and rising only by a fraction

A Parliamentary Standing Committee led by BJP leader and former IPS officer Brij Lal reviewed vacancies across central government departments and assessed the progress of recruitment drives. The panel also examined the functioning of recruitment agencies such as UPSC, SSC, and DoPT, while discussing the Civil Services Examination and CSAT. The committee said recruitment efforts were progressing satisfactorily and stressed continued monitoring of vacancies.

The Samajwadi Party is anxious with the party’s Brahmin outreach ahead of polls next year, says the former U.P. CM and BSP chief

Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced 20% hike in DA for govt. employees, and a ₹36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana; Bengal government to revive Calcutta stock exchange

The 17-member executive committee decided to step down after a section of the association moved a no-confidence motion against the leadership at a general body meeting held in Kochi

Former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan expresses concern over the physical toll on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive batting style. Cullinan fears for the youngster's wrists and joints, citing the increased demands of modern cricket and heavier bats. He draws parallels to Sachin Tendulkar's career-threatening elbow injury, urging attention to Sooryavanshi's long-term health as his workload grows.

They demanded the immediate withdrawal of any government order related to privatisation

India is also seeking guarantees that the US will not impose fresh tariffs after the agreement is signed. Both countries are looking to finalise a pact seen as important for improving bilateral relations that have recently come under strain.

Kerala Health Minister Muraleedharan accused the previous LDF Government of not taking sufficient steps for disease prevention, including in cleaning activities, during the earlier part of the year when it was in charge

A Haryana resort faces a consumer commission's order to refund Rs 75 and pay Rs 10,000 in compensation. The resort overcharged a customer for Mountain Dew during a party, charging Rs 50 per bottle against a printed price of Rs 35. When the customer raised the issue, resort staff allegedly misbehaved. The commission found this a clear deficiency in service, ordering the refund with interest and compensation for harassment.

The passenger arrived from Bangkok on Air India flight AI 2335 on June 21 and was intercepted after crossing the Green Channel based on profiling, an official statement said

The song acknowledges the efforts of Director General of prisons Alok Kumar in promoting yoga and meditation among inmates as part of prisoner welfare and rehabilitation programmes

The woman woman came in contact with the trio after clicking on an online link about two years ago while browsing social media

The State’s plea was to increase the punishments imposed on the convicted persons, including Sunil N.S., a.k.a. Pulsar Suni and to challenge the acquittal of four of the accused, including actor Dileep

India is in advanced discussions with the UAE for a significant defence deal, potentially including the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Akashteer air defence systems. This move signifies deepening strategic ties and India's growing prowess as a defence exporter. The UAE's interest stems from a desire to bolster its military capabilities amidst regional security concerns, marking a potential major win for India's indigenous defence industry.

Electricity supply in Karnataka is a system run by Escoms, where each area is assigned a fixed distribution company based on geography, with no option to switch even if the service is unsatisfactory