Sikkim electoral rolls: SC upholds ECI’s 2002 cut-off decision

The Supreme Court rejected a plea to change the cut-off year for Sikkim’s electoral roll revision from 2002 to 1993. The court upheld the ECI’s decision, questioning the petitioner’s locus and noting no political parties had objected. The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the ECI’s (Election Commission of India) decision to use … Read more

JPSC-JSSC protests: Jharkhand govt committed to dialogue with students

Jharkhand ministers stated the government’s commitment to dialogue with protesting JPSC-JSSC candidates over exam irregularities. Protesters demand a CBI probe, as the agitation continues with a student leader on a hunger strike. Amid the prolonged agitation by JPSC-JSSC candidates in Ranchi, Jharkhand Ministers Deepika Pandey and Irfan Ansari on Monday said the state government was … Read more

Security Guard Filling Patient Syringes? Noida Hospital Viral Video Sparks Safety Row

A video from Noida’s Sector 39 District Hospital has raised patient-safety concerns after a security guard was seen filling syringes with medication. Following an internal inquiry, hospital authorities dismissed security guard Sunil Kumar and staff nurse Richa Kumari. The hospital also sought an explanation from the outsourcing agency involved. A viral video reportedly from Noida’s … Read more

IND vs SL, 1st Test: Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill Questioned for Cautious Approach in Galle

Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill face criticism for India’s cautious approach on Day 3 of the Galle Test. Dodda Ganesh questioned batting with tailenders for four balls after rain delays, with WTC stakes adding pressure. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill have come under scrutiny after the visitors decided to continue … Read more

Odisha: Heavy rainfall washes away soil under railway track in Mayurbhanj

Heavy rainfall in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district caused a 50-metre railway track to sink near Baripada, leading to a complete suspension of train services. The sinking was detected after a train passed, and restoration work is now underway. Heavy Rain Sinks Railway Track, Halts Trains Heavy rainfall on Monday triggered a soil and ballast wash-away under … Read more

Vizhinjam Port to launch EXIM operations, ‘Mission Samudra’ initiative

The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala will commence full-scale EXIM operations on August 18. The state government will also launch ‘Mission Samudra’, a port-led industrial and logistics development initiative backed by a Rs 400-crore fund. The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala is set to commence full-scale export-import (EXIM) operations from August 18, marking a major … Read more

US Ambassador Gor to Address IACC Convention on India-US Trade Ties

US Ambassador Sergio Gor will deliver a special address at the IACC National Convention 2026 in Mumbai. The event, also featuring Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, will focus on redefining the India-US strategic partnership in trade and investment. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor will deliver a special address at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce National … Read more

AP junior doctors boycott emergency services amid unresolved demands

Junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh escalated their 8-day strike by boycotting emergency services and ICUs. They demand a 30% stipend hike, rollback of the increased retirement age for senior doctors, and fair recruitment as per NMC norms. Junior doctors across government medical colleges and hospitals in Andhra Pradesh intensified their ongoing protest on Monday by … Read more

AP junior doctors boycott emergency services amid unresolved demands

Junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh escalated their 8-day strike by boycotting emergency services and ICUs. They demand a 30% stipend hike, rollback of the increased retirement age for senior doctors, and fair recruitment as per NMC norms. Junior doctors across government medical colleges and hospitals in Andhra Pradesh intensified their ongoing protest on Monday by … Read more