'No compromise with youth's future': Gujarat CM welcomes anti-paper leak law

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:52 PM

Gandhinagar, July 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday welcomed Parliament's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying the legislation reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's belief that the country's youth are the "true architects of a New India" and strengthens a merit-based examination system for millions of aspirants.

Govt grants 4-month extension to real estate projects delayed due to West Asia crisis

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has advised all Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) of states to grant a four-month extension to the registration and completion timelines for eligible real estate projects hit by supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict.

India's forex reserves rise by $6.118 billion to $682.23 billion: RBI

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:29 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves rose by a healthy $6.118 billion to $682.2354 billion for the week ended July 24, extending their upward trend, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over unrest across LoC, calls for dialogue, respect for human rights

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:27 PM

Srinagar, July 31 (IANS) Senior religious leader and chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), particularly the continuing unrest and tragic loss of lives, and called for dialogue between the two sides.

Married daughters cannot be excluded from compassionate appointments: SC

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court has ruled that a married daughter cannot be denied consideration for compassionate appointment merely because a state government policy allows such appointments only to divorced or deserted daughters, holding that such a classification is unconstitutional and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.

Online nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 to close on Aug 15

IANS | July 31, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the last date for submission of online nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) from July 31 to August 15, an official said on Friday.

Nepal PM reaches out to Madhes parties as communal violence spreads in region

IANS | July 31, 2026 4:47 PM

Kathmandu, July 31 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Friday held meetings with Madhes-based political parties and lawmakers from the region over the communal unrest engulfing several districts in the country's southern province.

Cabinet okays 'Samudra Manthan' scheme with Rs 84,084 crore outlay to boost oil exploration

IANS | July 31, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved 'Samudra Manthan' – the National Offshore Exploration Scheme -- with an approved outlay of Rs 84,084 crore for implementation up to FY 2030–31, as the world grapples with energy shocks due to geopolitical tensions.

PM to dedicate to nation projects worth ₹17,900 crore in Andhra Pradesh

IANS | July 31, 2026 4:20 PM

Visakhapatnam, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation various development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore during his visit to Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

Nothing could be more disgraceful for country: Priests slam Pappu Yadav for wearing saffron attire during protest

IANS | July 31, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) As Purnia MP Pappu Yadav was wearing saffron attire while staging a protest in Parliament over the Ram Mandir donation theft case, priests on Friday criticised him and said that nothing could be more disgraceful for the country.

Politics

'No compromise with youth's future': Gujarat CM welcomes anti-paper leak law

Govt grants 4-month extension to real estate projects delayed due to West Asia crisis

India's forex reserves rise by $6.118 billion to $682.23 billion: RBI

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over unrest across LoC, calls for dialogue, respect for human rights

Married daughters cannot be excluded from compassionate appointments: SC

Online nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 to close on Aug 15

Nepal PM reaches out to Madhes parties as communal violence spreads in region

Cabinet okays 'Samudra Manthan' scheme with Rs 84,084 crore outlay to boost oil exploration

PM to dedicate to nation projects worth ₹17,900 crore in Andhra Pradesh

Nothing could be more disgraceful for country: Priests slam Pappu Yadav for wearing saffron attire during protest

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