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AIMIM attacks Akhilesh Yadav over likely bulldozer action at Azam Khan-founded Jauhar University

IANS | July 16, 2026 4:05 PM

Lucknow, July 16 (IANS) The demolition notice to Jauhar University by the Rampur District Administration (RDA) has triggered criticism from Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), which accused the ruling BJP-led dispensation and also the Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav of acting in collusion to bring down the minority institution.

Kharge writes to PM Modi, seeks all-party meeting on revised Delimitation Bill

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the government's revised Bills on delimitation before they are introduced in Parliament during the upcoming Monsoon Session.

SC flags stress of introducing third language in Class 9, suggests CBSE to begin from Class 6

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the introduction of a third language at the Class 9 level under the CBSE curriculum, observing that requiring students to begin learning a new language at that stage could place unnecessary stress on those preparing for Board examinations.

Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha; 4th Trinamool MP to quit after Bengal poll loss

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:37 PM

Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) Actress-turned-politician and Trinamool leader, Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, has resigned from the Rajya Sabha, just three months after being elected to the Upper House.

BKTC submits internal enquiry report to Uttarakhand SIT over Badrinath temple 'irregularities'

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:18 PM

Dehradun, July 16 (IANS) Amid a row over the alleged embezzlement of management of offerings made at Badrinath temple in Chamoli district, the Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has submitted its 18-page internal enquiry report to the Uttarakhand Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT), sources said on Thursday.

CBDT raises Cost Inflation Index to 384 for 2026-27

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has increased the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the financial year 2026-27 by 2.3 per cent to 384 from the corresponding figure of 376 in the previous financial year.

'Backdoor conversion of Hindu students': BJP, Hindu seers condemn Hyd 'Kalma' incident

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The BJP, along with Hindu saints, on Thursday strongly reacted after a Class 2 student of a private school in Hyderabad was asked by a teacher to recite the 'Kalma', calling it a "backdoor conversion of Hindu students" and urging people to keep children away from exposure to religious issues.

Govt to extend financial support under UDAN scheme to 5 years: Ram Mohan Naidu

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The government will extend financial support to airlines operating under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme from three years to five years in a phased manner to improve the viability of regional routes, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday.

Bengaluru law student dies after stabbing; jilted lover, his brother arrested

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:19 PM

Bengaluru, July 16 (IANS) A law student, who was allegedly stabbed by the brother of her former boyfriend-turned jilted lover in Bengaluru's Kodihalli area, succumbed to her injuries, prompting the registration of a murder case and the arrest of both accused, police said on Thursday.

Nation’s maiden Hydrogen train: With no smoke, zero carbon emissions, India set to join elite group

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India’s first hydrogen train is set to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Haryana’s Jind on July 17, making it one of the historic moments while signalling a turning point in the nation’s train mobility and also giving a big push towards clean transportation.

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AIMIM attacks Akhilesh Yadav over likely bulldozer action at Azam Khan-founded Jauhar University

Kharge writes to PM Modi, seeks all-party meeting on revised Delimitation Bill

SC flags stress of introducing third language in Class 9, suggests CBSE to begin from Class 6

Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha; 4th Trinamool MP to quit after Bengal poll loss

BKTC submits internal enquiry report to Uttarakhand SIT over Badrinath temple 'irregularities'

CBDT raises Cost Inflation Index to 384 for 2026-27

'Backdoor conversion of Hindu students': BJP, Hindu seers condemn Hyd 'Kalma' incident

Govt to extend financial support under UDAN scheme to 5 years: Ram Mohan Naidu

Bengaluru law student dies after stabbing; jilted lover, his brother arrested

Nation’s maiden Hydrogen train: With no smoke, zero carbon emissions, India set to join elite group

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