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Anti-reservation rhetoric is rising, management quota stays invisible

When the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests put the Union government on the back foot, the big news channels along with several social media handles began a curious campaign against caste-based affirmative action to discredit the protests.

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Centre releases additional Rs 1,09,019 crore tax devolution to states to boost capital spending

The Union government released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore tax devolution on August 1, 2026. This amount is separate from the scheduled monthly devolution for August. The move aims to strengthen state finances and boost developmental expenditure. Uttar Pradesh received the largest share of this additional fund. Other states like…

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Rahul to PM: 'You harmed our youth's future' on NEET row

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi regarding the NEET paper leak issue. He accused the government of destroying the education system and protecting those responsible. Congress demands the education minister's resignation and an apology to students. Prime Minister Modi announced fast-track courts to punish those involved in paper leaks. Widespread…

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Delhi Gymkhana Club served show cause notice in eviction proceedings; asked to explain why it should not be evicted by July 7

The Union Government has escalated eviction proceedings against the Delhi Gymkhana Club, issuing a show cause notice under the Public Premises Act. The government alleges the club is an unauthorized occupant of the 27.3-acre property after its perpetual lease was terminated for public purpose. The club must respond by July…

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HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wages

Himachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Anirudh Singh stated the changes, shifting financial burden to states and reducing guaranteed workdays, will cost Himachal Pradesh ₹164.63 crore annually and potentially ₹800-1,000 crore if actual demand exceeds allocations.…

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PMK opposes new tribunal on Mekedatu dam issue, urges TN Government to withdraw proposal

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has strongly opposed the Tamil Nadu Assembly's resolution seeking a tribunal for the Mekedatu dam issue. He warned that this move would jeopardize the state's legal rights and benefit Karnataka. Ramadoss urged the Chief Minister to remove the tribunal demand, stating that existing legal rulings favor…

The Economic Times

Karnataka keen to move ahead with Makedattu project, seeks dialogue with Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has reiterated the state's commitment to the Mekedattu project, asserting it will benefit both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. He urged political unity and expressed readiness for discussions with Tamil Nadu, despite the latter's legislative assembly passing a resolution opposing the dam. Reddy highlighted the project's primary…

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves resolution in Assembly against Mekedatu dam; Congress, VCK extend support

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a unanimous resolution today against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct a dam at Mekedatu across the Cauvery River.

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'These were historical mistakes': Himanta Biswa Sarma on India-Bangladesh border fencing

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted that border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border has seen significant progress recently. He described past delays in fencing across states like Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and West Bengal as historical mistakes. Sarma emphasized that the actual implementation of the 1985 Assam Accord's border management…

The Economic Times

Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh hails Centre's decision to form panel on demographic change

The Chief Minister of Manipur has praised the Union Government for establishing a High-Level Committee aimed at examining demographic changes throughout India.

The Economic Times

Explained: What the Union government’s new delimitation bills change and why it matters

The Union government has unveiled a three-bill legislative package that could fundamentally reshape political representation in India. The package, comprising the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be introduced during a Special Session of Parliament…

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11 years later, Swachh Bharat progress mired in weak verification

Eleven years after India launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Union government’s flagship rural sanitation programme, it has missed its target of ‘Sampoorn Swachhata’ by 2024-25, exposing gaps in waste management, untreated sewage, and behavioural change that challenge the sustainability of India’s sanitation progress.

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The real E20 story: How a botched rollout turned India’s big fuel fix into a national burden

The most burning issue in the Indian motoring community of late has been fuel. That intentional PJ aside, the fact remains: vehicle owners have been crying foul ever since the Union government advanced its plans to roll out E20 nationwide – five years before it was originally intended.

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Ranveer Allahbadia case: The ripple effect of a single ‘joke’

“Life is crazy,” YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia said in excitement after receiving the ‘Disrupter of the Year’ award in March last year from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Creators Award, a first-of-its-kind recognition for digital content creators. Crazier events unfolded exactly a year later.

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Star Vijay holds back Neeya Naana episode on 3-language policy, DMK alleges BJP pressure

Amid the ongoing standoff between the union government and Tamil Nadu over the three-language policy, a fresh controversy has emerged after Tamil television channel Star Vijay stalled its programme on the issue. The network had recorded an episode for its flagship debate show Neeya Naana, hosted by television personality Gopinath.

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Central Govt decided to withdraw security cover of 32 important political leaders, read full list...

The Union Government has decided to revoke the security cover of 32 key political leaders. Read the full list on Dynamite News.

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Plea in SC for extension of CAA 2019 date to accommodate Bangladesh Hindus; Details here...

Plea seeks direction to the Union Government to take immediate diplomatic or other steps to prevent the atrocities committed upon Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Indian women's kabaddi team moves Supreme Court for Iran tournament

NEW DELHI: Bringing to fore the worrying affairs of kabaddi’s administration in India, the women’s team on Monday requested the Supreme Court to direct the 'Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI)', which lost affiliation to the international body, to take steps to send them to 'Senior Kabaddi Championship' scheduled in…

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Supreme Court asks DoPT, states for timeline to fill up CIC and SIC vacancies

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Union government’s Department of Personnel and Training as well as states to furnish a timeline to fill up vacancies in the central information commission and various state information commissions, according to Bar and Bench.

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J-K: Cabinet passes resolution for statehood

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet has passed a resolution urging the Union Government to restore. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chandrayaan 3: First National Space Day to be celebrated on August 23

The Union Government has declared August 23 as "National Space Day" to celebrate the remarkable success of the Chandrayaan-3. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers announce to march towards Delhi on opening of Shambhu and Khanauri borders

Farmers will resume march to Delhi as soon as borders are opened to demand the Union government to fulfill its promises made to farmers in 2021. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No protests by Bar Associations against New Criminal Laws: BCI

The BCI has assured that it will initiate discussions with the Union Government regarding the new Criminal Laws. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

What are the NIA’s allegations against NSCN? | Explained

NIA charge sheet reveals links between NSCN-IM and Meitei insurgent groups in Manipur amid ethnic unrest and border issues.

The Hindu

Centre sets timeline for disposing living donor transplant applications

The Union Government has set a timeline of six to eight weeks for health authorities in the States/Union Territories to decide on applications seeking living donor organ transplantation

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