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National 9/2/2026

Sara Chawla's Fight Secures Landmark SC Ruling Easing Judicial Entry for Disabled Lawyers

In a pivotal victory for inclusivity, Ludhiana lawyer Sara Chawla, battling visual impairment herself, has played a key role in securing a landmark Supreme Court ruling on August 21, 2026. This judgment significantly modifies the judicial service eligibility for law graduates, particularly easing the entry barriers for Persons with Disabilities by adjusting the previously reinstated three-year practice requirement. The court's decision now allows all law graduates to apply, with one year of practice being deemed sufficient for eligibility, followed by structured training.

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Sara Chawla's Fight Secures Landmark SC Ruling Easing Judicial Entry for Disabled Lawyers
National 9/2/2026

India's Quick-Commerce Dark Stores Under Fire: Distributors Demand Strict Safety Norms

India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distributors are pushing hard for urgent government intervention, demanding strict storage and hygiene regulations for the country's booming quick-commerce dark stores. The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has formally urged the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to enforce mandatory norms, citing widespread safety and health concerns in these micro-warehouses. This move follows recent inspections by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which exposed alarming violations, leading to the suspension of 14 licenses linked to major quick-commerce players like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart.

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India's Quick-Commerce Dark Stores Under Fire: Distributors Demand Strict Safety Norms
National 9/2/2026

No More Stamps: India Goes Digital, Ends Boarding Pass Stamping for International Flights

Outbound international travelers from India will no longer need to get their boarding passes physically stamped at immigration counters, effective September 1, 2026. This landmark move by the Bureau of Immigration aims to streamline the departure process, making air travel from Indian airports notably faster and more convenient for passengers.

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No More Stamps: India Goes Digital, Ends Boarding Pass Stamping for International Flights
National 9/2/2026

NEET-PG Exam Rocked by Technical Glitches in Jaipur, Thousands Face Re-Exam

Thousands of medical aspirants for the critical NEET-PG 2026 examination faced chaos and protests on August 30 after severe technical disruptions, primarily power failures and repeated computer shutdowns, marred their test at two centres in Jaipur. Over 2,400 candidates were directly impacted by these glitches, prompting the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to swiftly announce a re-examination for them on September 5, 2026.

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NEET-PG Exam Rocked by Technical Glitches in Jaipur, Thousands Face Re-Exam
National 9/2/2026

IITs Pilot Adaptive Testing for JEE Advanced; Aims to Curb Coaching Culture by 2030

India's premier engineering institutes, the IITs, are actively piloting a new 'adaptive testing' system for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, with an ambitious goal to roll it out by 2030. While JEE Advanced 2026 will maintain its traditional format, this significant move aims to reduce students' heavy reliance on coaching classes by making the exam more responsive to individual performance and testing deeper understanding rather than rote memorization. A recent pilot project involved around 4,000 first-year students across various IITs, gathering crucial data to fine-tune the new assessment mechanism.

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IITs Pilot Adaptive Testing for JEE Advanced; Aims to Curb Coaching Culture by 2030
National 9/1/2026

NCLT Halts Subhash Chandra Asset Sale, Challenges Rs 6.5 Cr Debt Deal

In a significant development, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has barred Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra from selling any of his assets, putting a hold on a controversial settlement plan that would have seen lenders recover a mere Rs 6.5 crore against claims totaling approximately Rs 22,006 crore. A newly formed five-member special bench of the NCLT, led by President Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, stated that an earlier order approving the settlement could not be implemented due to the absence of a clear majority view among its members. This dramatic intervention underscores the tribunal's intent to thoroughly examine the highly contentious repayment proposal.

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NCLT Halts Subhash Chandra Asset Sale, Challenges Rs 6.5 Cr Debt Deal
National 9/1/2026

UN Warning: Kolkata, Mumbai Face 'Immediate Risk' from Accelerating Sea Level Rise

A new United Nations report, released just yesterday, sounds a loud alarm for India's bustling coastal giants, Kolkata and Mumbai, warning that millions are at 'immediate risk' of losing their homes due to rapidly accelerating sea level rise. More than 14 million people across low-lying South Asian deltas, including these two major Indian cities and Dhaka, face permanent displacement as oceans creep inland.

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UN Warning: Kolkata, Mumbai Face 'Immediate Risk' from Accelerating Sea Level Rise
National 9/1/2026

India's Malaria Battle: 80% Drop by 2025, Now Zeroing In on 2030 Goal

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its fight against malaria, recording a nearly 80 percent drop in cases and deaths between 2015 and 2025. This significant progress, confirmed by the Union Health Ministry in a recent high-level review, also saw the number of 'high-burden districts' – areas with many malaria cases – fall sharply from 155 to just 33. This puts the country firmly on track towards its ambitious goal of eliminating the disease by 2030.

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India's Malaria Battle: 80% Drop by 2025, Now Zeroing In on 2030 Goal
National 9/1/2026

Karnataka Fortifies Exam Law: New Rules Combat Malpractice Amid KPSC Scandal

Karnataka is tightening its grip on exam integrity, with the government fast-tracking the drafting of rules for its stringent anti-cheating law. This move comes hot on the heels of the arrest of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with the ongoing probe into widespread irregularities at the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), signaling a serious commitment to root out malpractice.

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Karnataka Fortifies Exam Law: New Rules Combat Malpractice Amid KPSC Scandal
National 9/1/2026

India's Economy Soars with 7.8% Q1 Growth, Fastest Among Major Nations

India's economy has truly outdone itself, hitting a robust 7.8% growth in the first quarter (April-June) of the 2026-27 financial year, a performance that comfortably beats the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) own forecast of 7%. This impressive burst of economic activity cements India's standing as the world's fastest-growing major economy, despite global challenges.

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India's Economy Soars with 7.8% Q1 Growth, Fastest Among Major Nations
National 9/1/2026

INS Nipun Bolsters India's Deep-Sea Prowess, Elevating Submarine Rescue Capability

The Indian Navy officially commissioned INS Nipun, its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar-class, on August 31, 2026, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, marking a significant leap in the nation's deep-sea diving and submarine rescue capabilities. This new, purpose-built vessel dramatically enhances India's ability to conduct complex underwater operations and respond swiftly to submarine emergencies, closing a critical eight-year capability gap. Designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, INS Nipun is a testament to India's burgeoning self-reliance in defense shipbuilding, boasting nearly 75-80% indigenous content.

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INS Nipun Bolsters India's Deep-Sea Prowess, Elevating Submarine Rescue Capability
National 9/1/2026

NEET Protests: SC Weighs Quashing Old FIRs, New Probe for 'Serious Offenders'

India's Supreme Court is currently hearing a crucial plea from the Delhi Police, which seeks to quash 13 existing police cases (First Information Reports or FIRs) against students who participated in protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Simultaneously, the police want permission to register a fresh, targeted FIR against 2,873 individuals, alleging their involvement in violence and property damage during the demonstrations. This move by the authorities aims to draw a clear line between peaceful student protesters and those accused of more serious offenses.

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NEET Protests: SC Weighs Quashing Old FIRs, New Probe for 'Serious Offenders'
National 9/1/2026

India Ramps Up Fight Against Cervical Cancer with Mass Vaccination and Screening

India is making a significant push to wipe out cervical cancer, with Union Health Minister JP Nadda recently reaffirming the country's strong commitment to this goal on the global stage. This renewed resolve comes as India expands its nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, launched earlier this year, alongside extensive screening and early treatment efforts across the country. The initiative is crucial as India currently accounts for about a quarter of the world's cervical cancer deaths, making this a top public health priority.

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India Ramps Up Fight Against Cervical Cancer with Mass Vaccination and Screening
National 8/31/2026

India's NIIF Secures ₹19,000 Crore for Key Infrastructure Fund, Eyes Massive Growth

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has successfully secured ₹19,000 crore, approximately $2 billion, in the 'first close' of its second infrastructure fund, NIIF Infrastructure Fund II. This significant milestone pushes the fund past 60% of its ambitious ₹30,000 crore target, underscoring strong confidence from both global and domestic institutional investors, with the Government of India anchoring the massive capital raise.

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India's NIIF Secures ₹19,000 Crore for Key Infrastructure Fund, Eyes Massive Growth
National 8/31/2026

Maratha Quota Stir Escalates: Jarange Patil Calls For Covert Mumbai March Ahead of Ganeshotsav

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has upped the ante in his demand for reservation, launching his 11th hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati and urging the Maratha Community to discreetly converge on Mumbai by September 12. This call for a dispersed, 'guerrilla warfare'-like mobilization, avoiding mass gatherings and leveraging private accommodations, aims to pressure the Maharashtra Government just days before the auspicious Ganeshotsav festival begins. Jarange insists on the immediate issuance of Kunbi Certificates to all eligible Marathas, rejecting the government's claims of progress on this front.

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Maratha Quota Stir Escalates: Jarange Patil Calls For Covert Mumbai March Ahead of Ganeshotsav
National 8/31/2026

Karnataka Launches Massive Biometric Drive to Clean Up Gruha Lakshmi Welfare Scheme

The Karnataka government has kicked off a massive re-verification exercise for its flagship Gruha Lakshmi scheme, aiming to filter out ineligible beneficiaries and ensure financial aid reaches only genuine recipients. This month-long, door-to-door drive, which started on August 30, utilizes advanced biometric and facial authentication technology to scrutinize the nearly 1.23 crore beneficiaries registered across the state.

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Karnataka Launches Massive Biometric Drive to Clean Up Gruha Lakshmi Welfare Scheme
National 8/31/2026

India to Get Red-Light Warnings on Unhealthy Foods as FSSAI Nudges Supreme Court

India is set to get a clearer warning system on packaged foods. Following a stern push from the Supreme Court, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially proposed prominent red, hexagonal warning labels for food products high in saturated fat, added sugar, and salt. This significant move, submitted to the Supreme Court on August 28, 2026, aims to empower consumers, especially children, to make healthier food choices easily.

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India to Get Red-Light Warnings on Unhealthy Foods as FSSAI Nudges Supreme Court
National 8/31/2026

HDFC Bank Rushes CEO Hunt as Jagdishan Exits, Bharucha Leads Internal Race

India's largest private lender, HDFC Bank, is scrambling to find its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after Sashidhar Jagdishan surprisingly decided not to seek reappointment, setting his retirement for October 26, 2026. This sudden move has put the bank's board under pressure to fast-track the search process, with Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha emerging as the leading internal candidate to take the top spot.

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HDFC Bank Rushes CEO Hunt as Jagdishan Exits, Bharucha Leads Internal Race
National 8/31/2026

India's Green Surge: Renewables Hit 20% of Power, Grid Faces New Challenges

India just hit a major clean energy milestone, with renewable sources contributing almost 20% of the country's total power generation in July 2026. This impressive leap, a more than 30% increase from last year, saw 36,355 megawatts generated from solar, wind, and biomass, according to data from Grid India. It's a clear sign that India's aggressive push away from fossil fuels is starting to pay off, moving closer to its ambitious climate goals.

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India's Green Surge: Renewables Hit 20% of Power, Grid Faces New Challenges
National 8/31/2026

Tata Trusts Urge Regulator to End Deadlock, Kickstart Chairman Selection

In a critical move to break a weeks-long stalemate, Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata has directly appealed to the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner. The request seeks regulatory clearance for the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) to participate in forming a crucial five-member selection committee, which is tasked with finding the next chairman for Tata Sons following N. Chandrasekaran's announced departure. This direct intervention highlights the urgency in resolving a complex corporate governance issue that has stalled leadership transition at India's largest conglomerate.

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Tata Trusts Urge Regulator to End Deadlock, Kickstart Chairman Selection
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