ECI Extends SIR Roll Deadlines in Delhi, Punjab, Karnataka
The ECI has pushed back Special Intensive Revision timelines in Delhi and three states, with Delhi and Karnataka enumeration now ending 8 August and final rolls due 19 October.
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Rajan Thind
National Affairs Editor
324 articles · Writes about India
Rajan Thind leads The NE Times' coverage of national affairs, tracking policy, governance and the big domestic stories shaping India. He writes explainers and analysis that put the day's news in context.
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ED Arrests Ebix Chairman Vikas Garg in Mahadev Betting App Case
ED arrested Vikas Garg from his Delhi home on 14 July, the fourteenth arrest in the Mahadev app probe, weeks after attaching Rs 940.77 crore in assets.
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India's First Hydrogen Train: Jind-Sonipat Daily Service Cleared
The Railway Board has approved daily passenger service for India's first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route, with the launch set for 17 July.
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India Adds Record 29 GW Solar and Wind in H1 2026
India installed a record 29 GW of solar and wind in the first half of 2026, with rooftop capacity doubling on the back of the PM Surya Ghar subsidy scheme.
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Indian Railways Unveils 8 Freight Reforms Under Reform Express
Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils eight freight reforms under Reform Express, spanning fly ash containers, a single CTO licence, wagon design and simpler tariffs.
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ISRO Completes Three Key Gaganyaan Crew Module Tests
ISRO completes qualification of the Gaganyaan uprighting system, module disconnect and apex cover, clearing key recovery milestones before the uncrewed G1 flight.
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Kharif Sowing Gap Narrows to 16% as Rains Revive
Kharif sowing gap narrows to 16 per cent as rains revive, but soybean and cotton acreage remain deep in deficit, keeping oilseed supply concerns alive.
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MeitY Digital Threat Report Warns of Trust-Chain Attacks on Banks
The second Digital Threat Report for the BFSI sector, released 13 July with CERT-In and SISA, flags trust-chain manipulation and sets an 18-month security roadmap.
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MP Cabinet Approves Rs 10,800 Crore for Urban Infra, Farmers
Madhya Pradesh cabinet clears Rs 10,800 crore for urban infrastructure, moong procurement guarantees and the Kundaliya irrigation project in Rajgarh district.
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Supreme Court Sets Up Four Benches for Oldest Pending Cases
CJI Surya Kant has constituted four dedicated benches, functioning from 15 July, to hear nearly 800 of the Supreme Court's oldest civil and criminal appeals.
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Theatre Commands: CDS to Present Plan to Rajnath Singh
CDS Gen NS Raja Subramani will present India's three-theatre command plan to Rajnath Singh this month, moving a decades-old military reform towards CCS approval.
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West Bengal Joins NEP, PM-SHRI: Adhikari Unveils School Reforms
West Bengal has adopted the National Education Policy and PM-SHRI scheme, unlocking central funds, alongside teacher recruitment reforms and a mid-day meal upgrade.
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Supreme Court Fines Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani for Non-Compliance
India's Supreme Court imposed Rs 3 lakh costs on Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani after finding non-compliance with directions in a disability-related case.
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CBSE Three-Language Policy Reaches Supreme Court as Schools, Parents and Teachers Raise Practical Concerns
The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to CBSE's Class 9 three-language policy, balancing multilingual education with concerns over teachers, books, choice and implementation timelines.
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Bhojshala Dispute: Supreme Court Orders Nearby Space for Friday Namaz as Appeals Continue
The Supreme Court directed authorities to provide an adjacent space for Friday namaz near Bhojshala, barred structural changes without permission and prepared to hear appeals quickly.
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IMD Warns of Heavier Rain in East and Northeast India as Monsoon Risks Shift Across the Country
IMD expects increased rainfall over east and northeast India, eastern Uttar Pradesh and the western Himalayas, while activity remains subdued in several western and southern regions.
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India Orders Real-Time Tracking of Ships Carrying Indian Crews After Deadly Strait of Hormuz Attacks
India has ordered a vessel-by-vessel dashboard for ships carrying Indian crews after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz killed one Indian and injured others amid escalating West Asia conflict.
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Cockroach Janta Party Protest Keeps NEET Accountability and Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike in the Spotlight
The CJP says the Centre has remained silent as Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters its 18th day, keeping examination integrity and youth-led political protest in focus.
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India Monsoon Outlook 2026: Heavy Rain Risk Persists in the Northeast, West Bengal and Bihar
The latest IMD outlook shows a sharply divided monsoon pattern, with intense rainfall risks in eastern and northeastern India while activity is expected to ease across several other regions.
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Madurai Bus Collision Leaves Six Dead and 41 Injured, Renewing Questions About Tamil Nadu Road Safety
A deadly collision near Kottampatti has brought grief to families and placed intercity bus safety, driver fatigue and emergency response back under scrutiny.
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Delhi Monsoon Tragedy: Two Children Drown in Rain-Filled Pit as Search Continues for Four Missing in Yamuna
Separate incidents in Outer North Delhi show how ordinary neighbourhood spaces and riverbanks can turn lethal during the monsoon.
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Case Reaches Supreme Court as Judges Seek SIT Status Report and Trust Response
The court’s intervention intensifies scrutiny of an alleged donation embezzlement case that has already led to arrests, leadership exits and demands for stronger safeguards.
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Delhi Expired Food Racket: FSSAI Seizes More Than 40,000 Packs in Okhla Relabelling Raid
The enforcement action exposes how forged dates and repackaging can move unsafe or substandard goods back into the market, and why traceability matters for consumers.
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India Tops International Physics Olympiad 2026 as All Five Students Win Gold Medals
The clean sweep in Bucaramanga places India jointly at the top of the global table and highlights the depth of its science Olympiad training pipeline.
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PM Modi Begins Three-Nation Indo-Pacific Tour on July 6
Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to 11 in a trip New Delhi frames as a concerted push to deepen India's strategic footprint across the Indo-Pacific.
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PM Modi Begins Ghana, Trinidad and Argentina Tour on July 6
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs on July 6 for a three-nation tour of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago and Argentina, folding Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America into one diplomatic push.
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IMD Forecast: Active Monsoon Over Central India Narrows Rain Deficit
The IMD expects the southwest monsoon to stay active over central India for four to five days, driven by a Bay of Bengal low-pressure system that has sharply narrowed the season's rainfall deficit.
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AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026: Rs 1.5 Lakh Scheme Closes July 5
The AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme 2026, which places technical-education faculty inside leading companies on a Rs 1.5 lakh monthly stipend, reached its application deadline on July 5.
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Bay of Bengal Low Pressure System Revives Monsoon Over Western India
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has pushed the monsoon back into an active phase, bringing steady heavy rain to Kerala, coastal Karnataka and Maharashtra, and putting Mumbai and Pune on preparedness watch.
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Brahmapur-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express Goes Daily, Boosting Odisha Link
The Brahmapur-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express is set to run every day, giving passengers travelling between Odisha and Gujarat a more dependable and affordable long-distance rail option for work, study and family journeys.
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