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UGC identifies 32 fake universities; Centre asks states to take legal action against them

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across the country as per its latest list published in February 2026, and the Central Government has ask... Read More


2026-27 Budget announcements: CM stresses timely delivery, tangible outcomes

Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat to assess the progress on the implementation of key Budget Announcements for 2026-27 across sev... Read More


Commonwealth Games Flag arrives in Gujarat from Glasgow

Gandhinagar, Aug. 5 -- The formal commencement of preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gujarat marks a significant step towards advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Fit India visi... Read More


CJP to join Jharkhand students' protest: Abhijeet Dipke

Hyderabad, Aug. 5 -- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday, July 5, said they will go to Jharkhand in support of the students protesting there over alleged irregularities in ... Read More


Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: From gold for newborns to laptops for students, all major announcements in Vijay's first budget

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The TVK-led government of Tamil Nadu presented its first Budget on Wednesday in the state Assembly. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson has focussed his budget on welfare schemes, eco... Read More


TV Somanathan gets extension as Cabinet Secretary for one year

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Central government on Wednesday extended the tenure of TV Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary for a further period of one year beyond August 30, 2026. Appointments Committee of t... Read More


Will UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000 Become Chargeable? Here's What The Government's New Proposal Means For Users And Merchants

India, Aug. 5 -- The Centre has introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which could allow the government to bring back Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions i... Read More


Omar Abdullah quotes Robert Frost, pledges to reverse J&K Article 370 changes: 'We haven't forgotten or reconciled'

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that National Conference (JKNC) remains firmly committed to reversing all administrative and constitutional change... Read More


Cheque loss, stop-payment plea no ground to quash NI Act proceedings: HC

Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has ruled that criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be quashed merely because the accused claims that th... Read More


Bombay HC orders takedown of deepfake posts linking Gadkari to E20 policy

Mumbai, Aug. 5 -- The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted interim relief to Union road minister Nitin Gadkari in a defamation suit, directing social media platforms to remove allegedly defamatory a... Read More