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Rohtak court acquits seven men of minor's rape due to lack of evidence

Rohtak, July 29 -- A local court has acquitted seven men accused of raping a 14-year-old girl, observing that the prosecution failed to prove the charges due to insufficient evidence. Two of the accus... Read More


Bypoll campaigning in Bihar, MP and Gujarat ends with last-minute rallies

India, July 29 -- The campaigning for three closely-tracked bye-elections in Bihar's Bankipur, Madhya Pradesh's Datia and Gujarat's Manjalpur, to be held on July 30, ended on Tuesday with last-minute ... Read More


Council of ministers' meet: Haryana's new MSME policy to target rRs.r55,000-crore investment

Chandigarh, July 29 -- The Haryana council of ministers on Tuesday approved the Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026 targeting over Rs.55,000 crore in investment, creation of over... Read More


Haryana cabinet nod to 20% horizontal quota for ex-Agniveers in fire, wildlife, police roles

Chandigarh, July 29 -- The Haryana cabinet on Tuesday approved 20% horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers who are domiciles of Haryana in direct recruitment to the posts of fire operator-cum-driver i... Read More


Haryana cabinet approves bill to set up statutory minorities commission

Chandigarh, July 29 -- The council of ministers on Tuesday approved the Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill, 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a statutory state commission for... Read More


Nearly 19 lakh households receive zero electricity bills under PM Surya Ghar scheme: Govt

New Delhi, July 29 -- About 18.94 lakh households across the country have reported receiving zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, t... Read More


Ludhiana: One arrested for stabbing Nihang to death at gurdwara

Ludhiana, July 29 -- A Nihang has been arrested on Tuesday for reportedly killing a fellow Nihang during a religious gathering at a gurdwara at Paddi village near Ludhiana on Sunday. The accused assa... Read More


Haryana cabinet nod to 100% tax exemption on EVs costing up to rRs.r30 lakh

Chandigarh, July 29 -- The Haryana council of ministers on Tuesday approved a 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for new electric or battery operated two-wheelers, three-wheelers (autos and e-rickshaws)... Read More


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Military Medicine department at Lucknow's Central Command hospital

Lucknow, July 29 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the Department of Military Medicine at Command Hospital, Central Command, in Lucknow on Wednesday. Addressing the event, Defen... Read More


Rural internet penetration rises to 48.31 per 100 population under National Broadband Mission 2.0: Govt

New Delhi, July 29 -- Rural internet penetration in India improved during 2025-26, with the number of rural internet subscribers rising to 48.31 per 100 population from 45.03, the government informed ... Read More