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Rajasthan Cabinet clears UCC, Tree Protection Bills ahead of local polls

The Cabinet approved Bills covering marriage, divorce, inheritance and live-in relationships under a common framework, alongside legislation to protect 29 tree species, with both measures set for introduction in the Assembly from Aug 20.

Coimbatore student dies after assault outside college, six arrested

Rajasthan UCC Bill draft clears legal scrutiny, likely to reach Cabinet on Aug 13

Jharkhand students continue protest for 20th day, demand JPSC-JSSC reforms and accountability

Parliament passes Bill to change Kerala's official name to Keralam

Parliament Clears Kerala Name Change Bill; State Set to Become ‘Keralam’

Rajya Sabha passes the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 by voice vote, completing parliamentary approval of the proposal to replace Kerala with its Malayalam name, Keralam.

Bihar extends skilled youth programme till 2030 with Rs 430 crore outlay

The expanded programme will train more than 2.57 lakh youths annually in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, drone technology, solar energy, digital marketing and entrepreneurship, with the government targeting 6,436 direct employment opportunities.

Justice Yashwant Varma cash row and Parliament inquiry panel report

Parliament Panel Finds Charges Against Justice Yashwant Varma Proved

Inquiry committee says allegations over unaccounted cash found at former Delhi High Court judge’s residence were established, putting judicial accountability under renewed scrutiny.

Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud appointed by Russia as arbitrator in Oschadbank dispute

Russia Appoints Former CJI DY Chandrachud as Arbitrator in Ukraine Bank Dispute

Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has been chosen by Russia to represent it as an arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute involving Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank.

Ram Temple CEO race: Candidates quizzed on 'janeu', diet and faith during interviews

The 18 shortlisted candidates for the first full-time CEO post were questioned about religious practices, dietary habits and faith alongside their administrative experience, leadership skills and vision for managing the Ayodhya temple.

Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru after food safety inspection flags multiple violations

The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration Department found labelling, storage and hygiene violations during an inspection of the Zepto facility in Hoskote and recommended legal action following the findings.