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PM Modi urges parties to back women’s quota Bill

From Red Fort, Modi calls for consensus to ensure women get due representation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

PM Modi credits citizens for taking India to new heights

PM Modi announces AI skill training for 1 crore youth over next year

Why tensions are rising along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border

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.

Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court against Allahabad HC orders on assets complaint

The Congress leader has challenged directions for CBI and ED verification of allegations made by BJP worker Vignesh Shishir and has separately sought transfer of the matter from the Allahabad High Court to the Delhi High Court.

Coimbatore student dies after assault outside college, six arrested

Hindustan College of Engineering said third-year student Amudhan was assaulted outside the campus, while police arrested six people, including a juvenile, in connection with the 19-year-old’s death and are probing the circumstances.

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

Rajasthan’s proposed Uniform Civil Code Bill, drafted by a committee led by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, has been sent to Law Minister Jogaram Patel for approval before its expected Cabinet consideration.

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

Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams say cancellation alone will not address the problem, demanding systemic reforms, accountability and action against those responsible for alleged wrongdoing.

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.