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Delhi government allows women to work night shifts, mandates safety measures for employers

The Delhi government has approved a proposal allowing women to work night shifts in various sectors, provided employers ensure transportation, CCTV surveillance, and proper workplace safety.

SC to monitor Bihar voter list revision amid exclusion fears; hearing set for August 12–13

‘They came from Pakistan, we have proof’: Amit Shah slams Chidambaram over Pahalgam terror attack

Dalit techie hacked to death in daylight ‘honor killing’; police officers’ son arrested, parents named as co-accused

Kerala nurse’s death sentence not revoked, say Indian government sources

Amid reports that Yemen's Grand Mufti had annulled Nimisha Priya’s death sentence, Indian government sources clarified that no such official communication has been received and the death penalty remains in place.

Rahul Gandhi ‘adopts’ 22 children orphaned by cross-border shelling in Poonch

Leader of Opposition pledges full education aid till graduation; first instalment of support to be released this week, says J&K Congress chief.

Assam launches massive eviction drive in forest belt; over 2,000 families face displacement amid ‘demographic invasion’ claims

Security tightened as more than 1,500 personnel deployed in Golaghat’s Rengma Reserve Forest; eviction targets largely Bengali-origin Muslims, raising concerns of selective action and ethnic fault lines.

EC deploys volunteers to support voters ahead of SIR deadline in Bihar

With the enumeration deadline over, the Election Commission will deploy volunteers across Bihar to help voters, especially in rural areas, access necessary documents for inclusion in the electoral roll.

Hyderabad clinic busted for selling babies under fake IVF claims

The arrests followed raids in Barkatpura and other parts of Hyderabad, where a racket involving illegal surrogacy procedures and infant trafficking was being run with the help of doctors and agents.

India‑UK trade pact promises big gains for youth, MSMEs and startups

India and the UK have signed a landmark FTA that removes tariffs on 99% of Indian exports, creating new opportunities for youth, MSMEs, startups and regional industries.