Fatal Borewells: Another Child, Another Avoidable Death
Four-year-old Nirvair Singh died after falling into an open borewell in Ambala, highlighting administrative apathy and failure to enforce Supreme Court safety norms.
Category : Public Policy
Centre Begins Eviction of Delhi Gymkhana Club
The Centre has initiated eviction proceedings against Delhi Gymkhana Club, citing unauthorised occupation of government land needed for defence infrastructure after lease expiry on May 22.
UT Sports Dept revives Additional Director post after 20 years
Chandigarh UT Sports Department has revived the post of Additional Director (Sports) after over two decades, appointing DANICS officer Atul Nivruttirao Dhakne to ease workload for upcoming international events.
Parl Panel Calls for Statutory Status for NTA
Parliamentary panel recommends statutory status for NTA to improve accountability. NTA speeds up NEET-UG results by parallel processing to avoid counselling delays.
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Bengaluru street vendors can use 90% roads with conditions
Bengaluru street vendors can operate on 90% of roads if they keep footpaths clear, officials said, as the safe footpath drive targets high-traffic stretches.
30-member NDRF team deployed in Shimla for monsoon
A 30-member NDRF team has been deployed in Shimla for three months until September 30 to handle landslides, floods, and other monsoon-related disasters, the DDMA announced.
Kerala CM: Tax cut on low-alcohol drinks not approval for sale
Kerala CM Satheesan clarified that the tax reduction on low-alcohol beverages does not signify government approval for their sale, as Bevco can refuse procurement.
SC guidelines: income computation for motor accident victims via ITRs
Supreme Court rules: for salaried victims, use last ITR; for self-employed, average of three previous ITRs. Enhances compensation in a case from Rs 1.87 crore to Rs 1.97 crore.
Mumbai Schoolboy Death: Minister's Remark Sparks Row
Maharashtra minister's 'not in our hands' remark after Mumbai schoolboy Vihan Srivastav's death in tree collapse sparks controversy, exposing safety risks amid rain fury.
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Delhi HC declares NSE a public authority under RTI Act
The Delhi High Court ruled that the National Stock Exchange is a public authority under the RTI Act, enabling citizens to seek information from it.
4-Year-Old Boy Dies After 21-Hour Borewell Rescue in Ambala
Four-year-old Nirvair Singh died after falling into a borewell in Ambala. His body was retrieved after 21 hours. FIR filed against field owner and two others for negligence.
Plea in SC seeks rules for comedy, podcasts, live streams
A Supreme Court plea seeks a regulatory framework for stand-up comedy, podcasts, and live streaming platforms, following the 'Rs 370 Biryani' row, while urging no penal action against comedians.
India Notifies New Wage Rates Under VB-G RAM G Act
India notifies new wage rates under the VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, with adjustments for inflation and regional factors, effective July 2026.
Fake Rajdhani Brand Pulses Busted in UP, Goods Seized
UP police busted a fake Rajdhani brand operation selling adulterated pulses and gram flour; several items seized, arrests made.
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Landslide Blocks Shimla-Mataur NH in Bilaspur, Traffic Disrupted
A landslide on NH-205 near Namhol in Bilaspur district has blocked the Shimla-Mataur highway, halting traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters.
Polish Woman Praises India's Heatwave Empathy in Viral Video
A Polish tourist's viral video praises Indians for their empathy during heatwaves, contrasting with European indifference. The clip sparks debate on climate attitudes.
Offline registration for Amarnath Yatra begins; LG to flag off first batch
Offline registration for the annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Wednesday, with hundreds of devotees queuing up at designated centres ahead of the first batch flag-off by LG Manoj Sinha on Thursday.
CIC: CBSE Must Set Timelines for Sharing Student Assessment Records
CIC recommends CBSE introduce timelines for sharing students' assessment records, responding to a Class 12 student's RTI appeal during pandemic-hit 2021 Board exams.
Mangaluru landslide kills woman, two daughters
A woman and her two daughters died when a rain-triggered landslide destroyed their house in Mangaluru, Karnataka, on July 1, 2026.
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Halwara-Delhi Airfares Soar to Rs 12,000-14,000 Amid Surge
One-way Halwara-Delhi airfares spiked to Rs 12,000-14,000 due to a wedding-related demand surge, while passengers also reported non-functional ACs and flies at Halwara Airport.
Who Benefits from Illusion of Rapidly Urbanising India?
India requires a constitutionally grounded, democratically accountable urban governance framework, not a more sophisticated mathematical tool to measure urbanisation, argues Tikender Singh Panwar.
Panchayats at Risk of Becoming Implementers
Experts warn that proposed reforms could reduce panchayats from self-governing bodies to mere implementing agencies, undermining local democracy.
CAT Grants Interim Relief to JBT Teacher, Restores Posting
The Central Administrative Tribunal ordered the Chandigarh Education Department to allow JBT teacher Garima to rejoin at Government Model High School, Kishangarh, after her repatriation to Punjab was challenged.
7 killed, 15 injured in bus-truck collision on Expressway
A passenger bus rammed into a truck on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Dausa, Rajasthan, early Wednesday, killing 7 and injuring over 15. The bus caught fire after the collision.
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UHSR Bids Farewell to Two Senior Professors
Pt BD Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR) in Rohtak held a farewell function for Dr Kundan Mittal and Professor Rajpati, honouring their decades of service.
MCG bans hazardous waste dumping at Bandhwari landfill
Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) bars industrial units from dumping hazardous waste at Bandhwari landfill, citing lack of authority and legal violations.
After STP Tragedy, BWSSB Holds Workshop on Workers' Safety
Following a fatal STP accident, BWSSB conducted a workshop emphasizing precautionary measures and worker vigilance to prevent future mishaps.
GBA special team for Chickpet illegal structures fire audit
GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao ordered a special team of town planners to survey illegal structures in Chickpet and conduct a fire audit, aiming to enhance safety and compliance.
Kapurthala Reviews Flood Control Preparedness
Kapurthala Assistant Commissioner Ravinder Singh Arora chaired a meeting to review flood control measures, directing departments to complete preparations, map vulnerable areas, and stock rescue equipment.
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Tarksheel Society Slams NCERT Chapter Replacements
Tarksheel Society leaders condemned NCERT's replacement of chapters, arguing it undermines scientific outlook and critical thinking in education.
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