Dissent Must Not Be Criminalised: Democratic Values
Criminalising dissent threatens democracy. The editorial argues that peaceful opposition is a fundamental right, not a crime, and must be protected.
Category : Public Policy
Areca growers seek Maharashtra CM's help over seized trucks
An areca growers' delegation met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, seeking intervention after FDA seized over 50 trucks of arecanuts with proper documents at transport hubs.
Tanda Med College Teachers Resent Selective NPA Restoration
Teachers at Medical College Tanda have criticized the Himachal government's decision to restore non-practising allowance only for super-specialists, calling it discriminatory and demoralizing for specialist doctors.
Chandigarh tops India school education rankings for 4th year
Chandigarh retained the top spot in school education among Indian states and UTs for the fourth year, reaching 'Uttam-3' grade in PGI 2.0 2025-26, the highest band attained by any state/UT this year.
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PM Modi to Virtually Inaugurate Medical College in Mahendragarh
PM Modi will virtually inaugurate Maharishi Chyawan Medical College and Rao Tularam Hospital in Koriawas on July 17, built at Rs 1,300 crore on a 76-acre campus.
Heavy rain exposes Karnal drainage woes, areas waterlogged
Karnal's first heavy monsoon rainfall exposed inadequate drainage, waterlogging roads and residential areas, disrupting normal life. KMC Commissioner inspected pumping stations and directed prompt clearance.
HC Directs Punjab, Haryana to Implement Travel Agent Laws
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab and Haryana to earnestly implement travel agent laws, declining to issue further directions on PILs seeking mandatory foreign certification for visa consultants.
Wayanad's Landslide History: Why Disasters Keep Recurring
Wayanad's history of landslides reveals why natural disasters keep hitting the region. Experts cite deforestation, heavy rainfall, and fragile geology as key factors.
Maharashtra bill to crack down on dance bar permit loopholes
Maharashtra government introduces a new bill to regulate dance bars, closing loopholes that allowed exploitation of permit rules. The bill mandates licenses, background checks, and strict penalties.
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CM Flying Squad Raids Haryana Roadways Workshop in Tree-Felling Case
During a second raid at Haryana Roadways' Hisar workshop, the CM flying squad found 19 tree stumps missing and evidence tampered, exposing serious discrepancies in records regarding illegal tree felling.
NHAI fast-tracks Rs 83 crore NH-154A restoration for yatra
NHAI has expedited Rs 83.01 crore restoration works on NH-154A ahead of monsoon and Manimahesh Yatra, with tenders under evaluation and a new PIU at Chamba.
India's New Gender Rules Risk Transgender Health
India's 2026 amendment requires medical board evaluation for gender change, reversing self-identification and risking health delays, activists say.
Mahindra to pay Rs 5 lakh for XUV500 airbag failure
State Consumer Commission upheld Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Chandigarh man whose XUV500 airbags failed during a 2022 crash, leading to finger amputation. Litigation costs of Rs 35,000 also awarded.
Pakistan's education emergency falters: 25 million out of school
Over 25 million children remain out of school in Pakistan despite a National Education Emergency declared two years ago, exposing governance failures and poor policy execution.
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Mumbai must restore blue-green infrastructure: Expert
Mumbai's drainage network is outdated for current climate change-induced rainfall. An expert urges restoring blue-green infrastructure and adopting watershed planning to manage floods.
Kejriwal Seeks Written Assurances from Automakers on E20
Arvind Kejriwal will seek written assurances from automakers on E20 fuel compatibility, citing discrepancies between manual and actual usage.
Yellow, Orange, Red: India Weather Department Rain Alert Meanings
India's weather department issues colour-coded alerts (yellow, orange, red) for heavy rain. Yellow means moderate rain (64.5-115.5 mm), orange indicates heavy rain (115.6-204.4 mm) with landslide risk, and red warns of extremely heavy rain (>204.4 mm) wit
Kejriwal says Centre forcing E20 fuel despite resistance
Arvind Kejriwal accused the Centre of imposing E20 petrol, alleging automakers were pressured to endorse it despite owner manuals warning against blends above 10% ethanol.
Wayanad Tunnel Site Hit by Landslide Amid Heavy Rains
A landslide struck the Wayanad tunnel project site during heavy rains, with a video capturing the moment. No casualties reported, but work halted as safety assessments begin.
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SC Rejects DMK Plea to Restrain TN CM Vijay on Stampede Comments
The Supreme Court refused to entertain DMK's plea to restrain Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and TVK leaders from commenting on the Karur stampede, stating courts cannot be turned into political fora.
Harsh Lath Calls for Third-Party Audit of Public Funds
Harsh Lath, a BCom (Hons) student at Shri Ram College of Commerce (DU), insists on an independent audit of a massive public fund, rejecting internal reviews as insufficient for transparency.
Gadkari Reviews Highway Corridors, Stresses Timely Completion
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed major highway corridors and logistics projects, emphasizing timely execution to boost connectivity and economic growth under Viksit Bharat.
KSRTC Staff Suspended Over Mobile Flashlight Bus Incident
Three KSRTC employees suspended after a video showed a bus being driven using a mobile flashlight due to headlight failure in Karnataka's Chitradurga district.
Beyond Marks and Degrees: NEP 2020 Redefines Education
Dr Ajay Parashar, Principal of Trinity College, Jalandhar, argues that NEP 2020 shifts education from rote learning to holistic, skill-based development, preparing students for life and nation-building.
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Ludhiana: Over 250 of 500 under-construction buildings illegal
A Municipal Corporation survey of 500 under-construction buildings in Ludhiana found over 250 illegal structures, with Zone D having the highest number; verification is underway.
Karnataka Vote Vigilance Workshops July 8-15
Karnataka's vote vigilance committee will conduct workshops from July 8-15 to resolve voter doubts and assist with registration, announced on July 6, 2026.
GBA's Safe Footpath Campaign: 58 km More Cleared
GBA's 'Safe Footpath' campaign cleared 58 km of encroachments in its second week, removing sheds, ads, parked vehicles, and pushcarts across Bengaluru.
Desilting of Ravi River Intensified to Cut Flood Risk
Water Resources Department accelerates desilting of Ravi river to prevent floods in Amritsar and Gurdaspur, using digital geo-fencing for transparency.
Dr R Krishnappa Named Incharge Director of Kidwai Hospital
Dr R Krishnappa, head of head and neck oncology, has been appointed incharge director of Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru, effective July 6, 2026.
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Chandigarh MC appoints nodal officer for water complaints
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has appointed the Executive Engineer (Public Health)-III as nodal officer to address water supply complaints, contamination, leakage, and sewage-water intermixing.
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