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August 20, 2026, 04:15 PM - 4 min read
The Delhi High Court has left the question of restricting children’s access to social media to the Centre, observing that the issue involves policy considerations. The court asked the government to examine the concerns raised in a PIL after consulting stakeholders.
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August 20, 2026, 03:57 PM - 3 min read
The Centre is planning a “One Day, One University” campaign under which Union ministers will visit universities and other educational institutions to interact with students and strengthen the government’s outreach to Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
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August 19, 2026, 02:58 PM - 5 min read
The Supreme Court questioned the NTA’s institutional capacity and sought details on the implementation of reforms, stressing the need for a specialised examination body capable of building expertise like the UPSC.
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August 18, 2026, 07:13 PM - 3 min read
Chief Minister welcomed the proposed second round of talks in Jharkhand, saying dialogue should continue if the students’ demands were justified.The Chief Minister linked the issue to his broader argument over the weakening of states and devolution of powers, saying education, health and several other matters fall within the state domain.
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August 17, 2026, 04:24 PM - 3 min read
A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was hearing a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the 2026 amendment.The assurance by the Centre was made after the Court had earlier sought clarity on the status of transgender persons who had already obtained identity cards under the 2019 law.
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August 17, 2026, 04:20 PM - 3 min read
The Centre said security forces dismantled the Pakistan-based, ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day, with 253 people detained across 14 states and more than 80 FIRs registered in the crackdown.
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August 13, 2026, 03:54 PM - 3 min read
The Centre has approved a fourth railway line through the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, while a 29-km underground double-line project between Tinmai Ghat and Bagdogra is also underway.
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August 12, 2026, 03:14 PM - 3 min read
The government is likely to defer the delimitation and women’s reservation-related Bills, with the cancellation of Thursday’s Cabinet meeting leaving little time for their introduction this session.
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August 11, 2026, 06:56 PM - 3 min read
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has so far not been listed on the agenda of the Lok Sabha for consideration and passing but the government indicated earlier that it could be taken up on August 12. While the opposition parties have expressed their opposition to the bill, Christian groups have also conveyed their concerns about its provisions.
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August 10, 2026, 03:58 PM - 2 min read
A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana made the observation while issuing notice to the Centre and various State governments on a petition seeking reforms in enforcement measures under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
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August 6, 2026, 05:31 PM - 3 min read
The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that over 10,000 Indian nationals abroad received assistance under the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) in 2025, with expenditure of ₹21.88 crore.
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August 5, 2026, 04:06 PM - 3 min read
The Centre has deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team to Gujarat and Rajasthan as multiple agencies intensify investigations into the Chandipura virus outbreak, focusing on transmission, surveillance and public health response.
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