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ED files FEMA plaint against Myntra for breaching FDI rules
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a complaint under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) against online fashion retailer Myntra, affiliate companies, and its directors for alleged contravention of over ₹1,650 crore, agency officials said on Wednesday while adding that the e-commerce platform was “actually carrying out multi-brand retail trading in the guise of wholesale cash and carry”.
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July 24, 2025
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CJI GAVAI TO SET UP BENCH FOR JUSTICE VARMA'S PLEA HEARING
Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai on Wednesday said he would constitute a bench to hear the petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, but clarified he would not be part of it.
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July 24, 2025
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40 years on, Punjab Accord remains a missed opportunity
Signed 40 years ago, the Rajiv Gandhi-Longowal Accord — a landmark agreement in Indian political history aimed at bringing peace and normalcy to Punjab — is seen as a case of “missed opportunity” to address the border state’s longstanding issues through dialogue and negotiation.
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July 24, 2025
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Assault on doc at Srinagar hospital, CM promises action
Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday promised action after a resident doctor was allegedly assaulted by an attendant of a patient at Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital last night triggering protests by the doctors.
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July 24, 2025
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Bill gives Govt final say on travel
The Centre can impose reasonable restrictions on the participation of India teams and athletes in international events under extraordinary circumstances, according to the new National Sports Governance Bill introduced in Parliament which seems to take into account India's strained relationship with Pakistan that has resulted in multiple sporting boycotts over the years.
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July 24, 2025
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SIX PARAMILITARY FORCES HAVE OVER 100K VACANCIES
India’s six paramilitary forces have at least 109,868 open positions against sanctioned strength, the Union home ministry said in the Rajya Sabha in response to a question from MP Derek O Brien.
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July 24, 2025
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Setting sail for Viksit Bharat with maritime growth push
India’s ports are transcending traditional roles as logistical nodes to become modern gateways of commerce.
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July 24, 2025
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Saplings to be geo-tagged, drones to track growth: Saini
PANCHKULA: Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced an ambitious target of planting 2.10 crore saplings across the state this year, urging every family to plant at least one tree during the monsoon season in the interest of environmental conservation and a sustainable future.
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July 24, 2025
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4kg heroin, weapons seized, 10 arrested
AMRITSAR: Amritsar rural police, in separate operations along with Border Security Force, seized 4kg of heroin, 12 illegal weapons from 10 accused involved in trans-border arms trafficking and drug smuggling, officials said.
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July 24, 2025
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PUNJAB GOVT NOTIFIES 3 TEXTILE SECTOR-SPECIFIC COMMITTEES
The Punjab government has notified three textile sector-specific committees for getting suggestions to pave the way for bringing further improvements in industrial policy and ease of doing business in the state.
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July 24, 2025
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{ 4 YEARS ON } FARIDABAD POLICE CUSTODY ABUSE Rights panel directs Hry to pay victim ₹50k
Four years after a differently-abled man was stripped, photographed, and filmed in a semi-naked state while in police custody, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has ruled that the state government must pay ₹50,000 as compensation for the severe violation of his human rights.
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July 24, 2025
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Age of consent must stay 18: Centre to SC
THE CENTRE SAID THIS IS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF CHILD PROTECTION LAWS & UPHOLD BEST INTERESTS OF MINORS
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July 24, 2025
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Parl to discuss Op Sindoor next week
The highly anticipated discussion on Operation Sindoor will begin next week in Parliament, with the Lok Sabha starting the debate on Monday, July 28, followed by Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, government officials announced on Wednesday.
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July 24, 2025
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Central varsities have 26% vacant posts: Govt
NEW DELHI: Central Universities (CUs) face a significant faculty shortage as nearly 26% of the total 18,951 sanctioned posts remain vacant, with a disproportionate shortage in reserved categories, the education ministry data shared with Rajya Sabha on Wednesday revealed.
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July 24, 2025
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Qatar joins India in race to host 2036 Olympics
India is making an ambitious pitch to host the 2036 Olympics and the task before it only got more challenging with Qatar confirming this week that it is also bidding for the Games.
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July 24, 2025
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Pant injury, top order not cashing in peg India back
Jaiswal, Sudharsan hit fifties before being dismissed and Stokes strikes twice on Day 1 of the fourth Test
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July 24, 2025
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Centre reached out to VP hrs before he quit
Continuing drama
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July 24, 2025
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BKI operative held in Indore
Accused had been changing locations since the attack to evade arrest
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July 24, 2025
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Shah, Nadda meet Birla amid row over justice Varma impeachment
Union home minister Amit Shah, leader of the Rajya Sabha and health minister JP Nadda and parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, with the meeting coming amid a buzz that government might ignore the notice signed by 63 Rajya Sabha members for the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma and stick to its plan to push the impeachment process through the Lok Sabha.
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July 24, 2025
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Sukhu seeks central aid for expansion of Kangra airport
WITH PROPOSED EXPANSION, THE AIRPORT WILL BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE MORE FLIGHTS, SAYS HIMACHAL CM IN LETTER TO UNION CIVIL AVIATION MINISTER
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July 24, 2025
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Punjab needs a hero, not a leader
{ 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAJIV-LONGOWAL ACCORD
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July 24, 2025
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Proposals stuck as Shinde-Fadnavis turf war intensifies
The tacit turf war between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde has intensified, expressed by a “file war”.
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July 24, 2025
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ANTI-DOPING BILL NOW IN LINE WITH WADA DEMAND
Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday tabled the amended National Anti-Doping Bill in the Lok Sabha with a view to provide greater “operational independence” to NADA as prescribed by the world body (WADA).
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July 24, 2025
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HISAR MAN DIES IN CUSTODY, FAMILY ALLEGES POLICE APATHY
A 48-year-old man allegedly died in police custody at the Mangali check post in Hisar on Wednesday, just hours after being detained.
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July 24, 2025
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India condemns Pak's funding of terror at UN
India condemned Pakistan's sponsorship of cross border terrorism at the United Nations on Tuesday at a high-level open debate chaired by Islamabad.
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July 24, 2025
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Govt pulls up Air India over rising safety issues
NEW DELHI: The government has begun holding direct meetings with Air India management amid mounting safety incidents, ordering the carrier to maintain the highest safety standards while setting a month-long timeline for reassessing its operations.
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July 24, 2025
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Opposition bloc will 'collectively decide' on VP election: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge told HT on Wednesday that Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will “collectively take a decision” for the upcoming vice-president election.
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July 24, 2025
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Trump admin unveils action plan to boost development of AI
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration released a new artificial intelligence blueprint on Wednesday that aims to loosen environmental rules and make it easier and less risky for US companies to export their technologies to foreign countries.
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July 24, 2025
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'Racist assault' leaves Mohali man hospitalised in Australia
A Punjab-origin student, Charanpreet Singh, has been hospitalised after sustaining injuries in an alleged racist attack in Adelaide, Australia’s local media reported.
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July 24, 2025
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700 kg of cattle meat seized in Nuh, 9 booked
GURUGRAM: Acting on a tip-off, Nuh police raided a house in Rithath village late Monday night, seizing over 700 kilograms of cattle meat, severed cattle limbs, motorcycles, and tools allegedly used in illegal cattle slaughter. A case was registered at Pingwan police station on Tuesday.
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