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Ajit Doval honoured with Lokmanya Tilak National Award; Amit Shah praises NSA’s security leadership

Ajit Doval honoured with Lokmanya Tilak National Award; Amit Shah praises NSA’s security leadership

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Presenting the award, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Tilak’s ideals of nationalism, education, fearless journalism, and social awakening continue to inspire every Indian and remain relevant in the journey towards building a developed and strong India Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

31 National Highways in Tamil Nadu to get improved lighting

31 National Highways in Tamil Nadu to get improved lighting

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The NHAI has called for tenders to install smart lighting systems on 31 highways | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Driving after dark on National Highways (NHs) across northern and parts of central Tamil Nadu is set to become safer and more comfortable for motorists. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has called for tenders to install smart lighting systems on 31 highways. The existing lighting systems, which are currently operated manually, will become fully automated. “The lights will turn on at sunset and remain on until daybreak. The timings will change according to the season. We will be able to identify when a bulb or switch stops working and replace it immediately,” an official said. A single tender has been floated for all the stretches. The company offering the best products at the lowest price will be selected. “The tender process has been structured in such a way that the work is expected to commence in October. The selected contractor will have one year to complete the installation and testing,” another official said. …

Chhagan Bhujbal inspects Bhidewada National Memorial, seeks completion by end of 2026

Chhagan Bhujbal inspects Bhidewada National Memorial, seeks completion by end of 2026

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Maharashtra Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Thursday inspected the ongoing construction of the Bhidewada National Memorial being developed at the historic site where Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule started India’s first school for girls. During the inspection held at around 10 am, Bhujbal reviewed the progress of the ongoing works and took detailed information about the proposed facilities planned as part of the memorial. He directed officials to ensure that the project is completed speedily, with high quality standards and proper workmanship. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Lok Sabha clears Vande Mataram Bill, insulting national song to become punishable offence

Lok Sabha clears Vande Mataram Bill, insulting national song to become punishable offence

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The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, also known as the Vande Mataram Bill, through a voice vote amid Opposition protests. The legislation seeks to provide legal protection to the national song and penalise intentional disruption of its singing Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Portion of Pune-Bengaluru national highway collapses near Belagavi

Portion of Pune-Bengaluru national highway collapses near Belagavi

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A portion of the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway collapsed, at Nippani in Belagavi district of Karnataka, on July 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A portion of the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway collapsed near Nippani on July 29. This led to panic among motorists. The portion is part of the work of expanding the carriageway to a six-lane highway. The work has been going on for over two years now. MLA Shashikala Jolle visited the site and expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of work. She promised to bring it to the attention of Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. She demanded that the strip be rebuilt. A portion of the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway collapsed, at Nippani in Belagavi district of Karnataka, on July 29, 2026. NHAI stated that movement of vehicles was not affected. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued a clarification regarding the incident. Officials of the NHAI Regional Office stated that restoration work is being carried out on priority to repair the damaged embankment …

GITAM to host national moot court competition in October

GITAM to host national moot court competition in October

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VISAKHAPATNAM GITAM School of Law at GITAM Deemed to be University has announced the seventh edition of the Dr. M.V.V.S. Murthi Moot Court Competition, a national-level event scheduled to be held from October 7 to 10 at the university’s Visakhapatnam campus. The announcement was made following the release of the official event poster by Director of GITAM School of Law Moumita Sen Chakraborty. Dean A. Rajendra Prasad, faculty convenors L. Ashish Kumar and S. Naveen Teja, and members of the GITAM Moot and Advocacy Committee were present. According to the university, the competition will centre on a criminal law proposition based on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. The moot problem will cover issues relating to homicide, criminal conspiracy, electronic evidence, forensic science, constitutional safeguards during arrest, and appellate criminal jurisprudence. The competition is expected to attract participants from leading law schools and universities across the country. Published – July 30, 2026 12:53 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, …

Harjinder Kaur wins silver, shatters three national records

Harjinder Kaur wins silver, shatters three national records

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India’s Harjinder Kaur delivered one of the finest performances of her career to clinch the silver medal in the women’s 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Tuesday. The experienced lifter finished with a combined total of 227kg (101kg in snatch and 126kg in clean and jerk), setting new national records in all three categories while securing India’s latest medal on the weightlifting platform. Canada’s C. Simoneau claimed the gold medal with a Games record total of 240kg, while Australia’s N.P. Hayman settled for bronze after lifting 218kg. Harjinder began the competition confidently, making no mistakes in the snatch. She comfortably cleared 95kg with her opening attempt before following it up with successful lifts of 99kg and 101kg. Her final lift not only improved her personal best but also established a new national record in the snatch. Heading into the clean and jerk, Harjinder remained firmly in medal contention. She once again produced a flawless series of lifts, opening with 120kg before successfully lifting 123kg on her second attempt. With the …

Where will Lindsey Graham be buried? Funeral at Protestant National Cathedral church draws top DC names

Where will Lindsey Graham be buried? Funeral at Protestant National Cathedral church draws top DC names

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On Tuesday, Washington D.C.’s National Cathedral was witness to the funeral of late Senator Lindsey Graham. The who’s and who of US politics, including President Trump, attended the funeral of the Senator who passed away while still in office. Donald Trump speaks at the funeral of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at the Washington National Cathedral, Tuesday, July 28. (Alex Brandon/AP Pool via AP) Given the high-profile nature of the event and given the fact that it was broadcast live on all major television networks in the US, many questions arose about the Senator. One of the most prominent questions that emerged was where the late Senator Lindsey Graham would be buried. The other most important question seemed to be whether the late South Carolina lawmaker was a Catholic or Protestant, given many got to see the rituals at the National Cathedral live. In this article, we will deal with both those questions in depth, based on whatever information about the late Senator is available in the public domain. Also read: Lindsey Graham funeral in photos: …

Kangana Ranaut calls Cockroach Janta Party’s Saurav Das ‘useless and unemployed’: At his age, I had 2 National Awards

Kangana Ranaut calls Cockroach Janta Party’s Saurav Das ‘useless and unemployed’: At his age, I had 2 National Awards

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Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut did not mince her words as she called out Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das for his comments about her work as an MP. Saurav had said no one in her party or in the younger generation takes Kangana seriously after she criticised the CJP protests. Now, Kangana has called Saurav ‘simply useless’. (Also read: CJP’s Saurav Das responds to Kangana Ranaut’s remarks on protests: ‘Aap se kahi jyaada Gen Z ne desh ke liye kiya hai’) Kangana Ranaut fired back at Saurav Das for his comments about her. What Kangana said Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kangana reposted a video of Saurav speaking about her, and added a note. It read, “I googled this person and he is 28 years old. How he claims to be a student I have no clue! Yes I am in politics for past 2 years but I have been in public life for the last 20 years. At his age, I had 2 National Awards.” Kangana accepted her past comments as an …

Zinedine Zidane unveiled as France national team coach

Zinedine Zidane unveiled as France national team coach

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3 min readJul 28, 2026 06:55 PM IST French icon Zinedine Zidane was on Tuesday officially unveiled as the new France national team manager, replacing Didier Deschamps, whose tenure ended at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Zidane was given a 4-year contract, French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo announced. “I’m excited. The France team makes you dream. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary team. I’ve waited five years for this chance, so that’s why I’m a bit emotional,” Zidane said. “I’ve always watched this side as a fan and also as a future coach, I won’t hide it. That’s why I didn’t take a club side. I told myself that the only thing I wanted to do after Madrid was taking the France team,” he added. The 54-year-old Zidane has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, whom he had led to 3 back to back Champions League titles. “For me it’s a continuity, a dream. I had some offers during the five years I was away to take charge of a club but …