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SC asks Centre, CBSE to detail steps taken to fix glitches in OSM system

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said it was not questioning CBSE’s decision to adopt the digital evaluation system but was concerned about the “teething problems” that surfaced during its implementation.

Published on Jul 16, 2026 06:41 am IST

Kerala assembly seeks reform of national entrance exams

Kerala assembly seeks reform of national entrance exams

Published on Jul 01, 2026 03:52 am IST

Airlines may need to review surcharges, additional prices if crude stabilises

The Union government may ask airlines to review surge charges and additional fares if fuel prices remain stable over a longer period, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday.

Published on Jun 25, 2026 02:10 pm IST

Posts about CJI, ministers playing badminton at UK event false: Govt to Delhi HC

The viral posts claimed that CJI Surya Kant, several Supreme Court judges and Union ministers had travelled to London earlier this month to participate in a badminton tournament

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 07:18 am IST

SC stays high court proceedings on challenges to Transgender Amendment Act

Kinnar Akhada Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community during a protest. (PTI file photo)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 01:06 pm IST

Karnataka CM urges Centre speed up approvals for pending water projects

In a memorandum submitted to the Union minister, Shivakumar said Karnataka, which has the country’s second largest dryland area after Rajasthan, required sustained investment in water infrastructure to improve farm productivity.

Published on Jun 13, 2026 12:20 pm IST

Amid Gymkhana row, minister says Centre ‘can take back leased land whenever’

Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar also said the long-pending Master Plan for Delhi is likely to be notified soon.

Published on Jun 03, 2026 12:00 am IST

Centre notifies appointment of five Supreme Court judges

Centre notifies appointment of five Supreme Court judges

Published on Jun 02, 2026 03:44 am IST

SC flags lack of books, teachers in challenge to CBSE three-language policy

The matter will now be heard in the second week of July. (PTI file photo)

Updated on May 27, 2026 04:01 pm IST

Siddaramaiah urges centre to release pending funds under Jal Jeevan Mission

Siddaramaiah urges centre to release pending funds under Jal Jeevan Mission

Published on Apr 29, 2026 10:30 pm IST

Centre: Forest violators must show proof of afforestation

States have been asked to follow the procedure and submit proof of penal afforestation for regularisation of such projects.

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 09:10 am IST

Prof Brahmjit appointed NIT Kurukshetra officiating director

Professor Brahmjit Singh (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 27, 2026 03:14 am IST

Kamal Haasan urges Centre to pass women's reservation bill without delimitation

Kamal Haasan during a campaign in support of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI04_17_2026_000469A)

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 09:00 pm IST

‘Who is the biggest litigant?’ Supreme Court pulls up Centre, imposes penalty

A general view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.

Published on Apr 02, 2026 05:49 am IST

Supreme Court declines plea against Vande Mataram circular

The Supreme Court said there is no legal burden or consequence arising from the circular. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 25, 2026 01:02 pm IST

Centre removes domestic airfare cap amid soaring fuel prices due to Iran war

The caps — between ₹7,500 to ₹18,000 on economy routes depending on flight distance — will now stand withdrawn effective March 23.

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Tharoor calls on Centre to ‘take lead’ in demanding an end to West Asia conflict

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that the world has real problems in getting supplies, oil, and gas through the Strait of Hormuz.

Published on Mar 18, 2026 12:26 pm IST

Kharge attacks govt over bid on Abdullah’s life, triggers heated exchange in RS

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. (PTI)

Published on Mar 12, 2026 02:29 pm IST

SC raps govt over delay in benefits to cadets

SC raps govt over delay in benefits to cadets

Published on Mar 11, 2026 05:36 am IST

Karnataka HC seeks Centre’s reply on X Corp’s appeal against Sahyog portal

X Corp had argued that officers of the central government do not have independent statutory power to issue blocking orders. (Shutterstock picture | File)

Published on Mar 10, 2026 01:38 pm IST

Supreme Court okays 6-month extension for retiring members of tribunals

Supreme Court okays 6-month extension for retiring members of tribunals

Published on Mar 10, 2026 06:06 am IST

Centre seeks Mamata govt's response on violations over President's Bengal visit

After the PM Modi's jibe, Mamata Banerjee hit back, accusing the Prime Minister of insulting India’s constitutional head.

Published on Mar 09, 2026 06:28 am IST

US-Iran conflict: Union government asks states, UTs to be on alert

Shia groups held protests in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.

Published on Mar 02, 2026 12:53 pm IST

SC asks govt if lower NEET cutoff will affect quality of medical education

In its affidavit filed before the court, the Union government defended the decision to lower the qualifying percentile, arguing that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (NEET-PG) is not meant to certify minimum clinical competence.

Published on Feb 24, 2026 06:43 am IST

Govt officials leaking sensitive info may face Official Secrets Act action

The note has raised eyebrows in bureaucratic circles because of its departure from the original December,1998 version, which was more of an advisory and didn’t have any reference to OSA

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 06:12 pm IST

SC seeks comprehensive tribunal framework

SC seeks comprehensive tribunal framework

Published on Feb 17, 2026 07:02 am IST

Social media firms must remove unlawful content within 3 hours, says Centre

The new amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, will take effect on February 20.

Published on Feb 11, 2026 06:52 am IST

Accurate data key in caste census: SC

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi described the issue as “important” and said it was in agreement, in principle, with the concern that caste enumeration cannot rest merely on unverified self-declarations (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 03, 2026 05:20 am IST

Cadre allocation for truly all-India services

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The new system of grouping will ensure all states are likely to receive a fair allocation of personnel, instead of most of them being cornered by a handful of states preferred by the officers. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 25, 2026 10:40 pm IST

Cong stages dharna against ‘weakening’ of MGNREGA

The demonstration was led by Chandigarh Congress president HS Lucky (HT File)

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Published on Jan 12, 2026 07:38 am IST

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