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August 6, 2026 4:00 PM

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Lok Sabha adjourns for the day following opposition ruckus over several issues

  The Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day following opposition ruckus over several issues, including alleged police action during students' protest over NEET issue. When the House reassembled at 2 PM after the first adjournment, the Lok Sabha gave its nod to extend the time for the presentation...

August 6, 2026 2:16 PM

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Supreme Court seeks responses on Centre’s proposal for computer-based NEET UG

The Supreme Court today asked petitioners, including doctors' association, to file their responses to the Centre's affidavit stating that shifting NEET UG from pen-and-paper to a computer-based format is under active consideration. A Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe scheduled the next ...

August 6, 2026 2:24 PM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across several parts of the country till tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall conditions over Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa for the day.   Heavy rainfall is also expected over Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Rajast...

August 6, 2026 1:51 PM

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BRICS WAVES Bazaar begins in Mumbai with participation from over 500 delegates

BRICS WAVES Bazaar, a premier international marketplace for the creative economy, bringing together over 500 delegates from BRICS member and partner countries, kicked off in Mumbai today. Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting C...

August 6, 2026 11:47 AM

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NITI Aayog releases report to strengthen India’s caregiving workforce

NITI Aayog has released a report titled Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047. The report envisions a comprehensive caregiving ecosystem as a key pillar of inclusive growth and social development while strengthening India's potential as a global hub for skilled...