Karnataka is finalising a “Government First” policy to help startups supply innovative technologies directly to State departments. The framework aims to remove procurement barriers, give young companies an early public-sector customer and accelerate the use of emerging technology in government services. Karnataka Plans New Route for Startup Procurement The proposed policy would allow departments to procure suitable startup-developed

A fire at a private sago factory near Attur in Tamil Nadu triggered a toxic gas leak after flames reached stored chlorine powder. Twelve people were hospitalised with breathing difficulties, while firefighters took nearly three hours to control the fire and contain the leak. Short Circuit Triggers Fire at Sago Factory The incident occurred at a privately owned sago and starch production unit near Attur in Salem district. The factory is r

Supreme Court CJP Protest Order: No Coercive Action Against Students The Supreme Court has directed states to avoid coercive action against CJP protesters without criminal antecedents and release eligible detainees. It also ordered the preservation of protest footage, police records, and protesters’ personal data. Court Grants Interim Relief and P

Protest FIR impact on passport and career can extend beyond the protest site. FIR effect on passport application, student visa criminal background checks and police verification may create delays even without conviction.   Students joining peaceful demonstrations may not always consider how a police complaint could affect their future. An FIR does not establish guilt, but legal experts say it can still create problems during passport verificat

Why a Family Physician May Be the Right First Doctor Choosing the right doctor at the start can reduce confusion and fragmented care. A family physician evaluates the broader health picture, manages routine concerns, and coordinates specialist referrals, while emergencies require immediate treatment.   Family Physician for First Consultation: Why Start Here New Delhi, July 22, 2026: Choosing a family physician

An explosion at a metal-melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven others. Emergency crews controlled the fire, while police began examining the circumstances behind the accident.   A worker from Bihar was killed and seven others sustained serious burn injuries following an explosion at a private metal-melting factory in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Tuesday, July 14.

Allahabad High Court Says Personal Laws Cannot Shield Criminal Acts In Triple Talaq, Nikah Halala Case The Allahabad High Court has refused to cancel an FIR in a serious case involving the alleged sexual exploitation of a woman under the guise of triple talaq, nikah halala, and remarriage practices. A division bench of Justices J.J. Munir and Tarun Saxena observed that personal laws cannot be used as a shield to protect criminal conduct. The court said c

Gujarat Family Of Three Killed In Ohio Motel Fire, Cause Under Probe A family of three from Gujarat’s Kheda district died after a fire broke out at the Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, Ohio, in the United States. The victims have been identified as Hiteshbhai Suthar, his wife Hinaben Suthar, and their 20-year-old daughter Ishani Suthar. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. local time on July 1, 2026. Officials said the exact cause of the fire is still

Bengaluru Corporate Daycare FIR Puts Focus On Child Safety At Workplace Crèches The Bengaluru corporate daycare FIR has raised serious concerns over child safety at workplace crèches after caregivers were accused of mistreating toddlers. Police are investigating the allegations, while the case has also drawn attention from child rights authorities.   FIR Filed After Abuse Allegations At Bengaluru Daycare A daycare facility o

Ayodhya Donation Row: 8 Arrested After SIT Probe, Raut Seeks Silver Brick Inquiry New Delhi, June 26, 2026: The Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row has widened after police arrested eight people named in an FIR linked to the alleged embezzlement of donations and valuables received at the temple. The action came after a Special Investigation Team submitted its preliminary findings on alleged irregularities

Rajinikanth 173rd Film Dharman First Look Shows Him As Doctor, Kamal Haasan To Produce Rajinikanth’s 173rd film has been officially titled Dharman. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, the film presents Rajinikanth in a powerful doctor role. Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-awaited 173rd film has been officially titled Dha

Nirav Modi Faces Rs 100 Crore Setback In UK Court Order Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi has faced a fresh legal setback after a UK court ordered him to repay more than $10.7 million, or over Rs 100 crore, to Bank of India in a loan recovery case. The order was passed by the London Circuit Commercial Court and relates to a loan given to Firestar Diamond FZE, a Dubai-based company

Lucknow Aliganj fire puts revoked order in focus The major fire that broke out at a three-storey building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area has brought an old demolition order back into public focus. The blaze, reported on Monday afternoon at Usha Mehta Marg, killed 15 people and left several others injured, turning attention toward possible building violations and fire safety failures. The building was being used fo

Lucknow Aliganj Fire: Coaching Centre Blaze Sparks Major Rescue Operation A major fire broke out at a coaching centre building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area, prompting a large rescue operation with 14 fire tenders deployed.   Major Fire Reported In Aliganj A major fire broke out at a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday, June 22, 2026,

Thoothukudi Firecracker Factory Blast Kills Worker, 26 Injured Thoothukudi, June 22: One worker was killed, and 26 others were injured after an explosion ripped through a firecracker manufacturing unit near Ettayapuram in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district on Saturday. The blast took place at Balaji Fire Works in Ayan Rajapatti when workers were rep