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On the second anniversary of the RG Kar doctor’s rape-murder, West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced a fresh probe under the Special Commission Act, following a request from the victim’s mother. A separate inquiry into alleged cremation lapses was also ordered. Doctors observed silence, while junior doctors held a clinic and memorial march seeking justice. West Bengal…

Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s car was attacked with stones, bricks and bottles in Halisahar while she was visiting the family of deceased TMC worker Birju Keo, who allegedly died in police custody. Mamata claimed she could have been killed and accused police of protecting BJP workers. BJP condemned the attack and denied involvement. Former Chief…

Assam’s flood death toll rose to 100 after two fresh fatalities were reported in Golaghat and Karbi Anglong. The floods have affected over 63,000 people across 456 villages in 10 districts, with more than 8,000 sheltered in relief camps. IMD has forecast more rain, raising concerns over further river-level rises. Door-to-door damage assessments will begin in four…

BJP MP Janardan Mishra defended the Centre’s ethanol-blending policy and taunted its critics over demands for pure petrol. His remarks come amid continued debate over E20 fuel, engine performance and India’s dependence on imported crude. Janardan Mishra, the BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa, has sparked fresh controversy with a sharp defence of the Centre’s ethanol-blending policy,…

Hemant Soren assured protesting youths of transparent justice over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. He said dialogue would address their demands and warned against politicising the agitation. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday said his government would deliver justice with full transparency to youths protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. He said the students’ concerns were also…

Jharkhand Protest: The agitation, being organised under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, has been underway since July 25. Jharkhand Protest: The Jharkhand student protest is set to intensify as students prepare to gherao the Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi at 10 am today, demanding cancellation of the CGL examination and a CBI probe into alleged irregularities.…

At Peg and Bottles pub on Church Street, officials found expired cream, rotten mushrooms and foul-smelling items that had been stored beyond their expiry dates. Days after finding large quantities of expired meat, milk and vegetables in the kitchens of several star hotels, Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) officials continued their raids on food establishments across…

The students’ objection centres the Supreme Court’s reported refusal to urgently list a plea concerning the police action against protesters during the “Chalo Sansad” demonstration at Jantar Mantar on July 20. A group of graduating students of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad, have demanded that the university administration reconsider its reported proposal…

A team from the Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police Station, which is probing the case, reached TG Mohandas’ residence at Koovappadam near Mattancherry on Sunday evening along with officials from the local police station. Right-wing political commentator TG Mohandas was taken into custody from his residence in Mattancherry here on Sunday over remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube…

The film director lured the actor to his house in Mumbai’s Malwani on the pretext of discussing an upcoming film and allegedly sexually assaulted her. Shakeel Noorani, a 73-year-old film director, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 33-year-old actor. The film director lured the actor to his house in Mumbai’s Malwani on the pretext of discussing…

Negotiations between Jharkhand officials and student protesters are stalled as demands for canceling the JSSC CGL exam remain unmet. The high-stakes standoff between the Jharkhand government and protesting student groups remains firmly deadlocked despite intense rounds of negotiations at the State Guest House in Morabadi, even as Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that his government is handling…

Amit Shah is scheduled to present two bills in the Lok Sabha: one to rename Kerala as Keralam and another to enhance NCDC’s financing powers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to introduce two bills — one seeking to rename Kerala as Keralam and another expanding the financing powers of the National Co-operative Development Corporation (NCDC)…

Ranchi Police on Sunday said it was “fully prepared” to deal with the planned “Vidhan Sabha gherao” by JPSC-JSSC aspirants, while assuring that no action would be taken against protesters as long as the demonstration remained peaceful. Ranchi City SP Paras Rana said precautionary force deployment would be carried out effectively as a large number of students…

Until two years ago, Nirmala Bawaskar had no bank account of her own. A widow who works as a housemaid in Maharashtra’s Sambhajinagar district, she signed documents with a thumbprint and had little control over money entering her household. That changed when she enrolled in the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, one of India’s biggest state cash-transfer…

A 19-year-old college student reportedly took her own life by jumping from a mall near Rajouri Garden Metro station. A 19-year-old college student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from an upper floor of a mall near the Rajouri Garden Pink Line Metro station on Saturday, police said. The woman was a third-year BA student at Aryabhatta…

Spain is poised to replace its Ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, following allegations of misusing embassy funds for personal gain. Spain is likely to replace its Ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, over alleged allegations of taking financial favors from an Indian firm and using public funds to promote cultural events. According to Spanish…

Dharmendra Pradhan said attempts were made to mislead Gen Z during the NEET paper leak protests and revealed he had offered to resign as Education Minister. Senior BJP leader and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan has said attempts were made to “mislead” Generation Z during the protests over the NEET paper leak controversy, revealing that he had himself…

Omar Abdullah said the delay in restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood has triggered anger and hurt his credibility. He urged the Centre to set a clear timeline, saying the Union territory arrangement is unworkable. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed deep frustration over the delay in the restoration of statehood to the Union…

The Allahabad High Court upheld a dowry death conviction in the Lucknow case. It said direct evidence is unnecessary when statutory conditions and dowry harassment are proved. The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has held that no direct evidence of the husband’s or in-laws’ involvement is needed to treat a case as a dowry death…

Supporting Jagtar Singh Hawara’s parole could be an attempt to signal to Sikh voters that AAP is willing to engage with issues that have strong emotional resonance within sections of the community. The Bhagwant Mann government’s sudden decision to support parole for Khalistani extremist Jagtar Singh Hawara, just months after the Punjab government had advised against it,…

Kurthal and nearby Kerot had remained outside the Rajasthan Roadways network for decades. What is routine for most people turned into a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for residents of a remote village in Rajasthan. Villagers in Kurthal, receiving their first Rajasthan Roadways bus nearly 79 years after Independence, welcomed the vehicle with flowers, drums, aarti and dancing as it…

The accused continuously blackmailed and exploited the survivors from 2022 to August 6, 2026, by threatening to make their videos viral on social media. Police in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing minors and young men. According to officials, the accused had been blackmailing and exploiting the survivors since 2022 by…

Delhi Traffic Police has designated 8 Kanwar corridors along the city’s busiest arterials, including Ring Road, Mathura Road, Wazirabad Road. Grand Trunk Road. An HT sound meter registered peaks of 110 decibels at two Kanwar Yatra rest camps in east Delhi as loudspeaker-mounted convoy trucks rolled past. That is roughly as loud as a chainsaw at close…

The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 was passed in Lok Sabha, giving rise to concerns that the law would allow banks to charge fees on UPI transactions. The union government on Saturday clarified that transactions via UPI will remain free and attract no charges, after the passing of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 in…

she accused her superiors of targeting her, denying weekly offs and emergency leave, and sacking her after she questioned the treatment. Her family said she had been distressed for 15 days A disturbing incident has come to light from Karnataka’s Mysuru. A woman reportedly died by suicide after consuming pesticide. She alleged workplace harassment in her suicide…

The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace the DGCA with an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority of India. In a letter, FIP said the current regulator lacks financial flexibility and independence. The body said a statutory authority could improve safety oversight, recruit experts and support India’s expanding aviation sector. The Indian pilots’…

Talks between Jharkhand government representatives and job aspirants protesting alleged JPSC and JSSC-CGL exam irregularities remained inconclusive in Ranchi. Students continued their 14-day agitation, demanding a CBI probe and cancellation of disputed exams. A protesting student fell ill during a hunger strike, while AISA president Neha Bora alleged an ink attack during a march. Talks between delegations…

Heavy rainfall battered Delhi, causing severe waterlogging, traffic disruption and structural damage across the city. The Delhi Fire Service said it received reports of nine house collapses and 16 tree falls since Thursday night. Three women trapped after one tree-fall incident were rescued, while rainwater also entered parts of Safdarjung Hospital. Heavy rains lashed Delhi-NCR, triggering widespread…

The inspection drive targeted premium hospitality establishments across the city, with officials saying the exercise was intended to ensure that even the state’s most prestigious hotels comply with food safety regulations and hygiene standards. Expired milk, rotten meat, fungal growth on vegetables — these were not seen at some dingy roadside eatery but at some of Bengaluru’s…

A 10-member student delegation protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment exams met with state government officials but vowed to continue their protests until their demands, including the cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam, are fulfilled. A 10-member delegation of the students protesting against the alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams held talks with the state government on…

Ashutosh Ranka, spokesperson for the CJP, urged the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and called for a thorough investigation into examination paper leaks following a recent CBI chargesheet in the NEET-UG 2026 case. Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Friday called for the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and a wider…

As Maharashtra’s doctor protests intensify over the CCMP policy, a protesting MBBS doctor explains why the medical fraternity believes patient safety, clinical training and healthcare standards are at the heart of the controversy. The Maharashtra Government has recently passed a decision that allows BHMS graduates, those who have completed a one-year Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP)…

Police suspect that Dakshayini died about a year ago. During this period, her daughter and son-in-law had reportedly not visited the house. A 52-year-old woman, identified as Dakshayini, was found dead inside a duplex house in Bengaluru’s Bagalagunte area, with police suspecting that she may have died nearly a year ago. The incident came to light in…

FSSAI says some IMFL products contain artificial or nature-identical flavours that resemble rum or whisky but are still marketed simply as “rum” or “whisky”. According to the food regulator, this could mislead consumers about what the product actually contains. The Bombay High Court will on Monday hear petitions filed by leading liquor manufacturers challenging the Food Safety…

Devendra Nath Mahto has continued his indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitments despite worsening health. The protest has drawn emotional support from other aspirants and sharpened demands for transparent examinations. The student-led agitation against alleged corruption in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) intensified on Tuesday…

Government sources said the ongoing discussions are centred on ensuring that Meta’s platforms operate in accordance with Indian laws. The Central government has stepped up its scrutiny of Meta’s operations in India, with government sources stressing that global technology platforms must comply with Indian laws rather than operate under legal standards applicable in other countries. The remarks…

Benjamin Netanyahu called PM Narendra Modi, and they exchanged views on the recent developments in West Asia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dialled his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Thursday to review bilateral relations and discuss the situation in West Asia. “Received a phone call from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We reviewed progress on various aspects of…

Speaking about the recent student protests at Jantar Mantar, Bhagwat said the protesters should not be called “anti-national”. The grievances of Gen Z are genuine, and protest is also a form of dialogue, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday in a mega outreach to younger people against the backdrop of student protests in…

While organisers did not specify the content of the posts, they said the pageant must uphold the standards expected of its titleholders. Just weeks after being crowned Miss North Carolina USA, Brittany Boltinhouse has been stripped of her title after alleged racist social media posts from several years ago resurfaced. The 27-year-old was formally dethroned on Wednesday…

Tarun Tejpal sentenced in rape case: Labelling was exactly what the survivor – alone and helpless against two of her senior colleagues back then – pointed out in her resignation letter when she mentioned “character assassination” Thirteen years ago, a journalist reached out for help to her boss at the news magazine Tehelka, distraught that the horror…

For the passage of the delimitation bill, the government would need supporters beyond its NDA partners. However, many of these potential backers are vehemently opposed to the FCRA amendment bill. The corridors of Parliament were abuzz on Wednesday afternoon with speculation over whether the government would push for the FCRA bill this week, or delay it to…

Mehbooba Mufti and Iltija Mufti were booked after the PDP’s Article 370 protest in Srinagar. The case sharpens the political and police confrontation over Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija Mufti have been booked for allegedly assaulting a police officer during the Peoples Democratic Party’s protest…

The development came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged his cabinet colleagues to bolster their social media presence by engaging with young minds through the use of interactive content like reels. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday launched its official Snapchat account, becoming one of the first ministries to expand its footprint on the digital…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejected Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s criticism of the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, over UPI transactions. She said Merchant Discount Rate applies only to merchants, not customers, and would help banks and fintech firms invest in infrastructure, innovation and security. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday hit back at senior Congress…

The Tibetan Youth Congress’ chain hunger strike entered its 19th day in Dharamshala, protesting China’s Ethnic Unity Law and demanding UN intervention over alleged repression in Tibet. Three members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile joined the protest, part of a global campaign launched after Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen’s self-immolation outside the UN headquarters in New York. The chain…

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU), through its Mother Teresa Social Welfare Mission, distributed relief materials to 250 flood-affected families in Sivasagar district, Assam. The aid included food, hygiene products, household essentials, clothing, stationery and baby care items, reflecting the university’s commitment to humanitarian service and community outreach. Demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility and humanitarian…

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has officially introduced its National Working Committee, a move aimed at enhancing its organisational framework and boosting activities after recent public campaigns. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday formally announced the names of members of its National Working Committee, marking another organisational step by the political outfit. The party announced its…

Heavy rain continued to batter Kerala, inundating low-lying areas, disrupting normal life and prompting fresh evacuations and the opening of additional relief camps, even as the IMD warned of more rain and strong winds. Heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Kerala on Wednesday, leading to widespread waterlogging and inundated roads, while authorities opened more relief…

Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that the Vijay government failed to fulfil its election promises and was merely renaming schemes introduced by the previous DMK administration. Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday gave the Vijay-led TVK government’s Budget a “big zero”, alleging that several schemes announced by the administration were merely initiatives of the previous DMK…

Security agencies have announced a Rs 15 lakh reward and circulated posters to trace Mohammad Lateef Bhat after recent killings in south Kashmir. Investigators believe the Lashkar commander coordinated attacks on migrant workers and police personnel to spread fear. Security agencies have stepped up efforts to track down Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Lateef Bhat, believed to be…

From Nagpur to Lucknow to Jaipur and Visakhapatnam, anti-reservation protests are being reported from several cities even as a parallel campaign against caste-based quotas is gathering pace online. With several Assembly elections approaching, the growing chorus against reservation could reopen India’s most politically sensitive fault lines. Remember the young man who, during a TV debate on the…

Arjun Jani was arrested largely on suspicion and subjected to third-degree methods to extract a confession. The police failed to produce reliable evidence establishing his guilt. The Supreme Court has acquitted an Odisha man who spent 22 years in prison after being wrongly convicted in a triple murder case, calling his prolonged incarceration a “collective failure” of…

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed all departments concerned to remain on “high alert” in view of continuous rainfall and the India Meteorological Department’s warning of heavy rain in parts of the state. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed all departments concerned to remain on “high alert” in view of continuous…

India may impose a charge on cooking gas and ‌natural gas consumers to help fund a planned $42 billion strategic fuel reserve, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, after disruptions from the Iran war exposed supply chain vulnerabilities. The plan would extend India’s strategic reserves beyond crude oil for the first time, with…

A Bengaluru interior designer has accused Rapido of abandoning her after a horrific road accident left her with life-threatening injuries and medical bills exceeding Rs 20 lakh A Bengaluru-based interior designer has alleged that Rapido abandoned her after a horrific bike taxi accident left her with life-threatening injuries and medical expenses exceeding Rs 20 lakh. Sani Krishna,…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Africa is India’s partner and priority, stressing that the continent must get its due place in a multipolar world order and reformed multilateral system. Speaking on Africa Day 2026, he highlighted India’s growing diplomatic presence, support for Africa’s UN role and plans to reconvene the India Africa Forum Summit. Africa is…

Abhijeet Dipke underscored the loss of faith in various institutions, prompting nationwide support for the ongoing agitation. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday announced support for the ongoing student protest in Jharkhand, saying the outfit will travel to Ranchi to stand with job aspirants on an indefinite hunger strike. As CJP convenes for its…

Chandipura virus has killed 22 in Gujarat, highlighting the deadly brain infection’s symptoms, risks, outbreaks, and prevention in India. The recent 22 deaths in Gujarat due to complications linked to the Chandipura virus have once again drawn attention to one of India’s deadliest yet lesser-known viral infections. According to Gujarat Health Minister Praful Panseriya, 35 patients tested…

The case stems from a complaint filed by Chandigarh-based businessman Arun Gupta who has alleged that he was induced into opening a Being Human jewellery showroom in Manimajra on false assurances. A Chandigarh district court has issued summons to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri and directors of Style and Content Jewellery Private Limited…

India is Meta’s largest market by users, with hundreds of millions of people using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg has apologised for child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational errors on its platforms, sources told NDTV on Wednesday after the company’s global team met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, following the government’s recent summons…

Nearly five minutes of severe turbulence injured 17 people on board an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, Ram Mohan Naidu said on Wednesday, adding that investigators are analysing the aircraft’s flight recorders to establish what happened. Nearly five minutes of severe turbulence injured 17 people on board an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi,…

The bench also extended the mandatory third-party motor insurance requirement for new vehicles to four years for cars and six years for two-wheelers. Expressing its shock that 56 per cent of vehicles in India are operating without valid insurance, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre to launch a pilot ‘no insurance, no fuel’ project. A bench…

Ripping into Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin for what she termed his “misogynistic” remarks against actor Trisha, BJP leader and actor Khushbu Sundar has said he should be ashamed of calling himself a leader. At a protest event in Thanjavur on Monday, the DMK leader had smirked and made an alleged double-meaning “water” remark…

An Air India passenger aboard Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to New Delhi alleged that cabin crew asked travellers not to post videos of severe turbulence on social media, saying it could harm the airline’s reputation. She also claimed injured passengers received delayed medical assistance after landing in Delhi. Air India has not responded to the…

Opposition MPs will march to Makar Dwar on August 5, demanding a Home Minister statement on police action against protesters, probe into Ram Mandir donation theft, and J&K statehood. Opposition MPs will march from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament premises to Makar Dwar on August 5 at 10 am, staging a protest over…

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is set to hold her first media interaction on Wednesday evening. The Indian government has distanced itself from it. India on Tuesday said it has nothing to do with former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s plan to hold a virtual interaction with the media in New Delhi this week. Hasina is set…

India has brought back 274 fugitives from 36 countries over the last seven years. The government says tougher laws, sharper coordination and technology-driven tracking accelerated extraditions. India has repatriated 274 fugitives from 36 countries over the last seven years, averaging around 40 returns a year — nearly 10 times the annual average recorded between 2004 and 2013,…

India called the local body elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir a complete farce. It said the polls cannot mask protests, killings and Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism. India on Tuesday dismissed the so-called local body elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as a “complete farce”, saying the exercise could not conceal the situation on the ground as protests and a…

The complainant has withdrawn all complaints against the 15-year-old after apology videos surfaced. The climbdown ends a sensitive political row and shifts focus to how minors are drawn into protests. The complainant in the case involving a 15-year-old girl accused of making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Cockroach Janta Party protest has withdrawn…

Painter Prashant Kumar Singh says RAF firing during the Chalo Sansad march on July 20 left metal pellets lodged in his arm and chest. The 28-year-old, who will have to live the rest of his life with some of the pellets in his body, says he knows of a sixth protester who was shot. The sixth person…

Eight people were arrested in Jharkhand after an angry mob fatally beat a man who held a schoolgirl captive and raped her for two days. A 32-year-old man accused of kidnapping and raping a girl died after being severely beaten by an angry mob in Jharkhand’s Chatra district, police said, adding that eight people have been arrested…

The remarks came a day after some MLAs expressed displeasure and offered to resign after missing out on a ministerial berth following the cabinet expansion. Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday issued a stern warning to disgruntled Congress legislators threatening to resign after being overlooked in the cabinet expansion, saying if they resign, it will be…

The spokesperson said that through door-to-door outreach, e-KYC facilitation and field-level coordination, over 3,000 migrant families have been assisted so far. Jammu: In a major push to strengthen social protection for migrant families, the Jammu and Kashmir government is integrating nearly 50,000 migrant families into the National Food Security Act (NFSA) database, an official spokesperson said. Founded…

Abhijeet Dipke said Indian student protesters should follow Gandhi’s peaceful path, not Bangladesh or Nepal. He used the interview to press for NEET relief, recruitment reforms and higher priority for education. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has rejected comparisons between his group’s recent student protest in Delhi and the upheavals in Bangladesh and Nepal, saying…

Gujarat Health Minister Praful Panseriya said all confirmed patients are below the age of 15 and clarified that the infections are not concentrated in any one village or district. The Chandipura virus has claimed the lives of 22 children in Gujarat this monsoon season, with 35 infections confirmed out of 184 suspected cases reported so far, state…

Kerala announced higher compensation for families hit by floods and landslides after a disaster review meeting. The move came as the rain toll rose, rescue efforts continued and officials warned against rumours. The Kerala government on Monday announced enhanced financial assistance for families affected by the devastating floods and landslides, as the death toll in rain-related incidents…

A video featuring Rizwan Hanif – a terrorist linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, which Pakistan maintains was outlawed and disbanded long ago – has surfaced on social media. A top operative of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba has claimed on camera that “unknown men” have killed around 30 of its members within Pakistan. A video featuring Rizwan Hanif –…

When contacted, a WhatsApp spokesperson said, “We are always working to stay ahead of those trying to abuse our service and ban accounts to help keep other users safe.” Instant messaging app WhatsApp on Monday put multiple accounts, including those in India, “under review” for 24 hours and blocked all the app features, prompting several affected users…

The biggest setback for the BJP came from Bihar, where Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar by 19,324 votes in Bankipur. The BJP had a mixed day, at best, in the assembly bypolls on Monday. The saffron party won only one of the three seats that went to polls, all of them…

Calling the removal of the Prime Minister’s video a serious matter, BJP’s Nishikant Dubey alleged that the incident reflected an attempt to destabilise the country. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has sought a public apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video from Facebook, warning…

The approved foreign universities are set to open campuses in cities including Bengaluru, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Mumbai and Chennai. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued 16 Letters of Intent (LoIs) to 15 foreign higher educational institutions from Australia, Italy, the US and the UK to establish campuses in India, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.…

Arvind Kejriwal is set to lead protest march against E20 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence with 100 supporters to submit petitions against the blended fuel. Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener, who has been raising voice over blending of ethanol and petrol is set to lead a protest march along with 100 people, to Prime…

“Does this Taliban regime have any conduct that reflects Islamic values?” the Pak army officer said, “What they do to women, to children… issuing fatwas.” Pakistan’s military spokesperson has flayed the relationship between the Taliban regime of Afghanistan and India’s ruling establishment as that of “master and slave”. “Allah Almighty has made it very clear — do…

India finish CWG 2026 with 39 medals as boxing, para sports, judo and athletics script historic firsts, proving quality outweighed quantity in Glasgow. India closed the curtain on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals — 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. It was short of the symbolic 50-medal mark the country had maintained…

Around five years ago, security agencies estimated there were 50-60 active local terrorists. In May 2025, official records showed 17 active local terrorists. Jammu & Kashmir now has just one active local terrorist left, according to records maintained by security agencies including the police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), with officers mounting an intensive hunt for…

Scuffle at MP Pappu Yadav’s Delhi home during a press briefing. Two men confronted him, accusing him of insulting Sanatan Dharma. A scuffle broke out at the Delhi residence of Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Sunday while he was addressing a press conference, with the MP later alleging that the incident was part of an attempt to…

The operation targeted major opium trafficking routes linked to Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. More than 360 kg of opium has been recovered so far. Rajasthan’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has seized drugs worth more than Rs 700 crore over the past 10 months, marking what officials described as a record crackdown on narcotics trafficking in…

A Shahjahanpur man’s killing over an Instagram photograph set off a massive protest and blockade. The case deepened communal tension, prompted compensation demands and put social media posts under watch. The murder of a 22-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur led to a major protest, with markets shut and demonstrators blocking the Palia-Farrukhabad highway for nearly eight…

Gangster Sujit Sinha was killed in a police encounter after an alleged escape bid during his transfer from Sahibganj Divisional Jail to Dhanbad Jail. Police have sealed the site and said standard legal procedures are under way. One of Jharkhand’s most wanted gangsters, Sujit Sinha, was killed in a police encounter late Sunday night after allegedly attempting…

Former MLA Rajendra Bharti, who was disqualified from the Madhya Pradesh Assembly in April after his conviction in a cheating case, said the action did not affect him and that he would show his strength in the next state polls. The Congress on Sunday night suspended former Madhya Pradesh MLA Rajendra Bharti from the party’s primary membership,…

After 11 days of intense competition, Glasgow Commonwealth Games concluded with the flag and baton handed over to India, hosts of the Centenary edition, in a glittering ceremony. As the curtain came down on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, India offered the world a vibrant invitation to Ahmedabad, blending ancient philosophy, contemporary artistry and cultural grandeur in a…

The Noida Police had filed a “Zero” First Information Report against the minor over the abusive remarks against PM Modi. The Delhi Police have decided not to file a case against a minor girl accused of hurling expletives at Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video during the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar last…

Her post comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said that abusive words never solve problems while speaking about the recent Gen Z-led protests. However, Bhaker did not mention the Prime Minister or the protests in her post. Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker shared a social media post asking people to avoid using abusive language and to speak…

The action follows a July 21 complaint from the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment alleging commission of offences of cheating, criminal conspiracy and causing wrongful loss to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The CBI has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital Limited (RCL) and its former chairman Anil D Ambani for allegedly causing a loss…

The ministry said consumers instead paid Rs 94.77 per litre because ethanol, procured domestically at pre-agreed prices, made up 20% of every litre of fuel. Defending the government’s ethanol programme, the petroleum ministry on Friday said petrol prices in Delhi would have jumped to Rs 125 per litre had oil companies not blended ethanol into the fuel…