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"Yash Dhull is the kind of player who takes responsibility and wins matches for the team": Money Grewal after Central Delhi Kings' big win

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:57:30 PM IST

Central Delhi Kings continued their impressive run in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Purani Dilli 6 in a rain-curtailed 15-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. ... read..

Over 1.7 crore users registered on iGOT Karmayogi platform: Union Minister

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:57:28 PM IST

Mission Karmayogi, the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) was approved by the government in September 2020 with an aim of transitioning from a 'rule based' to 'role based' HR systems and creating civil servants with a global ... read..

Third time captain Vikramaditya Chaufla to lead India at Racketlon World Championships

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:57:23 PM IST

International Racketlon player Vikramaditya Chaufla has been named captain of the Indian team for the third consecutive time for the Racketlon World Championships, to be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha felicitates Asmita Dey for Commonwealth Games judo gold

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:57:22 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, on Wednesday, met and felicitated judoka Asmita Dey for her historic achievement of winning India's first-ever Gold Medal in Judo at the Commonwealth Games. ... read..

NEP 2020 prioritises hygiene, health and environmental awareness among school children: Centre

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:57:19 PM IST

Education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution of India, and the majority of schools are under the administrative control of the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) administration. However, recognising the importance of edu ... read..

"Charted parallel trajectories of resurgence, rejuvenation": Jaishankar on deepening ties with African nations

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:27:46 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday emphasised that Africa continues to hold a premier position in India's foreign policy during his address at the Africa Day celebrations in New Delhi. ... read..

DGCA probing Air India turbulence, data and voice recorders in custody: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:27:45 PM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been asked to conduct a thorough investigation into the severe turbulence faced by an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight. ... read..

"People who looted Ram temple are now accusing Congress of being 'Ram virodhi'": KC Venugopal slams Rijiju's remarks

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:27:34 PM IST

Congress leader KC Venugopal has slammed Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju over his attack on the Congress and some other opposition parties in Lok Sabha, saying "the people who looted Ram temple are now accusing Congress of being 'Ram vi ... read..

Teaser of 'Dorothy' unveiled

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:27:30 PM IST

The first teaser of Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy has been unveiled. ... read..

Over 15.2 lakh grievances received on CPGRAMS in 2026; average disposal time at 13 days: Centre

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:27:23 PM IST

More than 15.2 lakh public grievances were received on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) between January 1 and July 15, 2026, with the average disposal time reduced to 13 days for Central Ministries and Departments, ... read..

Telangana CM Reddy meets US Ambassador Gor to strengthen ties, resolve visa issues

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:27:16 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met with the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, in New Delhi. The courtesy meeting lasted for more than 30 minutes, during which they discussed a range of important issues. ... read..

21 legislative assemblies have been transformed into digital legislatures under NeVA project

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:27:14 PM IST

Thirty-three out of the 37 State/UT Legislatures have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). ... read..

DPL: Yash Dhull's blazing century powers Central Delhi Kings to dominant win over Purani Dilli 6

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:57:44 PM IST

Central Delhi Kings continued their impressive run in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Purani Dilli 6 in a rain-curtailed 15-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, courtesy a fine hundred from Ya ... read..

Business Advisory Committee unanimously finalises legislative business for Delhi Assembly Session from August 7 to 11

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:57:42 PM IST

A meeting of the Business Advisory Committee was chaired by the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta, at which it was unanimously decided that two reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) and a notification c ... read..

Govt awards LoIs for 11 new FTOs, pilot training capacity to rise by 750 annually

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:57:35 PM IST

In a significant step towards strengthening India's pilot training ecosystem and supporting the country's rapidly expanding civil aviation sector, Letters of Intent (LoIs) were awarded today for the establishment of 11 new Flying Training Organisations (F ... read..

2024 Sambhal Violence report: BJP demands severest punishment for guilty

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:57:31 PM IST

BJP leaders on Wednesday demanded the strictest action against those found guilty for the Sambhal violence after a judicial commission's report, tabled in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, termed the 2024 incident a "pre-planned conspiracy". ... read..

Government raises Rs 31,552 crore as LIC Offer for Sale closes with overwhelming investor response

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:57:28 PM IST

The Government has raised Rs 31,552 crore through the Offer for Sale (OFS) in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), with the issue receiving an overwhelming response from both retail and institutional investors, according to a social media post by th ... read..

"You gave us Mohandas Gandhi, we gave you the Mahatma": S Jaishankar celebrates deep ideological ties at Africa Day

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:27:50 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Africa Day celebrations in New Delhi on Wednesday, offering a sweeping reflection on the deep historical, ideological, and civilisational ties connecting India and the African continent. ... read..

"Africa: A Land of Rich Culture and Opportunities": Jaishankar supports Africa's representation in UNSC

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:27:42 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the theme of Africa Day 2026, 'Africa: A Land of Rich Culture and Opportunities', and said it "truly captures the dynamism of the continent today", while underlining India's growing trade, i ... read..

No proposal to extend Monsoon session of Parliament; government likely to move FCRA amendment bill for passing

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:27:54 PM IST

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is unlikely to be extended and there is no government plan for a special session for a delimitation bill. ... read..

Meta's Joel Kaplan apologises to Ashwini Vaishnaw for error restricting PM Modi's post

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:27:36 PM IST

Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan on Wednesday apologised to Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on behalf of the company for the error that led to the restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post last month on Facebo ... read..

Delhi Court declares Umed Singh proclaimed offender in MCOCA case linked with Nandu gang

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 9:57:09 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday declared Umed Singh, who is absconding, a Proclaimed Offender (PO) in an MCOCA case linked with absconded gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu. Former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan is also accused in this case. His regular applic ... read..

MHA appoints senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Dwivedi as Chairperson of NDMC

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 9:57:04 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday announced the appointment of senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Dwivedi as the Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). ... read..

Govt aims to keep India's internet free from unlawful, obscene content: I&B Ministry to Lok Sabha

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 9:27:26 PM IST

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the government is committed to ensuring that the Internet in India is free from any form of unlawful content or information, particularly vulgar and obscene co ... read..

"No proposal to extend Parliament session": Kiren Rijiju nixes speculation over August special sitting

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 9:27:24 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday ruled out any proposal to extend the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament or convene a special session between August 16 and 18 to take up the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bi ... read..

"His room was open for everyone": Rahane reveals simplicity behind MS Dhoni's leadership

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 9:27:22 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane recalled MS Dhoni's calm and approachable nature, saying the former India captain was a simple person who kept his room open for teammates to gather and spend time together, while also maintaining clear boundaries wh ... read..

Delhi Traffic Police creates green corridor, ensures timely transfer of liver transplant patient to IGI Airport

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 9:27:17 PM IST

In yet another exemplary display of dedication and public service, the Traffic staff of Traffic Circle Karol Bagh successfully created a Green Corridor on Tuesday to facilitate swift transportation of a liver transplant patient from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital ... read..

"Awami League faced worse challenges than this": Former Bangladesh minister outlines party's plan for Sheikh Hasina's homecoming

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 9:27:15 PM IST

Following former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's dramatic virtual address announcing her planned return to Bangladesh in December, senior Awami League leader and former Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury Nowfel on Wednesday asserted tha ... read..

Delhi HC seeks Centre's reply on PIL seeking automatic TDS refunds without mandatory ITR filing

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:57:41 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the response of the Central Government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the introduction of an automatic refund mechanism for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) in cases where individuals have no income tax ... read..

Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena: Supreme Court starts final hearing on Uddhav faction's pleas

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:57:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction's plea challenging the Election Commission's decision declaring the Eknath Shinde-led group as the official Shiv Sena and awarding it the party's "bow and ... read..

Over 1.27 lakh schools, 32,581 volunteers join Vidyanjali in a year: Education Ministry

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:57:34 PM IST

More than 1.27 lakh schools, over 32,500 volunteers and 1,126 CSR organisations/NGOs/institutions were newly registered on the Vidyanjali portal over the last year, the Ministry of Education said on Wednesday, highlighting the initiative's role in strengt ... read..

Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines Chief Tewolde Gebremariam as new CEO, MD

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:57:32 PM IST

Air India on Wednesday appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He succeeds Campbell Wilson. ... read..

"They may kill me, put me in jail': Sheikh Hasina announces December homecoming

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:57:30 PM IST

Signalling a dramatic turn in regional politics, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced her decision to return to her homeland in December, asserting that she is prepared to face any consequences, including arrest, imprisonm ... read..

BWF World Championships 2026: Ayush Shetty to face world champion Shi Yuqi in opening round; Indian medal hopefuls handed tricky draw

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:57:29 PM IST

The Indian medal hopefuls were handed a tricky draw for the BWF World Championships 2026 to be played at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here from August 17-23, with Asian Championships silver medallist Ayush Shetty pitted against defending champion and top see ... read..

"Stable Bangladesh matters for South Asia": Sheikh Hasina asks international community to back 'struggle' for democracy

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:27:31 PM IST

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the international community to back her nation's "struggle" for democracy while addressing a virtual press event organised by the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia in New Delhi. ... read..

India Open was a "test", infra issues at IGI Arena addressed ahead of BWF World C'ships: BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra

By Sahil Kohli New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:27:25 PM IST

Badminton Association of India (BAI) General Secretary Sanjay Mishra said that the infrastructure and cleanliness-related issues faced at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Arena during the India Open 2026 will not be faced during the BWF World Championships 2026, ... read..

Rahul Gandhi spreading "false narrative" over July 20 student protest: BJP's Sambit Patra questions his silence on Jharkhand aspirants

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:27:24 PM IST

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday hit back at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his interaction with students who participated in the July 20 'March to Parliament' protest, accusing Congress leader of spreading a "false narrative" and usi ... read..

UGC identifies 32 fake universities; Centre asks states to take legal action against them

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 7:57:09 PM IST

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across the country as per its latest list published in February 2026, and the Central Government has asked states and Union Territories to take legal action against such institutio ... read..

July 2024 was not a peaceful student movement: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 7:57:01 PM IST

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday broke her silence on her 2024 deposition, alleging that the July-August unrest "was not a peaceful student movement", but an organised campaign that weaponised quota reform protests into a "viole ... read..

SC to begin final hearing of pleas seeking ban on betting apps

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 7:56:56 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will list the pleas for final hearing seeking strict regulation on online and offline betting Apps. ... read..

Sheikh Hasina's son alleges Bangladesh has become another Pakistan for India, says ISI "has an open hand"

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 7:56:54 PM IST

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed on Wednesday said that "Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India's eastern front", and raised concerns over the role of foreign intelligence agencies in Bangladesh. ... read..

Govind Mohan gets one more extension as Union Home Secretary

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 7:27:42 PM IST

The central government on Wednesday gave one more extension in service to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan for a period of one year up to August 22, 2027. ... read..

"Complete nonsense": Rahul Gandhi slams forcible apology, police brutality against NEET protesters

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 7:27:33 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Central Government following a meeting with student protesters who had participated in demonstrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against alleged irregularities in the N ... read..

Meta accepted mistake that a lot of illegal content was promoted, paid promotion carried out for specific audience: Sources

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 7:27:31 PM IST

Facing a probe regarding alleged advertisements related to Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) following a media report, Meta has accepted the mistake that a lot of illegal content was promoted and paid promotion was carried out for a spe ... read..

TV Somanathan gets extension as Cabinet Secretary for one year

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 7:27:27 PM IST

The Central government on Wednesday extended the tenure of TV Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary for a further period of one year beyond August 30, 2026. ... read..

"BJP wants to divert attention from core issues": SP MP Dimple Yadav alleges HM Amit Shah 'avoiding' House

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:57:54 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government, accusing it of diverting attention from the country's core issues and alleging that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is avoiding making a state ... read..

AICTE launches applications for Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027; 300 Indian students to get fully funded Canada internships

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:57:52 PM IST

In a major step towards strengthening global academic collaboration and creating international research opportunities for Indian students, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on Wednesday officially launched the AICTE-Mitacs Globalink Re ... read..

National Career Service Portal mobilises over 10.05 crore vacancies since inception: Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:57:49 PM IST

Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on August 3, 2026 inform that implementing the National Employment Service to facilitate job seekers and employers and to provide employment assistan ... read..

3.30 lakh villages mapped under SVAMITVA scheme, Rs 1,713 cr loans disbursed using property cards

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:57:34 PM IST

The main objective of the SVAMITVA Scheme is to provide a Record of Rights to property owners in rural inhabited areas. Under the Scheme, rural inhabited land is demarcated using drone survey and Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) technology ... read..

World Breastfeeding Week 2026 is being observed across country from August 1 to 7

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:57:28 PM IST

The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, is observing World Breastfeeding Week 2026 from August 1 to 7 across the country under the theme "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works". ... read..

No grievances on editorial autonomy, functioning of public broadcasters received in last year: I&B Ministry

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:57:23 PM IST

In the last one year, no grievances or formal representations were received from journalists, employees or media bodies concerning autonomy, appointments or editorial functioning of public broadcasters, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I& ... read..

DRI busts psychotropic drug manufacturing unit in Maharashtra's Satara district

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:28:23 PM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted an illegal psychotropic drug manufacturing facility in Satara district in Maharashtra and arrested two persons as part of a sustained crackdown on illicit drug production, according to the Ministry of F ... read..

Lok Sabha passes bankers' books evidence bill 2026 to recognise digital banking records as legal evidence

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:28:15 PM IST

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, which seeks to modernise the legal framework governing the admissibility of bank records as evidence and align it with contemporary digital banking practices. ... read..

Over 1 lakh senior citizens, 4.63 lakh women lodged financial cyber fraud complaints amounting to Rs 7,769 crore in 2025: Govt

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:28:01 PM IST

A total of 1,03,488 senior citizens and 4,63,114 women lodged financial cyber fraud complaints amounting to Rs 7,769.63 crore in 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

"When chairs are scarce, those with stools have no choice but to spew venom": Asaduddin Owaisi fires back at Keshav Maurya over Madrasas

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:27:56 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday attacked political critics of Islamic institutions, specifically targeting senior leaders like Uttar Pradesh political figures over their rhetoric against madrasas. ... read..

Indian Bank targets ?35 lakh crore business by 2032 after crossing ?15 lakh crore milestone: MD & CEO

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:27:54 PM IST

Indian Bank has set a target of achieving ?35 lakh crore in total business by 2032 after crossing the ?15 lakh crore milestone in June this year, Managing Director and CEO Binod Kumar said on Wednesday. ... read..

Mark Zuckerberg apologises over CSAM and deepfake content, platform errors: Sources

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:28:03 PM IST

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sent his apologies over Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), deepfake content and errors in the operation of the social media platform, sources said on Wednesday. ... read..

"World not fooled by orchestrated spectacles": India slams Pakistan for statements on 370 abrogation, violence in PoJK

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:27:47 PM IST

India on Wednesday hit back at Pakistan's Government including PM Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar over statements on marking the abrogation of Article 370 as 'Youm-e-Istehsal' or day of exploitation. The Ministry of ... read..

Indian Railways utilises Rs 1.14 lakh crore, 39% of FY27 budget grant till July: Govt

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:58:07 PM IST

Indian Railways has utilised more than Rs 1.14 lakh crore, or about 39 per cent of its budget grant for 2026-27, till July 2026, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, while also updating Parliament on the progress of railway safety, infrastr ... read..

Parliament clears bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength to 38

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:57:48 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, completing Parliament's approval of the legislation, as the Lok Sabha had already cleared it. The Bill increases the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges ... read..

IGX records 180% YoY surge in gas volume to 11.64 million MMBtu in July 2026

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:57:46 PM IST

Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) traded gas volume reached 11.64 million MMBtu (293.21 MMSCM) in July 2026, marking a 42.05 per cent month-on-month (MoM) increase and a substantial 180.09 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise. A total of 283 trades were completed dur ... read..

"Increasing Supreme Court judges is demand of time": Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal as RS passes Amendment Bill

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:57:44 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, with Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal saying the increase in the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges is a "demand of the time" to deal w ... read..

SC holds Jaipur Tribunal Presiding Officer personally accountable, orders disposal of illegal construction appeals in 2 weeks

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:27:53 PM IST

In a stern message on judicial accountability and enforcement of urban planning laws, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Jaipur Development Appellate Tribunal (JDAT) to decide pending appeals relating to alleged illegal constructions and encroachme ... read..

Delhi HC directs survey of menstrual hygiene facilities at police stations, seeks status report from Centre, Delhi Police

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:27:51 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Police to conduct a comprehensive survey of all police stations in the national capital to ascertain the availability of functional sanitary pad vending machines and exclusive washroom facilities for wo ... read..

AI emerges as decision engine for finance, with governance and data quality key to unlocking value: KPMG

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:27:49 PM IST

Artificial intelligence is increasingly emerging as a decision-making engine rather than merely a tool for cutting costs, with organisations reporting the strongest gains in areas such as forecasting, decision-making and responsiveness, according to a KPM ... read..

2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier scheduled from February 22 to March 23

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:27:35 PM IST

The 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier will be held from February 22 to March 23 next year, Cricinfo reported. ... read..

Ministry of Minority Affairs integrates AI to strengthen governance, service delivery

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:27:34 PM IST

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies for strengthening digital governance and citizen-centric service delivery, including in areas relating to Haj services such as the Haj Suvidha App, the Pa ... read..

"Stay dignified, be careful with letterheads, social media: PM Modi's blueprint for BJP MPs

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:27:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sat down over breakfast at his New Delhi residence with around 37 newly elected and cross-over BJP Rajya Sabha MPs--including leaders who recently transitioned from parties like the Aam Aadmi Party and the Trinamo ... read..

Indian equities end marginally higher following RBI monetary policy announcement

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 4:27:19 PM IST

Indian stock markets closed in the green on Wednesday as investors processed the central bank's monetary policy decisions alongside key macroeconomic indicators. The BSE SENSEX advanced 152.05 points, or 0.19 per cent, to end at 78,581.00, while the NSE N ... read..

RBI policy balanced as growth outlook improves, inflation risks remain contained: Equirus

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 3:57:42 PM IST

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retain its neutral stance was on expected lines, while the central bank's commentary appeared more balanced compared with its June policy, brokerage fir ... read..

Delhi HC orders takedown of obscene, defamatory content in Alakh Pandey personality rights case

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 3:27:45 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted interim relief to PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey in his personality rights suit, directing the removal of online content that is prima facie obscene, defamatory or commercially exploits his personality without ... read..

BJP MP Sat Sharma demands legal action against PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti over alleged disrespect to Tricolour

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:58:01 PM IST

Lashing out at People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti over remarks concerning the national flag, BJP MP and Jammu and Kashmir BJP Chief Sat Sharma on Wednesday demanded strict legal action, calling the disrespect shown toward the Tricolour a ... read..

WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Zangi, Signal being used for concealment, distribution of narcotic drugs: MHA

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:57:59 PM IST

Organised drug trafficking syndicates are increasingly using digital platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Zangi, Signal and social media to coordinate the procurement, transportation, concealment and distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotro ... read..

Listening is the best response: SC says restraint, not force, is way to curb protest violence

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:57:49 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday verbally observed that the best way to address unrest during student protests is to listen to the concerns of young demonstrators, and that the authorities should tread carefully while acting on acts of violence in a democra ... read..

Australia India Institute, University of Melbourne launch report highlighting decades of health collaboration with India

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:57:24 PM IST

The Australia India Institute, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne, has launched a landmark report highlighting the depth and impact of Australia-India health partnerships, outlining ... read..

Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's video

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:27:51 PM IST

A high-level delegation from Meta, led by its Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan, met with the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S Krishnan, in the national capital on Wednesday. ... read..

Shipping through Hormuz declines as Red Sea traffic drops to lowest since June 1: S&P Global

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:27:48 PM IST

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz declined further on August 3, with total crossings falling to 15 from a revised 19 a day earlier, while vessel traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped to its lowest level in over two months amid fres ... read..

'Counselling, not aggression, is better response to student protesters': SC

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:27:41 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stressed that counselling, listening to young protesters and police restraint are the best ways to prevent student protests from turning violent. ... read..

"You think Parliament is incapable of taking care of its own security?": Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking Parliament security review

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:27:37 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions for a comprehensive review of the existing institutional framework governing the safety, security, resilience and uninterrupted constitutional fun ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy seeks centre's intervention to resolve Tummidihetti Barrage height dispute with Maharashtra

By Pramod Chaturvedi New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:27:23 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi and sought the Centre's intervention to resolve the long-pending dispute with the Maharashtra government over the proposed height of the Tummidihetti ... read..

"Active danger zones": Forward Seamen's Union urges PM Modi to deploy Indian Navy after vessel sinks in Red Sea

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:58:06 PM IST

The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) has called for the immediate deployment of Indian Navy assets to protect Indian crews and flagged vessels operating in high-risk waters, a day after commercial vessel 'MSV Faize Noore Oliya' sank in the Red Sea o ... read..

"New era of peace, progress and equal opportunity": Rajnath Singh on 7 years of Article 370 abrogation

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:58:04 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) ushered in a "new era of peace, progress and equal opportunity" for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. ... read..

President 's Independence Day 'At Home' invite reflects the cultural and artistic diversity of Bharat Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:58:00 PM IST

A beautiful cotton bag contains show pieces of artistic diversity of Bharat, and its age-old traditions of ecological stewardship.It's an invitation for the occasion of Independence Day Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan that highlights India's rich heritage ... read..

Delhi Government proposes major business reforms with Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:57:58 PM IST

The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday deliberated on the draft Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, aimed at creating a simpler, transparent and technology-driven framework for establishing and operating businesses in th ... read..

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