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..
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..
By Pramod ChaturvediNew 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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is not coming to Parliament amid the ongoing Monsoon Session as he is "guilty of wrongdoing" against the students. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hosted a breakfast meeting for newly elected BJP Rajya Sabha MPs and those who recently joined the party, during which he guided the parliamentarians on various issues and shared effective ways to connect with the ... read..
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology on Wednesday demanded an "unqualified apology" from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Facebook, warning that t ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A seven years ago marked the beginning of a "decisive new chapter" for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, asserting that the regions have witnessed significant progress in infr ... read..
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the repo rate unchanged is likely to support homebuyer confidence, boost festive-season housing demand and investment activity across India's real estate sector as per industry experts. ... read..
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said the Opposition is demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi come to Parliament and address issues concerning the nation. ... read..
Delhi Police has rolled out an elaborate multi-layered security plan for the Independence Day celebrations in the national capital, citing threats from Pakistan-based terrorist groups, Khalistani elements and the possibility of snap protests, a senior pol ... read..
West Delhi Lions produced a complete team performance to register a convincing victory over South Delhi Superstarz in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. ... read..
Congress MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday said that the Centre was not ready to discuss public issues being raised by the opposition, including the "brutal assault" of protesting students by Delhi police and the "Chanda Chori (donation theft)" at Ayodhya's Ra ... read..
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has successfully facilitated the deportation of wanted fugitive Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates (U ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hosted a breakfast meeting with 37 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs at his residence as part of his ongoing interactions with parliamentarians during the monsoon session of Parliament. ... read..
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing role of large technology companies in financial services could pose risks to financial stability, particularly in emerging market and developing economies, and called on regulators to stren ... read..
As part of Operation VISTA 1.0 (Visa Status Verification), the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi Police's Central District launched a verification drive and apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals for violating the conditions of their Double Entry Visas. ... read..
The Delhi Police have registered an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after a 35-year-old marketing executive went missing under suspicious circumstances in outer-north Delhi on the first day of his new job in Gurugram. ... read..
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its affiliated organisations of adopting a divisive approach similar to that of the British colonial rulers, alleging that the party was attempting to create religious div ... read..
Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj, claiming that her primary objective in public life appears to be initiating legal actions against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ... read..
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Awadhesh Prasad on Wednesday demanded a discussion in Parliament over the alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, alleging that the incident had deeply hurt the sentiments of millions of devotees and accusing the govern ... read..
A high-level Iranian delegation led by Masoud Shamsh Bakhsh, Acting Minister of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday ahead of the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. ... read..
The Supreme Court on Monday restored the ownership of over 274 acres (436 bighas and 18 biswas) of disputed land in Haiderpur, Gurugram, to the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG), holding that the land is shamlat deh (village common land) and cannot be ... read..
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday took a jibe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labelling them as "Goonga Gudda (deaf doll)" for staying mum on the July 20 police action against protesting students at Jantar Mant ... read..
Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath on Tuesday said that law is "not something to be practised, but to be shared," while launching IBC Mantra: The Law and Practice of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, a free online commentary on insolvency law aimed at ... read..
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding that he present a statement on the alleged action against youth protesters. He also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak on the issue of Jammu and Kashm ... read..
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a key meeting of its Uttarakhand Core Committee at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday evening to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. ... read..
The Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others, marched from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar in Parliament in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over 'police action' against CJP protestors on 20th J ... read..
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday revised its real GDP growth forecast for FY27 upward to 6.7 per cent from the earlier estimate of 6.6 per cent, while reducing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation to 5 per cent for the current financial year f ... read..
BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Wednesday targeted Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of disrupting Parliament to avoid a discussion on the BJP-led Union government's record of bringing back fugitives from abroad. ... read..
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday submitted a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, seeking a discussion on the public outrage and consumer rights issues arising from the mandatory implementation of E20 petrol ahead of the Monsoon Ses ... read..
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Wednesday demanded a formal apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the government's handling of the paper leak crisis, alleging a total lack of accountability from the top leadership. ... read..
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent while retaining its 'neutral' policy stance, citing the need for greater clarity on the inflation trajectory amid u ... read..
The Cyber Cell of Delhi Police's Dwarka district has busted an illegal cyber call centre allegedly involved in online fraud and arrested six accused from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. ... read..
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva on Wednesday submitted a Suspension of Business notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the alleged non-implementation of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) award by the Karnataka gove ... read..
India has added Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh as its 101st Ramsar Site, marking a significant milestone in the country's wetland conservation efforts, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced. ... read..
Artificial intelligence (AI) could enable developing economies to achieve in a decade what might otherwise take a century, provided governments move quickly to bridge gaps in electricity, internet connectivity, skills and institutional capacity, the World ... read..
Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari said the party's victory in the Datia Assembly by-election reflected its strengthened organisation, after Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal held a review meeting with state leaders at Ind ... read..
Sam Altman's OpenAI accused Apple of filing a "careless, aggressive and oddly personal" lawsuit, saying the allegations and Apple's handling of the dispute fall short of the company's reputation for attention to detail. ... read..
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday is scheduled to take up The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 and The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for consideration and passing on Wednesday, according to the Revised List of Business. ... read..
A total of 254 foreign nationals residing in the National Capital Region (NCR) have been arrested in cases related to the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs during the period from 2024 to June 30 this year (2026), Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home ... read..
Congress MP Pawan Khera on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, referring to them as the "2G" (2-Gujaratis), alleging that the decision to host the Commonwealth Games in Gujarat is part of a ... read..
West Bengal BJP leadership, including state chief Samik Bhattacharya and CM Suvendu Adhikari, engaged in a crucial consultative and courtesy meeting with party National General Secretary Sunil Bansal in the national capital. ... read..
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has taken note of certain media reports that have cited excerpts from a SIAM communication, with specific and selective focus on chloride and sulphur content in fuel. ... read..
The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday condemned the attack on Indian-flagged commercial vessel 'MSV Faize Noore Oliya', which sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, and said all 13 Indian nationals aboard the vessel have been rescued. ... read..
Delhi Karkardooma Court on Tuesday permitted accused Shadab Ahmad to leave the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and to go to Ghaziabad from August 4 to 7, to secure admission in an LLB course. ... read..
Former diplomat Veena Sikri defended former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's upcoming address in New Delhi, asserting that it should not be viewed as a political speech and calling for reconciliation and the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh ... read..
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday disposed of an appeal moved by six Ukrainian nationals challenging their detention and the extension of the investigation period, terming it not appealable under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act. ... read..
Severe monsoon flooding across Keralam has claimed at least 25 lives, with four individuals reported missing from the state, according to the latest figures released by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). ... read..
Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene immediately and end the alleged harassment and intimidation of student protesters who participated in a nationwide move ... read..
India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan over the continuing crackdown on civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), saying at least 90 civilians have lost their lives since June and called the local elections in the region a "complete farce". ... read..
India strongly condemns the attack on Indian mechanised sailing vessel 'Faize Noore Oliya' near Yemeni waters, which later capsized and sank, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday. ... read..
Former senior diplomat Surendra Kumar on Tuesday criticised the US administration's latest tariff push, saying "weaponising tariffs is wrong" and arguing that Washington cannot use Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose blanket tariffs on several ... read..
Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Sharmila Dhankar expressed immense pride after achieving para-athletics gold at the event, calling it a historic and special moment. ... read..
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked the BJP and RSS at a book launch event and accused them of having a thought process that "this country is not an expression of the many". ... read..
Indian judoka Harsh Singh described his Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medal as a dream achievement, saying the joy of becoming champion only truly sank in after his victory. ... read..
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday announced that he will visit Prayagraj on August 8 to lead the next leg of his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' initiative, stepping up his attack on the Central government over unemployment and alleged ... read..
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which sent a notice to Meta last month taking suo moto cognizance of a media report of BBC Eye, regarding alleged advertisements related to Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM ... read..
Air India Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft (VT-EXO) from Phuket to Delhi, experienced a momentary altitude variation during flight on Tuesday. The aircraft subsequently stabilised and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, ... read..
Former Olympic and World Championship gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra described his Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medal as a special achievement after overcoming a difficult 10-month period marked by multiple injuries and a challenging recove ... read..
The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to take immediate steps to rectify the remaining fire safety deficiencies in the Super Speciality Block of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital after receiving the latest inspect ... read..
YSRCP MPs G Thanuja Rani and M Gurumoorthy said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has reduced governance to "credit theft" by claiming Bhogapuram Airport as his achievement. ... read..
Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov held a meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday during which he reaffirmed Uzbekistan's firm commitment to deepening its multifaceted partnership with India. ... read..
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday commented on the police detention of Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, calling both the remark that led to it and the subsequent arrest "unwarranted." ... read..
A delegation from the All India Kisan Coordination Committee (AIKCC) on Tuesday met Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. ... read..
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday extended the timeline for filing claims and objections under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, with the final electoral roll now scheduled to be published on October ... read..
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Tuesday lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his protest march to the Prime Minister's residence regarding E20 fuel, accusing the former Delhi CM of spreading "conf ... read..
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 witnessed its first Super Over of the season as New Delhi Tigers and Outer Delhi Warriors played out a thrilling contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with the Warriors eventually holding their nerve to seal a memorable ... read..
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav on Tuesday criticised the Centre over its response to the Opposition's demand for discussions on the recent student protests and alleged irregularities related to Ram Temple donations, saying the government should fulf ... read..
Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain praised the government's support and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's encouragement, saying it motivated the boxing team. ... read..
Relations with Sri Lanka and relations with Bangladesh are among the top important issues in India's neighbourhood foreign policy, Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs Chairperson Shashi Tharoor said on Tuesday and noted that the panel had ... read..
