A special NIA court at Rouse Avenue court complex on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Delhi Red Fort blast case accused persons till August 12. ... read..
Expanding battery energy storage systems and strengthening transmission infrastructure will be critical to supporting the next phase of India's renewable energy growth as solar capacity continues to rise, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Secret ... read..
Making all efforts to trace two Indian sailors who remain missing after the vessel MV AGN Ragnar came under attack while leaving Ukraine's Odesa port on July 25, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. ... read..
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Bombay High Court to decide within six months the criminal revision petition filed by Maharashtra MLA Manikrao Shivaji Kokate in a cheating and fraud case. ... read..
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has sanctioned and released funds amounting to Rs 16,172.95 crore to the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) for the execution of corridor projects, ... read..
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Tuesday stated that fuel quality is being regularly monitored by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and that additional checks have been introduced alongside existing testing protocols to detect and prevent ... read..
Highlighting the Modi government's vision of a "robust and secure India," Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that 274 criminals who had fled abroad have been brought back to India since 2019, unlike "four per year during the UPA regime." ... read..
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who attended the meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on Tuesday, is learnt to have cited media reports to state that the involvement of the RSS in Sainik Schools is "unnecessarily increasing" with Chair ... read..
Actor Anupam Kher met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with whom he indulged in a long, insightful conversation on culture, cinema, society and more. ... read..
India on Tuesday said any discussion on the renewal of the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh will be held through the existing bilateral mechanisms, including the Joint Rivers Commission, as the 1996 agreement is set to expire in December 2026. ... read..
India has adequate availability of electricity, with the country's installed generation capacity reaching 548.86 GW as of June 2026, while the government continues to expand generation, transmission, storage and distribution infrastructure to meet rising ... read..
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy on Tuesday discussed energy generation and conservation with members seeking details on the performance of various states in these areas. ... read..
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a series of nationwide directions to strengthen measures against digital arrest scams, directing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to frame a standard operating procedure (SOP) on mule accounts within four weeks and calli ... read..
Bharti Airtel's consolidated revenue rose 18 per cent year-on-year to Rs 58,539 crore in the quarter ended June 30, while net profit before exceptional items increased 35 per cent to Rs 8,057 crore. Net profit after exceptional items rose 37 per cent YoY ... read..
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has expanded its nationwide presence by opening 71 new branches across the country while its direct credit outstanding portfolio for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) grew 36.8 per cent year ... read..
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed gratitude to assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip for their significant contributions to Team India, praising their dedication, professionalism and behind-the-scenes effor ... read..
India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for its continued oppression of the civilians in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which has seen the death of at least 90 civilians, urging the international community to hold Pakistan accountable. ... read..
Former World No. 1 and one of India's most accomplished air rifle shooters, Elavenil Valarivan, reflected on her remarkable journey from discovering shooting by chance to overcoming career-threatening injuries. ... read..
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday accused the Congress of "cheating democracy" through alleged irregularities in the registration of births and deaths while defending the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, ... read..
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) mobilised around Rs 1,500 crore to establish 25 Milk Producer Organisations (MPOs) across the country, with women members contributing nearly Rs 326 crore, a senior official said on Tuesday. ... read..
Central Delhi Kings produced a superb batting performance to chase down a massive target of 210 against North Delhi Strikers in their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. ... read..
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday felicitated the Indian boxing team after its gold medal victory at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi at his residence. ... read..
The government today said it has no involvement in the proposed media event related to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the national capital on Wednesday, stressing that it is being organised by a "private media entity" and that New Delhi ... read..
By Rajnish SinghNew Delhi | August 4, 2026 4:57:50 PM IST
India on Tuesday called for stronger BRICS cooperation to trace fugitive offenders, support extradition, recover stolen assets and close loopholes enabling the cross-border movement of offenders and illicit funds during the 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption Worki ... read..
Former senior diplomat Surendra Kumar on Tuesday said that Bangladesh should wait for deposed PM Sheikh Hasina's proposed virtual address before reacting, stressing that India should not be seen as a party to any political activity or incitement in Bangla ... read..
Senior leaders of the Indian National Congress, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the demise of Padma Shri DY P ... read..
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) took action against 1.83 lakh telecom resources and blacklisted 263 senders during the first quarter of FY 2026-27 as part of its efforts to curb unsolicited commercial communications (UCC), according to th ... read..
India has brought back 274 fugitives from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026 and the accused include terrorists, gangsters, financial and narcotics offenders, and those wanted in cases of murder, rape, and offences under the Protection of Children from Se ... read..
Manufacturing, automobile and third-party logistics (3PL) companies continued to drive demand in India's logistics and industrial real estate market during the first half of 2026, reflecting expanding industrial activity and supply chain requirements acro ... read..
Special Fast Track Court at Rouse Avenue for Paper leak cases directed the CBI to complete the scrutiny of the charge sheet by tomorrow evening and supply the copy to the accused persons by August 6. The charge sheet in the NEET UG Paper leak case is pend ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior Union Ministers expressed their deep condolences on the passing of DY Patil, the former Governor of Bihar, Tripura, and West Bengal, and the founder of the DY Patil Group. ... read..
On the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, India has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation of one of Asia's most elusive wild cats through the newly launched Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP). ... read..
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was moved for debate and passing in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, after the proposed legislation was passed in the Lok Sabha on July 31. ... read..
Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his office chamber at the Parliament House in New Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday claimed that the bypolls in Bankipur and Datia were fair, and the BJP lost because it did not indulge in "foul play." ... read..
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed the milestone of 50.06 lakh households benefiting from rooftop solar installations, marking a sharp acceleration in deployment since the scheme was launched, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable E ... read..
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took note of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) medical report stating that self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram Bapu does not require hospitalisation, though he requires round-the-clock medical supervisi ... read..
Winning a World Junior title is often the first step towards greatness, but only a handful of players go on to become World Champions on the senior stage. Akane Yamaguchi, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Ratchanok Intanon, Liu Shengshu and Dechapol Puavaranukroh have ... read..
Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Umang Singhar, on Tuesday hailed the Congress' victory in the Datia bye-election, stating that the BJP has failed to fulfil its promises in the past two decades. ... read..
BJP leaders on Tuesday said the NDA Parliamentary Party's weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting focused on employment generation, economic growth and youth empowerment, with presentations highlighting India's progress under the Central Government over the past de ... read..
Meta executives will likely meet government representatives on August 5 and 6 to discuss legal and compliance issues, synthetically generated content and safeguards for content takedowns involving prominent personalities, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan said. ... read..
With all-India rainfall deficit narrowing to 12 per cent along with increasing reservoir storage, there is an expectation of above-normal rains in Central and Western India in the near term, however El Nino risks still remain, as per a report by Dolat Cap ... read..
Maharashtra is one of the country's leading pharmaceutical exporting States, contributing about 19 per cent of India's pharmaceutical exports. Its pharmaceutical exports rose from USD 4.48 billion in FY2021-22 to USD 5.94 billion in FY2025-26, the governm ... read..
The Delhi International Airport expands direct scheduled flights between Delhi and Daman. Operated by Alliance Air, the new service expands Delhi Airport's domestic network to 90 destinations including the seasonal winter destinations of Khajuraho and Jai ... read..
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal led a protest march towards the Prime Minister's residence against the implementation of the E20 petrol policy in Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned again for the second time on Tuesday till 2 pm amid protests from Opposition parties against Home Minister Amit Shah. ... read..
Congress MP Deepender Hooda on Tuesday urged the central government to consider Haryana as the host or co-host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, saying the state deserves the opportunity given the achievements of its athletes. ... read..
DMK MP P Wilson on Tuesday termed the detention of Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin an "atrocious act" by the Tamil Nadu government, alleging that the FIR against him was aimed at diverting attention from issues concerning ... read..
Gold could see a deeper correction if it breaks below USD 3,857/oz, with the next major support at USD 3,500/oz -- a level that would mark a decline of around 37 per cent from the January high, while stronger yen may provide some relief, according to a re ... read..
Congress MP Pawan Khera on Tuesday demanded that the Union Home Minister make a statement in Parliament over the recent developments involving students, alleging that the government was avoiding discussion on the issue. ... read..
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said it may grant interim protection to PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey against the unauthorised commercial use of his personality, while making it clear that any order should not affect content protected under the right ... read..
A Saket Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Raheja Developers Ltd. Chairman and Managing Director Navin M. Raheja and his son Nayan N. Raheja in a money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The court also ... read..
Following the BJP's setback in Madhya Pradesh's Datia and Bihar's Bankipur bypolls, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday termed the outcome as "interesting", asserting that the youth of the country are now motivated by aspiration, not identity. ... read..
Growing awareness about the need to save for retirement and increasing investments in retirement-focused financial products are driving the expansion of India's pension ecosystem, with SBI Pension Funds crossing ?6 lakh crore in assets under management (A ... read..
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the 2022 bulldozer action in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone, alleging that the demolitions were carried out before due legal process and demanding compensation for those whose properties were razed. ... read..
Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov said that his four-day visit to India was aimed at preparing for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uzbekistan, while highlighting the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation betwee ... read..
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday said that the defeat of the BJP in the Bankipur bypoll in Bihar is just the "beginning" and that the people are now "fed up" with the ruling party ... read..
Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav on Tuesday said the outcome of the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, won by Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, reflected the public mood against the BJP, alleging that the Centre was functioning in an "arbitrary" manner. ... read..
The special USD-Rupee forex swap facility introduced by the Reserve Bank of India allowing banks to mobilize tax-free Foreign Currency Non-Resident [FCNR(B)] deposits from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) at higher interest rates could boost forex inflows by o ... read..
Opposition MPs on Tuesday staged protests in the Parliament premises in the national capital over multiple issues, including the alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations, the alleged police action on protesters during the July 20 demonstration in the ... read..
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Members of Parliament staged a protest at Makar Dwar in the Parliament complex on Tuesday over the Cauvery water issue. ... read..
Sticky inflation and resilient growth would likely favour equities; meanwhile, fixed income may require a more selective and diversified approach, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. ... read..
Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's World Junior Squash Championship 2026 medallists, including Gold medalist Anahat Singh and bronze medal-winning Indian men's junior team Aryaveer Dewan, Yusha Nafees and ... read..
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will lead a peaceful march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at 12:00 pm today to protest the "forced imposition" of the E20 petrol policy, the party said in a post on X. ... read..
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh hailed India's record-breaking performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the country's boxers have established themselves among the world's best after returning home from a historic campaign i ... read..
India's electric vehicle (EV) market continued to witness strong growth in July 2026, with total EV registrations rising over 63 per cent year-on-year to 3,07,752 units, reflecting sustained expansion in EV adoption across the country, according to a repo ... read..
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday termed the BJP's loss in Bankipur and Datia bypolls as a change in the political landscape of the country, where he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity has reduced. ... read..
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sharmila Dhankar received a rousing welcome at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday morning as she returned home after her inspirational triumph in the women's shot put F57 event at the 2026 Commonweal ... read..
After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost its stronghold, Bankipur in Bihar, in the bypolls, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said on Tuesday that the result reflected the anger of the people and Gen Z towards the BJP. ... read..
