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RTI activist urges inquiry into CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's family finances, questions US education funding

Surat (Gujarat) | August 2, 2026 9:27:59 AM IST

A Surat-based RTI activist, Amit Tiwari, has sought a formal investigation into the finances of Bhagwanrao Dipke, father of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, questioning how a Junior Engineer's (JE) salary could have funded his son's hig ... read..

How did terrorists manage to infiltrate?: Chhattisgarh Congress President Deepak Baij questions Centre over Kulgam terror attack

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 2, 2026 9:27:56 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Congress President Deepak Baij on Saturday condemned the Kulgam terror attack in which two labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed and questioned how the terrorists managed to infiltrate and why they were not apprehended. ... read..

56th Foundation Day of CCI: Giriraj Singh reaffirms govt's commitment to transforming India's cotton ecosystem

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | August 2, 2026 9:27:53 AM IST

The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, celebrated its 56th Foundation Day today at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles ... read..

CAQM's enforcement task force reviews air pollution control measures in NCR; 17 units ordered to close

New Delhi | August 2, 2026 9:27:49 AM IST

The 136th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) was held on Friday to review enforcement actions, inspections and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NC ... read..

President Murmu to attend 12th National Handloom Day celebrations on August 7

New Delhi | August 2, 2026 9:27:48 AM IST

The Ministry of Textiles will celebrate the 12th National Handloom Day on August 7 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC) in New Delhi to showcase India's handloom heritage and recognise the contribution of the handloom weaving community to the ... read..

"Simplicity, warmth of rural tribal life greatest hallmarks of our cultural heritage": Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | August 2, 2026 9:27:45 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday said that the simplicity, sense of belonging, and warmth of rural tribal life are the "greatest hallmarks" of the state's cultural heritage. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Girl's body with multiple wounds found in Bulandshahr, police suspect murder

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | August 2, 2026 9:27:41 AM IST

The body of a girl was recovered in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday evening, with police suspecting it to be a case of murder due to the presence of multiple injuries on the victim's body. ... read..

Delhi Court discharges former MLA Naresh Balyan of extortion, criminal conspiracy

New Delhi | August 2, 2026 8:57:38 AM IST

A Rouse Avenue Court has discharged Former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan of Extortion and criminal conspiracy. The court pointed out lacunae in the investigation and lack of authenticity of electronic evidence. ... read..

CJP's Dipke urges PM to direct police to withdraw cases against protestors

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | August 2, 2026 8:57:35 AM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to move beyond social media gestures and direct the police to withdraw cases against student protestors. ... read..

Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida inaugurates District Subhadra Shakti Kendra in Puri

Puri (Odisha) | August 2, 2026 8:57:33 AM IST

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Women & Child Development and Mission Shakti Minister Pravati Parida on Saturday inaugurated the District Subhadra Shakti Kendra in Puri to promote women entrepreneurship and strengthen market linkages for products mad ... read..

"India's future is in safe hands": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | August 2, 2026 7:28:25 AM IST

At the Yuva Samvad programme held at Gurukul Kangri University, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the confidence reflected on the faces of the youth is proof that India's future is in safe hands. ... read..

Uttarakhand's Garvita Bhakuni selected for President's Independence Day 'At Home' reception

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 2, 2026 7:28:22 AM IST

On the occasion of Independence Day, Garvita Bhakuni from Uttarakhand has been selected to represent the state at the prestigious 'At Home' Reception to be hosted by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 15. ... read..

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake jolts Delhi's North District

New Delhi | August 2, 2026 6:27:58 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 jolted Delhi's North District in the early hours of Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Delhi Police apprehend 2 Tillu gang members after gunfight in Rohini

New Delhi | August 2, 2026 5:26:59 AM IST

Delhi Police on Sunday arrested two alleged members of the Tillu gang after an exchange of fire in Rohini during an operation to nab suspects wanted in a recent murder case. Two police officers were hit by bullets but escaped unhurt as they were wearing b ... read..

Gujarat celebrates 61 Years of Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 2, 2026 5:26:57 AM IST

The foundation of Gujarat's new capital, Gandhinagar, was laid on the banks of the Sabarmati River amid vast open fields on 2 August 1965. ... read..

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital successfully performs total hip replacement on woman with serious blood disorder ITP

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 2, 2026 5:26:53 AM IST

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has successfully performed another complex, high-risk surgery, demonstrating the Gujarat Government's commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare and advanced treatment in government hospitals. ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates GMR-developed Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 2, 2026 3:57:44 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizag Airport, named Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, located at Bhogapuram, marking a significant milestone in India's aviation infrastructure journey and strengthening Andhra Pradesh's position as ... read..

Delhi: 99 lakh MT legacy waste cleared at Bhalswa; Minister Manohar Lal calls for faster action

New Delhi | August 2, 2026 3:28:16 AM IST

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar visited the Bhalswa Dumpsite to review the ongoing legacy waste remediation work being carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), underscoring the government's continued focus ... read..

MeeSeva crosses 2.20 lakh transactions in a single day

Hyderabad | August 2, 2026 3:28:23 AM IST

MeeSeva, the Telangana Government's flagship digital citizen service platform, has achieved yet another significant milestone by recording its highest-ever daily transaction volume. ... read..

Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu urges corporate sector to support Telangana Rising-2047 through CSR

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 2, 2026 3:28:13 AM IST

Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Saturday urged corporate organisations to partner with the State's long-term development vision, Telangana Rising-2047, by aligning their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives with ... read..

Two alleged Tillu Tajpuria gang members injured in police encounter in Delhi's Rohini

New Delhi | August 2, 2026 2:27:11 AM IST

Two alleged members of the Tillu Tajpuria gang were injured in an encounter with the Rohini District Special Staff near the UER Highway in Rohini. ... read..

Historic Shipki-La border trade resumes after 6-7 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for Tibet

Reckong Peo (Himachal Pradesh) | August 2, 2026 1:57:39 AM IST

The historic India-China border trade through Shipki-La in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district resumed on Saturday after a gap of nearly six to seven years, marking a significant milestone for the border region. ... read..

Tripura moving ahead in healthcare sector: CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | August 2, 2026 1:57:32 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Saha said that the state government is working tirelessly to make Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital one of the best medical education, research, and super specialty healthcare centres in No ... read..

DMK moves Supreme Court, seeks immediate directions for Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:27:17 PM IST

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has moved the Supreme Court seeking immediate directions to the Karnataka government to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu in accordance with the apex court's February 16, 2018 judgment and the orders passed by the Cau ... read..

"You are a magician, but known for corruption in Congress": Rajasthan CM Sharma hits out at former CM Ashok Gehlot

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | August 1, 2026 11:27:15 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the previous Congress government in the state, alleging corruption and delayed employee salaries. ... read..

"Entrepreneurship creating new story of prosperity": CM Sai highlights investment potential at Chhattisgarh Tent and Decor Expo

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 1, 2026 11:27:13 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday said the state was emerging as one of the country's trusted destinations for investment, industry and trade, attributing the growth to good governance, the new industrial policy and reforms in Ease of ... read..

Union Health Minister JP Nadda chairs meeting, review SARATHI project expansion

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:27:10 PM IST

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the scope for expanding Project SARATHI across hospitals and medical institutions in the country. ... read..

DRI seizes significant quantities of gold; drugs, e-cigarettes and other contraband in pan-India Ops; 20 persons, including 5 foreign nationals, arrested

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 10:57:37 PM IST

Continuing its sustained drive against organised smuggling networks and transnational trafficking syndicates, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has carried out a series of intelligence-led operations across the country during the week, resulti ... read..

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh assumes charge as Deputy Chief of Air Staff

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 10:57:35 PM IST

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh, AVSM, VM, assumed the appointment of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff on Saturday, an official release from the Defence Ministry stated. ... read..

"Tilak's life, thoughts continue to inspire youth": Amit Shah urges youths to follow his ideals, confers award on NSA Ajit Doval

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 1, 2026 10:57:33 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid tribute to Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's principles and struggles, saying his life, thoughts and writings continue to inspire generations, as he conferred the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 on National S ... read..

Home Minister Amit Shah approves advance release of Rs 2,117.85 crore to flood-affected States under SDRF

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 10:57:26 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has approved the advance release of Rs 2,117.85 crore from the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support the States affected by floods during the ongoing southwest monsoon ... read..

Monsoon disrupts normal life in Himachal; 102 roads shut, power and water supply hit

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 10:57:22 PM IST

Heavy monsoon rains continued to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, with 102 roads remaining blocked, 11 power distribution transformers (DTRs) out of service, and 28 water supply schemes affected across the state, according to the S ... read..

Himachal Monsoon Session to begin on Aug 21, 10 sittings scheduled till Sept 3

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 10:57:20 PM IST

The Monsoon Session of the 14th Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly will commence on August 21 and continue till September 3, with a total of 10 sittings, Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania announced on Saturday. ... read..

Six judges to take charge of Special Exclusive NIA Court at Rouse Avenue

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 10:57:18 PM IST

Delhi High Court transferred six judges to Rouse Avenue Court as Special Exclusive NIA Judges on Saturday. These judges include Anu Grover Baliga, Vikas Dhull, Prashant Sharma, Amit Bansal, Kiran Bansal and Pulastya Pramachala. ... read..

Cabinet expansion, reshuffle soon in Himachal; Jai Ram" daydreaming" on leadership change claim: CM Sukhu

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 10:57:16 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said the long-awaited expansion and reshuffle of the state Cabinet would take place soon, while dismissing Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur's claim that the Congress high command was co ... read..

DMK's TKS Elangovan urges Tamil Nadu CM to convene all-party meeting on Cauvery water issue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 1, 2026 10:57:14 PM IST

DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Saturday urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to convene an all-party meeting on the Cauvery water-sharing issue, saying the matter concerns the entire state and requires a collective approach. ... read..

Make tree plantation, forest conservation a mass movement for secure future: Rajasthan CM Sharma

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | August 1, 2026 10:57:12 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday stated that the entire world is currently facing the serious challenge of climate change. He noted that rising sea levels, steadily increasing temperatures, polluted air, contaminated water, and rapidl ... read..

"India is rapidly moving forward": PM Modi inaugurates Bhogapuram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh, Viveka Smaraka Youth Centre in Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 10:27:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on a two-state visit, inaugurating a new international airport in Andhra Pradesh before travelling to Karnataka to dedicate a cultural youth centre to Swami Vivekananda. ... read..

Punjab Congress fractures spill into open: Slogans for Charanjit Singh Channi raised as Raja Warring takes stage in Sangrur

Sangrur (Punjab) | August 1, 2026 10:27:34 PM IST

The simmering tensions within the Punjab Congress spilt into public view once again on Saturday, as slogans in support of Punjab Congress Campaign Committee Chairperson Charanjit Singh Channi rang out even as Punjab Congress President and MP Amrinder Sing ... read..

JP Nadda reviews preparedness for NEET-PG 2026; student-centric reforms to ensure smooth, secure, transparent examination

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 9:57:52 PM IST

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda today reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026 to ensure the smooth, secure, transparent and technology-enabled conduct of the examinatio ... read..

ABVP hails anti-paper leak law at Central Executive Committee meeting in Ernakulam

Ernakulam (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 9:57:51 PM IST

The two-day Central Executive Committee meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) began in Ernakulam on Saturday, bringing together senior office-bearers and representatives from across the country to deliberate on key issues concerning edu ... read..

J-K: Farooq Abdullah's remarks on Kulgam terror attack spark political row; BJP hits back

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 1, 2026 9:57:49 PM IST

A political controversy erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday after National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah questioned the timing of the Kulgam terror attack where two Chhattisgarh labourers were killed, saying such inci ... read..

'Entire state stands with you': Karnataka CM Shivakumar appeals to PM Modi to work together

Mysuru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 9:57:47 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to work together for the development of the state and the country, saying that "India has to grow with Karnataka." ... read..

NITI Aayog reviews development projects in Varanasi, proposes Kashi-Vindhya economic hub model

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 9:28:09 PM IST

A high-level meeting was organised on Saturday to review various developmental and priority subjects under the chairmanship of Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Deputy Chairman of NITI Aayog. ... read..

"Freedom of expression essential for democracy": Bengal CM assures safety as Taslima Nasreen returns after 19 yrs

Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 1, 2026 9:28:03 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday stated that the return of Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen to the state after nearly 19 years proves that the administration is firmly committed to protecting democracy, the Constituti ... read..

Pappu Yadav hits back over FIRs on Ram Mandir skit, says "if have to take a bullet, we will continue to fight"

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | August 1, 2026 9:27:59 PM IST

As complaints pile up against Purnia MP Pappu Yadav over his satarical skit over alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement in Parliament, Yadav stayed defiant, sharply questioning is it wrong to safeguard the sentiments of Hindu community connected to the ... read..

YSRCP accuses Chandrababu Naidu of 'credit chori' over Bhogapuram airport, flags decline in aviation sector

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 9:27:55 PM IST

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Saturday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of taking credit for projects initiated by the previous YSRCP government, alleging that he was making false claims over the Bhogapuram International Airpo ... read..

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar accuses Karnataka government of silence on KPSC irregularities, urges legal appeal against Cauvery water release

Belagavi (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 9:27:53 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Jagadish Shettar on Saturday accused the Congress government in the state of failing to act against alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), and urged it to immediately challenge ... read..

6 dead, 6 missing in Keralam as heavy rain triggers floods; CM Satheesan reviews relief efforts

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 8:58:39 PM IST

In view of the heavy rainfall and the prevailing rain-related situation across Keralam, Chief Minister VD Satheesan has been in constant touch with the Revenue Minister and other ministers coordinating relief efforts in various districts and their adminis ... read..

Uprooted Deodar tree blocks road near CM's official residence in Shimla; More trees pose risk, says local councillor

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 8:58:37 PM IST

A deodar tree uprooted by heavy rain blocked the road near Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's official residence, Oak Over, in Shimla on Saturday evening, as persistent monsoon showers continued to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh. ... read..

Kejriwal announces march to PM Modi's residence over E20 row, says he'll take "100 who aren't afraid of batons, jail'

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:58:33 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that he would lead a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence on August 4, escalating his campaign against the government's E20 policy. ... read..

CBI court grants bail to Inspector Pradeep Singh after 54 days' custody in Rs 3 crore bribery case

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:58:01 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday granted regular bail to Pradeep Singh after 54 days of custody in an alleged Rs 3 crore bribery case. ... read..

J-K "Blood Woman" Bilkees Ara donates blood for 44th time, calls upon others to save lives

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 1, 2026 8:28:22 PM IST

Bilkees Ara, popularly known as the "Blood Woman of Jammu and Kashmir," mother of three children, has set an inspiring example of selfless service by donating blood for the 44th time, reaffirming her commitment to saving lives through voluntary blood dona ... read..

KSAPS issues clarification, refutes reports of 7,000 HIV-positive college students

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 8:28:14 PM IST

The Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS) has dismissed reports circulating in sections of the media and on social media claiming that 7,000 college students in the State had tested HIV positive, terming the information "false" and misleading. ... read..

Over 1,000 AIADMK functionaries, including former MPs and MLAs, join TVK in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 1, 2026 8:28:13 PM IST

More than 1,000 functionaries, including former Members of Parliament and former MLAs, joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) from the AIADMK at the party's headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai, on Saturday. ... read..

Shimla Mayor urges govt to simplify approval process for felling dangerous trees amid heavy rainfall

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 8:28:11 PM IST

Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life in Himachal Pradesh's capital on Saturday, with trees uprooted at two locations in Shimla city, prompting renewed concerns over the threat posed by hazardous trees during the ongoing monsoon season. ... read..

CBI registers EPFO investment fraud case of over Rs 1816.22 cr against Reliance Capital Ltd

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:28:05 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a FIR on July 31, based on a written complaint received from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, New Delhi, against M/s Reliance ... read..

Opposition alleges misuse of government helicopter by Keralam CM Satheesan for personal visit

Thiruvananthapuram(Keralam) | August 1, 2026 8:28:03 PM IST

Opposition leaders in Keralam have raised allegations over Chief Minister VD Satheesan's use of a government helicopter for a visit to Kochi, claiming that it was used for a personal purpose. ... read..

Keralam: Navy's help sought to locate missing fishermen at Muthalapozhi

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 7:57:50 PM IST

Keralam Transport Minister CP John on Saturday said that two fishermen who went missing after their boat capsized in Vizhinjam off Thiruvananthapuram's coast have returned safely. However, the search continues for two others in a separate capsizing incide ... read..

Sun Pharma recalls eye drops in India after contamination scare

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 7:57:49 PM IST

A copy of the confidential letter issued by Sun Pharma Distributors Ltd on July 17 to distributors, accessed by ANI, states that there is a withdrawal of Eye Drops 5ML BKC FREE Lotepred-5ML, etc. ... read..

Kulgam terror attack: Chhattisgarh CM Sai announces Rs 20 lakh each for victims' families

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 1, 2026 7:57:45 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh each to the families of two migrant workers from the state who were killed in a terrorist attack in the Kellam area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district in J ... read..

Aaditya Thackeray seeks clarity from Maharashtra DGP on withdrawal of cases against students

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 1, 2026 7:57:43 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday wrote to Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) seeking clarity on the implementation of the State government's decision to withdraw cases registered against students and youths who participated i ... read..

Gautam Adani's Rs 11 crore contribution bolsters Assam flood relief; Adani Foundation also reaches 8,000 families across Upper Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | August 1, 2026 7:57:41 PM IST

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has contributed Rs 11 crore to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid relief and rehabilitation in flood-affected parts of the state. ... read..

"Ramakrishna Mission played significant role in shaping my life": PM Modi inaugurates Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 7:28:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre, Viveka Smaraka, in Mysuru on Saturday, stating that the Ramakrishna Mission has played a profound role in shaping his life. ... read..

Heavy rain claims 4 lives in Keralam, retaining wall collapses in Edavanna amid landslides

Malappuram (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 7:28:33 PM IST

Heavy rainfall in the hilly regions since last night caused damage in several parts of Edavanna on Saturday, with a retaining wall of a house under construction collapsing at Chembakkuthu and electricity poles and power lines being damaged. ... read..

"Anyone who supports delimitation is betraying Tamil Nadu": Rahul Gandhi

Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) | August 1, 2026 7:28:26 PM IST

Amid the buzz over the Delimitation Bill being brought back in Parliament, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi sharply criticised those in support of the Bill, characterising delimitation as a conspiracy to disenfranchise the people of Tamil N ... read..

"We cannot hold back Cauvery water": Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Mysuru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 7:28:24 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said the State could not hold back Cauvery water, even as the inter-state water-sharing issue continues to remain a matter of discussion. ... read..

"India's youth driving country's rapid progress": PM Modi highlights manufacturing, digital leap in Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 7:28:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stated that India's youth have emerged as the primary driving force behind the country's rapid advancements in manufacturing, innovation, and the digital economy. ... read..

Aditya Thackeray seeks clarity from Maharashtra DGP on withdrawal of cases against students

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 1, 2026 7:28:21 PM IST

Citizens have right to know who their judges are: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan calls for greater transparency in Collegium process

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 7:28:19 PM IST

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Saturday said the deliberations relating to the elevation and transfer of judges by the Supreme Court Collegium largely remain confidential and that the opacity surrounding the appointments process runs contrary ... read..

"Under no circumstances can Patna SSP be allowed to subvert democracy": Jan Suraj Founder Prashant Kishor over Bankipur bypoll conduct

Patna (Bihar) | August 1, 2026 6:58:07 PM IST

Escalating political tensions in Bihar, Jan Suraj founder and the party's candidate for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, Prashant Kishor, has launched a direct offensive against the district administration. ... read..

Family of Chhattisgarh labourer killed in Kulgam terror attack seeks swift return of mortal remains, government support

Sakti (Chhattisgarh) | August 1, 2026 6:58:03 PM IST

Grief engulfed Bundeli village in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district after labourer Deepak Ratre was killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. His family has appealed to the government to bring back his mortal remains at the earliest ... read..

Blood donation is highest service to humanity: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | August 1, 2026 6:58:01 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday attended a blood donation camp organised by Egiye Chalo Sangha in the state capital and praised the organisers and voluntary blood donors for their humanitarian initiative. ... read..

Delhi HC protects Yuvraj Singh's personality rights, says AI-generated deepfakes, unauthorised commercial use tarnish reputation, violate law

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 6:57:59 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has established a prima facie case for protection of his personality rights, observing that AI-generated deepfakes, fabricated posts, and unauthorised commercial exploitation of his na ... read..

"India's students do not need his forgiveness...owed his apology": Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over leaked papers, exam crises

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 7:28:36 PM IST

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the central government over recurring competitive exam failures and paper leaks. ... read..

Insult to Sanatan Dharma: Legal trouble mounts for Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav over Parliament complex skit targeting govt

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 7:28:31 PM IST

A political storm has erupted over a dramatic skit performed by opposition MPs inside the Parliament complex, targeting the central government over the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. ... read..

Former COAS General VN Sharma cremated with full military honours

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 6:28:33 PM IST

The Indian Army paid its final tribute to General Vishwa Nath Sharma (Retired), a former Chief of the Army Staff. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hears public grievances in Khatima, distributes assistive devices and vehicle keys

Khatima (Uttarakhand) | August 1, 2026 6:28:29 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met members of the public and public representatives at the Camp Office near Lohiyahead Helipad in Khatima on Saturday, where he listened carefully to their grievances and suggestions. ... read..

"In my five decades of public life, I have not seen a leader like Narendra Modi": Andhra CM Naidu

Bhogapuram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 6:28:25 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu observed that with the inauguration of the Alluri Sitaramaraju International Airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bhogapuram today and several ongoing development projects in the North Andhra region, ... read..

CBI told to conclude probe in Moin Qureshi case within two months; Court says investigation has suffered delay

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 6:28:23 PM IST

A Delhi court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conclude its investigation in the scheduled offence linked to the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) money laundering case against alleged meat exporter Moin Akhtar Qureshi and other accu ... read..

MP-MLA court imposes Rs 10,000 cost for seeking adjournment in 19-year-old case

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 5:58:28 PM IST

Special MP-MLA Court at Rouse Avenue has imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 for seeking adjournment in a 19-year-old case. The court granted adjournment after imposing the cost. ... read..

Telangana's per capita income rises to Rs 4.18 lakh; CM Revanth Reddy credits Congress's policy-driven governance

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 1, 2026 5:58:25 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday hailed the state's economic performance under the Congress government, stating that the per capita income for 2025-26 has reached Rs 4,18,931, up from Rs 3,80,031 the previous year, which is a jump of R ... read..

Himachal CM working with vendetta, misusing police and vigilance against BJP leaders: Jairam Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 5:28:37 PM IST

The Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly Jairam Thakur on Saturday accused the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government of pursuing a "politics of vendetta" by allegedly misusing the police and vigilance machinery to targ ... read..

"Rule of Law demands timely, accessible, dignified justice": CJI Surya Kant stresses mediation as tool to preserve relationships, resolve disputes

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 1, 2026 5:28:32 PM IST

The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, on Saturday said the true purpose of justice is not merely to decide competing legal claims but to understand the underlying interests of disputing parties and help preserve relationships wherever possible. ... read..

Himachal High Court organises awareness programme on workplace safety and She-Box Portal for women employees

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 5:28:28 PM IST

The Internal Complaints Committee of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh organised an awareness programme on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace and the She-Box Portal for all women employees working in the High Court Registry on ... read..

"He is justifying this terror attack": BJP's Ravinder Raina on Farooq Abdullah's statement regarding Kulgam terror attack

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 1, 2026 5:28:27 PM IST

BJP leader Ravinder Raina on Saturday criticised National Conference president Farooq Abdullah over his remarks linking the Kulgam terror attack to the demand for restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, calling the statement "highly controversial" ... read..

"Better if this flood would also kill us": Sivasagar residents uncertain about future amid Assam floods

Sivasagar (Assam) | August 1, 2026 5:28:23 PM IST

As Assam continues to grapple with severe flooding in many areas, residents in Sivasagar district have described harrowing details about the rising water levels in the area, which have tragically affected their daily lives and livelihood. ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre and Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 5:28:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru, which is dedicated to the life, message, and ideals of Swami Vivekananda. ... read..

"No point in releasing water to another state when Karnataka is facing shortage": Union Minister V Somanna

Tumakuru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 4:58:41 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V Somanna on Saturday highlighted that Karnataka's upcoming all-party meeting will help chart the way forward amid a serious water shortage, emphasising that decisions must respect constitutional framewo ... read..

"Simplify drought guidelines": Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge urges Centre amid Cauvery water dispute

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 4:58:39 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday stated that the State government has appealed to the Centre to simplify drought management guidelines, while reaffirming a firm stance on the Cauvery water dispute. ... read..

"Economic livelihoods, border communities will be supported": Sikkim Minister after Nathula Pass resumes Indo-China border trade

Nathula (Sikkim) | August 1, 2026 4:58:32 PM IST

Sikkim Commerce and Industries Minister TT Bhutia on Saturday welcomed the resumption of border trade through the Nathula Pass after a gap of six years, saying it would provide a major economic boost to border communities, local entrepreneurs and traders. ... read..

"Young people might mistake freedom for mere liberty": NSA Ajit Doval cautions youth

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 1, 2026 4:58:30 PM IST

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday stressed that freedom should not be understood merely as the liberty to do whatever one desires, urging the youth to reflect on Lokmanya Tilak's vision for India and his contribution to nation-buildin ... read..

Allahabad HC says Mathura-Vrindavan crowd management not based on science; recommends major reforms to UP govt

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 4:58:28 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court, while hearing a case related to an alleged illegal construction in Vrindavan, expanded the scope of the proceedings to address serious deficiencies in crowd management in Mathura-Vrindavan and issued a series of recommendations t ... read..

Runway for growth: PM Modi inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 4:58:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district, describing it as a "historic project" that would improve the connectivity and development pace of ... read..

Kulgam terror attack: Farooq Abdullah asks why incidents happen "whenever we seek statehood"

Tangmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 1, 2026 4:58:37 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir former chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday called for a thorough investigation into the killing of two migrant workers in the Kellam area of Kulgam district, saying the perpetrators must be identifi ... read..

"PM Modi's insult at Jantar Mantar pained me": Pawan Kalyan urges respect for leadership, calls on parents to shape responsible citizens

Bhogapuram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 4:58:19 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday said he was deeply pained by what he described as the personal insults directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recent Jantar Mantar protest. ... read..

Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) sets historic record by producing 65 electric locomotives in July 2026

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 4:58:18 PM IST

Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has added another golden chapter to its illustrious legacy by achieving a record production of 65 electric locomotives in the single month of July 2026. This is the highest number of locomotives ever manufactured ... read..

Indian Railways recommends premature retirement of five Group 'A' Officers

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:58:16 PM IST

The Review Committees of the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, have recommended premature retirement of five Group 'A' officers in the public interest under Rule 1802(a) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume II, which is equivalent to Rule 5 ... read..

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launches self-enumeration process for 2027 census programme

Bidhannagar (West Bengal) | August 1, 2026 4:28:32 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday launched the self-enumeration process for the 2027 census programme. ... read..

Apple iPad Air could get its first major redesign since 2020 in 2027

Washington | August 1, 2026 4:28:18 PM IST

Apple's iPad Air could be in line for its biggest overhaul in years, with expectations pointing to a redesigned model in early 2027 alongside a long-awaited shift to OLED display technology. ... read..

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