Panel Flags Sharp Fall in School Enrolment At Higher Secondary
A parliamentary committee has warned of a sharp decline in student enrolment as children progress through India’s school system, saying the number enrolled at the
Mallikarjun Kharge Raises Haldwani Shuddhikaran Row
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has raised the Haldwani “shuddhikaran” controversy in Parliament, saying the ritual made him
Vande Mataram Played in Lok Sabha for First Time
The Lok Sabha opened proceedings with the full rendition of Vande Mataram for the first time on Thursday, August 13, as Parliament’s Monsoon Session came
Maharashtra FDA Suspends 13 Food Licences
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the food business licences of 13 establishments across four districts after inspections found alleged violations of food
Prashant Kishor Blames Samrat for BJP’s Bankipur Loss
Jan Suraaj Party founder and newly elected Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor has said the BJP’s defeat in its long-held Bihar bastion was driven primarily by
Bombay HC Seeks ED Reply on Mallya Assets
The Bombay High Court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate on a petition filed by fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya challenging the transfer of
Supreme Court to Hear Facial Recognition Plea
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging the alleged use of facial recognition technology and other biometric surveillance tools by Delhi Police
WHO Chief Challenges Trump Vaccine Policy
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has criticised President Donald Trump’s move to reshape US childhood vaccination policy, saying recommendations to separate vaccines and
Iran Adviser Says War Could Outlast Trump
A senior adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said Tehran could deliberately prolong its conflict with the United States until President Donald Trump
Colombia Quake Toll Hits 265 as Search Goes On
Rescue teams in Colombia are racing against time to find survivors after a powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake killed at least 265 people and left nearly 500
UN Report Links AQIS to Red Fort Blast
A United Nations Security Council sanctions monitoring report has officially attributed the November 2025 Red Fort car bomb attack in Delhi to Al-Qaeda in the
Centre Sends FCRA Bill to JPC for Review
The Centre has stepped back from immediately pushing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 through Parliament, referring the proposed legislation to a Joint Parliamentary
Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Role
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August 2026, President Donald Trump has announced. Leavitt said she was
China Calls India Border Situation Stable
China has described the situation along its border with India as “generally stable” amid fresh concerns over reported Chinese military activity near Arunachal Pradesh. Beijing
Government Warns Air India, Orders Tighter Drug Tests
The government has warned Air India to strengthen operational oversight and “take responsibility” for safety following a serious incident involving its Phuket-Delhi flight AI 2379
North Korea Fires Missile Ahead of US-South Korea Drills
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its east coast toward the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, days before major joint military exercises between the
Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Modi After Adani Relief
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a US court dismissed criminal charges against industrialist Gautam Adani,
Russia Names DY Chandrachud as Arbitrator
Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute brought by Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank.
PM Modi Warns Youth Against Taking Shortcuts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged young people to avoid shortcuts in life, warning that quick routes to success can ultimately limit their potential. He
Afghanistan to Host India for Delhi T20Is
Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20 International series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17, 2026. Although the
Amit Shah Offers Debate on Student Crackdown
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the police action against student protesters at
N Chandrasekaran to Step Down as Tata Sons Chair
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has announced that he will not seek reappointment after his current term ends on February 20, 2027, setting the stage
CWMA Orders Karnataka to Release Cauvery Water
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has endorsed a recommendation directing Karnataka to ensure the release of 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil
Bangladesh Promises Hasina Full Security On Hasina’s Return
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government has said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be provided full security if she returns to the country, while
Shashi Tharoor Questions New Vande Mataram Rules
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the practical implications of new rules governing Vande Mataram after the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act,
India Links China Ties to Border Situation
India has reiterated that the situation along its border with China will have a direct bearing on the wider bilateral relationship, stressing that maintaining peace
Justice Varma Inquiry Report to Reach Lok Sabha
The three-member inquiry committee report examining allegations against former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha
Justice Varma Inquiry Report to Reach Lok Sabha
The three-member inquiry committee report examining allegations against former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha
Two Dead in Mumbai Landslide
At least two people were killed and two others injured after a landslide struck a residential settlement in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs early Wednesday following heavy
Nagaland CM Seeks Review of FCRA Bill
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), warning that
Hemant Soren Calls BJP a ‘Parasite’
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has intensified his attack on the BJP, calling the opposition party a “parasite” and accusing it of using student protests
India Approves ₹10, ₹20 Polymer Note Trials
The government has approved the Reserve Bank of India’s proposal to introduce polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations for large-scale field trials. One billion
Dear Indian Bureaucrats, Look at the Crowds Cheering Tukaram Mundhe
There is something striking about the public reaction to Tukaram Mundhe in Maharashtra. He is not a film star, cricketer or politician walking into a
Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution to Scrap NEET
Here is the clean version with all sources, citations, links and attribution markers removed. The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Union
Maharashtra Has Barren Land. So Why Does Development Keep Coming for Its Forests?
Maharashtra has cleared nearly 83,700 sq ft of forest land for two projects associated with Adani Group companies. Nearly 70,000 sq ft of this involves
Maharashtra Clears Forest Land for Adani Projects
The Maharashtra government has approved diversion of nearly 83,700 sq ft of forest land for two projects linked to Adani Group companies in Raigad and
Abbas Araghchi Says US ‘Begged’ Iran for Negotiations
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has claimed that the United States went from demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender” to seeking negotiations within 20 days. He made
CJP to Launch Rural School Campaign on August 15
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced a nationwide campaign aimed at improving infrastructure in rural government schools. The initiative will launch on
Rekha Gupta Slams AAP MLA Over Viral Video
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has criticised AAP MLA Anil Jha Vats after a video showing him meeting constituents while dressed in a vest and
Kejriwal Backs Jharkhand Student Protest
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended support to students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations. He urged the
Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Syria
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of crimes including murder, torture, arbitrary arrest and crimes
Gold Duty Earns Centre ₹10,463 Crore
India collected ₹10,463 crore in customs duty from gold, silver and platinum imports in less than three months after sharply raising import duties on precious
2,300-Year-Old Alcohol Found in Chinese Tomb
Archaeologists in China have identified a remarkably well-preserved 2,300-year-old cereal-based alcoholic drink inside a sealed bronze vessel recovered from an ancient tomb. The container held
Bangladesh Hopes India Series Deadlock Ends Soon
Bangladesh remains hopeful that the uncertainty surrounding India’s proposed white-ball tour in September will be resolved quickly, with the matter now being discussed at government
Trump Moves to Cut Childhood Vaccine Schedule
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reshaping federal childhood vaccination policy, reducing the number of diseases routinely covered by the recommended schedule
India, Israel Deepen MASHAV Partnership
India and Israel have discussed expanding their development partnership through MASHAV, Israel’s international development cooperation agency. The talks focused on strengthening collaboration in agriculture, water
Indian Envoy Meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman
India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, has met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as both countries attempt to stabilise relations amid continuing diplomatic tensions.
BJP Tells Rahul to Withdraw Support to Soren
The BJP has challenged Rahul Gandhi to withdraw Congress support from the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand if the demands of protesting students are not
US Court Dismisses Gautam Adani Criminal Case
A US federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, ending a high-profile fraud and bribery prosecution launched in 2024. The
Hemant Soren Writes to Protesting Students
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has written an open letter to students protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, urging them not to fall into
