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Will UPI Transactions Become Chargeable? Here's What the Lok Sabha Bill Means

The UPI transactions reached the parliament and the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing an important change to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. The amendment gives the Central government the

6 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Who Is Tarun Tejpal's Wife Geetan Batra? Meet His Family, Daughters And Son-In-Law Arjun Mathur

Tarun Tejpal is convicted in 2013 sexual assault case by the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court on August 6, 2026. The court sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. However, Tejpal said that he will appear against the

6 Aug 2026 6:04 pm
Blasphemy Violence Falls in Pakistan After Crackdown on Extremist Groups: Reuters

Pakistan has witnessed a significant decline in blasphemy-related violence this year following a reported crackdown on extremist groups, according to a Reuters report. The move has reportedly reduced the number of registered blasphemy cases and mob attacks, offering temporary relief to

6 Aug 2026 4:47 pm
Tarun Tejpal Calls 10-Year Prison Sentence in Rape Case

Tehelka magazine Founder Tarun Tejpal has expressed his disappointment after the Bombay High Court on Thursday convicted of raping a colleague in 2013, setting aside his acquittal by a Goa sessions court five years ago. He has been sentenced to ten

6 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
CJP Launches Nationwide 'Kya Bolti Public' Campaign, Focuses On Education Reform

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday announced a nationwide public outreach campaign with a title - Kya Bolti Public. They says that the initiative aims to connect directly with people and understand the issues affecting their daily

6 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
Timeline of 2013 Sexual Assault Aase Against ex-Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal

The Bombay High Court's conviction of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal on Thursday marked another chapter in a nearly 13

6 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
WATCH | Cardboard Used to Stabilise Fractured Leg at Bihar Hospital, Viral Video Triggers Debate

A shocking video from a government hospital in Bihar has gone viral where it shows a road accident victim's fractured leg being supported with pieces of cardboard instead of a plaster cast before being referred to another hospital. The

6 Aug 2026 2:56 pm
Why Is Russia Selling Its Gold?

Russia has sold significant volumes of its gold reserves so far in 2026 as the Kremlin seeks to raise cash to offset a big budget deficit. The Russian Central Bank announced recently that its gold reserves stood at 73.4

6 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Rice Price Hike: How Weak Monsoon and Stockpiling Are Driving Costs Across South India

Household expenses across southern India have gone up as rice prices have climbed by 10% to 20% over the past two months due to poor monsoon, aggressive stockpiling by traders, and rising export demand, Deccan Herald reported. The price spike, which

6 Aug 2026 1:37 pm
BSP's Only Uttar Pradesh MLA Uma Shankar Singh Dies at 55 After Brain Tumour Battle

Uma Shankar Singh, the Bahujan Samaj Party's lone MLA in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, passed away on Wednesday evening. He was 55. The Rasra MLA from Ballia had been receiving treatment for a brain tumour, party leaders told PTI.

6 Aug 2026 9:39 am
78-Year-Old Dies in Sonipat Old-Age Home, Daughters Attend His Last Rites on Video Call

For 78-year-old Shivcharan Ram Ratan Gupta, life revolved around one dream that is giving his three daughters the education and opportunities he never had. He worked hard, raised them with care and proudly watched them build their own lives. But when

6 Aug 2026 9:16 am
Who is Prashant Kishor? From Master Strategist to Electoral Contender, and Why the Bankipur Bypoll Matters

Prashant Kishor also known as PK is very famous for known as one of India's most influential political strategists. After spending almost a decade make successful election campaigns for several parties and now he has entered into active politics. He decided

3 Aug 2026 3:23 pm
Jharkhand Students Protest Day 6: CJP Backs Stir Against Paper Leak, Failed Education System

Student protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand entered the sixth day on Monday, with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) extending its support to the agitation that has rapidly grown into a statewide movement. The demonstrators are demanding the cancellation

3 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
Deeply Saddened Over Court's Verdict To Acquit Brij Bhushan: Bajrang Punia

Wrestler Bajrang Punia gas claimed that the government and the entire establishment have been working to shield former MP Brij Bhushan from the very beginning in the alleged sexual harassment case. His comments come after the BJP was acquitted by the

3 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Reacts To Brij Bhushan Sharan's Acquittal In Sexual Harassment Case

Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was acquitted by court on Monday in the sexual harassment case levelled by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and others. Reacting to court's decision, Vinesh Phogat said, this not the end

3 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
Chronology of Sexual Harassment Case Against Brij Bhushan Singh

A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar, former WFI assistant secretary, in a sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. Following is the chronology

3 Aug 2026 2:14 pm
Thirupparankundram Deepam Row: SC Issues Notice on TN Govt's Plea, Refuses to Stay HC Order

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea of the Tamil Nadu government challenging the Madras High Court order allowing the lighting of a lamp on the Thirupparankundram hill in the state. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and

3 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
Assam Horror: 15-Year-Old Girl Found Brutally Murdered, Rod Allegedly Inserted Into Private Parts

A 15-years-old girl was found dead inside her house in Assam's Hailakandi district that has shocked the locals and it has triggered a massive public outrage. The family of the victim has alleged that the girl was raped and murdered but

3 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
Kerala Rains Trigger Major Landslide in Malappuram; Red Alert for Wayanad, Orange Alert in Palakkad

Continuous heavy rainfall over the past three days in Kerala has triggered a major landslide at Panakkad (near Edappal) along the Nadukani-Parappanangadi State Highway in Malappuram district, heavily disrupting traffic and affecting neighboring regions including Palakkad. Tons of mud and uprooted

3 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Today Is A Happy Day: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh After Acquittal In Wrestlers

Former BJP MP and ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has expressed his happiness after a Delhi court acquitted him and co-accused Vinod Tomar have been acquitted in the alleged sexual harassment case. As the court announced

3 Aug 2026 12:45 pm
Kerala Rain Update: Orange Alert in 10 Districts, Schools Shut in 12 as Pathanamthitta Worst Hit

The heavy rain in Kerala has continued on Monday making it worse condition of flood in the several districts. That has prompted India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert in 10 districts. The rising water level, opened dam shutters

3 Aug 2026 12:21 pm
Not Just a Worker

Doddaballapura. Bangalore Rural. 10:00 a.m. Nirmala reaches the Anganwadi on time the way some people reach a prayer. The lock is stubborn - like it always is. She turns the key once, then again, until the metal finally gives. The

3 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Acquitted In Sexual Harassment Case

Former BJP MP and ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar have been acquitted by the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi in the alleged sexual harassment case.

3 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Manjalpur Bypoll Results 2026: BJP's Satish Govindbhai Patel Leading In Early Trends

BJP candidate Satish Govindbhai Patel is leading in the Manjalpur by-election counting by 9877 votes ahead of Congress candidate Bhikhabhai Rabari. According to the Election Commission data, he has secured 15981 votes while 6104 votes after five rounds of counting. {image-manjalpur-02-81601785733724.jpg

3 Aug 2026 10:45 am
Datia Assembly Bypoll Results 2026: BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari Takes Early Lead as Counting Underway

Counting of votes for the Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh began at 8 am on Monday (August 3), amid tight security at the counting centre. Early trends released by the Election Commission (EC) after two rounds of counting showed BJP

3 Aug 2026 10:43 am
Delhi Police Clarifies No Question Of FIR Withdrawal In PM Modi Abuse Case Involving Minor

Delhi Police clarified that there is no question of withdrawing the FIR against a minor girl accused of hurling abuses at Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video during the

3 Aug 2026 9:55 am
Bankipur Election Results: Will BJP Hold Its Fortress Or Can Prashant Kishor Spring A Surprise?

The counting of votes for Bankipur bypoll in Bihar is underway. The assembly constituency is mainly witnessing a three-cornered contest between the ruling BJP, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party. A former election strategist, Kishor is contesting

3 Aug 2026 9:07 am
Parliament Showdown Today: Centre To Table 4 Major Bills Despite Opposition Uproar

Parliament is headed for another turbulent sitting on Monday, with the Centre showing strong determination to push 4 bills through before the House adjourns on August 13, even as the Congress-led Opposition continues its protests over the alleged Ram Mandir donation

3 Aug 2026 8:20 am
'Move Against Democracy': Taslima Nasreen Slams Ban On Bangladesh's Awami League

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Sunday opposed the ban on Bangladesh's Awami League, describing the decision as a move against democracy and asserting that political parties should not be outlawed. Addressing a press conference here, Nasreen also expressed

2 Aug 2026 11:29 pm
Delhi Laxmi Yojana Sees Over 1.45 Lakh Registrations Within 24 Hours of Launch

More than 1.45 lakh women registered for the Delhi Laxmi Yojana, the government said on Sunday, a day after the scheme was launched. According to an official statement, 1,47,215 registrations had been completed and 10,286 applications finally submitted on

2 Aug 2026 11:15 pm
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Gifts Ludhiana Two More Schools of Eminence

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated two new Schools of Eminence at Kidwai Nagar and Miller Ganj in Ludhiana, taking the district's tally to 16 Schools of Eminence. The new campuses, equipped with modern classrooms, state-of-the-art

2 Aug 2026 11:08 pm
Muzaffarnagar on High Alert Ahead of First Shravan Monday as Kanwar Yatra Gathers Pace

Security has been intensified at prominent Shiva temples across Muzaffarnagar ahead of the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan on August 3, when thousands of devotees are expected to perform jalabhishek. Deputy Inspector General (Saharanpur Range) Abhishek

2 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
Who Is the Man Who Threw A Slipper At Pappu Yadav? Police Reveal Key Details

The man who allegedly hurled a slipper at MP Pappu Yadav during a press conference at his Delhi residence on Sunday belongs to Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr and has no previous criminal record, according to police sources. The sources identified

2 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
Pappu Yadav Alleges Knife Attack at Delhi Residence, Accused Detained

Independent MP Pappu Yadav's press conference was interrupted on Sunday after a man allegedly attempted to attack him with a knife. The incident created panic at the venue, with supporters of the MP quickly restraining the accused before handing him over

2 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Smriti Irani On Students Protest: Ex Education Minister Says PM Modi Is With GenZ, Fixed Paper Leak System

Senior BJP leader and former Union Education Minister Smriti Irani has pushed back against claims that the NEET paper leak controversy created a rift between Generation Z and the Narendra Modi government. She said the Centre addressed students' concerns through legislation,

2 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
Adani University Equips Future Engineers Through Three-Week Induction Programme

Adani University completes a three-week induction for BTech and Integrated programmes, delivering academic prep, industry insight, and leadership development ahead of the new session.

2 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
BSP expels Ashok Siddarth, Randhir Singh Beniwal for indiscipline

BSP president Mayawati on Sunday announced the expulsion of former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth and party coordinator Randhir Singh Beniwal from the party for repeated indiscipline and violation of organisational directives. In a post on X, Mayawati said Siddarth, who

2 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
DK Shivakumar Urges PM Modi to Support Karnataka, Says India's Growth Depends on the State

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend support to Karnataka, saying the country's growth was closely linked with the state's progress and urging greater cooperation under the spirit of cooperative federalism. {image-dkshivakumar2-84711785591181.jpg

1 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
Ajit Doval Urges Youth to Put Nation Above Self, Says India Must Not Miss Historic Opportunity

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday called upon the country's youth to dedicate themselves fully to national interest and rise above personal gains, urging them to make the most of the window of opportunity before India to build a

1 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
Rahul Gandhi Meets Families of NEET Suicide Victims in Tamil Nadu, Says 'Students Deserve an Honest System'

Congress senior leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday met the families that have lost their loved ones to NEET-related suicides in Tamil Nadu and asserted that students are told to work honestly in a system that is not honest with them. {image-newproject62-41361785588921.jpg

1 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
Woman Linked to Suspected JeM Operative Arrested; STF Probes Alleged Plot Targeting Suvendu Adhikari

In the latest development, the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a woman from Jharkhand in connection with its investigation into alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror module. Officials state that she was closely associated with Mohammad Hamim Mondal

1 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
CJP Questions FIR Against Noida Woman Over PM Modi Remarks, Says 'Profanity Is Not a Crime'

The CJP (Cockroach Janata Party) has questioned the FIR registered against a Noida woman accused of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the NEET protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Condemning the use of offensive language,

1 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
India's 16th Census: Self-Enumeration Starts in West Bengal, CM Adhikari Registers Online

The self-enumeration exercise for India's 16th Census began in West Bengal on Saturday, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari filling in his details on the official website. The window for the first phase of the once-in-a-decade population survey will remain

1 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Omar Abdullah Announces Rs 10 Lakh Relief After Kulgam Terror Attack Kills Two Workers

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, Kashmir's chief cleric Umar Farooq and other leaders on Saturday condemned the killing of two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh in a terror attack in Kulgam district a day earlier, terming it utter inhumanity. Farooq Abdullah,

1 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
India-Nepal Border Security Tightened in Bihar's Madhubani After Nepal Communal Violence

Security has been stepped up along the India-Nepal border in Bihar's Madhubani district following protests linked to the recent communal violence in neighbouring Nepal, officials said. Tensions have continued in several districts of Nepal after communal clashes broke out in

1 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
Tehseen Poonawalla Claims Delhi Police Put Him Under House Arrest Ahead of E20 Fuel Protest

Activist and Political advisor Tehseen Poonawalla who was supposed to start protest and hunger strike against government's E20 petrol policy has claimed on Saturday that Delhi Police has placed him under house arrest. While sharing the videos on social, Tehseen Poonawalla

1 Aug 2026 1:25 pm
E20 Petrol: 1 Litre Would Cost Rs 125 Without Ethanol Blending In Delhi, Says Centre

The petroleum ministry on Friday said that a litre of petrol would have cost Rs 125 in Delhi if the oil companies had not blended ethanol, The Times of India reported. Defending the ethanol programme, the ministry stated that the consumers

1 Aug 2026 1:10 pm
PM Modi Inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh, Operations From August 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district. Built at a cost of nearly Rs 5,000 crore by the GMR Group, the Bhogapuram Airport is being seen

1 Aug 2026 12:57 pm
'We Need to Protect From Evil Feminazi': Kangana Ranaut Reacts After Girl Apologises for PM Modi Remarks

BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has been quite active these days on social media targeting the Gen Z protest and the children who took the participation in the protest. Now she has responded to the controversy after a girl has

1 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
360-Degree Cameras, SBI Seals, Multi-Agency Checks: Ram Temple Trust Unveils New Donation System

The controversy of donation theft at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has now forced many changes in the donation security in Ayodhya, which has now aim at improve the transparency of the donation process. This is also aim to get back public's

1 Aug 2026 12:05 pm