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Government stresses strong India-Italy ties, calls for respectful remarks over Congress' 'Meloni' jibe

On Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit's remarks while sharing the stage with Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Indias relationship with Italy had expanded and strengthened in every way in recent years,...

14 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Imran Khan death rumours debunked as Pakistan Army denies reports of former PM's demise

A major controversy erupted in Pakistan after reports circulated claiming that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan had died in custody. The Pakistan Army has rejected the claim, while journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan, who initially...

12 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
UP govt announces extra buses, 24-hour control room for safe travel of women on Raksha Bandhan

In a piece of good news for the women in the state, the Yogi government has initiated comprehensive transport arrangements to ensure that sisters face no difficulties in reaching their brothers during the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan. In this regard, Minister of State for Transport (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Singh has issued directives to operate additional buses across the state for a six-day period, from August 26 to August 31. This government decision aims to provide a safe, sm

12 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
Punjab Pharmacy Officer recruitment put on hold by High Court amid Faridkot paper leak row

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put the Pharmacy Officer recruitment process on hold until the next hearing in connection with the alleged paper leak and cheating controversy surrounding the Faridkot recruitment examination. The...

12 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
Delhi weather on August 15: Will it rain on Independence Day? Check IMD forecast

The weather is likely to add an unexpected twist to the 80th Independence Day celebrations this year, with the national capital likely to witness rain during the morning hours of August 15. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to unfurl the Tricolour at the Red Fort and address the nation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with spells of very light to light rain.The forecast suggests that rain could begin as early as the night of August 14 and cont

12 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
Ex-Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das threatens hunger strike if CBI probe into exam irregularities not recommended

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Wednesday (August 12) threatened to go on a hunger strike if the Hemant Soren-led government failed to recommend a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations within a week.

12 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
No Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem clash in Lausanne Diamond League as Pakistani athlete to miss event

There won't be a clash between the two latest Olympic champions - Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra - in the Lausanne Diamond League as the Pakistani star will be skipping the event to prepare for the Asian Games in September.

12 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
'There's no safe formula in cinema': Jeet on playing 9 shades, risks and being politically correct | Exclusive

Bengali actor Jeet is gearing up for the release of Keu Bole Biplabi Keu Bole Dakat, a film inspired by the extraordinary life of Ananta Singh, a freedom fighter and close associate of Masterda Surya...

12 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
FSDA cracks down on organised network dealing with counterfeit medicines in Lucknow; FIR against four filed

The Yogi government is taking strict action against the supply chain of spurious and suspicious medicines. In this ongoing effort, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) executed a major operation on Wednesday,...

12 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
Maharashtra to set up high-level panel to recommend reforms in govt recruitment exams

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday (August 12) said that a high-level committee will be constituted to recommend comprehensive reforms to the examination system for various government recruitments. Committeeto make recruitment examinations more secure, transparent...

12 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Delhi railway stations to face stricter security checks; parcel services suspended, Railways issues advisory

Indian Railways has issued an important advisory for passengers travelling through major railway stations in Delhi ahead of Independence Day. Northern Railway has urged passengers to reach stations well in advance as security checks are being tightened between August 13 and August 16. Passengers have been advised to factor in the additional time required for security screening while planning their journeys. Railway authorities have also appealed to travellers to cooperate fully with security per

12 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
Flying kites near Delhi Metro can be fatal! DMRC issues advisory ahead of Independence Day

With Independence Day approaching, kite flying is once again set to become a common sight across Delhi-NCR. From rooftops to open grounds, people traditionally fly kites around August 15. However, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued a safety warning, urging people not to fly kites near metro lines as kite strings can pose a serious threat to both human lives and metro operations.

12 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
CBSE 12th Compartment result 2026 OUT at results.cbse.nic.in; know how to download scorecard PDF

The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE has declared the Class 12 Compartment exam result 2026. CBSE 12th Compartment scorecard is available for download on the websites - cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in . CBSE 12th Compartment exam was held on July 28.

12 Aug 2026 6:42 pm
Tatkal ticket crackdown: 13,580 touts, 65 railway staff arrested in 3.5 years, Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha

The alleged nexus between railway employees and touts involved in the unauthorised sale of Tatkal tickets has come under renewed scrutiny. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that 65 railway employees and 13,580 touts were arrested across Indian Railways between 2023 and June 2026 for offences linked to the misuse of the ticket reservation system. The figures were shared in a written reply to a question raised by Independent MP Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai, who soug

12 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Karnataka CM allocates portfolios, Ramalinga Reddy gets forest, Muniyappa social welfare: Who gets what

In a significant development, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar allocated portfolios to his recently inducted ministers. As per the list shared by the state government, Ramalinga Reddy got Forest & Ecology department, while, Social welfare department went to KH Muniyappa.

12 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
Ghaziabad on 'yellow alert' for rain and thunderstorms from August 13-16, administration issues advisory

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Ghaziabad, forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from August 13 to 16. In view of the expected adverse weather conditions, the district administration has urged residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions.

12 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Radhika Pandit posts unseen 10-year-old engagement video with Yash ahead of Toxic release | Watch

Kannada superstar Yash and Radhika Pandit are celebrating 10 years of their engagement today, August 12. To celebrate the occasion, Radhika posted an unseen video from their engagement in 2016. It showed how the duo got ready until they slipped rings on each other's fingers and started their happily ever after.

12 Aug 2026 5:43 pm
Really frustrated that Opposition is running away from debates in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said he is totally frustrated for the first time in his life, he is witnessing a scenario where the government wants a discussion in Parliament, yet the opposition...

12 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Man builds Taj Mahal-inspired 4-bedroom home for wife in Madhya Pradesh, house tour goes viral

While the Taj Mahal has been considered one of the greatest love symbols in the world for a very long time, there is now a small-scale Taj Mahal replica that has been built inside a family's home in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Video footage of the unique home has gained massive popularity online because of its architecture and history.

12 Aug 2026 5:01 pm
OPINION | Parliament is for dialogue, not hit-and-run

The prolonged deadlock in Parliament continues with only a day left for the monsoon session to end. Amidst sloganeering by the opposition, Lok Sabha today passed a resolution sending the FCRA (Foreign Contributions Regulatory Act)...

12 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 10 crore flood assistance to Assam, calls situation 'terrifying'

Describing the flood situation in Assam as 'terrifying', West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 10 crore from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help the neighbouring state tackle the crisis.

12 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
MP govt bans analogue paneer, CM Mohan Yadav says state will promote natural milk-based products

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday announced a complete ban on analogue paneer in in the state, saying the state would instead promote natural milk-based products and increase dairy production. After Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Gujarat, now Madhya Pradesh became the fourth state to completely ban analogue paneer.

12 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
Jinnah has been reborn as Rahul Gandhi: Nishikant Dubey launches scathing attack on Congress leader

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi , calling him a worse leader than Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah while taking a swipe at the Congress MP over theongoing students' protest in Jharkhand. The BJP MP further said the Congress should withdraw its support to theJharkhandgovernment to show that it stood with the protesting students. He also stated that otherwise, it would appear that the party was working on George Soros' agenda.

12 Aug 2026 3:53 pm
Haiwaan teaser is full of chills sans dialogues; Akshay Kumar turns psycho killer, Saif plays blind musician

The teaser of Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar's Haiwaan is finally here. Akshay Kumar steps away from the conventional roles he has been doing so far and plays a psycho killer in the film directed by Priyadarshan. Saif Ali Khandescribed his role as 'blind samurai,' calling it one of the most amazing roles he's done so far.

12 Aug 2026 3:52 pm
Justice Yashwant Varma found guilty as probe proves all 3 charges, no explanation for burnt cash

The committee investigating Justice Yashwant Varma has found all three allegations against him proven in its report. The committee stated that a large quantity of burnt and partially burnt Rs 500 notes were found in...

12 Aug 2026 3:47 pm
Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker seeking discussion on student protests amid Opposition's ruckus

Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker seeking discussion on student protests amid Opposition's ruckus

12 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
Modi government sends FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition protest

The government has sent the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA) to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination. The move comes amid concerns raised by the Opposition over the provisions of the FCRA Amendment Bill .The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has so far not been listed on the agenda of the Lok Sabha for consideration and passing.

12 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
Karnataka bans gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco, nicotine for one year: What you need to know

The Karnataka government has decided to ban tobacco and nicotine-containing gutkha and pan masala across the state, citing public health concerns. The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department under the Health and Family Welfare Department has issued a notification restricting the sale and distribution of these products.

12 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
PM Modi urges reel-loving Gen Z to avoid shortcuts, look beyond social media culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged reel-loving Gen Z to look beyond social media reels, saying that in the era of reels, they should remember that shortcut will cut you short. Speaking at the launch of former president Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, he urged young people to read autobiographies and took example of Kovind's life on how determination could help a person overcome adversity and rise to the highest constitutional office.

12 Aug 2026 12:57 pm
Jharkhand students continue JSSC CGL protest, allege attempt to remove them from site at midnight

The protest by students associated with the JPSC JSSC Reform Manch continued through the night, with students maintaining that the agitation will not end until their key demands are addressed. Student spokesperson Piyush Kumar Singh, who has also been part of the student delegation, spoke about the situation at the protest site and the students' plans going forward.

12 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Oracle may announce another round of layoffs after cutting 21000 jobs: Report

Oracle is reportedly gearing up for another round of layoffs. As per the latest reports shared by Business Insider, the managers across the domains in the leading tech company have been asked to pinpoint employees who might be listed in the removal list. The plan is to wrap up the layoffs before the second fiscal quarter of the organisation starts on September 1 (2026). Some teams are further looking at deep cuts that could be double-digit percentage losses. But no one outside knows yet how many

12 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Why is Vikrant Massey not in Mirzapur: The Movie as Bablu Pandit and who replaces him?

Vikrant Massey has been an important part of the Mirzapur story since the beginning. His character, Bablu Pandit, was one of the central figures in Season 1. However, fans will not see Massey in Mirzapur: The Movie. The actor recently opened up about his journey with the show and admitted that he wished his character had survived longer.

12 Aug 2026 11:54 am
N Chandrasekaran reportedly resigns as Tata Sons Chairman, TCS shares fall nearly 4%

N Chandrasekaran reportedly resigns as Tata Sons Chairman, TCS shares fall nearly 4%

12 Aug 2026 11:26 am
Himachal government imposes widow and orphan cess on fuel; what it means

The fuel prices in Himachal Pradesh got increased as Sukhvinder Singh-led Congress government imposed a widow and orphan cess of 60 paise per litre on petrol and diesel. Similarly, an additional cess of 60 paise...

12 Aug 2026 11:14 am
SBI is hiring for 1538 clerk posts; apply now at sbi.bank.in - details on eligibility, selection process

The State Bank of India (SBI) clerk application process has been started, the candidates who wish to apply for SBI Clerk post can do so on the official website - sbi.bank.in. The last date to...

12 Aug 2026 9:55 am
FSSAI issues new rules for pan masala packaging, bans plastic, aluminium foil packets

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has tightened packaging norms for pan masala under its latest amendment, specifying the packaging materials that can be used for the product. Under the new regulations,...

12 Aug 2026 8:20 am
Think H1N1 is just seasonal flu? Doctor explains when it can become serious

Delhi has reported 1,344 H1N1 cases this season , compared with 229 during the corresponding period last year. The sharp rise is more than just a number, according to Dr Arjun Khanna , HOD, Pulmonology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. He described the increase as a warning that influenza is circulating aggressively across Delhi-NCR.

12 Aug 2026 7:42 am
NEET PG city intimation slip 2026 OUT at natboard.edu.in; know how to download

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET PG) city intimation slip 2026 has been released, the city intimation slip link is available for download on the official website - natboard.edu.in . NEET PG city slip login credentials are - user ID and password. NEET PG is scheduled to be held on August 30.

12 Aug 2026 7:34 am
Two killed including a child after massive fire breaks out in Mumbai highrise

A massive fire broke out in a on the 11th floor of a highrise on Baptista Road in Vile Parle (West) in Mumbai on Tuesday night . A dozen fire tenders rushed to the spot, and firefighters brought the blaze under control after about an hour of effort.The fire fighting team six people trapped in the 11th floor of the flat, however, two people got killed in the blaze, while three others were injured. The injured were admitted to Nanavati Hospital for treatment.

12 Aug 2026 7:10 am
Why did Maharashtra govt order removal of dhabas and eateries along national highways?

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued road safety directives to all local authorities, ordering an immediate ban on illegally constructed dhabas, eateries and other commercial structures within the Right of Way (ROW) along national highways...

11 Aug 2026 5:16 pm
Supreme Court refuses relief to TMC over frozen bank accounts, upholds Calcutta HC order

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 11) refused to interfere with the Calcutta High Court's order denying interim relief to the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which had sought permission to operate...

11 Aug 2026 4:06 pm
Ram Temple CEO post: 18 shortlisted from over 5,300 applicants, interviews to begin on August 11

The process to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has gained momentum following the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. More than 5,300 applications have reportedly been received for the post, of which 18 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews, temple sources said on Monday. The shortlisted candidates are expected to appear before a panel on Tuesday and Wednesday at the temple premises. Candidates

10 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
Will UPI no longer be free? Proposed MDR on payments above Rs 2000 explained in 5 points

India is a digitally advanced nation when it comes to online money transfer. People are going cashless and doing money transactions through several UPI apps available. With the help of India's Unified Payments Interface, which is being used for almost everyone (from a vegetable seller to an entrepreneur), things have grown simple and smooth for people of all age groups, as it is easy.

10 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
PM Modi receives call from Netanyahu; discusses West Asia tensions, India-Israel bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today. The two leaders reviewed sustained progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the...

6 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
OPINION | Zuckerberg apology: Power of India's law

The written apology tendered to the Government of India by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a clear reflection of the power of Indian laws. Zuckerberg apologised for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's...

6 Aug 2026 5:22 pm
Govt confident of Delimitation Bill passage, yet seeks Congress support after Rijiju-Rahul talks: Sources

For nearly three weeks after the Parliament remained paralysed, Kiren Rijiju again on Thursday spoke to Rahul Gandhi and the talks were held regarding ending the deadlock in the House and on extending support for...

6 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Maharashtra govt announces Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for 1.6 lakh 'Govindas' ahead of Dahi Handi festival

Ahead of the annual Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra, the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government has rolled out a comprehensive insurance scheme for nearly 1.60 lakh Govindas participating in the celebrations across the state. According to the government order, Govindas will be entitled to an accident insurance cover of up to Rs 10 lakh. The move aims to provide financial protection to participants who often perform high-risk human pyramid formations during the festivities.

6 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
Cabinet clears 135.87 km Guwahati-Tezpur corridor of NH-15 in Assam: All about Rs 8,970 crore project

The Cabinet on Thursday (August 6) approved the development of 135.871 km, four-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor of NH-15 in Assam. According to an official statement, the project will be developed on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) Toll...

6 Aug 2026 4:54 pm
No proposal to blend ethanol with jet fuel, Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on claims made by Kejriwal

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday rejected claims of ethanol blending in aviation turbine fuel (ATF). Naidu said there is no proposal to do so and that spreading misinformation on aviation safety creates...

6 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Awarapan 2 gets U/A 16+ certificate ahead of release; Emraan Hashmi film's plot and runtime revealed

Emraan Hashmi is returning as Shivam Pandit after almost two decades, and the film's loyalists can't keep calm. The trailer for Awarapan 2 was released on August 6, and cinephiles were taken back to simpler...

6 Aug 2026 4:33 pm