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CJP Says 'Will Not Tolerate' Any Move To Take Away Jantar Mantar As Protest Venue

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) opposed any move to take away Jantar Mantar as Delhi's designated protest site. This response came hours after the Delhi High Court observed that protests at such a centrally located venue could disrupt the

7 Aug 2026 9:01 pm
Jharkhand Students' Protest: Rahul Kranti Hospitalised Amid Hunger Strike Over Recruitment Exam Irregularities

A student leader, who was among six protesters on a hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, was admitted to a hospital here on Friday after his health condition deteriorated, an official said. Rahul Kranti, who

7 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
Rahul Gandhi Charms Gen Z With Viral 'Batman' Reply During Instagram AMA

In a witty response during a recent Instagram AMA (Ask Me Anything) post of Rahul Gandhi is making headlines. He interacted with GenZ on topics ranging from politics and education to personal interests and pop culture. One of

7 Aug 2026 5:10 pm
Who Is Noorie? Meet the Jack Russell Terrier That Stole Rahul Gandhi's Instagram AMA

The Ask Me Anything (AMA) event conducted by the Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi on Instagram was meant to answer queries from his followers. But, it turned out to be an unexpected guest that stole the show. After halfway

7 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti Resigns; Here's Why

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti resigned on Friday, claiming that he was asked to resign by the Congress dispensation. Speaking to reporters later, Horatti said the Congress leaders told him that they would move a no-confidence motion against him. Before

7 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
Kerala Pension News: Govt To Send Pension Via Direct Benefit Transfers

Kerala Pension News: The Kerala government has decided to stop distributing social security and welfare pensions through cooperative banks and make Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for all beneficiaries except bedridden patients. According to a recent order

7 Aug 2026 11:44 am
Banks To Levy Charges On UPI Transactions: Lok Sabha Passes Bill

The Lok Sabha has passed a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, authorising the government to permit banks and other service providers to levy charges on payments made through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and other notified

7 Aug 2026 11:36 am
Court Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million to Address Kids' Mental Health and Safety On Its Platforms

A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay USD 567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March.

7 Aug 2026 8:33 am
Carney Says US Trade Talks 'Nasty' After Trump Criticises Canada's Leadership

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that trade negotiations with the United States had turned asty after President Donald Trump derided America's neighbour and its leadership while threatening to expand tariffs. Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite

7 Aug 2026 7:59 am
From 36 Hours To Just 3-Hour Deadline: MeitY Cuts Social Media Takedown Deadline, Mandates Deepfake Labels

In the latest development, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced stricter compliance rules for social media platforms, significantly reducing the time available to remove unlawful content. Under the revised Information Technology (IT) Rules, intermediaries

6 Aug 2026 11:08 pm
Back Camera, GRWM-Style: PM Modi's New Video Promotes National Handloom Day, WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is back with his new Instagram video ahead of National Handloom Day celebrated on August 7. In a noticeable shift from his usual style, the Prime Minister appeared in a back camera shot, GRWM (Get

6 Aug 2026 10:54 pm
My Instagram account has been restricted in India, and no one is even explaining why: Arvind Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal shared that Meta has restricted his Instagram account in India, and is also not providing any explanation even after continuous enquiries. Emphasising that the action reflects pressure from the Modi Government, he

6 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Three New Digital Open Universities Approved Under Punjab Private Digital Open Universities Policy, 2026

In order to provide better health facilities to livestock owners, the Cabinet also approved the extension of the services of 449 Veterinary Pharmacists and 451 Safai Sewaks working in 582 Veterinary Hospitals across the state as service providers for one more

6 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
DMK Lays Down 3 Conditions To Back Centre's Delimitation Bill, What Are They?

The DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) has listed down three key conditions as the Centre steps up efforts to secure support for the proposed Delimitation Bill. The party said that it will support the Bill only if the existing

6 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Backs Student Protesters, Says 'GenZ Are Not Anti-National'

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that Generation Z is different from earlier generations, as young people today expect logical explanations instead of simply accepting what elders tell them. In a Mumbai event- Bhagwat said

6 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
Iltija Mufti Summoned Over Alleged Assault on Police Officer During Article 370 Protest

PDP leader Iltija Mufti has been summoned by police to join investigation into an alleged assault on a police officer during her party's protest against abrogation of Article 370 two days ago, officials said here on Thursday. Police have

6 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
'Crew Continued to Assist Passengers Despite Injuries': Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Air India Turbulence

The Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has finally speak up about the Air India flight turbulence incident took place on Tuesday. Naidu on Wednesday shared fresh details about the incident that took place in Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket

5 Aug 2026 11:22 pm
Petrol Bomb Thrown at Shakib Al Hasan's Ancestral Home After He Joined Sheikh Hasina's Press Conference

Bangladesh former cricketer and former Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral home was attacked by petrol bomb just hours after he joined virtual press conference of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India. The attack has now raised a question

5 Aug 2026 11:00 pm
When Will Sheikh Hasina Return To Bangladesh? Here's What The Former PM Has Said

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her virtual press conference expressed her desire to return to Bangladesh. She reveals that she wants to go back to Bangladesh in the month of December as it is their victory month.

5 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
'Bangladesh Has Become Another Pakistan': Sheikh Hasina's Son Calls It a 'Failed State'

Sheikh Hasina's son and former ICT adviser, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, has claimed that Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India's eastern front, alleging that the country's political and security situation has sharply deteriorated since the change in government. Speaking virtually

5 Aug 2026 7:46 pm
Sheikh Hasina Praises PM Modi, Says India Treated Her as a 'Head of State' With 'Utmost Respect'

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for the way she has been treated since arriving in India after leaving Bangladesh in August 2024. During her first public media interaction since her

5 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Mark Zuckerberg Apologies Over CSAM, Deepfake Content In India, Centre Flags IT Act Safe Harbour Issue

In the latest development, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologised to the Indian government over the presence of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), AI generated deepfake content and operational errors on the company's platforms. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

5 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
Bombay High Court Orders Meta, Google To Remove AI Deepfakes Falsely Linking Nitin Gadkari To E20 Benefits

Nitin Gadkari wins the case as the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to Union Minister Gakari in a defamation case seeking the removal of alleged AI generated deepfake videos, manipulated images and social media posts linking him and his

5 Aug 2026 2:18 pm
Devendra Nath Mahto Drinks Water After 3 Days On Sonam Wangchuk's Request, Says Hunger Strike Continues

It is after Sonam Wangchuk's request that Devendra Ntah Mahto drank water on his 4th day of hunger strike. He further clarified that he did not end his hunger strike and will continue till the government accepts their demands.

5 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Mark Zuckerberg Gets 3-Day Ultimatum Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Panel Warns of Legal Action

In a massive escalation between the Indian government and global Big Tech, a powerful parliamentary committee issued a strict three-day ultimatum to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The panel demanded that the tech billionaire tender a personal and formal apology after Facebook

5 Aug 2026 1:11 pm
The Hidden Indian Workforce Behind the World's Most Dangerous Shipping Routes

The sinking of the Indian-flagged cargo vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea on Tuesday has once again drawn attention to a reality often overlooked on land: Indians today form one of the largest and most visible segments of

5 Aug 2026 8:49 am
US-Iran War Drains Nearly 80% of America's Critical Air Defence Missiles, Pentagon Rejects Report

The US-Iran war has left the America with depleted stocks of some of its most critical missile defence systems, according to a CNN report citing multiple sources familiar with military assessments. The CNN report said nearly four-fifths (80 per cent) of

5 Aug 2026 7:48 am
Old Monk, Antiquity, Royal Challenge And Other Liquor Brands BANNED: Why FSSAI Took Action | Full List

To all who prefer drinking alcohol here is where they must pay utter attention, as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has taken strict action against several popular liquor brands, including three variants of Old Monk rum over alleged

4 Aug 2026 11:30 pm
Modi Govt Must Stop Buying Ethanol From US Under Trump's Pressure

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal was stopped by the Delhi Police while marching to PM Narendra Modi's residence with 100 people affected by E20 petrol and more than 233,000 public petitions demanding the policy's withdrawal. After being prevented

4 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
Police Questions Udhayanidhi Stalin In 'Double Meaning' Remark Case

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, who was arrested on Tuesday for alleged insulting double meaning remark, was questioned at Sengipatti police station near Thanjavur, party sources said. Police, in view of a huge gathering of party workers at Thanjavur town, have aken

4 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Why Not Haryana? Deepender Hooda Questions Gujarat Hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda has demanded that either Haryana hosts the 2030 Commonwealth Games or the state bagged the maximum share of medals as most of the medals for India have so far come from this state. The Congress leader

4 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Release Udhayanidhi Stalin Today Itself After Questioning: Madras HC Tells Vijay Govt

The Madras High Court has directed the state police to release Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly today on station bail after questioning him after he was arrested by the cops for allegedly making derogatory remarks

4 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
WhatsApp Responds After Users Report Accounts Under Review; Says Accounts Being Checked for Possible Violation

WhatsApp has now responded after several users including many in India reported that their accounts were suddenly placed 'under review', preventing them from using the messaging platform for up to 24 hours.

4 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur Seat: 5 Reasons Behind Jan Suraaj's Historic Victory

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has registered a thumping victory in Bankipur Assembly by-polls. This was BJP's biggest upsets in Bihar's political history. The Jan Suraaj leader defeated the BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha by nearly 19,000 votes, registering Jan Suraaj

3 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
Who Is Dr Jahnavi Das, Prashant Kishor's Wife? How PK Met Her and Why He Calls Her His Biggest Support

Prashant Kishor's victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll has marked a major moment in Bihar politics, bringing the Jan Suraaj founder into the state Assembly for the first time. While his electoral success has drawn widespread attention, many people are also

3 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
Arvind Kejriwal to Lead March to PM Modi's Residence Against E20 Petrol

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that he will take out a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday to protest against the Centre's decision to launch E20 ethanol-blended petrol which people across the country

3 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
From Stronghold to Shock: How Prashant Kishor Rewrote Bankipur's 35-Year Political History

Prashant Kishor has achieved the biggest electoral breakthrough of his political career by winning the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, ending the BJP's 35-year dominance in one of Patna's most prestigious constituencies. The victory gives the Jan Suraaj Party its first seat in

3 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
RSS Calls CJP's Jantar Mantar Protest 'Anti-National'; Abhijeet Dipke Hits Back

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) joint general secretary Atul Limaye has labelled student protesters as anti-constitutional and anti-national. His statement has added fuel to the controversy. Reacting to RSS leader's statement, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called the saffron group as hypocritical. Speaking

3 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
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
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
Jammu: Two Migrant Workers Killed in Terrorist Attack at Kulgam Brick Kiln

Two labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Saturday. The assailants targeted the labourers at the brick kiln in the Kelam area of the south Kashmir

1 Aug 2026 11:04 am
Taslima Nasreen Set to Make First Public Appearance in Kolkata After Two Decades

Nearly two decades after being forced out of Kolkata over a controversial book of hers, exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen will make her first public appearance in the city at a literary event on Saturday. Her return to Kolkata for an

1 Aug 2026 10:55 am
I Am Deeply Ashamed

Ruchika Singh, a minor accused of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP)-led protest at Jantar Mantar, has issued an apology in a video which has now gone viral. It comes hours

1 Aug 2026 9:18 am
A Childhood Burdened by Responsibilities

It was a Saturday. A drawing class was underway at the government school. There was a distinct buzz of activity inside the classroom-some were sharpening pencils, others were opening boxes of colors. There was the rustling of paper, the scraping of

1 Aug 2026 7:45 am
Pahalgam-Like Attack in Kulgam: Terrorists Allegedly Separated Two Hindu Non-Local Workers Before Opening Fire

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed another terror attack in Kulgam district where to non local workers were targeted and attacked in the valley. According to police sources, the attackers allegedly asked the names of migrant labourers before separating two Hindu

1 Aug 2026 12:03 am
Noida Police Hunt for Ruchika Singh Continues; Salon Owner Claims She Used a Different Name

Ruchika Singh- who was booked for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest in Delhi, is continuing as she remains missing. The owner of a Noida-based salon where she had briefly received nail art

31 Jul 2026 10:39 pm
Terror Attack in Kulgam: Non-Local Labourer Killed, Another Critically Injured

A non-local labourer was killed and another seriously injured after terrorists opened fire on them in Kellam area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir on Friday evening. The attack has once again raised concerns over the safety of migrant workers in the Valley. This is a developing story..........

31 Jul 2026 9:37 pm
Ashutosh Ranka Backs Barmer Students Protesting Teacher Shortage, Says 'Fight for Your Rights'

Coackroach Janta Party spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has backed the students of a government school in Rajasthan's Barmer who recently protested over a shortage of teachers, saying citizens must stand up for their rights. Sharing a video of the protest

31 Jul 2026 8:47 pm
The Day Rajni Stopped Counting

The electricity went out at 11:47 a.m. - which meant the overhead fan stopped turning just as the midday heat began pressing down on the Anganwadi centre. Rajni noticed because she was mid

31 Jul 2026 7:32 pm