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Punjab Sees Signs of Improvement in Groundwater Crisis, Extraction Rate Falls Over Four Years

Punjab reports falling groundwater extraction and rising canal water use, with more dark-zone blocks improving and recharge structures expanding across the state.

31 Aug 2026 9:01 pm
Blue Home Stands Firm As Nepal Floods Sweep Away Everything Around It: How Did It Survive?

A blue home standing tall as floodwaters, mud and boulders swept away everything around it in Nepal has left people amazed, with videos of the seemingly unshaken structure going viral on social media. Even more shocking was that residents were still

31 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
Six-Year-Old Girl Rescued Alive From Mud In Nepal Three Days After Catastrophic Floods

A six-year-old girl was found alive beneath thick mud and debris in Nepal's flood-hit Rasuwa district on Friday evening, three days after devastating floodwaters swept through the region. The child was rescued from Timure village by personnel of Nepal's Armed Police

31 Aug 2026 12:45 pm
'You Turned My Life Into Hell

A fresh video purportedly showing the 15-year-old girl booked over abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pushed the Jantar Mantar protest controversy back into political focus. The short clip, shared by the Aam Aadmi Party, shows the

30 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
469 Dead In Nepal Floods, 290 Indians Missing; China Warns Barrier Lake Could Trigger Another Flood

At least 469 people have died and around 1,400 are still missing after devastating floods and landslides hit parts of Nepal earlier this week. Rescue teams are continuing to search for survivors and those who have not yet been traced. The

28 Aug 2026 8:49 am
13 Glacial Lakes in U'khand Identified as 'Senstive'; CM Dhami Directs Regular Monitoring

With 13 glacial lakes in Uttarakhand identified as sensitive, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday directed officials to strengthen regular monitoring and safety measures, citing potential risks posed by them in the hilly regions. According to instructions issued to State

28 Aug 2026 8:01 am
'DM Uncle, Road Banwa Dijiye': Little Girl

A simple wish from a young girl to fix the road around her house is what has grabbed the attention of social media users. In a viral video, a young girl asks the district administration to fix a road that is

27 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Modi Cabinet 3.0 Reshuffle: Who Could Exit, Who May Join? Check The List

BJP's party reshuffle under new president Nitin Nabin has now started the speculations of possible Union Cabinet reshuffle. Now the party could bring young leaders and more allies into the Modi government 3.0. With this some of the ministers can also

25 Aug 2026 11:24 pm
Her Choice, Stop Trolling Women: Rahul Gandhi Backs Kriti Sanon After Raksha Bandhan Ad Row

Actor Kriti Sanon who is facing trolling has got a support from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. Kriti Sanon is facing trolling over her outfit in Rakhsha Bandhan jewellery advertisement on social media. Now Rahul

25 Aug 2026 11:00 pm
Indian Drone Hit Kirana Hills Accidentally During Operation Sindoor, Says Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan

Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has now opened up about on a question that remained unsolved during the Operation Sindoor in May 2025. He said that one Indian loitering munition may struck in Pakistan's Kirana Hills, which is

25 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
CJP Expands Organisation With New Appointments: Check Full List Of Spokespersons, Secretaries

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced its expanded organisational structure as it is going to continue its nationwide campaign

25 Aug 2026 7:44 pm
Karnataka Govt Suspends Food Licences of e-commerce Platforms For Selling Dhatura

The Karnataka government has directed authorities to suspend, until further orders, the food licences of e-commerce platforms Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and Bigbasket over the online sale and distribution of Dhatura fruits/seeds, citing public health and food safety concerns. The government also

25 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Who Is the Girl Seen Kissing Rahul Gandhi at Pune

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi recently interacted with the students at

24 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
No Road, No Help: Villagers Carry Dead Man

A flood-hit village in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district witnessed a shocking incident after residents had to use empty drums as a makeshift raft to carry the body of a dead man back to home. The incident took place in Rauli Gram

24 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
One Nation, One Election: Which States May Have Their Assembly Terms Cut Short?

The idea of holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections together could bring a major change to India's electoral calendar, but it may also mean that several state governments have to give up a part of their current or future terms. With

24 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
Dumper Came To Fill Nashik Potholes, Fell Into One Itself; Road Quality Under Scanner

A dumper transporting gravel for road repairs, fell into a deep pit because a section of the road had collapsed near theNavsha Ganapati area along Gangapur road in Nashik. Once again the quality of roads in Nashik has been questioned because

21 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
Many Toppers From Same Centre: CJP Questions MMRDA JE Exam Results

CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Friday demanded a thorough probe into the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Junior Engineer recruitment exam results, claiming that several aspirants had raised allegations of irregularities. Candidates who couldn't even secure decent marks

21 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Irregularities: CID Questions JSSC Secretary, Abhay Tiwari

The Jharkhand CID summoned JSSC secretary Sudhir Gupta and family members of Abhay Tiwari, a suspect in the investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment examinations, for interrogation. Gupta was interrogated for several hours after the CID raided the Jharkhand Staff

18 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Pakistan Army Reviews Operation Sindoor Documentary, Here's How They Responded

The Army of Pakistan has criticised the recent documentary released on Operation Sindoor for its one-sided portrayal of the military operation as highly dramatised. The documentary 'Declassified: Operation Sindoor' was recently released on 15th August and consists of senior

18 Aug 2026 5:46 pm
JSSC-CGL Exams Cancelled: Hemant Soren Orders Probe Into Recruitment Irregularities Since 2014

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday decided to cancel the JSSC-CGL examinations after he conceded to the demands of the protesters who alleged corruption in the state's recruitment process. Hemant Soren said the state Cabinet has decided to cancel the

17 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
450 Students, Only 7 Teachers: Lucknow School Protest Puts Sarvodaya System Under Spotlight

Students of Jayaprakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in Lucknow's Para area staged a road blockage protest on August 14. They complained of a shortage of teachers and alleged that food, cleanliness, and other facilities were not up to standard. According to witnesses,

17 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Boston University Degree Row: CJP

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has responded to allegations about his educational background, saying he is prepared to display his Boston University degree and scholarship documents publicly. Speaking on a video uploaded to X, Dipke refuted the online claims

17 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
How Smriti Irani's Comeback With Key Role Is Linked To BJP's Focus On Upcoming UP Elections

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed a new team with Nitin Nabin as president, and in this new setup, one of the most famous politicians reshuffled into the party's fold is the former Union Minister Smriti Irani. With this announcement,

17 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
AAP Hits Back at PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Naxal' Remark: Kejriwal Says, 'I Am a Mann Ki Naxal'; Sanjay Singh Asks, 'Are Students Naxals?'

AAP hits back at Modi's Mann Ki Naxal comments, arguing questioning the system signals patriotism and highlighting demands for better schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.

17 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
Meet Deepak Mhaskey, The New Chief IT Chief Who Replaced Amit Malviya

Deepak Mhaskey has been appointed as the new IT cell chief of the BJP. He has replaced Amit Malviya, who had held the position since 2015 and was also the party's co-in-charge for West Bengal. Joining him in the restructured digital

17 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
Odisha Floods: Schools Closed as 2.70 Lakh People Affected, 400 Students Stranded

Flood waters have wreaked havoc in the state, with nearly 2.70 lakh people affected as several rivers are witnessing rises in water levels. The damage to infrastructure and property has mounted with authorities closing schools in four districts while also worrying

17 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
10 Women, 6 Minority Community Leaders Find Place In Nitin Nabin's New BJP National Team | Who Are They?

The BJP on Monday named as many as 10 women, including former Union minister Smriti Irani, and six leaders from minority communities to its new national team under party president Nitin Nabin. The party leaders described the newly constituted

17 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
Former AAP, Congress Leaders Who Joined BJP, Now Made National Secretaries Under Nitin Nabin | Who Are They?

The Bharatiya Janata Party released a new list of national office bearers of the party headed by the Union President of the party- Nitin Nabin. The new organizational structure consists of 13 national vice-presidents, 8 national general secretaries, and 16 national

17 Aug 2026 4:43 pm
Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal Among 22 Leaders Given Key Roles Under Nitin Nabin | Check Who Gets What

Inside Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a major reshuffle has taken place after the national party president - Nitin Nabin welcomes several experienced leaders and prominent political figures into the new central team. The revamped team includes 13 national vice

17 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
Who Killed Twisha Sharma - Husband Or Mother-In-Law? CBI Files 636 Page Chargesheet, Check Here

In the latest development on the Twisha Sharma death case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its chargesheet highlighting key developments in th investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The chargesheet is of 636 - page

17 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Jharkhand Student Protest: Rahul Asks Soren to Meet Students' Representatives, Resolve Issue

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren over the student protests in the state, urging him to personally meet with representatives of the protesting students and take appropriate action towards the resolution of the issue. Gandhi

17 Aug 2026 12:57 pm
7 Killed in Stampede-Like Incident At Ashokdham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai

Seven people died in a stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai on Monday. Several injuries reported. Speaking to reporters, SDPO Shivam Kumar said,Seven casualties have been reported. It is being said that an electric pole fell there and people

17 Aug 2026 8:36 am
PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' Remark Sparks Political Slugfest: Chidambaram, Rijiju Trade Barbs

On the occasion of 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated nation for successfully eradicating Naxalites and warned to remain vigilant against what he termed dimagi Naxals (ideological or mental Naxals). However, PM Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark became the subject

17 Aug 2026 8:21 am
Jharkhand Recruitment Row: Govt to Hold Fresh Talks With Protesters Today

The Jharkhand government has invited job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations for another round of talks on Monday, officials said on Sunday. The development came a day after the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, which is spearheading the agitation, announced

17 Aug 2026 7:27 am
UP Heavy Rain: CM Yogi Adityanath Orders 24-Hour Compensation for Affected Families

The heavy rain and severe waterlogging have disrupted life across many parts of Uttar Pradesh that had forced CM Yogi Adityanath to take action. CM Yogi Adityanath has asked the officials to provide compensation to the people who have got affected

16 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Tamil Nadu, Delhi Weather Update: Heavy Rain Likely as IMD Monitors Low-Pressure Formation Over Bay of Bengal

Rain is expected to continue being a major concern over several parts of the country as Tamil Nadu witnesses showers and thunderstorms, while Delhi too receives some relief in the form of light rain, according to the latest India Meteorological Department

16 Aug 2026 1:42 pm
Watch: Jharkhand Leader Devendra Nath Mahto Dragged Into Hospital While Trying To Join Tiranga Yatra

When the nation was busy celebrating its 80th Independence Day, dramatic scenes unfolded at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi on Saturday when Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto tried to leave the hospital to join the Tiranga Yatra organised

15 Aug 2026 7:30 pm
Sonia Gandhi Uncomfortable With Vande Mataram? Viral Congress HQ Video Sparks Row

A fresh controversy has erupted on Independence Day after a video from Congress headquarters has gone viral. The BJP alleged that Congress leaders were uncomfortable with the full version of the national song, while the Congress rejected the claim and said

15 Aug 2026 6:34 pm
Who Is Nupur Prasad? CBI Officer Who Led Sushant Singh Rajput Case Gets Meritorious Service Medal

An IPS officer Nupur Prasad, who led the CBI investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's murder case has now been awarded with the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) this year. An IPS officer from 2007-batch AGMUT cadre has been awarded for

15 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
Watch | Goosebumps At Attari Border As Grand Beating Retreat Ceremony Sets The Stage For I-Day

The Punjab border of Attari-Wagah has been decorated with the colors of the Indian National flag as the security forces gear up for the 80th anniversary of Independence Day on August 15. There was a final rehearsal of the

14 Aug 2026 5:40 pm
Cockroach Row: CJI Kant Says Remarks Misused with 'Malicious Intent' to Mislead Country's Youth

Voicing concern over the circulation of clips of court proceedings on social media without adequate context, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that his oral remarks were misquoted and misused with malicious intent to mislead the youth of the

14 Aug 2026 5:39 pm
What Have I Done?: The Moment Pakistan Founder Jinnah Confronted The Horrors of Partition

As Partition tore through the subcontinent in 1947, millions were forced to flee across a newly drawn border amid communal violence, killings and looting, and it was against this backdrop that Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, after seeing streams of people

14 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
What Is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day? History, Significance And Why It Matters

August 14 is remembered as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day each year to remember the millions of people who suffered during the Partition of India in 1947. This day comes just a day before India's Independence Day. Partition resulted in

14 Aug 2026 5:20 pm
Census 2027: Get Ready To Answer 40 Questions Notified by Modi Government

The Centre has finalised the questionnaire for the second phase of Census 2027. The Population Enumeration, which will collect information on each individual, will include questions on caste, Aadhaar, bank accounts and COVID-19 vaccination, among others. The second phase will go

14 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Sabarimala Temple To Open On August 16 For Chingam Pujas: Darshan Timings, Onam Dates And Travel Arrangements

The famed Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala here will open on August 16 for Chingam month pujas, with the TDB and KSRTC making extensive arrangements for devotees. Onam, the harvest festival, is celebrated during the auspicious Malayalam month of

14 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Beijjati Hui Wo Alag: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Mocks Bar Council's Manan Kumar Mishra Over NALSAR Order U Turn

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has strongly criticized the decision of the Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra who revoked the order for freezing the enrolment of NALSAR University of Law's entire 2026 batch within hours of issuing

14 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
Airport Drama: IndiGo Passenger Loses Cool After Flight Cancellation, Video Goes Viral

A viral video showing a passenger furious and confronting the IndiGo staff after her flight was cancelled has created a buzz on internet. The incident reportedly happened at Bhubaneswar Airport, where a female passenger confronted IndiGo ground staff members along with

14 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Independence Day 2026: Quotes, Messages, Inspiring Poems To Share On August 15

India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, this year. The day is marked with patriotic celebrations, flag hoisting, and parades. The day is observed to remember the freedom fighters and honour their sacrifices. On August 15, 1947,

14 Aug 2026 12:37 pm
Chamoli: 7 Killed, 14 Injured After Landslide, Water Seepage In Tunnel

Seven people died and 14 sustained injuries on Thursday after water and debris entered a tunnel under construction at a hydroelectric project site in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, officials said. According to preliminary information shared by the officials, 22 workers were

14 Aug 2026 7:29 am