Karnataka Cabinet Turmoil: CM D.K. Shivakumar Heads to Delhi for Resolution
Bengaluru, August 8: Amidst a fierce debate over cabinet portfolios in Karnataka, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is set to travel to Delhi on Saturday. He aims to resolve ongoing disputes regarding the allocation of departments with the Congress leadership. The monsoon session of the assembly is scheduled to commence on August 13. It has become ... Read more Karnataka Cabinet Turmoil: CM D.K. Shivakumar Heads to Delhi for Resolution
Home Minister must speak on police excesses, PM Modi on chanda chori issue: Congress
Jairam Ramesh says Amit Shah lacks the courage to address MPs in Parliament regarding the Delhi Polices actions against students protesting the NEET paper leak
PM Modi Engages IIT Delhi Graduates with Humor and Inspiration
New Delhi, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 57th convocation ceremony at IIT Delhi on Saturday, where he addressed the students present. His speech showcased a humorous side as he interacted with the graduates. While conversing with the students, PM Modi remarked, There might be something else on your minds. I am not ... Read more PM Modi Engages IIT Delhi Graduates with Humor and Inspiration
Indian Defense Ministry Advances Sixth Generation Fighter Aircraft Development
New Delhi, August 8: The Indian Defense Ministry has initiated concrete efforts to participate in the French-led sixth-generation fighter aircraft development program, known as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This information was shared in response to the Defense Standing Committee. The committee previously emphasized the need for technological upgrades to enhance the strike capability ... Read more Indian Defense Ministry Advances Sixth Generation Fighter Aircraft Development
PM Modi says there should have been girls among medal winners at IIT Delhi convocation
PM Modi at IIT Delhi: Im not Baba Bageshwar, but I can sense it on students future dreams
PM Modi at IIT Delhi: Im not Baba Bageshwar, but I can sense it on students future dreams
In rapidly changing world, those who learn win: PM Modi at IIT Delhi
Today, the world is changing rapidly; nobody can say what will happen 20-30 years from now; keep your curiosity alive in life; keep your learning instinct alive; those who learn, win, said Narendra Modi
'Keep your curiosity alive': PM Modi addresses IIT Delhi graduates; highlights rapid tech shift
Delhi sees slight dip in minimum temperature, IMD forecasts light to moderate rain
Several weather stations recorded light to moderate rain in the early hours of Saturday (August 8, 2026)
'Whatever You Do Will Impact Our Journey Of Viksit Bharat': PM Modi To IIT Delhi Graduates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told students that their actions over the next three to four decades would influence India's journey towards becoming a developed nation.
Supreme Court Removes Two Special Judges Hearing Coal Scam Cases on Delhi High Court's Request
Alert Issued as Khalistani Supporters Plan Disruption on Independence Day
New Delhi, August 8: Intelligence agencies have advised heightened vigilance in Punjab based on recent inputs. The state has been placed on high alert ahead of Independence Day, as agencies warn that Khalistani elements may attempt to carry out attacks on that day. An official from the Intelligence Bureau stated that Khalistani groups are planning ... Read more Alert Issued as Khalistani Supporters Plan Disruption on Independence Day
70-year-old woman killed in multi-vehicle head-on collision in Delhi's Narela
A 70-year-old woman lost her life in Delhi after getting caught in a head-on collision between two vehicles in Delhi's Narela area, the police said on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Urmila, who was a...
PM Modi Inspires Graduates at IIT Delhis 57th Convocation Ceremony
New Delhi, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi on Saturday. He addressed the students present, stating that a new journey is beginning for all the talented youth of the nation. This moment, filled with excitement, dreams, and emotions, is memorable. Being part of this experience at IIT ... Read more PM Modi Inspires Graduates at IIT Delhis 57th Convocation Ceremony
Seven African nationals detained in Delhi for overstaying
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended IIT Delhi's 57th Convocation Ceremony as chief guest. He presented prestigious awards to graduating students for their academic achievements. PM Modi also inaugurated an AI-powered supercomputing facility at the Sonipat campus. The Prime Minister addressed the graduating students, calling it a memorable moment. He expressed his pleasure in sharing this significant occasion with the talented youth.
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Rishabh Pant Seeks Land in Uttarakhand, CM Assures Help
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has appealed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for assistance in acquiring land to build a home and shift his base from Delhi to his native state. CM Dhami has assured Pant of all possible help, stating that the matter has been referred to concerned officials.
Karnataka CM Shivakumar heads to Delhi amid Cabinet portfolio lobbying; meets Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Aug 8 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is set to leave for New Delhi on Saturday to meet the Congress high command amid lobbying among senior party leaders over the allocation of Cabinet portfolios. The Chief Ministers Delhi visit comes days before the Monsoon Session of the Karnataka Legislature, scheduled to begin on August []
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Bengali cinema may boast an unquestionable legacy and a rich contribution to world cinema, but superstar Jeet feels it has not always received the recognition it deserves in mainstream India. Talking about Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolans praise for legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray Pather Panchali, Jeet expressed hope that authentic and []
2026 Independence Day: Businesses established by Partition refugees have become integral to Delhi's identity. Moti Mahal restaurant began its journey in Peshawar before relocating to Daryaganj. Bahrisons Booksellers started in Khan Market with a small collection of books. Frontier Biscuits originated in Hoti Mardan and later opened in Sadar Bazar. These enterprises showcase resilience and the ability to rebuild livelihoods.
Himalayan Warming, Expanding Human Settlements Behind Assam
Guwahati, Aug 8: Floods in Assam are becoming increasingly destructive and unpredictable, driven by a complex interplay of climate and human factors. A recent analysis by Climate Trends, a Delhi-based research organisation, highlights how warming in the Himalayas, intense rainfall, shifting river dynamics, and expanding human settlements in vulnerable areas are intensifying the crisis. Assams... The post Himalayan Warming, Expanding Human Settlements Behind Assams Flood Crisis: Analysis first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 08, 2026: Preparations for the 23rd Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-III gained momentum as Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Rampada Jamatia met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on Friday and formally invited him to the prestigious event scheduled to be held in Agartala on November... The post Tripura Speaker Rampada Jamatia Invites Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to CPA Conference on November 26-27 first appeared on Northeast Today .
BJP MP Raghav Chadha meets PM Modi, calls interaction 'detailed and enriching'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, discussing several key issues with him. The meeting holds significance as it comes amid the ongoing Monsoon Session...
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Delhi University students struggle with high rents, rental scams as session begins
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Responds To Rishabh Pant's Plea For Help In Buying Land In State
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reacted to a plea by cricketer Rishanh Pantfor help in purchasing land to build a house in his home state and has issued instructions to officials concerned to tackle the issue as per the rules and assist the India wicketkeeper-batter. Pant made his plea in a social media post around midnight, tagging CM Dhami, seeking help in buying land in the hills to build his first house as he wants to shift his base from Delhi. Dear Rishabh, you are the pride of Uttarakhand. Through your magnificent sporting performance and achievements, you have brought glory to 'Devbhoomi' on both the national and global stages. Your love for your homeland and your desire to return and contribute here are truly commendable, Chief Minister Dhami said in a reply to Pant's post. Instructions are being issued to the concerned officials regarding the matter you raised. They will contact you shortly to ensure all possible assistance in accordance with the rules, CM Dhami added. The social media post late in the night tagging the Chief Minister has surprised many, as Rishabh Pant's family already has a house in Rourkee in the state and can easily get in touch with property dealers in the city he prefers and buy available land. But Pant seems to have taken an unusual route to seek help to buy land in the hills for his 'first house', making a social media post from Sri Lanka, where he is on tour with the Indian cricket team. In his post tagging Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Pant wrote, Hello sir, hows you ??? (sic) Its a long time for me, especially being local from Uttarakhand. I have been trying to buy land to shift my base from Delhi to Uttarakhand, and I couldnt find anything facilitating and big to live here. I love my Uttarakhand. My humble request. He then followed it up with another post in which he made it clear that he is not seeking the last parcel as a gift from the state but would rather like to buy land for his base. A gift would be lovely for representing our state at the highest level internationally, but if you allow me, I wanna buy it from Government and on their rates; at least I can have my first house built in my own state and our state. Please be helpful. Seriously, I didnt know how to do it, Pant said in his post at midnight on Friday. He then followed it up with another post in which he made it clear that he is not seeking the last parcel as a gift from the state but would rather like to buy land for his base. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Pant hails from Uttarakhand but has played most of his cricket for Delhi and District Cricket Association at the domestic level. Article Source: IANS
Rishabh Pant seeks CM Pushkar Singh Dhamis help to buy land in Uttarakhand after 3-year search
Cricketer Rishabh Pant has appealed to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister for assistance in acquiring land. Aspiring to shift from Delhi to his native state, Pant has faced three years of challenges in securing land. He plans to construct his first home and contribute positively to Uttarakhands progress, indicating a readiness to buy government land at prescribed rates.
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on Saturday, August 8, 2026, giving motorists another day of stability at fuel stations. Despite movement in international crude oil prices, consumers have not seen a fresh revision in domestic retail fuel rates.Petrol continues...
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India has rejected the objections raised by a US lawmaker on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, saying that its legislative matters are its internal affairs in which the decisions are taken by the Parliament. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this during a media briefing in New Delhi while replying to a []
DU CSAS Round 3 Allocation List Out: Check Your Seat Status and Deadlines Now
Delhi University has released the DU CSAS Round 3 seat allocation list for 2026. Check your dashboard now to secure your college seat, review important deadlines for fee payment, and understand the upgrade process.
Enhanced Security Measures for Kanwar Yatra in New Delhi
New Delhi, August 8: In the national capital, New Delhi, robust security measures are in place along the routes of the Kanwar Yatra. The police, traffic police, CRPF, and volunteers from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) are deployed to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. Anmol Dubey, co-district minister of the VHP, spoke to a ... Read more Enhanced Security Measures for Kanwar Yatra in New Delhi
Delhi Weather: There will be more rain in Delhi today! IMD issued yellow alert and warned of storm
Delhi Weather: It is likely to rain once again in Delhi on Saturday (August 8), as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of more rain and thunderstorm in the capital. Let us tell you that this estimate has come after heavy rains in Delhi-NCR on Thursday and Friday. Delhi Weather: It is likely to [] The post Delhi Weather: There will be more rain in Delhi today! IMD issued yellow alert and warned of storm first appeared on informalnewz .
IMD Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Likely in Delhi, Rajasthan, UP and 12 Other States
The monsoon continues to remain active across large parts of India, bringing widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds to several regions. According to the latest weather outlook, parts of northern, western, central and eastern India could experience another spell of intense weather, with...
Andrew Flintoff Resigns as Head Coach of England Lions
New Delhi, August 8: Andrew Flintoff has resigned from his position as head coach of the England Lions after nearly two years in the role. The former England all-rounder is set to embark on the next chapter of his coaching career later this year, joining the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Flintoff, who ... Read more Andrew Flintoff Resigns as Head Coach of England Lions
LoP Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj programme to be held today at Prayagrajs KP Ground New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to participate in the Congress partys Chhatron Ki Goonj programme in Prayagraj on Saturday, where he is expected to interact with a large gathering of students [] The post LoP Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj programme to be held today at Prayagrajs KP Ground appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
August 9 Panchang: Worship of Lord Vishnu and Shiva on Kamika Ekadashi is Auspicious
New Delhi, August 8: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. Before undertaking any auspicious task, journey, investment, or worship, it is essential to consult the Panchang. This traditional Hindu calendar is based on the positions of the sun, moon, and other celestial bodies. On August 9, 2026 (Sunday), the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi Tithi (Kamika ... Read more August 9 Panchang: Worship of Lord Vishnu and Shiva on Kamika Ekadashi is Auspicious
Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha and Karnataka: IMD
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in parts of the country. The weather department has advised people to exercise caution in areas prone to waterlogging, flooding and other rain-related disruptions
IMD forecasts heavy rain across several states today
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Heavy rainfall is likely across several parts of India on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rain across northwest, central, east, northeast, west and peninsular regions. According to the latest IMD forecast, issued on Friday night, several areas are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, []
Weather Forecast: IMD issues heavy rain alert in these states, know the weather condition
Weather Forecast Today: Along with the high mountain states, heavy rains have been recorded in states like Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Odisha. In the countrys capital Delhi, rain has broken the record of years. Now the Meteorological Department has once again expressed the possibility of heavy rain. Weather Forecast Today: The Bay of [] The post Weather Forecast: IMD issues heavy rain alert in these states, know the weather condition first appeared on informalnewz .
Delhi drenched as capital sees wettest first week of August in 15 years; WFH advisory for Gurugram
Life came to a standstill in Delhi-NCR on Friday after extremely heavy rainfall that lashed the region, causing waterlogging and disrupting vehicular movement in many parts. The intensity of the showers are expected to reduce in the capital on Saturday, but the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised people to remain cautious, issuing an alert.
Odisha CM Majhi unveils food processing push at Delhi investor outreach
Majhi said the state views food processing not merely as an industrial activity but as an avenue for wider economic transformation.
Delay in SSA teachers salaries down to Centre
Shillong, Aug 7: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui today informed that the central government has not released its share of the salary component for SSA teachers since April. The SSA teachers in Meghalaya did receive the states share, however. Rymbui informed that, on July 2223, he attended the Education Ministers meet in New Delhi wherein he [] The post Delay in SSA teachers salaries down to Centre first appeared on Highland Post .
PM Modi to Address IIT Delhis 57th Convocation
New Delhi, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Saturday. During the event, he will address over 3,000 graduating students and inaugurate the AI-powered High-Performance Supercomputing Centre at the institutes Sonipat campus. The convocation is set to ... Read more PM Modi to Address IIT Delhis 57th Convocation
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Prime Minister Modi to Address IIT Delhis 57th Convocation Ceremony
New Delhi, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Saturday. During the event, he will address over 3,000 graduating students and inaugurate the AI-powered high-performance supercomputing center at the institutes Sonipat campus. The ceremony is set to ... Read more Prime Minister Modi to Address IIT Delhis 57th Convocation Ceremony
Weather Today Live Updates: Delhi, Odisha, Rajasthan Among States Likely To Receive Heavy Rain
Weather Today Live Updates: According to the latest IMD forecast, issued on Friday night, several areas are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, while thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected in parts of the country.
Recruitment irregularities: JKSA's Nasir Khuehami seeks intervention from CPI(M), CPI MPs
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) National Convenor, Nasir Khuehami, on Friday held a detailed meeting with Left parties Members of Parliament K Radhakrishnan (CPI(M)) and K. Subbarayan (CPI) in New Delhi during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament to apprise them of the pressing concerns confronting the youth and students of Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, Khuehami presented a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing students, job aspirants and unemployed youth across the Union Territory. He stated that seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, it is imperative to undertake an objective assessment of whether the promises of transparent governance, employment generation, institutional accountability, educational advancement and democratic empowerment have translated into meaningful improvements in the lives of ordinary people. He informed that the aspirations of educated youth continue to be constrained by rising unemployment, delayed recruitment processes, administrative inefficiencies and declining public confidence in recruitment institutions. Khuehami informed the Members of Parliament that unemployment remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges confronting Jammu and Kashmir. Despite repeated assurances of transparent, merit-based recruitment, thousands of educated young people continue to remain unemployed owing to prolonged delays in public recruitment, repeated examination cancellations, paper leaks, recruitment scams, procedural irregularities, outsourcing controversies and prolonged litigation. He said these recurring failures have not only denied deserving candidates fair employment opportunities but have also inflicted severe academic, financial, psychological and emotional distress on an entire generation of aspirants. Drawing attention to major recruitment controversies in recent years, Khuehami referred to examinations conducted for the Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub-Inspector (JKPSI), Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA), Junior Engineer (Civil), Fire and Emergency Services and several other recruitment processes that have faced allegations of paper leaks, manipulation, procedural lapses and administrative failures. He pointed out that many candidates have spent years preparing for these examinations only to see recruitment processes cancelled or indefinitely delayed, while numerous aspirants have crossed the upper age limit awaiting justice and completion of the recruitment process. He emphasised that government employment in Jammu and Kashmir is not merely a career option but a source of livelihood, dignity, social mobility and economic security for thousands of families. However, recurring examination irregularities, the absence of a predictable recruitment calendar, inadequate institutional accountability and delays in concluding investigations into recruitment scams have significantly eroded public trust in recruitment agencies and weakened confidence in the fairness and credibility of public institutions. Khuehami urged the Members of Parliament to raise these concerns forcefully during the ongoing Monsoon Session and advocate comprehensive reforms to restore transparency, accountability and credibility in the recruitment system. He called for a time-bound annual recruitment calendar, expeditious completion of all pending recruitment processes, strict accountability for those responsible for examination irregularities and paper leaks, stronger safeguards against recruitment fraud, greater parliamentary oversight of recruitment institutions and the adoption of a transparent, technology-driven recruitment mechanism to prevent future malpractice. Responding to the issues raised, CPI(M) MP K. Radhakrishnan and CPI MP K. Subbarayan gave a patient and detailed hearing to Khuehami's concerns. They acknowledged the seriousness of the issues relating to unemployment, recruitment irregularities, examination scandals and the growing uncertainty confronting educated youth in Jammu and Kashmir. They assured him that the matters highlighted during the meeting would be raised during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament and pursued with the concerned Union Ministries, recruiting agencies and other competent authorities. They further emphasised the need to strengthen transparency, institutional accountability and fairness in public recruitment, assuring that every effort would be made to ensure that the legitimate aspirations and concerns of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir receive due attention at the highest levels of government.
Delhi Weather Today: Delhi and the National Capital Region will experience continuous rainfall for three days. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for moderate to heavy showers. Light to moderate rainfall is expected throughout the weekend across the entire region. Noida and Gurugram will see cloudy and humid conditions with intermittent rain. Ghaziabad residents should expect light to moderate showers and plan for travel delays.
Apni Party has a vision and will ensure J&Ks lost rights, dignity is restored: Altaf Bukhari
Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday said that Apni Party is coming forward with a new vision and strategy to ensure that Jammu & Kashmirs lost dignity, status, and respect are restored, and that a brighter, more prosperous, and dignified future for its youth is secured. He made these remarks today while addressing a workers convention in Hajin Sonawari in Bandipora district. The event, which was attended by a large number of peoplemen and women, young and oldwas organised by the partys in-charge for the Sonawari constituency, Imtiyaz Paray. The partys Senior Vice President, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Provincial President for Kashmir, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, and several other leaders also addressed the convention. Addressing the gathering, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said that he feels pained to see the helplessness of people, especially the youth in Jammu and Kashmir. He said, I wonder how long our people will have to suffer. How long will FIRs continue to be registered against our youth, and how long will they be repeatedly summoned to police stations? On the one hand, our youth are living under a sense of insecurity; on the other, they are grappling with the lack of livelihood opportunities and rising unemployment. Our youth deserve a life of dignity, security, and hope for the future. Taking a dig at the National Conference for making people suffer by repeatedly changing its political positions and slogans over the past seven decades, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, In 1947, the National Conference leadership took a decision and was rewarded with power. But just six years later, when that power was taken away, the same leadership backtracked from his own earlier decision. Then, another 22 years later, in 1975, it made yet another U-turn. For decades, this changing politics and constant political wandering came at a heavy cost to the people. They were left to suffer while the party kept changing its positions and slogans according to the political situation. But the story did not end there. Even after 1975, the NC continued to raise different slogans, at one time demanding autonomy and at another time taking a different position. At the same time, it did not hesitate to support New Delhi in gradually weakening Article 370, which had provided Jammu and Kashmir with special constitutional status, he added. He also lashed out at the PDP, saying that another family-based party later came up with a different slogan, calling it Self-Rule. He said that over the years, these family-based parties built political empires for themselves and enjoyed power, while the people were left to suffer. How long will the people continue to suffer? he asked. Speaking about the Apni Partys vision, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, We want to give solace to the people and help them come out of this miserable situation. People are made to suffer every now and then, and this must end. Apni Party is coming forward with a new vision and strategy to restore Jammu and Kashmirs lost dignity, status and respect, and to secure a brighter, more prosperous and dignified future for its youth. Talking about the 2024 Assembly elections, he said, Apni Party could not make it in these elections because, unlike other parties, we did not lie to the people. Our politics is rooted in truthfulness and integrity. Despite the fact that August 5, 2019, will remain a black day for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and despite the wounds inflicted on us by New Delhi, we have maintained that the solutions to our problems will also come from New Delhi and not from anywhere else. We will continue to say this. He said that traditional political parties have always misled the youth with deceptive slogans and continue to push them towards the same path that brought misery and bloodshed in the past, simply because such politics serves their political interests and yields electoral dividends. Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari explained how and why the Apni Party was established. He said that after the events of August 5, 2019, when the entire J&K was under continuous lockdown, thousands of people were detained in jails, and traditional political parties chose to remain silent during those challenging times, we, like-minded leaders, decided to come forward and stand by our people. At that time, people were frustrated and deeply distressed, especially as their children were being arrested. Orchardists were equally worried because their fruit-laden trucks were not being allowed to move on the highways, and their produce had started to rot. We stepped forward, spoke to the Government of India, and worked to secure relief for the people. As a result, fruit-laden trucks were allowed to move towards mandis outside J&K, more than 3,000 youth were released from jails, and we also worked to ensure that the people of J&K retained their exclusive rights over land and jobs, he said. He further said that traditional political parties chose to remain silent at that time, just as they have recently chosen to remain silent after the violent incidents in south Kashmir, when thousands of people were called to police stations and detained. These parties have once again chosen to remain silent on the issue, he said. On the occasion, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari also highlighted the local issues faced by people in Hajin and the adjoining areas. He urged the administration to take concrete measures to improve basic public infrastructure. He said it was unfortunate that people were still being denied basic amenities such as a reliable water supply and uninterrupted electricity, while hospitals continued to lack adequate infrastructure and the required professional manpower. He said that once the Apni Party comes to power, it will ensure that the residency requirement for obtaining a domicile is increased from the existing 15 years to 50 years. He also said that the Apni Party will ensure that local people who have traditionally earned their livelihood through the manual extraction of minerals from rivers are given this right back, instead of allowing outsiders to extract minerals worth millions of rupees from these rivers. Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari reiterated his appeal to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister of the country to fulfil their promise of engaging with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the youth, in a meaningful dialogue to understand and address their issues and concerns. He said, The people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve the same constitutional rights as people in any other part of the country. It is imperative for the Honble Prime Minister and the Honble Home Minister to fulfil their promise of engaging with the people, especially the youth, through a meaningful dialogue aimed at understanding their genuine concerns and finding ways to address them. Speaking on the occasion, Ghulam Hassan Mir lashed out at the government for its failure to address the growing unemployment crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. He said, Two years have passed since they took over the government. Can they point to a single project or any concrete initiative undertaken by this government to create employment opportunities for our youth? They sought peoples votes by making a number of promises, including a commitment to provide jobs to unemployed youth, but they have miserably failed to deliver on those promises. I want to tell this government that it has miserably failed on every front to provide effective governance. The ruling party misled the people with false promises during the 2024 election campaign. Now, it should be prepared for the consequences. The very youth who trusted you and gave you their mandate, believing that you would fulfil your promises, will hold you accountable and vote you out of power. Mir also accused the government of depriving people of their democratic right to choose their representatives at the grassroots level by delaying the ULB and Panchayat elections. He said that by failing to hold these elections, the government was effectively disempowering people and denying them their right to participate in local democratic governance. He appealed to the people to free themselves from traditional political parties like the NC, which have been exploiting them for decades. Addressing the gathering Mohammad Ashraf Mir said that those who have remained at the helm of affairs for years and decades have failed to fulfil their responsibilities towards Jammu and Kashmir and its people. Had they been sincere and genuinely committed leaders, the people of J&K would not have been facing the situation we are grappling with today. Besides Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Ghulam Hassan Mir and Mohammad Ashraf Mir, the prominent party leaders who were present on the occasion included District President Ganderbal Javaid Mir, State Secretary Irshad Wani, Senior Vice District President Bandipora Ghulam Mohammad Mir, District Vice President Bandipora Abdul Raheem, Joint Secretary Bandipora Mir Muzaffar, Youth District President Bandipora Shiraz Wani, Senior Leader Bandipora Constituency Naseer Ahmad Mir, Party Leader and Former Chairman Municipal Committee Bandipora Bashrat Najar, Zonal President Sonawari Habibullah Sheikh, Block President Ajas Manzoor Ahmad, Block President Hajin Ghulam Mohammad Dar, Block President Nowgam Sajad Ahmad Dar, Block President Ganistan Muzaffar Ahmad, Block President Naidkhai Abdul Qayoom, Vice Block President Hajan Farooq Ahmad Dar, Former DDC Hajin (B) Nazia Begum, Former DDC Hajin (C) Farzil Ahmad Dar, Former BDC Nahidkah Ghulam Nabi Ganaie, Former Vice Chairman MC Hajin Waseem Yusuf Paray, Block President Youth Ajas Mohammad Iqbal, Block President Youth Sumbal Ishfaq Ahmad, Dice In-charge Sarfaraz Ahmad Paray, Nasir Ahmad Mir, office In-charge Sonwari Fayaz Ahmad, and others.
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Delhi Police Arrest Nigerian Drug Smuggler For Overstaying In India
According to police, the accused, identified as Michael Wilfred M. Bonu alias Daniel Marton, 45, was arrested from Uttam Nagar following technical surveillance and human intelligence inputs.
Khalin Joshi clinches J&K Open title by record 9-Shot margin
Srinagar, Aug 7: Khalin Joshi carded a five-under 66 to complete a commanding nine-shot victory at the INR 1 crore J&K Open 2026 at the picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar. The 33-year-old Bengaluru golfer (63-66-65-66) finished with a tournament total of 24-under 260 to claim his eighth professional title and second victory of the 2026 DP World PGTI season. Joshi, as per a PGTI statement, collected the winners cheque of INR 15 lakh and climbed five places from 13th to eighth in the DP World PGTI Rankings, taking his seasons earnings to INR 34,85,575. Delhis Rashid Khan (68-68-64-69), a two-time Asian Tour winner, finished runner-up at 15-under 269. Panipats Shubham Jaglan (70-68-66-66), a University of South Florida graduate, produced his best result of the season by finishing third at 14-under 270. Joshi began the final round with a six-shot cushion but admitted to feeling nervous after missing the opening fairway. He settled down by the third hole and made successive birdies on the third and fourth to strengthen his grip on the tournament. I was definitely nervous at the start, especially after missing the first fairway, said Joshi. I began to feel more comfortable by the third hole, and the birdies on the third and fourth put me at ease. With the rough making approach shots difficult throughout the week, Joshis plan was to keep the ball in play and rely on the putting touch that had carried him into the final round with a sizeable advantage. My game plan was to keep hitting fairways because I knew that would give me enough birdie opportunities, he said. The key was to stay in the present, execute each shot as well as I could and keep thinking positively. Seeing my drives go straight all day was very satisfying. Joshi added five birdies without dropping a shot to extend his bogey-free run to 55 holes. His closing 66 was his third consecutive bogey-free round and capped a dominant week in which he made just one bogey across 72 holes. The victory followed his four-shot triumph at the Andhra Open in April, where he finished at nine-under 275, and continued an impressive season on the domestic circuit. Joshi was also delighted to win during his fourth visit to Jammu and Kashmir, having previously travelled to Pahalgam and Jammu. Im very happy with the way I played throughout the week and with the overall performance, he said. Royal Springs is unbelievable and offers some of the best views we see all year. It is a stunning golf course, and I hope we can return more often. Joshi believes more tournaments, junior programmes and coaching camps could help the sport grow in the region and enhance Jammu and Kashmirs reputation as a golf tourism destination. There is a lot of potential here. The course is in pristine condition and the weather is excellent, he said. More tournaments would attract stronger fields and more visitors. Hopefully, Royal Springs can host an international event in the future. Chandigarhs Ajeetesh Sandhu (65-72-65-70), also a former Asian Tour winner, finished fourth at 12-under 272. DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar (69-71-65-70), Asian Tour winner Rahil Gangjee (73-67-66-69) and Chandigarhs Angad Cheema (68-68-68-71) shared fifth place at nine-under 275. Talwar strengthened his position at the top of the season rankings, taking his earnings for the year to INR 82,53,034. Notably, the par-4 11th hole was adjusted to a 103-yard par-3 for the tournament, bringing the course par down to 71. The J&K Open 2026 was supported by event title partner J&K Tourism and hosted at the Royal Springs Golf Course. The tournament was principally backed by global smart logistics provider DP World, serving as PGTIs Umbrella Partner, alongside Tour Partners Axis Bank, Amul, Amrutanjan Enerlyte, Campa, Air India Maharaja Club and Kalyani. Their collective participation reflects a shared commitment to Indian professional golf and to showcasing Jammu & Kashmirs growing stature as a destination for the sport. About DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India serves as the official governing and sanctioning body for mens professional golf in India and is a recognised member of the International Golf Federation and the International Federation of PGA Tours. DP World PGTI also enjoys a strategic alliance with the DP World Tour (European Tour). DP World PGTI events offer Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. Global logistics leader DP World is the Title Partner and Official Umbrella Partner of the DP World PGTI. The DP World PGTI is led by its President, Padma Bhushan Shri Kapil Dev, an iconic sporting legend who continues to inspire athletes and audiences nationwide.
Jammu, Aug 7: Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM), Jammu Railway Division Uchit Singhal on Friday felicitated J&K Police cop Vishal Manyal on winning two gold and one silver medal in 18th WEKAF World Arnis Championship 2026. Vishal Manyal, an SPO of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) cop, who delivered an outstanding performance at the 18th WEKAF World Arnis Championship 2026 by winning 2 gold and 1 silver medal, was given a warm welcome, August 7, 2026, at Jammu Railway Division of the Northern Railway. Manyal is currently serving as PSO, said Raghvender Singh, Public Relations Inspector, Jammu Railway Division. The prestigious 18th WEKAF World Arnis Championship 2026 was held at the Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, in which players from more than 14 countries participated. Vishal Manyal won gold medals in the padded stick and knife point events and a silver medal in the live single stick event. With this achievement, he has not only enhanced the pride of Jammu and Kashmir Police but also of the entire nation, Singh said. Felicitating Manyal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM), Jammu Railway Division Uchit Singhal said, Vishal Manyal has brought pride to Jammu and Kashmir by winning 2 gold and 1 silver medal on the international stage through his hard work, discipline and sportsmanship. This achievement is an inspiration for all our security personnel and youth. Entire Jammu Railway Division family appreciates Vishal Manyal's historic achievement and wishes him a bright future.
Unending wait for J&K statehood
August 5, 2026; Seventh anniversary of the dilution of Article 370 leading to divesting Jammu and Kashmir of statehood and dividing it into two Union Territories (UTs). It was an unprecedented and unmatched act in the over 70 year history of Indian Republic. And the solemn assurance of the Union Government and ruling BJP to restore statehood at an appropriate time, made on different fora including Parliament and Supreme Court of India, still waiting to be fructified. There could have been no better occasion/opportunity for Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi to fulfill this solemn assurance than the day of seventh anniversary. It would have better suited with the grand-standing style of the current ruling dispensation wherein dates and symbols play a great role. The solemn assurance Statehood would be restored to Jammu and Kashmir at an appropriate time is lurking in the air. Time and again questions regarding definition of appropriate time asked on the floors of the two Houses of Parliament and outside, have been deflected by the powers that be by hiding under the cover of security. The ambiguity of appropriate time-scale has upped the index of dissatisfaction than satisfying curiosity particularly of people of Jammu and Kashmir who are the direct beneficiaries/sufferers- depending on the prism used to view. The solemnity of the assurance is getting diluted every day with the Government not even ready to discuss it. There would have been no problem at all had this assurance not been given, with an intent to stick to the UT model. Then there would have been no need to restore and hold assembly elections to provide a lame duck democratic system two years back. The resultant dual power-center has created more confusion than solving any problem. On a more serious note, it has seriously damaged the sanctity of an elected government, with the power centers pulling in different directions and causing serious harm to the public cause particularly on the development scale. The dictum of statehood at an appropriate time would have gained some credibility had there been a continuity effect rather than reiteration of the same, which has convinced none barring the ruling dispensation circles and their staunch supporters. One dimension of continuity would have been through bringing transparency in the actions of the Union Government relating Jammu and Kashmir with proper explanation, barring those related to security, to people of the country. On the face of it, there is a marked improvement in the security situation in the UT. Since the Centres basic premise behind the August 5, 2019 Constitutional changes in J & K was the then prevailing grave security situation, if this goal has been achieved to a satisfactory level, the rethink on statehood issue on the seventh anniversary would have been a fitting tribute to Narendra Modi governments own benefit. Occasional occurrence of violence such as the two incidents of targeted killings of innocent citizens and police person on the eve of the seventh anniversary of dilution of Article 370 and related changes, raise serious questions. It raises doubts about the timing and intent of the perpetrators as also about the Governments narrative of total normalcy. Five years back the government had committed before the two Houses of Parliament on restoring statehood without giving a definite time-frame. The same act was repeated by it before the Supreme Court three years back. All this while, with restoration of statehood remaining a mere charade, the activities related to electoral process, most important being the delimitation of Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies, have been allowed to go on in an arbitrary manner. Not for the welfare either the people are the area but to achieve a particular political goal. This has not benefitted anyone including fulfilling dream of the BJP of either forming a government in UT on its own or winning a Lok Sabha seat in Kashmir Valley. But certainly, harmed a great deal, the cause of Jammu and Kashmir in its entirety. Fact of the matter is that right from August 5, 2019 the Article 370 issues were planned with a politico-electoral design. The prime motive seemed to be to pave poll-route for future battles of the ballot and not per se the betterment of J & K and its people. The net result is a terrible shortfall on economic and development scales, leaving aside political empowerment. Flourishing tourism cannot be the only barometer to measure normalcy post August 5, 2019. It has many other dimensions which are deliberately being ignored. Prime factor should be the peoples (of J&K) comfort and satisfaction which has got a thorough beating. Although August 5, 2026 has gone-by. But there still exists a window of opportunity for the Union Government provided by the ongoing monsoon Session of Parliament. In addition to dealing with issues related to examination paper leaks and the Gen Z protests, and the resultant police action in Delhi, an initiative should come from the topmost level in the government. They should take the opposition into confidence to pave the way for initiating the process in Parliament for restoration of statehood. No harm if a special Session of Parliament is convened for this purpose which will also give Narendra Modi government a new high. Such a move will certainly not come in the category of scaling down as is being made out in the case of Education Minister Mr Dharmendra Pradhans resignation. In fact, the government will fulfil its own solemn commitment by doing so. The Union Government should not hesitate to act on this front judging the absence of any enthusiasm among people in both Jammu and Kashmir regions on the seventh anniversary day. Barring reaction of political parties on their stated lines, there was no public euphoria which is also an indicator of disenchantment over unfulfilled promises related to economic upliftment, regional discrimination- particularly in relation to BJPs stronghold Jammu region- political empowerment through protection of land and job rights (on the lines of Himachal Pradesh and some other states). The seventh anniversary also entails upon the powers that they start serious introspection, without sitting on false prestige, regarding real gains of the process initiated on August 5, 2019. No doubt the security and peace should be top priority of the Government but other issues related to regional discrimination, political empowerment and protection of basic rights cannot be overlooked and delayed any further. And even more important is to keep in mind the sentiments and feelings of people of Jammu and Kashmir. In the last seven years this section has been totally bypassed. How soon is soon? The Government must reply to this question by former Home Minister Mr P Chidambaram on delay in restoring J-K statehood
The visit of Uzbekistans Foreign Minister, Saidov Bakhtiyor, to India earlier this week provides an opportunity to not only assess the current interaction between India and Uzbekistan but also of this country with the Central Asian Republics (CARs). It has been Indias constant desire to enhance its ties with these states after they were formed with the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991. These states too have reciprocated this interest. Geographical realities have, however, prevented the growth in Indias relations with the region. India and the CARs best access to each other is via the land route. Here Pakistan has denied India access to Afghanistan via the Punjab route. Besides, the unsettled conditions that have continued to prevail in Afghanistan have also prevented the development of direct land connectivity between India and the CARs. After their formation the CARs have had to deal with the reality of the great leap made by China. Global relations have been transformed because of the rise of China which has been manifest in the past three decades. China has laid great emphasis in knitting the CARs region with itself through the development of connectivity projects. Its vehicle for this purpose has been its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Naturally the CARs want to gain what they can from their relations with China. In addition to China there is one other geopolitical reality for the CARs. This relates to Russia which continues to have residual influence in these states. As the Sino-US rivalry is developing and especially since the Ukraine war which began in 2022 Russia and China have come closer to each other. In respect of the CARs they are acting in tandem to maintain their individual and joint interests in the region. This requires that they contain US moves in the region. One way of doing so is the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) which is one mechanism for the purpose of integrating the interests of the CARs with China and Russia. This is notwithstanding the fact that India is also a member of the organisation. Before proceeding further a brief look at one other facet of the CAR region. The two great powers in the medieval period, apart from the Mughals in India, were the Ottomans and Safavids. The Ottomans and the Safavids influence spread to what are now the CARs. This can be witnessed in the languages of the CARs. The area stretching from northern Afghanistan to Tajikistan is dominated by Persian in its different dialects. Except Tajikistan the rest of the CARs speak forms of the Turkish language. Naturally as all of them were part of the Russian empire and later the Soviet Union a knowledge of the Russian language continues in them. Turkey has always wished to cultivate its influence in the Turkic speaking CARs and has worked hard to extend it since they came into being. It is being challenged by Iran though its real influence is mainly in the Persian speaking areas. This is the geopolitical situation confronting the CARs. Amidst it these states want to, as noted earlier, want to build ties with India despite the problems of connectivity. One reason for this lies in the deep old historical connection between India and some of the CARs in particular such as Uzbekistan. During his meeting with Saidov Bakhtiyor External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar correctly noted Now, we in India very much consider Uzbekistan to be a part of our extended neighbourhood, and there has always been a continuous exchange of people, of ideas, of goods in both directions. We share a very long historical and cultural linkage as well. In ancient times this continuous exchange in both directions was provided by Buddhism which went across the Hindukush and crossed the Amu and Syr Dariyas and influenced the region and from there went to China. That was what went from India. From the other direction came the Mughals. Baburs home was in the Ferghana valley formed by the Syr Darya. His hometown was in what is now Uzbekistan though parts of the Ferghana valley are also in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Despite ideological shifts, historical memory should not be recalled selectively. Moving from ancient and medieval times to the present era Jaishankar observed In more modern times, we have had regular interaction at political levels, between our systems at an institutional level, and I am very glad to see that there has been a steady momentum in our ties. Our leadership has maintained very close contact, and my Prime Minister has a very special regard for your President. Uzbekistans President is Shavkat Mirziyoyev who has been in office since 2016. Prime Minister Narendra Modi places great emphasis on personal ties in the conduct of foreign policy. Hence, what Jaishankar noted is a good augury for the development of India-Uzbek relations. On the specifics of the areas where the two countries can cooperate Jaishankar stated our bilateral relations over the years have expanded and today they really span very diverse range of domains from construction and digital to energy, health, education, we want to take it into mining, and we have a trade today of close to a billion dollars, we definitely think that that number should go up. Uzbekistan is keen for Indian participation in its mining sector. Its Investment Minister Laziz Udratov said in Delhi recently that his country had gold, copper, uranium, critical minerals and rare earths. It was looking for, he implied, Indias participation especially in the processing of steel and copper and rare earths. Indias needs for rare earths will grow and that is one area it should seriously look at in Uzbekistan.
7 Years. A Promise Broken, Not Deferred
Seven years is long enough to stop calling something recent and start calling it a pattern. On 5 August 2019, Parliament read down Articles 370 and 35A, stripped Jammu and Kashmir of statehood, and split it into two Union Territories. The justification offered then rested on security, development and integration and, crucially, on a promise: that Union Territory status was a transitional arrangement, not a permanent settlement. Seven anniversaries later, the transition has not ended. What was billed as interim has hardened into a semi-permanent constitutional condition, and the question that ought to trouble every citizen who values federalism is not whether Article 370 will return that argument, rightly or wrongly, has been closed by the Supreme Court but why statehood, promised without qualification, still has not. The Courts own words should have settled the matter. In its 11 December 2023 judgment upholding the abrogation, the Constitution bench recorded the Union governments assurance that statehood would be restored and directed that Assembly elections be held no later than September 2024. Elections were duly held three phases, turnout touching 64 percent, the highest in decades, conducted without the shutdowns and boycotts that scarred Kashmirs electoral history. An elected Chief Minister was sworn in. On every visible metric, the government could claim to have kept its word. Except the one metric that mattered: nearly two years after that election, Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory answerable to a Lieutenant Governor rather than a state answerable to its own legislature. The gap between promise and fulfilment is not oversight; it is policy. The Union Home Minister has, on several occasions since the 2024 elections, said statehood will come at an appropriate time, conditioned on further improvement in the security situation a formulation notable for supplying no date, no metric and no mechanism by which appropriate might ever be certified. This is the same government that, in the run-up to those elections, told the country terrorism in the Valley had been cut by seventy percent and that a corner had been decisively turned. It cannot hold both claims at once normalcy sufficient to justify elections, yet insufficient to justify statehood without conceding that the security argument has become a discretionary veto rather than a genuine precondition. If 64 percent turnout under the shadow of militancy does not constitute appropriate time, the word has been emptied of meaning. Meanwhile, the elected government functions inside a cage built by its own Reorganisation Act. Police, public order, all-India service postings, the anti-corruption bureau and land remain with the Lieutenant Governor. Six months into his term, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was already speaking of a gulf between Srinagar and Delhi; a year on, a routine bureaucratic transfer order triggered an open standoff between the Chief Secretary and the Raj Bhawan, with the Chief Ministers own directive to rescind it simply set aside. A government that cannot move its own officials is not a government in any meaningful constitutional sense. It is an advisory council operating under supervision and calling it elected does not make it accountable to the people who elected it. That contradiction is now before the Supreme Court again. A plea seeking a time-bound direction for statehood restoration is listed for hearing this week. The Unions response so far, through the Solicitor General, has been to point to the peaceful conduct of the 2024 elections as evidence of substantial progress as though an election were a substitute for the state whose absence necessitated the litigation in the first place. It is a category error: elections are a means to self-governance, not their replacement. The petitioners underlying point deserves to be taken seriously: an assurance recorded before a Constitution Bench is not a political talking point to be revisited whenever convenient. It is closer to an undertaking, and undertakings left unperformed for years without explanation erode the very rule of law the abrogation was supposedly designed to strengthen. This year, that erosion has produced an unusual spectacle: mainstream parties that agree on almost nothing else are marking 5 August together as a day of protest. The National Conference is observing it as a black day against the Centres continuing refusal to restore statehood, weeks after its own demonstration at Delhis Jantar Mantar. The Congress and the PDP are holding separate protests of their own in Jammu, the latter also demanding the release of political prisoners. Whatever their other differences, the point of convergence an elected government still waiting for the powers its own election was supposed to confer is itself a verdict on how the last two years have gone. When the NC, Congress and PDP find common ground, it is not politics-as-usual; it is a constitutional alarm bell. The costs of this suspended constitutional status are not abstract. Jammu and Kashmirs urban youth unemployment rate stood at roughly 32 percent in the most recent Periodic Labour Force Survey nearly double the national figure, and worse still for young women, whose joblessness runs above 50 percent. Overall unemployment in the Union Territory is close to double the national average. These numbers do not improve because a Lieutenant Governor administers welfare schemes efficiently; they require an elected government with real fiscal and administrative authority, answerable to a legislature that can question ministers, demand answers, and be punished by voters for failure. Governance without accountability tends, everywhere and always, toward drift, and drift is what J&Ks labour market has experienced for years now. The unfinished business extends to the community whose displacement is most often invoked to justify continued central oversight. Kashmiri Pandits were promised, implicitly and explicitly, that abrogation would open the door to their dignified return. Seven years on, official figures on actual, permanent resettlement remain vanishingly small set against the tens of thousands of registered migrant families still living in transit camps in Jammu. Land-restoration drives and job appointments are welcome, but they are not the same as return, and conflating the two lets successive administrations claim a victory that displaced families themselves do not yet feel. A normalcy narrative that has not delivered dignified return for Pandits, full authority for an elected government, or a functioning labour market for the young cannot simultaneously be offered as proof that the security conditions for statehood have been met. None of this is an argument against the constitutional finality the Supreme Court has given the abrogation itself; that debate is closed, whatever ones view of it. It is an argument that finality on one question cannot be used indefinitely to defer finality on another. Jammu and Kashmir is the only part of India where citizens vote for a legislative assembly that governs with less authority than a municipal corporation exercises elsewhere over its own city. That is not integration; it is a holding pattern dressed up as one. The Union government that engineered this transition owes it to the people who turned out in record numbers to vote, to the Court whose assurance it invoked to defend the abrogation, and to its own repeated public promises to set a date. Not a mood, not a when conditions permit, but an actual date for restoring what was taken. Seven anniversaries of waiting is not patience. It is a debt coming due. The writer is a retired Indian Army officer and strategic analyst. This essay is drawn from his forthcoming book, The Republic Without Capacity: Reflections on Governance.
National Handloom Day: MP Manju Sharma Promotes Khadi and Vocal for Local Initiative
Jaipur, August 8: On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Jaipur MP Manju Sharma visited the Handloom House located on Khardak Singh Marg in New Delhi. She purchased khadi and handloom products, emphasizing Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Vocal for Local and Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). Sharma bought khadi fabrics for herself and her ... Read more National Handloom Day: MP Manju Sharma Promotes Khadi and Vocal for Local Initiative
Delhi high court stays food regulator's ban on certain Dabur products
Opposition Urged to Support Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills: Prakash Chik Baraik
New Delhi, August 8: BJP MP Prakash Chik Baraik has called on the opposition to support the Womens Reservation Bill and the delimitation process. This appeal follows comments made by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat regarding the Gen Z generation, as well as the proposed FCRA bill. Baraik emphasized the governments commitment to advancing critical legislation ... Read more Opposition Urged to Support Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills: Prakash Chik Baraik
India and Russia Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Railways, Drones, and Critical Minerals
New Delhi, August 8: India and Russia have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors such as railway transport, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), SJ-100 regional aircraft, and critical minerals. This agreement was reached during the 12th meeting of the India-Russia working group held on Friday. The meeting took place at the Commerce Building in ... Read more India and Russia Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Railways, Drones, and Critical Minerals
Delhi Cabinet Approves Private Universities Bill to Boost Higher Education
New Delhi, August 8: The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved the Delhi Private Universities Bill, 2026 on Friday. This move is expected to enhance investment in higher education and improve collaboration with the industry. Officials indicated that following the Cabinets approval, the bill is likely to be presented in the ongoing ... Read more Delhi Cabinet Approves Private Universities Bill to Boost Higher Education
Supreme Court Requests Notification on Deepak Prakashs MLC Appointment
New Delhi, August 8: The Supreme Court has directed the Bihar government to submit the notification regarding the appointment of Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash as a member of the Legislative Council. The state government informed the apex court that he has been nominated to the upper house and has taken the oath of office. ... Read more Supreme Court Requests Notification on Deepak Prakashs MLC Appointment
Supreme Court shunts out two coal scam judges on unusual Delhi high court request
Indias Medical Device Industry Set to Reach $250 Billion by 2047: Report
New Delhi, August 8: According to a report released by FICCI-DUA, Indias medical device industry is expected to emerge as a global powerhouse, reaching an estimated market size of $250 billion by 2047. The report outlines a comprehensive roadmap for creating a safe, transparent, and sustainable ecosystem for the maintenance of medical equipment. During the ... Read more Indias Medical Device Industry Set to Reach $250 Billion by 2047: Report
Central Government Announces Appointment of 30 Judges in Four High Courts
New Delhi, August 8: The central government has issued a notification announcing the appointment of 30 lawyers and judicial officers as judges and additional judges in the Madras, Calcutta, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. In a post on the social media platform X, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that the ... Read more Central Government Announces Appointment of 30 Judges in Four High Courts
Supreme Court Denies Intervention in Narayan Sai Rape Case
New Delhi, August 8: The Supreme Court of India has refused to intervene in the Gujarat High Courts decision to deny a stay on the sentence of Narayan Sai, the son of self-styled godman Asaram, who is embroiled in a rape case. The court urged the Gujarat High Court to expedite its decision on Sais ... Read more Supreme Court Denies Intervention in Narayan Sai Rape Case
Delhi BJP Questions Absence of Opposition Leader Atishi in Assembly Proceedings
New Delhi, August 8: The Delhi BJP targeted Opposition Leader Atishi for her absence during the assembly session on Friday. They claimed her absence reflects the Aam Aadmi Partys (AAP) insensitivity towards constitutional institutions and democratic processes. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor stated that Atishi and former minister Gopal Rai were also absent during ... Read more Delhi BJP Questions Absence of Opposition Leader Atishi in Assembly Proceedings
Heavy Rainfall in New Delhi Causes House Collapses and Fallen Trees
New Delhi, August 8: The National Capital Region (NCR) has experienced heavy rainfall, leading to multiple incidents reported by the Delhi Fire Department. Since late Thursday night, officials have confirmed nine house collapses and at least 16 fallen trees. According to the fire department, reports of entire homes or parts of residential structures collapsing have ... Read more Heavy Rainfall in New Delhi Causes House Collapses and Fallen Trees
Heavy Rain Causes Traffic Chaos in New Delhi and NCR
New Delhi, August 8: On Friday, heavy rainfall struck New Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), leading to flooded roads and severe traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that moderate to heavy rain would continue throughout the day, with a decrease expected starting Saturday. Light rain is anticipated over the next two ... Read more Heavy Rain Causes Traffic Chaos in New Delhi and NCR
Ties with Pak can only move ahead in environment free of terror, hostility: Govt
New Delhi: Relations with Pakistan can only progress in an environment free of terror, hostility and violence, however, the neighbouring nation continues to use terrorism as an instrument of state policy against India, the Centre informed Parliament on Friday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said this while responding to Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadavs query []
India to grow old before it grows rich, 20 pc of population to be over 60 by 2050
New Delhi: One in five Indians on an average will be over the age of 60, with nearly seven in 10 older adults living in rural India, a study showed on Friday. The study released by Transform Rural India (TRI) said India is growing old before it grows rich, unlike many developed nations that became []
Emilio Gay Injured, England Faces Challenges Ahead of Pakistan Test Series
New Delhi, August 8: England is set to play a three-match Test series against Pakistan. The team has announced its squad for the first two Tests, but complications have arisen following the announcement. Opener Emilio Gay, who plays for Durham, has injured his right shoulder. Due to the injury, Gay had to retire hurt. If ... Read more Emilio Gay Injured, England Faces Challenges Ahead of Pakistan Test Series
Delhi Assembly Speaker Urges Departments to Take CAG Report Seriously
New Delhi, August 8: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta emphasized the need for accountability in government spending on Friday. He issued essential directives to the departments of the Delhi government, urging them to pay attention to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) comments on last years Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. Gupta stressed that the ... Read more Delhi Assembly Speaker Urges Departments to Take CAG Report Seriously
63-year-old digital arrest victim seeks CBI probe
42 crore of lapses in 3 years: CAG report on AAPs power subsidies tabled in Assembly
Audit, tabled on the first day of Monsoon Session, also flags 220.59 cr. in tax, fee discrepancies in 145 cases; Opposition party criticises BJP govt. for not including Question Hour in four-day session
Over 487,000 Women Register for Delhi Laxmi Scheme
New Delhi, August 8: The Delhi Laxmi Scheme has seen significant engagement, with over 487,000 women registering on the portal by Friday night. According to an official, the exact registration count reached 487,181, while 199,679 final applications were submitted. On Friday morning, following the schemes launch, women warmly welcomed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the ... Read more Over 487,000 Women Register for Delhi Laxmi Scheme
New Defense Pact Among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey Raises Strategic Concerns for India
New Delhi, August 8: A recently signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey is being viewed as a significant step in regional security cooperation. According to Pakistans Foreign Ministry, the agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three nations will be considered an attack on all. It ... Read more New Defense Pact Among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey Raises Strategic Concerns for India
NIA Arrests Three More Suspects in Illegal Explosives Case in Kerala
New Delhi, August 8: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three additional suspects in connection with a significant seizure of illegal explosives in Malappuram district, Kerala. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to 11. The newly arrested individuals have been identified as Mantgaud Biradar (A-9), Bapagaud Bhiramaya Chaudhary (A-10), and ... Read more NIA Arrests Three More Suspects in Illegal Explosives Case in Kerala
Delhi HC stays FSSAI ban on Dabur's '100% purity' claims
While issuing notice to the government and Fssai, Justice Amit Mahajan said Dabur has made out a prima facie case for grant of stay of Monday's ban order, as such sudden restrictions could not have been imposed without issuing a show-cause notice or hearing the company.
HC asks top health dept officer to explain why medical equipment unused
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Preterm babys disconnected food pipe joined in rare surgery
Suspected short circuit sparks fire in locked Vaishali flat
