Govt may proceed with Justice Varma's impeachment
The Centre is reportedly considering moving forward with the impeachment process against Justice Yashwant Varma in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, despite his resignation. A Lok Sabha Speaker-constituted panel has found him guilty of possessing unaccounted cash and disturbing evidence.
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Crime Branch cracks Rs 3.75 crore property cheating case in Jammu
Jammu, Aug 12: The Jammu Crime Branch on Wednesday said it had cracked a Rs 3.75-crore cheating case within a record one month, facilitating the registration of the disputed property in favour of the complainant, who is a doctor by profession. The case was registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch on July 8 against Pieary Lal Koul, a resident of Channi Deeli, after a Jammu-based doctor charged him with cheating and criminal breach of trust during a property sale. The EOW achieved a breakthrough by cracking the case in a record time after the registration of a formal FIR, a spokesman of the Crime Branch said. The doctor, owner of Ankur Maitrika Hospital, had alleged that he entered into an agreement to sell the property for a total consideration of Rs 3.75 crore, initially paying a token amount but later discovered that the property had been mortgaged with a bank despite being represented as free from encumbrances. Upon Koul's assurance, the doctor had cleared the outstanding bank liability and thereafter, paid the rest of the amount through bank transactions and cash. However, even after the passage of a considerable period of time, the property was not registered in his name nor was he given possession of the property. Following registration of the FIR, the Crime Branch acted swiftly and conducted a focused investigation into the bank records, financial transactions, receipts and other documentary evidence. The matter was subsequently resolved with the sale deed/ registration of the property valued at Rs 3.75 crore completed in favour of the complainant, the spokesman said. He said further investigation into the case is in progress.
Cash discovery row: LS panel finds charges against Justice Varma proved
The inquiry committee also concluded that material evidence was not preserved after a fire broke out at his residence and his subsequent explanations were 'evasive' and 'misleading'.
India-Origin Ex-CFO Sentenced In Surgeon Kickback Scheme
The former chief financial officer of spinal implant company SpineFrontier Inc. has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme that paid surgeons hundreds of thousands of dollars in sham consulting fees in exchange for using the company's medical devices.
The British Premiership: A Speculative Futuristic Sketch
Prefatory Note This brief essay was initially submitted to the 'Notes and Comments' section of The British Journal of Political Sophistry in response to a Call for Papers on 'The Future of British Politics'. The essay was based on deep archival research into the work of the late eminent historian J. B. Morton (Beachcomber) who presented his findings in his By the Way column of the Daily Express from 1924 to 1975. The Editor of BJPS found the article not only 'not suitable for publication in the journal' but also Un-British and in extremely poor taste. So did the Editors of twenty-three other journals. This is the twenty-sixth attempt at submission, after even the progressive daily The Cardigan rejected it. THE TIME IS THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. Armine Pinkbottom has just assumed office as Prime Minister of Great Britain. He is the leader of the Liberal Conservative Labour Reform Party, the only political entity to have contested the election. The Party was founded after the dominant factions in the British party system decided to bury their differences, having discovered that they had none to bury. This was an implicit endorsement of the view that 'they were all cheeks of the same a*** (George Galloway: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027a, b, c). The merger was aided by recognition of the fact that more than two cheeks per arsum was an anatomico-political pathology. And, after all, they were all descended from the same fine old British political tradition of liberalism, democracy and mendacity. This meant, in practice, fawning on Donald Trump and abusing Vladimir Putin on a daily basis when not assisting with genocides in the Middle East in the cause of defending human rights. They subscribed especially to the Zionist Lobby, for reasons of principle and money, and to the Gulf Lobby for reasons only of money. They were particularly indebted to the Gulf Lobby because more than a half of the cabinet had obtained their undergraduate degrees from the Belgravia University of Politics and Diplomacy, a University founded and funded as an act of profitable philanthropy by a Gulf Emirati, Sheikh Shaitan el Haraam, intended specifically for scholars passing out of Narkover School (whose traditions of gambling, stealing, drinking and general sharp practice have been meticulously researched by J. B. Morton), and the only University to provide admission to school-leavers with fewer than three A-levels, this being seen as a particularly helpful qualification for a successful career as a Member of Parliament. Armine Pinkbottom was himself a product of Belgravia University. Pinkbottoms tenure as Englands Prime Minister began and ended on an inauspicious note. No sooner had he taken over as PM than there was a commotion at the door of Number 10. Going out to investigate, he found that a large crowd of very old women had gathered, apparently led by an ancient specimen. In his customary refined way, he asked: How old is this prehistoric crone? The old lady said something which was incomprehensible. She repeated herself several times, but it proved impossible to make anything of what she said for reasons, it turned out, of her not possessing any teeth and being 386,888th in the queue for dentures at the National Institute for Wellness and Exemplary Care. A speech therapist-cum-interpreter was sent for, he being the sole survivor on the NIWs payroll after its defunding. Arriving on the scene of the ruckus, the speech expert interpreted the old lady to say she was 103 years old. At that point, she raised a fist and then her voice in a loud tremolo. What the hell was that?, enquired Armine Pinkbottom. The speech expert, looking nervously around, said the old lady had given expression to the sentiment Free, free, Palestine! From the River to the Sea! . The Director of the Albion Gaslighting Corporation, who was on the spot to cover the PMs inaugural day at Number 10, immediately excised the scene, and later in the day the AGC carried a programme on Iranian censorship of news. The Party was founded after the dominant factions in the British party system decided to bury their differences, having discovered that they had none to bury. The Prime Minister, who had a hot line to the Prime Justice of the Premier Court, sought and received the assurance that the Courtshould the need arisewould uphold the old ladys incarceration. The Commissioner of the Great City Police Force, present on the premises for the Prime Ministers personal security, heroically risked his life in the line of duty by overpowering the old lady and clapping a pair of handcuffs on her wrists. That, said the Prime Minister unctuously, is for being anti-Semitic. The old lady had something spirited to say, which was translated by the unhappy speech therapist as: She says thats bol**cks. That its the Palestinians who are Semitic, not the Ashkenazis. The PMs general knowledge was suspect at the best of times, which was fine as long as he was not challenged, but when he lacked an argument in a time of crisis he tended to lose it altogether. Tell her Ill have all her teeth knocked out! he yelled, and the AGC excised that as well and ran a programme the same night on the Iranian regimes indecency toward women. The old lady was apparently not done yet. A brief retort was translated as: She says you cant knock her teeth out. And why not? snarled the PM. The speech expert, looking nervously around, said the old lady had given expression to the sentiment Free, free, Palestine! From the River to the Sea! . Because, translated the speech therapist, because, she says, I dont have any teeth, you idiot, so you can put that in your pipe and smoke it, Mr Armine er--Pinkbottom. There was a further spurt of incomprehensible protest from the old lady, which the expert rendered as: She says she didnt say Pinkbottom. What did she say then? asked the PM, who should have known better than to probe the matter further. She says, said the expert miserably, she says she did not say Pinkbottom, she said Stinkbottom. This was too much for a man whose lifestyle habits of food, drink andah--entertainment were far from compatible with such a thing as equanimity. Armine Pinkbottom expired immediately from apoplectic rage. One of J. B. Mortons Twelve Red-Bearded Dwarfs who had for long been biding his time popped up out of nowhere and staked his claim to the Prime Ministership. Thus did Guttergorm Guttergormpton become the 18th Prime Minister of England between 2022 and 2027. This is a work of satire. The author is a lapsed academic who lives and (sometimes) works in Chennai.
Shiv Sena symbol case: Supreme Court questions link between Legislative and Party split
The Supreme Court has examined a significant constitutional question in the ongoing Shiv Sena name-and-symbol dispute: whether a division within a partys legislative wing can subsequently manifest itself in the broader political organisation and among its primary members. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was [] The post Shiv Sena symbol case: Supreme Court questions link between Legislative and Party split appeared first on India Legal .
Parliament panel proves all three charges against Justice Yashwant Varma in currency case
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The Judges Inquiry Committees Report tabled in Lok Sabha holds that unaccounted currency was found in a storeroom under Justice Varmas control, that evidence was tampered with before it could be sealed, and that his explanations were evasive findings that echo the Supreme Courts In-House Committees conclusions before Varma resigned in April.
Justice Varma cash row: Parl panel finds all charges proved
A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded that the charges of unexplained cash, disturbing evidence and evasive explanation against him are proved.
Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma 'are proved': Lok Sabha probe panel on cash discovery
A Lok Sabha panel found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of cash discovery charges. The committee stated he failed to provide satisfactory explanations for the money. Evidence was not properly secured or preserved during the investigation. Justice Varma resigned after nearly 200 MPs pressed for his removal. His resignation has not yet been officially notified by the law ministry.
Justice Yashwant Varma Inquiry: All Charges Against Judge Proved, Committee Says: Report
Charges against Justice Varma 'proved': LS probe panel on cash discovery
A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded that the charges of unexplained cash, disturbing evidence and evasive explanation against him are proved. In its report submitted in both houses of Parliament on Wednesday, the three-member committee constituted under the Judges (Inquiry) Act said Justice Varma failed to furnish satisfactory explanation on the presence, source or ownership of cash found in the store room of his official residence. The panel also said that material evidence was not secured or preserved and the evidentiary condition of the storeroom was disturbed before the lawful sealing and inspection. It also found that the explanation by Justice Varma did not exhibit candour, transparency and institutional responsibility expected in the circumstances. It remained evasive and unsatisfactory when tested against the evidence of independent official witnesses and corroborat
Justice Yashwant Varma inquiry: Panel finds unexplained cash, evidence tampering charges proved
A three-member judicial inquiry committee has concluded that all three charges levelled against former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma stand established, including the alleged possession of a substantial quantity of unexplained cash at his official residence, failure to safeguard material evidence and the submission of evasive and misleading explanations. The report of the [] The post Justice Yashwant Varma inquiry: Panel finds unexplained cash, evidence tampering charges proved appeared first on India Legal .
Unaccounted cash at home: Panel finds Justice Varma almost guilty
New Delhi: A three-member inquiry committee probing allegations against former High Court judge Yashwant Varma has found all three articles of charge against him proved, holding that his explanation for the discovery of a large quantity of unaccounted currency at his official residence was evasive and misleading. The 126-page report, tabled in both Houses of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma proven: Parliament panel
The Lok Sabha panel found Justice Varmas explanation evasive and unsatisfactory, noting he failed to adequately explain the cash found in his residences storeroom
Justice Yashwant Varma found guilty as probe proves all 3 charges, no explanation for burnt cash
The committee investigating Justice Yashwant Varma has found all three allegations against him proven in its report. The committee stated that a large quantity of burnt and partially burnt Rs 500 notes were found in the storeroom of his official residence, but Justice Varma could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the source or ownership of these notes. According to the report, a fire broke out in the storeroom of his official residence at 30 Tughlaq Crescent, Delhi, on the night of March 14 and 15, 2025. Delhi Police and Fire Service officials who arrived to extinguish the fire found a large number of burnt, partially burnt, wet, and scattered Rs 500 notes. Statements from several officials and photo-video records also confirm this.
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Probe report on Justice Varma facing removal tabled in RS
An inquiry committee's report into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, who faced removal proceedings over unaccounted cash found at his residence, was tabled in Rajya Sabha. The report details the investigation into the alleged discovery of burnt currency following a fire at his official residence. Justice Varma has since resigned, rendering the removal proceedings infructuous, though his resignation is yet to be formally notified.
Probe report on Justice Yashwant Varma presented in Parliament
An inquiry report concerning Justice Yashwant Varma was tabled in Parliament. This report investigated allegations of unaccounted cash found at his residence. Justice Varma resigned after a fire revealed burnt currency in a storeroom. Removal proceedings against him have now become infructuous. His resignation has not yet been officially notified by the law ministry.
Supreme Court to consider plea seeking directions on disruption caused by protests, strikes
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea raising concerns over the disruption of essential services and public movement during protests and strikes. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana directed that the petition be tagged with an existing matter concerning the [] The post Supreme Court to consider plea seeking directions on disruption caused by protests, strikes appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi Police to appeal acquittal of 6 accused In IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case
The Delhi High Court was informed on Wednesday that the Delhi Police will challenge the acquittal of six accused in the case relating to the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots. The submission was made before a Bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Vikas Mahajan, which [] The post Delhi Police to appeal acquittal of 6 accused In IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case appeared first on India Legal .
N Chandrasekaran To Step Down As Tata Sons Chairman In 2027
N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday, August 12, announced that he will not seek another term as Chairman of Tata Sons after his current tenure ends on February 20, 2027, bringing to a close a decade at the helm of the Tata Group and nearly 40 years with the conglomerate.
Delhi High Court questions Meta over scammers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned Meta over its policy for granting access to its Rights Manager tool, after an established content creator alleged that scammers were misusing the system to issue fraudulent copyright strikes against his original videos while genuine creators were denied access. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani directed Meta to place on [] The post Delhi High Court questions Meta over scammers access to rights manager appeared first on India Legal .
The Allahabad High Court has ordered an inquiry against senior police officers in Ghaziabad, including the Police Commissioner, over their alleged failure to register an FIR despite a complaint disclosing allegations of digital rape, molestation and other offences. The Bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh passed the order while hearing a petition. The Court took [] The post Digital rape allegations: Allahabad High Court orders inquiry against Ghaziabad police officials for FIR delay appeared first on India Legal .
President Droupadi Murmu assents to law raising Supreme Court judge strength from 34 To 38
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The legislation received presidential assent on August 11 and has since been notified in the Gazette of India. [] The post President Droupadi Murmu assents to law raising Supreme Court judge strength from 34 To 38 appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court transfers Chhattisgarh custodial death probe to CBI, orders Rs 25 lakh compensation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into the custodial death of a 34-year-old man in Chhattisgarh, taking serious note of the State polices failure to register an FIR for over two years despite a judicial inquiry finding that he had suffered a fatal head injury while [] The post Supreme Court transfers Chhattisgarh custodial death probe to CBI, orders Rs 25 lakh compensation appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has scheduled final hearing of a long-pending constitutional reference concerning the scope of legislative privilege under Article 194 and its interplay with the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a). A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, while issuing [] The post Legislative privilege vs Free Speech: Supreme Court to hear 2003 Tamil Nadu Assembly action under Jayalalithaa regime before 7-Judge bench appeared first on India Legal .
Anup Soni supports Ajay Devgn's 'Crime Patrol' hosting stint
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to make his television debut as the host of Sony TV's popular show, Crime Patrol.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday indicated that it may send back to the Allahabad High Court the issue of who can represent all devotees of Lord Krishna in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute. A Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva were hearing an appeal by the plaintiffs in Suit No. 1, [] The post Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute: Supreme Court indicates matter may be remanded to Allahabad High Court over representative plaintiffs issue appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court reserves verdict on concast Steel
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgment on the bail application filed by Sanjay Kumar Surekha, Chairman and Managing Director of Concast Steel and Power Ltd. (CSPL), in a money laundering case involving alleged diversion of 6,210.72 crore. A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M. Pancholi reserved the order after hearing submissions [] The post Supreme Court reserves verdict on concast Steel & Power CMDs bail plea in Rs 6,210 crore PMLA case appeared first on India Legal .
Inquiry report on Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma tabled in Rajya Sabha
The two-volume inquiry committee report into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, along with oral and documentary evidence. The three-member panel had investigated the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his Delhi residence following a fire. Varma has since resigned.
In the fourth season of this gripping action drama series, former U.S. Army military police officer Jack Reacher will find himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy that may involve powerful government officials.
IPL Cricketer Abhishek Porel Arrested, Sent To Police Custody In Rape Case
IPL star and Delhi Capitals player Abhishek Porel, who plays domestic cricket for Bengal, has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape case after the Calcutta High Court directed police to take him into custody.
Manish Tewari questions impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma after resignation
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Congress MP sought clarification from the government on the extent of reported theft and misappropriation of temple donations and valuables and the steps being taken to investigate those responsible.
'Overwhelmed' probation officers warn of early prison release crime risk
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Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: The probe panel was constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on August 15, 2025, under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
Lawmakers Push Key Power Link To Advance India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has asked the Trump administration to make a major undersea electricity project in the Eastern Mediterranean a priority, saying it is essential to the success of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
CENTCOM Disables Cargo Vessel Allegedly Attempting To Breach Iran Blockade
The U.S. military said it disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, August 11, after it allegedly attempted to violate the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, marking the latest enforcement action against commercial vessels headed toward Iran.
Justice Varma cash row: Inquiry report to be tabled in Lok Sabha today
Report of an inquiry committee which investigated allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma -- against whom removal proceedings were initiated over the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence -- will be placed before the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. According to the list of business of the Lok Sabha for Wednesday, the secretary general will lay the two volumes of the report along with oral evidence in the House. The three-member probe panel had submitted its findings to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in May. The speaker had constituted the inquiry committee on August 12, 2025, to probe the alleged discovery of wads of cash from the judge's Delhi bungalow. The report will be brought before the House in accordance with statutory requirements under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. A fire broke out in the official residence of Justice Varma on the night of March 14, 2025. Firefighters called to put out the blaze allegedly discovered massive amounts of burnt currency
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the countrys civil war, the BBC reported. It is the first conviction against Assad, who fled to Moscow with his family after his regime was overthrown in December 2024, ending his familys five-decade rule over Syria. Assads cousin and former head of political security in Deraa province, Atef Najib, was also sentenced to death. He was convicted of crimes including murder, the intentional killing of children under 15 and torture leading to death. Deraa is widely regarded as the birthplace of the 2011 uprising against Assads rule. The detention and torture of teenagers accused of writing anti-government graffiti there triggered protests that were violently suppressed, helping spark the nationwide uprising and subsequent civil war. Six other former military and security officials, including Assads younger brother Maher al-Assad and former defence minister Fahd al-Freij, were also sentenced to death in absentia. Nouha al-Masri, whose brother was killed during the 2011 crackdown in Deraa and who is a plaintiff in the case, told the BBC that the verdict reflected the sacrifices and suffering of victims. She called for further trials, saying: In the new Syria, there will be no impunity from this day forward, BBC reported. However, it remains uncertain whether Syrias new authorities can secure the extradition of Bashar and Maher al-Assad from Russia, where they have been living since the fall of the regime. The trial is part of efforts by Syrias interim government to prosecute officials linked to the Assad regime, which ruled the country for more than 50 years.
Congress will corner Haryana government over rising crime, tax burden in Assembly session
Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.
Kazakhstan: Indian Envoy, Almaty Guv discuss cooperation
Astana, Aug 11 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Y.K. Sailas Thangal, on Tuesday met Marat Sultangaziyev, governor of Almaty Region, in the city of Konaev and discussed strengthening cooperation in trade and investment opportunities. Indias Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Y.K. Sailas Thangal, held a fruitful meeting with the Akim of Almaty Region in the city of []
India-Bangladesh Relations Crucial, China Focusing on Infrastructure: PK Sehgal
New Delhi, August 12: Retired Major General PK Sehgal, a defense expert, discussed the importance of India-Bangladesh relations, issues of infiltration from Bengal, visa policies, and healthcare facilities in a recent interview. He also commented on U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gores remarks and the Ministry of External Affairs statement regarding Arunachal Pradesh. Recently, Indias Ambassador to ... Read more India-Bangladesh Relations Crucial, China Focusing on Infrastructure: PK Sehgal
Deoria police bust cybercrime ring using mule accounts, crypto platforms; 4 arrested
Indian fencers add seven more medals on Day 2 of U-23 Commonwealth Fencing
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Nine crime branch cops penalised over cyber fraud crackdown lapses
Make Khelo India Games a Memorable Event: CM Revanth Directs Officials
Revanth Reddy directed officials to assess the condition of stadiums and other sporting infrastructure and undertake permanent improvements
India faces Sri Lanka in a Test series with no current player knowing defeat. The team's bowling attack shows significant inexperience in Jasprit Bumrah's absence. Batting also appears shaky despite Shubman Gill's recovery and Yashasvi Jaiswal's hunger. This series is crucial for India's World Test Championship qualification hopes. Victory is not guaranteed, and defeat remains a distinct possibility.
Trump, PM Modi will work that out: Peter Navarro on 100% tariff threat to India
Trump, PM Modi will work that out: Peter Navarro on 100% tariff threat to India
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Afghanistan to host India in New Delhi for three T20Is: Report
Afghanistan Cricket Board will host India for a three-match T20I series. These matches are scheduled to take place in New Delhi during September. This confirmation casts doubt on India's proposed tour of Bangladesh. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has officially confirmed the dates and venues. An official public announcement regarding this event is still pending.
ET graphics| Indias youth jobs challenge deepens as gender gap widens
Youth unemployment in India remains a significant concern, with joblessness rates increasing. Female youth unemployment has sharply risen to 19.6 percent, indicating a growing disparity. The gender gap in labour force participation has also widened considerably across many states. Twelve states and union territories are reporting unemployment rates above the national average. Overall labour force participation has slipped to 40.7 percent as female engagement declines.
Air India flight captain tests positive for substance abuse
An Air India pilot who operated the Phuket-Delhi flight that rapidly lost around 300 feet, injuring 17 passengers, tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory test. DGCA rules allow rehabilitation after a first positive test, while Air Indias policy mandates termination.
India's net direct tax collections jump 23% to Rs 8.11 lakh crore, non-corporate taxes lead gains
India's net direct tax collections surged 23.09 percent to 8.11 lakh crore as of August 10. Non-corporate tax collections rose significantly, reaching 5.07 lakh crore from 4.11 lakh crore a year ago. Corporate tax collections also climbed to 2.70 lakh crore, showing a 19.83 percent increase. Securities transaction tax collections delivered a strong performance, rising by 51 percent to 33,823.74 crore. Gross direct tax collections increased by 19.
India-China ties hinge on border peace, says MEA amid Arunachal reports
India's External Affairs Ministry stated border issues reflect larger bilateral ties with China. The ministry cautioned that maintaining peace in border areas is of utmost importance. Reports of Chinese troops crossing the Line of Actual Control were addressed by officials. Beijing's criticism of naming places in Arunachal Pradesh was dismissed by the MEA. Sources denied any slow encroachment by China in Arunachal Pradesh.
Telangana Government to Host Khelo India Youth Games 2026 on a Grand Scale
Hyderabad, August 12: Telangana Chief Minister Revant Reddy announced on Tuesday that the state government will host the prestigious Khelo India Youth Games 2026 on a large scale. The Chief Minister reviewed preparations for the event with Sports Minister V. Srinivas Goud and senior officials at the Bodhi Pavilion located in the MCRHRD campus. The ... Read more Telangana Government to Host Khelo India Youth Games 2026 on a Grand Scale
India's 'BBB-' rating unchanged: Fitch cites energy shocks, fiscal weakness, but praises growth
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Former High Commissioner Veena Sikri Advocates for Stronger India-Bangladesh Relations
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Justice at last: Syrians react to Assad death sentence
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K.C. Singh | Pak-Saudi-Turkish Pact A Fresh Challenge For India
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Astronomers observed a unique spectral line during an 1868 solar eclipse in India. This unexplained yellow line suggested an element unknown on Earth at that time. Norman Lockyer later named this element helium, derived from the Greek word for Sun. William Ramsay finally discovered helium on Earth by extracting it from a mineral. This discovery confirmed the element's existence, linking solar observations to terrestrial findings.
India vs Afghanistan In September So What happens To Bangladesh Tour?
Starting from the Sri Lanka Test series that begins later this week, the Indian cricket team will be back in action after a brief break
Probe report on Justice Varma to be tabled in LS today
An inquiry committee's report into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, concerning the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence, is set to be presented before the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
India-Bangladesh Relations: A Strategic Necessity, Says PK Sehgal
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India's Tour Of Bangladesh In Doubt After Afghanistan Confirm T20I series
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed a three-match T20I series against India, scheduled for September 13, 15, and 17 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Ranjit Bajaj blasts AIFF, questions India U-15 coach appointment process
Ranjit Bajaj blasts AIFF, questions India U-15 coach appointment process
DC Edit | National Song Must Unite Indians, Not Divide Them
Unfortunately, those who run the administration at the Centre now have different ideas, and hence we hear reports of states and people objecting to the singing of Vande Mataram, the national song in full
US-India partnership vital for global security: Gor holds talks with Doval
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor held discussions with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday to deliberate on US-India strategic cooperation, describing the meeting as fruitful.
Godrej Finance to build gold loan franchise in Andhra Pradesh, expand across South India
Fed may talk less and let markets lead. That could spell more volatility for India
US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warshs push to reduce forward guidance and shrink the Feds balance sheet could increase global market volatility and capital flows. RBI may need a more flexible policy approach to respond quickly to interest-rate and currency swings.
Tanishq Weaves South Indias Favourite Jasmine Into Jewellery
Actress Rukmini Vasanth, who unveiled the collection, said it gives the familiar symbol of jasmine a contemporary interpretation while retaining its cultural associations.
State of border will dictate overall trajectory of ties with China: India
India on Tuesday described its border issues with China as most serious and asserted that maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is of utmost importance, as the state of the frontier will govern the overall trajectory of bilateral ties. New Delhi also trashed Beijing's criticism of its decision to formally identify 27 places and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names, emphasising that the state is an inalienable and integral part of India and nothing can change this indisputable reality. In matters relating to the border areas between India and China, we have always emphasised in discussions with the Chinese side that we consider these issues as most serious and that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in these areas is of the utmost importance, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his bi-weekly media briefing. The remarks came amid unconfirmed reports of aggressive posturing by
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan's Mecca Pact: What it means for India
A new 'Mecca Pact' between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is forming. This alliance could redefine the Indo-Pacific region's security landscape. India must carefully monitor this development and its implications. New Delhi needs to adjust its strategic calculus in the western Indian Ocean. The nation should also enhance its global engagement through multilateral partnerships.
U.S.-India Tariff Dispute: White House Trade Advisor Confident in Resolution by Trump and Modi
Washington, August 11: White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro stated on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will find a solution through mutual dialogue regarding Indias purchase of Russian oil and the proposed high tariffs from the U.S. During a press briefing at the White House, Navarro remarked, President ... Read more U.S.-India Tariff Dispute: White House Trade Advisor Confident in Resolution by Trump and Modi
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 11: BDS Legal Services, a leading Intellectual Property (IP), business compliance and regulatory advisory firm, today strengthened its presence in Eastern India with the formal inauguration of its new office in Kolkata. The company marked the occasion by hosting a press conference at its newly established office in Sector V, []
35 years of liberalisation: How IT sector became India's dollar engine
India's IT industry was built not just on Y2K, but on the 1991 reforms that opened capital, technology, telecom and global markets, creating a powerful engine of exports and foreign exchange
Telangana govt to host Khelo India Youth Games 2026 on grand scale
Hyderabad, Aug 11 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that the state government will organise the prestigious Khelo India Youth Games 2026 on a grand scale. The Chief Minister held a review of the arrangements being made for the games with Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari and senior officials at the Bodhi []
Anil Tyagi | Sergio Gor: The Quiet US Envoy Behind Indias Power Games
Gorokhovskys diplomatic reach, and geopolitical influence is measured by the regular presence of Indian Cabinet ministers such as S. Jaishankar (external affairs), Ashwini Vaishnaw (railways), and Hardeep Puri (oil and gas), apart from Delhi lieutenant governor, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who are former civil servants, at Roosevelt House, Gors residence at New Delhis posh diplomatic hub at Chanakyapuri
US crypto Bill shines light on India's virtual digital asset regulatory gap
US moves to advance a landmark crypto bill as India weighs a statutory framework for virtual digital assets, with a parliamentary panel seeking interim SRO-based oversight
India examining Dhaka's extradition request for Hasina
India is currently examining Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since her government's collapse in August 2024, with New Delhi confirming the issue is being processed according to established procedures.
Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot's Confirmatory Dope Test Reportedly Positive For Marijuana, Sources Say
Air India faces fresh scrutiny after sources said the confirmatory dope test of the pilot-in-command of its August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana. The pilot's initial screening was non-negative after the aircraft suddenly lost around 300 feet during cruise, leaving 17 people hospitalised. Both pilots have been removed from flying duties pending investigation. The AAIB is probing the serious incident, while authorities are examining weather, pilot response, possible aircraft damage and the decision to continue to Delhi. DGCA is also considering stricter dope-testing requirements and tougher action for repeat violations.
Indias Map Move Rattles China: What Naming 27 Places In Arunachal Means?
India has formally standardised the names of 27 places and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh, drawing a sharp response from China. The list includes 21 settlements and localities, four mountain passes, a high-altitude lake and the Sher-e-Thapa Memorial. Several locations, including Jaswant Garh and Thag La, carry military and historical significance linked to the 1962 India-China war. The Ministry of Home Affairs says the move will ensure consistent references across Survey of India maps and government records. China, which calls Arunachal Pradesh Zangnan or South Tibet, rejected the move as illegal, null and void and reiterated its territorial claim. India has consistently rejected Chinas claims, maintaining that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. The latest naming exercise does not alter the Line of Actual Control or resolve the boundary dispute.
India-SACU trade pact talks to begin by September, conclude within a year
India and Southern African Customs Union will sign terms of reference for trade pact negotiations soon. These talks are expected to conclude within one year of their formal commencement. India and Namibia have identified critical minerals for bilateral economic cooperation. Various sectors like renewable energy and health will see increased collaboration. Future joint committees will review progress on these agreements and initiatives.
TVK Renames Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department Social Justice: Can a name change the story?
'Don't Link Positive Drug Test to AI2379 Incident': ALPA India Chief
Responding to reports of the Air India pilot testing positive in a second dope test, ALPA India President Captain Sam Thomas called for zero tolerance on substance abuse but cautioned against linking the test result to the AI2379 incident without evidence. He maintained that the crew's response during the emergency was extbook and argued that the aircraft's hydraulic failure, not the pilot's test result, remains central to the investigation.
Expats in aviation: Indian carriers must nurture domestic talent
The current scenario, where airlines are unable to find suitable top candidates in India, can be partly traced back to the country's chequered aviation history
