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The attack took place at the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in the Hazur Sahib area around 1.45 pm, when Badal was visiting the shrine, an official said. According to preliminary information, the attacker, identified by sources as a Nihang, allegedly attempted to stab Badal with a kirpan

The fishermen were arrested near Urumalei Point in Talaimannar on Wednesday night, the Navy said. According to a Navy release, the trawler had allegedly crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters and was engaged in bottom trawling when it was seized

Singh criticised Gandhi's conduct in Parliament and said parliamentary proceedings required dignity and democratic decorum. He alleged that Gandhi behaved like an unruly child and accused him of following a hit and run approach in Parliament

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court challenging Allahabad High Court directions in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets levelled against him by Karnataka-based BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir. The apex court is scheduled to hear Gandhis plea on August 17

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Odisha over his alleged involvement in the hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape-murder victim in 2024. The arrest follows a fresh complaint by the victim's father and a new probe into the cremation

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust said its trustees had passed a resolution to initiate the setting up of a Selection Committee as soon as possible, in accordance with the Articles of Association of Tata Sons

Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening India-Liberia relations

The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening Indias critical and strategic mineral sector. The Bill proposes greater flexibility for mining leaseholders

The Monsoon Session, which started on July 20, has seen prolonged disruptions in both Houses. The opposition protests initially started over the NEET paper leak and alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday shortly after the final day of the Monsoon Session began, following the traditional playing of Vande Mataram. The session ended amid repeated Opposition protests, sloganeering

We are deeply concerned that the current Administration has yet to utilise the authorities outlined in the Levinson Act to designate the US nationals detained by the Russian Federation as wrongful detainees and elevate their cases to SPEHA, they said

The Parliament Monsoon Session ended on Thursday with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die amid fierce protests and sloganeering by the BJP and Opposition INDIA bloc. Leaders traded allegations over disruptions, stalled debates and the passage of legislation

Ruling NDA and Opposition INDIA bloc MPs came face-to-face near Parliament's Makar Dwar on Thursday -- with security personnel forming a cordon between them -- as they staged protests and raised counter-slogans over police action on job aspirants in Jharkhand and issues surrounding the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

As the Jharkhand student protest over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations entered its 20th day, social organisations and volunteers have stepped in to provide free meals and water to protesters at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi

The protesters have maintained that an independent investigation is necessary to establish whether irregularities took place in the recruitment process and to ensure that future examinations are conducted transparently

The bandh was called by the Federation of Kannada organisations led by Nagaraj to protest the directions of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to release water to Tamil Nadu

The latest arrest was made as police continued their investigation into the killing of Inderjit Singh Bawari, who was allegedly attacked following a dispute linked to an unpaid loan

The raids were carried out by a special team from the Nanded police range as part of a drive against illegal activities in the district. Police also launched a helpline called 'Khabar' to allow people to report illegal businesses and gambling activities

Delhi and parts of northwest India are likely to receive widespread rainfall over the coming days, with the IMD forecasting rain across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on August 14-15

Student protests over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in Jharkhands JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations continued on Thursday, with protesters demanding reforms, accountability and cancellation of the CGL exam

Ukraine launched a major overnight attack on Russias Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, damaging two major grain terminals, according to reports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces also targeted Russias naval base in the city using drones, missiles and unmanned boats

Shipping tensions escalated on Tuesday as a suspected Houthi attack on a cargo vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait killed four crew members and two Yemeni rescuers. Separately, the US military said a Navy helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles to disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship accused of violating a US blockade of Iranian ports

Dyna Robotics has introduced DYNA-2, a robot foundation model trained on more than 1 million hours of human egocentric video instead of robot action data

Researchers in Okinawa, Japan, found a live crab trapped inside a plastic bottle drifting about 500 metres off Sesoko Island. The crab had likely entered the bottle as a juvenile but grew too large to escape, surviving for around two months on young fish and algae

Researchers at Charit Universittsmedizin Berlin have examined whether Dronabinol, a prescription medicine containing THC, can help people with PTSD experiencing recurring nightmares. More than half of participants responded to the treatment, while over a third reported that their nightmares disappeared completely

Chinas strongest typhoon of the year battered Beijing with intense rain, flooding major roads and leaving vehicles stranded as the storm swept across large parts of the country. The capital issued its second-highest rainstorm warning

The United States has revoked more than 600 visas from foreign nationals as part of a new campaign targeting birth tourism, the State Department said. A newly established task force is reviewing visa holders travel histories and working to identify people who allegedly travelled to the US to give birth or facilitated such trips

US President Donald Trump said Washington has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and indicated that the US intends to retain its hold over the strategic waterway

There is nothing quite like the rains hitting the streets while you tuck into a plate of spicy, robust keema pav. This working class staple has evolved into the citys obsession. And, here are our favourite spots this season

Baloch human rights organisations have alleged that Pakistani forces killed five young men in a fake encounter in Panjgurs Cheedagi region on August 10

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her role at the end of August to spend more time with her young children and family, US President Donald Trump announced. Leavitt will continue to advise Trump as an outside adviser and remain active in the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections

Former MP Prajwal Revanna, serving a life sentence in a rape case, was shifted from the VIP section to a normal cell at Bengaluru Central Prison after a mobile phone was reportedly recovered from his barrack

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari described the flood situation in neighbouring Assam as terrifying and announced Rs 10 crore in financial assistance for the flood-hit state. Addressing the Assembly on Wednesday

This papers spot check did find hawkers on the skywalk and people sleeping or camping along it with their belongings

Why the 79th edition of Mumbais popular monsoon cricket league, beginning on August 15, will not be as star-studded as the 1986 edition 40 years ago

According to police, the suspects allegedly cheated a complainant of Rs 2.17 crore after promising to help him secure a housekeeping contract linked to the Kumbh Mela

Dog shelters will be established across all 10 urban local bodies in Dharashiv district. These include the eight nagar parishads of Dharashiv, Tuljapur, Naldurg, Omerga, Murum, Kalamb, Bhum and Paranda, and the two nagar panchayats of Washi and Lohara Budruk

Insiders from the state police said that during the marathon interrogation by the sleuths of the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police, he had admitted that he entered India through the India-Nepal border in 2012 and has since been staying in different pockets of the state, shifting bases from time to time

Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, began the proceedings by advising the Opposition to maintain decorum of the House; however, the din did not fade. Subsequently, the House was adjourned for the day

An airline spokesperson in a statement on Wednesday said the flight SG 105, scheduled to operate from Delhi to Pune, encountered a last-minute technical issue on Tuesday and an alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the flight

The CJP founder further alleged that similar difficulties were faced while attempting to secure other venues in the area. He claimed that people were being intimidated against providing spaces for CJP meetings and directly alleged that the BJP was behind the pressure

The development came before the specially designated Fast Track Court at the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex, which has been constituted to exclusively deal with offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and connected cases

According to details of the committee's report tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, the panel found that large quantities of unexplained Rs 500 currency notes were discovered in a storeroom at Justice Varma's official residence at 30, Tughlak Crescent in New Delhi

As part of the agitation, protesters blocked key entry points along the inter-state border, including roads at Dwarmukh-Banderdewa, Ruksin in Dhemaji, Banderdewa in Lakhimpur, Solengi in Gohpur and Pabhoi in Biswanath

The conservation programme is being carried out jointly with the Indian Army, Animal Husbandry Department and Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment. It aims to reduce the threat posed by free-ranging dogs to BNC chicks and other wildlife in the regions alpine wetlands

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked the Speaker to consult Opposition leaders and allocate time for the debate, saying he was prepared to remain present in the House and answer questions raised by Opposition MPs

State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir conducted searches at nine locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the 1990 abduction and killing of Kashmiri Pandit writer and social worker Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son Virender Koul

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved the Centres proposal to refer the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition protests. The JPC will have 21 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members and is expected to submit its report before the Winter Session

Markets and major roads remained closed across several districts of Balochistan amid heightened security measures. Bus services between Karachi, Turbat and Gwadar will remain suspended from August 13 to 15, while the Jaffar Express will terminate at Jacobabad instead of Quetta

At least 1,000 of the deaths have occurred in the past three weeks. A total of 4,381 Ebola cases across five provinces of the DRC have been confirmed as of Tuesday, including 2,011 deaths. The outbreak is the fastest-growing on record in the Central African country