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Delhi man arrested for posing as airport employee, cheating woman of Rs 3 lakh

Police said the accused, Rajeev Kumar, was arrested on August 6 in Madhu Vihar, where he worked as a security guard at a retail store. They said the woman came in contact with the accused through social media in July 2024 and he allegedly introduced himself as an airport employee and offered to arrange a cabin crew job for her 20-year-old son

8 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
CISF, IIT Ropar sign MoU to strengthen cyber security in aviation sector

The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, and is aimed at developing personnel with specialised skills to identify, respond to and manage cyber security threats affecting critical aviation infrastructure

8 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Tharoor's student protest remarks spark political row as BJP backs Congress MP

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks that issues raised by the CJP-led student protests had already been highlighted by Rahul Gandhi have triggered a political debate. While the BJP backed Tharoor's assessment, Congress leaders defended Gandhi's focus on student issues and systemic examination reforms

8 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Seven killed, 11 injured as private bus skids off road in Himachal's Chamba

The accident took place at around 7.15 am under Patwar Circle Bairagarh, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). The bus was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba when it met with the accident

8 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Manickam Tagore seeks safe return of 11 fishermen, fishing boat from Sri Lanka

In a letter to Jaishankar, Tagore said the fishermen, from Rameswaram, Pamban, Thangachimadam and Kerala, were apprehended in the early hours of August 6 after their fishing boat developed a technical snag while they were at sea

8 Aug 2026 1:44 pm
PM Modi inaugurates Param Pragya, presents gold medals at IIT Delhi convocation

Participating in the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, PM Modi conferred the Institute's most prestigious honours, including the President's Gold Medal, Director's Gold Medal, Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal, and Perfect Ten Gold Medals, to the meritorious students

8 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
Jharkhand govt opens dialogue channel as JPSC-JSSC aspirants press for reforms

Amid ongoing protests by JPSC and JSSC aspirants, the Jharkhand government has launched a dedicated email channel to collect suggestions from students and stakeholders for recruitment reforms

8 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
'We are not enemies of govt': Shiv Sena UBT's Anand Dubey seeks FCRA Bill debate

Dismissing the criticism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday asserted that legislative affairs remain an internal prerogative governed by Parliament

8 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Nagpur case: Police raid accuseds Thane home, seize weapons and laptop

Nagpur police investigating the alleged sexual assault and torture of a 16-year-old girl have seized eight knives, choppers, other sharp weapons, a laptop and contraceptives from accused Nirmay Pakhares Thane residence. Police are also examining digital evidence and forensic material

8 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Dipke seeks removal of 'rude' cop, says 'don't behave like Delhi Police'

Dipke, who was provided security following threats and to manage the crowd at his residence, confronted the PSI in one of two videos that went viral on social media platforms on Friday

8 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
India eyes French-led sixth-gen fighter programme, seeks acquisition roadmap

India has initiated efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System sixth-generation fighter programme, according to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence report

8 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
PoK unrest: UN calls for accountability over crackdown on protesters

The UN has expressed concern over the security situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and called for accountability if people were harmed while participating in peaceful protests. The UN has also backed calls for impartial investigations into deaths and urged authorities to restore internet access and pursue dialogue

8 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Assam floods: Toll rises to 98 as 1.55 lakh remain affected across 13 districts

Assam's flood death toll has risen to 98, while 1,55,849 people remain affected across 13 districts, according to the latest ASDMA bulletin. Golaghat is the worst-hit district, with nearly 59,000 people affected as several rivers continue to flow above danger levels.

8 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Rooted in Bengal: Sienna Calcutta brings indigenous flavours to Mumbai

On their recent visit to the city, the team from Sienna Calcutta explains why Indias future lies in forgotten ingredients and regional flavours

8 Aug 2026 9:38 am
India faces 100 per cent US tariff threat as Senate backs Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate has passed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill by an 86-11 vote that could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on goods from countries among the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.

8 Aug 2026 9:07 am
Uttarakhand bans imitation paneer, ghee and butter made with oils, chemicals

The Uttarakhand government has banned the manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of imitation dairy products such as paneer, ghee and butter made using vegetable oils, starch and chemicals instead of milk

8 Aug 2026 9:03 am
Defence panel pushes DRDO to meet deadlines, control costs and set clear KPIs

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has asked DRDO to urgently notify measurable Key Performance Indicators covering costs, technological maturity, deadlines and operational effectiveness, while seeking stronger project monitoring and continued investment in defence R&D

8 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Bhagwats message, BJPs moment?

RSS chiefs call to listen to Gen Z protesters raises a bigger question: Is this a shift in tone, a warning to the BJP, or a bid to reconnect with Indias youngest voters before 2029?

8 Aug 2026 8:35 am
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

8 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Footpaths are for pedestrians. Full stop

A number of roads have been marked for initial action. With encroachment removal, footpath infra repairs and beautification has been cited.

8 Aug 2026 8:32 am
Karnataka Cabinet row heats up as Anurag Thakur raises 'offerings' allegations

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has attacked the Congress amid lobbying over Karnataka Cabinet portfolios, citing an audio clip allegedly involving Congress leaders and raising allegations that offerings were made to secure ministerial positions. He has asked Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to respond.

8 Aug 2026 8:29 am
Netanyahu thanks PM Modi as India-Israel leaders review strategic ties

During the phone call on Thursday evening, both leaders reviewed progress on various aspects of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and also discussed the current situation in West Asia.

8 Aug 2026 8:26 am
Thailand school shooting leaves at least 10 dead near Bangkok

A student allegedly opened fire at a high school in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Friday, killing at least 10 people, including five school staff members. Authorities said the gunman later took his own life after also killing his two grandparents

8 Aug 2026 7:55 am
Two Iran women footballers granted Australian citizenship

Two members of Iran's women's football team, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, said on Thursday that they have been granted Australian citizenship, marking a significant development for the two players

8 Aug 2026 7:54 am
Mossad removes two officials over failed Iran regime-change strategy

Two senior Mossad officials have reportedly been removed after being linked to the development of a failed strategy aimed at bringing about regime change in Iran. The move comes as Mossad undergoes a wider organisational restructuring under Director Roman Gofman

8 Aug 2026 7:48 am
Brazil says US visa change for ambassador is not a revocation

Brazil's government has clarified that the recent change in the US visa status of its ambassador Maria Luiza Viotti amounts to a modification rather than a revocation, saying the move does not affect her diplomatic privileges, immunities or official duties

8 Aug 2026 7:37 am
Chhindwara: Three youths paraded after theft suspicion, beaten by locals

Three youths were allegedly paraded with bundles of barbed wire around their necks and beaten by locals in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district after being suspected of theft. A video of the incident shows a group, including security guards of Western Coalfields Ltd, targeting the men

8 Aug 2026 7:34 am
SC declines Mahua Moitra plea over August 15 police appearance

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order directing her to appear before police on August 15 in connection with a hate speech case.

8 Aug 2026 7:31 am
Jharkhand student stir intensifies as unions plan Assembly march

The demonstrators have been demanding cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into the alleged irregularities.

8 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Delhi HC quashes criminal cases linked to 2015 Maggi controversy

The Delhi High Court has quashed two criminal complaints linked to the 2015 Maggi Noodles controversy, setting aside the trial court's summoning orders and all subsequent proceedings against Dharmendra Hansraj Kotak and others

8 Aug 2026 7:27 am
Rahul Gandhi to visit Prayagraj to discuss unemployment, student issues

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Prayagraj for the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme, where he will discuss unemployment and challenges faced by students. The visit comes after Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed that police permission for the event has been secured

8 Aug 2026 7:24 am
West Asia war: UAE condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran region

According to him, the attack was part of the group's declared maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia under a blockade-for-blockade policy. Another tanker, Wafa, was also targeted with ballistic missiles off the coast of Yanbu, a major Saudi Red Sea port city, noted Saree on Wednesday

7 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
IMD warns of heavy showers in Himachal Pradesh on August 10-11

The orange warning, indicating heavy to very heavy rains, has been issued for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for August 10 and Chamba, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for August 11

7 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
US has become India's largest LPG supplier: Puri

According to the minister, the move had initially raised questions, particularly because India already sourced LPG from suppliers located much closer geographically. However, the country's import pattern has undergone a significant shift since then

7 Aug 2026 7:35 pm
India shielded consumers from fuel disruptions during Hormuz crisis: Puri

He said the government has strengthened the country's energy resilience through diversified import sources, strategic partnerships, infrastructure expansion and greater adoption of alternative fuels

7 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Shinde meets PM Modi in Delhi; targets Congress over Parliament protest

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi after the meeting, Eknath Shinde alleged that the Opposition was now staging protests outside Parliament for political reasons

7 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Ranchi student march disrupted after ink attack on AISA leader Neha Bora

The students were taking out a march over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and the JSSC examinations, including paper leaks, and demanding reforms in the education system. Thousands of students carrying the national flag and placards had gathered near Ranchis Birsa Chowk as part of the demonstration

7 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
Patna road accident: Protest erupts after youth's death, vehicles set ablaze

The incident occurred near the Pahari Pump House under the Agam Kuan police station limits. According to police, the victim, identified as Manish Kumar, died on the spot after being struck by the bus. The driver allegedly fled the scene immediately after the accident

7 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
Delhi-NCR rains: IMD issues red alert as heavy showers lash national capital

The southwest monsoon lashed the national capital and surrounding regions after days of warm and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as intense showers continue to affect several parts of the region

7 Aug 2026 5:01 pm
Two sisters, aged 4 and 6, die after suspected pesticide fume exposure in Nanded

According to family members, the family slept in a room where the pesticide-treated chickpeas had been stored. As the doors and windows were reportedly closed, toxic fumes are suspected to have accumulated inside the room

7 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Delhi HC grants interim relief to Dabur in FSSAI '100 per cent' row

Justice Amit Mahajan, while issuing notice on Dabur's writ petition, stayed the impugned order till the next date of hearing and directed the respondents to file their reply

7 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
WhatsApp account takeover scam: I4C protects more than 10,000 Indians

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has protected more than 10,000 Indians from a WhatsApp account takeover campaign involving malicious ZIP files disguised as account statements and regulatory notices. I4C has blocked malware and command-and-control servers through the Sahyog Portal

7 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday amid repeated Opposition disruptions

When the House proceedings began at 11 am, Opposition MPs led by the Congress raised slogans seeking the presence of the Home Minister in the House, which were countered by the Treasury benches

7 Aug 2026 2:24 pm
Two Kanwar Yatri's injured after car crash and alleged assault in Gwalior

Two men allegedly participating in the Kanwar Yatra were seriously injured after being hit by a car and assaulted in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior. The incident triggered protests and a road blockade, while police registered a case and launched a search for the accused

7 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Abhijeet Dipke urges BJP to follow Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z remarks

Dipke alleged that there was a disconnect between the BJP's response to recent youth protests and Bhagwat's remarks, and called on the ruling party to align its position with that of the RSS chief

7 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday amid Opposition protests

Home Minister Shah comes to Parliament every day and stays till late night, Rijiju asserted, and asked the protesting members to stop their drama of disrupting the House

7 Aug 2026 2:13 pm
Kerala keeps close watch on Kuthiran tunnels after rain-induced mudslips

The Kerala district administration and the National Highways Authority of India inspected the Kuthiran twin road tunnels after minor mudslips were reported above the eastern side of the tunnels. Authorities said there was no immediate threat but expert assessments are underway

7 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Indian Railways ramps up Onam travel with 112 special train services

Indian Railways will operate 112 special train trips during the Onam festival season between August 14 and September 6, connecting Kerala with major cities across southern and eastern India to manage the festive travel rush

7 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Typhoon Dolphin heads towards Okinawa after disrupting air travel

Typhoon Dolphin approached Japan's southern islands on Friday, forcing the closure of Okinawa's main airport, cancelling all flights and prompting hundreds of residents to take shelter as authorities warned of strong winds and heavy rain

7 Aug 2026 1:20 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says he was ready to face criticism for Cauvery talks

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said he had proposed talks with Karnataka on the Cauvery issue in the hope of finding a positive solution, while reiterating that his government remains committed to pursuing the matter through legal channels

7 Aug 2026 1:19 pm