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A Bench of the top court granted relief to the Congress leader after being informed that the mandatory approval from the Uttar Pradesh government for prosecution in the case had not been obtained. Consequently, the Court set aside the summons issued to Gandhi by a lower court

Maharashtra Police have busted an alleged fake currency printing racket in Nashiks Trimbakeshwar and arrested five people. Police raided a bungalow in Talegaon Shivar and seized materials allegedly used to print counterfeit Rs 500 notes, along with Rs 9.75 lakh in cash

The apex court took note of the fact that the accused had fully complied with its earlier directions. They had conducted awareness programmes highlighting issues faced by persons with disabilities and also contributed funds towards related initiatives

Union Health Minister JP Nadda was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after complaining of uneasiness on Thursday evening. The hospital said he underwent medical evaluation, including a coronary angiography, and is stable under observation in the cardiology department

According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the other locations in the national capital that received calls alleging bomb blasts are Jamnagar House, Jhandewalan Flatted Factory Complex, District Magistrate Office in Saket, and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office at Delhi Cantt

Police said a man was confirmed dead after he was found unresponsive on a flooded road in Chiba Prefecture, while a man found collapsed in Sakura had also died, according to the prefectural government's statement on Friday

Record-breaking rainfall in Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, flooded roads and homes, stranded thousands and caused widespread power outages. At least four people died and one remains missing

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, on an indefinite hunger strike, urged protesters to remain united amid alleged attempts to divert the Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC movement

Even standing on the promenade and walking on it should be done with caution

US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imported drones and components, citing national security and the need to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers

Guru Randhawas new song proves that streaming platforms, Reels, and algorithms have changed music forever. Its all about a hook, and a dance step. Is there any way to stop this madness?

The death toll from Mondays 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 273, with 3,824 people injured and 377 still missing. More than 40,000 families have been affected, while thousands of homes and public buildings were damaged or destroyed

Two vessels belonging to UAE state-owned oil giant ADNOC were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, according to UAE authorities and media reports

Google has developed a sign-language-to-text model trained on more than 100,000 hours of data covering over 50 sign languages. The technology is moving from research to consumer devices with American Sign Language support on Pixel 11

The US is testing Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service, a system designed to detect, track and monitor drones using existing 5G cellular infrastructure

A sought-after wild mushroom found across Southwest China has gained an unusual reputation for causing vivid hallucinations when eaten raw or improperly prepared. Consumers have reportedly described seeing tiny people running across tables, climbing furniture

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took charge of the rescue operation after debris and water accumulated inside an under-construction THDC tunnel at Mayapur in Chamoli

The Congress, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party boycotted Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birlas customary tea party after the House was adjourned sine die on Thursday

Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a knife attack at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in Maharashtras Nanded on Thursday

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Chamba in Himachal Pradesh at 6:36 am on Friday, August 14, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 km, making it a shallow earthquake

Waseem Akram alias Lambu, 29, who is wanted in a murder case in Delhi, allegedly snatched a service pistol from an officer and opened fire at the police team around midnight on August 11.

Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant later travelled to Gadchiroli by road. He said the pilot handled the situation properly and safely brought the helicopter back to the runway

Sharing details of the incident, the husband, Ankit Sabharwal, said he had visited the property with his wife to inspect it for rent. As soon as they arrived and opened the gate latch, the dog attacked them, leaving both him and his wife injured

The accused, identified as Jaspal Singh, is around 60-62 years old and is originally from Pune, according to Nanded Superintendent of Police Neelabh Rohan

Depositors of Keralas Halal Fayida Cooperative Society have complained of difficulties in withdrawing their money, prompting the state government to order a probe. One depositor who had raised concerns has since confirmed that his Rs 1 lakh deposit was returned

In New Delhi, a large number of students and ABVP workers staged a protest outside Jharkhand Bhawan, demanding that the Jharkhand government take concrete steps to restore the credibility of the examination system

The explosion happened at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises. Dutch broadcaster NOS said that a maintenance team had been working on a section of pipes there

The situation escalated after the block chief, who had arrived at the site to persuade the protesting students to end the blockade, was accused of slapping a student. The incident triggered outrage among the students and further intensified the protest

Supporters chanted slogans in support of Deuba who is facing both legal and political challenge at home as he was ousted by the contested Special General Convention in January. The Nepali government had earlier made an unsuccessful attempt to have a Red Corner Notice issued in his name by Interpol while he was abroad

In an internal message sent to pilots, the airlines said they had decided to undertake full screening of all Group pilots for any substances or medications not permitted under prevailing regulations. The two Tata Group-owned airlines have more than 5,000 pilots between them

Addressing the media after both Houses were adjourned sine die, Rijiju said the session should be assessed from two perspectives: legislative business and debate and discussion. He pointed out that the Lok Sabha recorded only 19 per cent productivity in relation to the total allotted time

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