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The Delhi High Court on August 25, 2025, set aside a Central Information Commission order and directed disclosure of Prime Minister Modis bachelor degree records. The verdict followed a Delhi University plea challenging the CIC order after an RTI application sought inspection of 1978 BA exam records.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, will face a court hearing on September 26 over his remarks that he is fighting the BJP, RSS, and the Indian state. The case was filed by Hindu Shakti Dal member Simran Gupta, citing disrespect to citizens and democracy. The court deferred the matter earlier for missing subordinate court records
Pakistan`s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister was on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh from 23 to 24 August at the invitation of his Bangladeshi counterpart. In the afternoon Dar called on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus
The demonstration was led by Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Ketan Vikas Thakre, who slammed civic authorities for failing to address the problem
NCP leader Supriya Sule on Monday alleged a Rs 4,800 crore scam in Maharashtras Ladki Bahin Yojana, claiming millions of women were wrongly excluded and even male applicants were enrolled. She demanded a white paper, CAG report, and inquiry.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta told petitioner K A Paul that Attorney General R Venkataramani had already assured the court that only the government would make statements on the matter
Heavy rainfall has triggered flood-like conditions in Rajasthan, prompting the state government to shut schools in Jaipur and other districts. An orange alert has been issued for Rajsamand, Sirohi, and Udaipur, while several towns remain inundated. NDRF, SDRF, and army teams have been deployed to assist in relief and rescue operations
A massive landslide on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur crushed a petrol pump near Balinallah on Sunday evening. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as staff and stock were moved in time. Authorities quickly brought the situation under control, though the petrol pump suffered extensive damage amid continuous rainfall.
PM Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the start of his official visit to India, which will continue until August 26. This is his first visit to India as the Prime Minister of Fiji
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy monsoon rains, with the death toll rising to 303 due to landslides, flash floods, and rain-related accidents. Over 625 roads, including key national highways, remain blocked, while electricity and water supply have been severely disrupted, leaving several districts cut off.
The school sent the original alert shortly after 6:45 pm ordering students to evacuate the area near the Thomas Cooper Library, seek shelter and barricade themselves if necessary
A Defense Department official who was not authorized to speak publicly said some units on certain missions would be armed ` some with handguns and others with rifles. The spokesperson said that all units with firearms have been trained and are operating under strict rules for use of force
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the 401st Armoured Brigade had recently returned to Jabalia, where they have joined the Givati Infantry Brigade
Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strikes. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported
Al-Awda Hospital and eyewitnesses said that the four Palestinians were killed when troops opened fire on a crowd heading to a site run by the Israeli-backed American contractor Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ( GHF) in the Netzarim corridor area
Indias Deputy Ambassador Abhishek Shukla and noted Chinese Bharatanatyam exponent Jin Shan Shan were among the audience on Zhangs special day
Thousands of Lithuanians gathered in the capitals largest park on Saturday to watch the events a solo sprint, a contest for the mightiest voice, costume challenges, and group racing
Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. While the attack damaged a transformer, radiation levels remained within normal ranges
Civil Surgeon Dr Pawan Kumar said the four, who had sustained more than 90 per cent burns, were on ventilator support.; two people died in the immediate wake of the incident, while 21 others sustained injuries
It is like running a bulldozer on democracy, the Congress chief said
Vipin Bhati was being escorted for a routine medical check around 1.30 pm when he tried to flee, according to the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police PRO. He was chased and apprehended after being shot in the leg, the officer said
In this imagined story, a mother forgetting Jawaharlal Nehru becomes a metaphor for an India seeking to erase its first prime minister from popular memory
The reason for Iyers omission was not spelt out by the chief selector in the media conference held last week in Mumbai. When asked, Agarkar reportedly counter-questioned the media by asking them to name who could have been dropped to accommodate Iyer
While the name might draw a blank in the minds of todays new-age, self-titled historians and heritage experts, the Danish chronicler who made this city his home, played a massive role in the early days of the heritage movement
The Maharashtra CM announced an inquiry into the over 26-lakh beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana for alleged misuse. Benefits will be stopped for ineligible claimants. He also directed BMC to urgently address Mumbais pothole crisis, with 8000+ complaints recorded this monsoon
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honoured the four Gaganyaan astronauts - Group Captains Shukla, Nair, Krishnan & Pratap. He hailed them as India`s pride and underscored the mission as a testament to a self-reliant nation`s soaring space ambitions. Rajnath Singh, while praising their contribution during rigorous training and operations.
The accused has been charged with murdering his wife and allegedly subjecting her to repeated assault. The womans family alleged that the accused and his parents frequently tortured her over dowry demands
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan honoured former FM Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary. Amit Shah hailed him as a leader with sharp intellect and unwavering commitment to public service and BJP`s ideals.
Jammu records 190.4 mm rainfall in 24 hours, the second-highest in a century. Flood-like situations disrupt life, damage Jammu-Pathankot highway bridge. SDRF rescues 45 students from flooded IIIM hostel. Authorities issue alerts for more rain, landslides till August 27.
The poll body emphasised that the claims and objections period provides electors the opportunity to rectify mistakes in the draft rolls, as well as to submit any documents they may not have provided during their enumeration forms submission
The IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system consisting of indigenous quick reaction surface-to-air missiles (QRSAM), very short range air defence system (VSHORADS) missiles and a high-power laser-based directed-energy weapons (DEW) system, according to the defence ministry
BSF seizes Pakistani boat in Kori Creek, arresting 15 fishermen for crossing the international maritime border. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the disputed creek region of Gujarat. The officials from the Border Security Force, while addressing the incident,.
IAF Mi-17 helicopter deployed for HADR in Rajasthan. Kota and Bundi are inundated after heavy rain. Operations focus on evacuating stranded residents and delivering essential relief materials to the flood-affected regions.
The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung `s trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, where they vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and their trilateral partnership with the United States to address common challenges, including North Korea`s nuclear ambitions
The bus was travelling back to New York City after visiting Niagara Falls, with 54 people on board, including two bus company employees, police said
Florida authorities said Singh entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico in 2018. Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to California to escort Singh onto an airplane Thursday
Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy said they will stop shipping most merchandise to the U.S. effective immediately. France and Austria will follow on Monday
The cable of the bridge broke during a tensioning operation at the site of a bridge under construction on the Qinghai section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
The ministry also claimed that Russian forces struck a Ukrainian military-industrial complex and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign fighters across 143 locations
New US survey finds shocking data about Gen Zs working habits, a group already hated by employers; from cover letters penned at the kitchen table to salary negotiations where mum plays amateur union rep, the numbers are jaw-dropping
The famine determination by the worlds leading authority on food crises galvanised governments and aid groups to intensify pleas for Israel to halt its 22-month offensive on Gaza
Trump said on Friday he expected to make a decision on his next actions in two weeks if direct talks arent scheduled. He raised the possibility of imposing new sanctions or tariffs on Russia, a threat he has previously floated but not followed through on
Yadav has been booked in Gadchiroli district for a post on his X handle, ahead of the PMs tour of Bihar on Friday, in which he had alleged that PM Modis promises to the people were a jumla (rhetoric)
The scam came to light after Rashpal Chand of Dori Dager complained that his new bride vanished just two days after the wedding. She fled with her accomplices, leaving the groom high and dry, a police spokesman said
SIT seeks 10 days custody of the complainant, who after inconsistencies found in his statements and documents, has now been identified as CN Chinnaiah
Celebrating Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)s 50th anniversary with a record 17 films and series in official selection from India, South Asia and South Asian Diaspora. There are eight films and series from India, four South Asian films beyond India, and five Diaspora films
So, my family are deciding dat we have to be prepared wid water transportation, all dese four wheelers and two wheeler dey end up floating in de water
The officials said the woman died in a house in Sagwara village after being buried under debris. Her body has been recovered. On the other hand, a person is reported to be missing in Chepdon market
The CBI on Saturday conducted searches at Anil Ambanis residence and various premises connected to RCom in relation to the case, official sources said
The Department of Posts has decided to temporarily suspend booking of all types of postal articles, destined for the USA with effect from August 25, 2025 except letters/documents and gift items up to USD 100 in value, an official statement said