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The violence erupted at Mingmang Basti amid tensions over alleged land encroachment by individuals from Arunachal Pradesh on land belonging to Assam

Emergency teams rushed to help victims and search for survivors in the rubble after geologists recorded the quake at a magnitude of 7.4 with an epicenter 100 km (60 miles) deep in the west of the country

The organ was retrieved from the donor hospital at Bharati Hospital in Pune and was being transported to Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai, where the recipient's medical team was waiting

During the talks, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq shared details about the current status of Oman's talks with Iran. Takaichi expressed Japan's readiness to work with Oman towards peace and stability in the region, including the Strait of Hormuz

The disease was detected after samples collected from the unit were tested at the National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases laboratory in Bhopal

Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at IMD Himachal Pradesh, said light to moderate rainfall was recorded at several places over the past 24 hours. Dharamshala received the highest rainfall at 61 mm, followed by Arki in Solan at 25 mm, while Shimla city recorded around 40 mm

They have been allies in the past and have formed a government together at least three times. However, given the current political landscape and circumstances, it does not seem likely that such a thing will happen right now, the BJP MP said

The incident took place at around 9 am near Sarangpur town, when the driver attempted to cross the Padana bypass culvert despite the water flowing strongly through the drain

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the response from Shiv Sena workers had been overwhelming and around 9,000 people had registered for last year's blood donation camp, while the number rose to around 16,000 this year

The court also asked the Manipur and Assam governments to consider setting up two special trial courts to hear CBI and NIA cases arising from the violence. The bench was hearing the issue of rehabilitation of the people who lost their dwelling houses and sources of livelihood during the violence

The Opposition has been persistently demanding a statement from the Home Minister on police action against students protesting in the city last month. Shah has not been seen in the House, although he has been regularly coming to the Parliament House complex

A four-storey building in Bhiwandi that collapsed on July 30, killing 10 people, was allegedly misclassified as a structure requiring repairs without eviction. BNCMC has ordered a re-audit of buildings and action against officials found negligent

The House was later adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition MPs continued protests demanding a response from the government over the police action during the students' protest at Jantar Mantar and the alleged theft of Ram temple donations

The Supreme Court adjourned by two weeks the Shiv Sena (UBT) plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's approval of the merger of six MPs with the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Kapil Sibal sought interim relief, arguing that the Speaker does not have plenary powers

Supriya Sule has been opposing the FCRA Bill in its present form. On Saturday, she had said that foreign funding should not always be viewed with suspicion and urged the Centre to either withdraw the proposed legislation or refer it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)

The Centre introduced the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, proposing to restrict states from imposing taxes, cess or other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands

The Manipur Police Department and Youth Affairs and Sports Department organised an 81-km Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally from Imphal to Chandel ahead of Independence Day. The rally carried the Tricolour through several historic and culturally significant locations

This meeting marks the first time Shah has held face-to-face bilateral talks with an individual foreign diplomat since taking office nearly four months ago. Shah had previously maintained a firm stance against single-delegate meetings with ambassadors, preferring group interactions instead

While a few opposition parties have shown signs of mellowing their stand on the women's quota and delimitation bills after the government's outreach, the Congress and most of its allies have vowed to oppose any move to bring in these and the FCRA Amendment Bill

Three tribal girls aged 8, 12 and 14 died after a venomous snake bit them while they were sleeping at a residential school hostel in Gadchiroli. Three other girls are undergoing treatment as authorities investigate possible safety lapses

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shahs resignation over alleged police action against students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak on July 20

Police have booked the owners of 28 vehicles for allegedly breaking through the Nawabganj toll plaza barrier and passing without paying the fee while following police vehicles transporting Atiq Ahmed's son Umar to Prayagraj

The protesters said they would hold a peaceful demonstration and carry the national flag as a symbol of their commitment to a non-violent movement. The students are demanding justice and action against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted in the state

Kerala Police have arrested right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas over remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube video about a student protest in Delhi over the NEET paper leak

The Trump administration is considering eliminating the existing 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B and other foreign professionals to find new jobs or change immigration status while remaining legally in the US

It may be time for the government to come up with official rules and regulations on how citizens can voice their complaints

We are now heartened that even college mess are on the FDA radar.

US President Donald Trump said Washington is only semi-negotiating with Iran and is currently relying on economic pressure rather than launching a new military offensive

Irans parliamentary national security and foreign policy committee has approved the general framework of a strategic action plan aimed at ensuring the security and sustainable progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged devotees to make the annual Kanwar Yatra an occasion for social responsibility, service and cooperation

Heavy rainfall and rising Narmada water levels have disrupted life in Madhya Pradeshs Dindori, submerging two bridges and snapping road connectivity with Jabalpur. Seven families were shifted to safety, while schools were closed on August 10

A massive protest against the proposed change in the Pune-Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway project alignment disrupted traffic at several points along the Pune-Nashik Highway on Sunday

Assams flood death toll has reached 100 amid incessant rains and widespread inundation across several districts. Sivasagar has reported 49 deaths after a duplicate entry was corrected, while Cachar recorded 22 fatalities

Ahead of Ganeshotsav, the Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing a regulatory framework for dhol-tasha and other troupe rehearsals

Delhi Police arrested 22 people and seized around Rs 6.2 lakh in cash after raiding an alleged gambling den in Mukundpur, outer north Delhi, early Sunday

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviewed more than 350 papers and found that reducing protein intake or limiting certain amino acids may improve metabolic health and slow biological processes associated with ageing

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests in Halisahar on Sunday while visiting the family of a deceased TMC worker

Protesting students in Jharkhand remained firm on their demand for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination despite assurances from Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar

Researchers at the US Department of Energy have demonstrated an AI-driven system that automates atomistic simulations, a powerful method used to predict how atoms interact in materials

Jawaharlal Nehru University has cancelled permission for an August 10 discussion organised by the JNU Students Union on a book authored by former student Umar Khalid, citing the non-disclosure of full facts about the event

Three Kanwariyas were killed and another was seriously injured after a car hit their group on Sirhind GT Road early Sunday

The occurrence has been classified as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the AAIB, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Sunday

The decision to organise the protests came as Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor accused AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Saurabh Bharadwaj of showing signs of political frustration and making irresponsible statements merely to remain in the news

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan and said they targeted Saudi troops and equipment near Mokha, escalating tensions as Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade adds to growing regional shipping risks

Iran has imposed an effective blockade on the strait since the US and Israel attacked in late February. Tehran also wants to charge tolls for passage and has targeted ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route

The latest incident comes around seven months after then Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed when their Learjet 45 aircraft crashed near Baramati airport in January

A security guard who joined a residential society in Ahmedabads Anandnagar area six days ago has been arrested for allegedly raping an interior design student on the building terrace. Police traced him within hours using CCTV and technical surveillance

Hundreds of youths joined a Tiranga Yatra in Bhopal on Sunday despite rainfall. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav flagged off the procession and urged participants to uphold patriotism and pledge lifelong service to the nation

Nearly 1,400 flights to and from Shanghai's two main passenger airports were cancelled on Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Hangzhou airport in neighbouring Zhejiang province also saw 270 inbound and outbound flights cancelled, the report said

The students have been staging their protest continuously at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium following alleged irregularities in the 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), which came to light on July 2