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Calling the incidents of stray dog bites extremely grim, a bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan passed a slew of directions and warned of strict action against an individual or organisation in case of obstruction, which might also prompt the court to initiate contempt proceedings
The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill was also passed when the Lower House reassembled at 2 pm after an early adjournment owing to the protests
In an official statement, the airline said that the suspension is primarily driven by the planned shortfall in Air Indias fleet, as the airline commenced retrofitting 26 of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft last month
Following the inauguration, PM Modi suggested that residential premises, comprising 184 type-VII multi-storey flats, should celebrate India`s different festivals and compete on cleanliness
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday tabled the revised Income-Tax Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, incorporating almost all recommendations of the Select Committee. The bill seeks to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961, with updated provisions and drafting corrections for greater legal clarity and alignment.
Following Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munirs nuclear war threat against India, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and defence expert Captain Anil Gaur asserted that India is fully capable of responding decisively. Gaur linked US ties with Pakistan to Donald Trumps political and economic interests, warning such moves wont intimidate India.
The rescue operation is now complete, with electricity and mobile networks restored in the area
Following Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis allegations of poll rigging last week, the Congress launched a web portal inviting people to register complaints, demand accountability from the election panel over what they called vote chori, and support the call for digital voter roll
The tourist reportedly tried to photograph a wild elephant that was eating tomatoes. The provoked elephant charged at him and rushed to trample him under its mighty feet
A 62-year-old Chinese man, Zhang Yong, was arrested in Sonauli along the Indo-Nepal border for attempting to enter India from Nepal without valid travel documents. He carried a Chinese passport but lacked an Indian visa. Police are probing possible criminal links, and legal action has been initiated.
Chaos erupted outside Parliament as Rahul Gandhi and several opposition MPs were detained while marching to the Election Commissions office to protest the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls in Bihar. Leaders including Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Sanjay Raut joined the demonstration, raising slogans of vote chor
Continuing his anti-India tirade describing Kashmir as Pakistan`s jugular vein, Munir stated that the issue is not India`s internal matter but an unresolved international issue
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Sharad Pawar, marched from Parliament to the Election Commission to protest the voter roll revision in Bihar, alleging vote theft. Wearing white caps marked vote chori, they were stopped by police at Transport Bhawan amid heavy barricading and raised slogans against the EC.
The US had initially imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India and Trump last week slapped another 25 per cent levies on Delhi for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the total duties on India to 50 per cent, among the highest imposed by the US on any country in the world
Alternative arrangements are being made to fly the passengers to their destinations at the earliest, Air India said, and regretted the inconvenience caused
The Indian Armys anti-terror operation in Kishtwars Dul area entered its second day after a gunfight with terrorists on Sunday. Troops are conducting an intelligence-based mission amid heightened tension. The operation follows the loss of two soldiers in a separate Kulgam encounter last week, where one terrorist was neutralised.
Dhankhar resigned as vice president on July 21, the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, a development which came as a surprise for many
The Bailey Bridge replaces the original Limchi Gad Bridge in the Gangnani area on the Gangotri National Highway, which was destroyed after a cloudburst hit Dharali village near Gangotri
US President Donald Trump will hold a White House news conference on 12 August 2025 to announce a sweeping plan to address crime and homelessness in Washington DC. He vowed to relocate homeless people far from the capital and jail criminals, promising rapid action to make the city safer and more beautiful than ever before.
The Congress leader alleged that complaints from Booth Level Agents in Bihar are not being accepted. If this allegation is true, SIR and the refusal to entertain complaints will spell the death of democratic elections, Chidambaram warned
At a press conference, Digvijaya Singh alleged that all the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were filling out fake forms in one room
The organization urged a thorough and transparent probe into the circumstances surrounding al-Sharifs death and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the safety and independence of journalists worldwide
At least five journalists, including two Al Jazeera correspondents, were killed in an Israeli strike on a tent outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, according to Al Jazeera. The Israeli military alleged one victim was a Hamas operative. The Committee to Protect Journalists says 186 journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023.
Chaos and violent agitation dominated the streets of Kolkata and adjacent Howrah on Saturday, a day that marked the completion of one year of the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar hospital, and left the mother of the victim hospitalised with a head injury
Even as more Israelis express concern over the 22-month war, Netanyahu said the security Cabinet last week instructed the dismantling of Hamas strongholds not only in Gaza City but also in the `central camps` and Muwasi
At least 29 people were injured. The earthquake, with an epicentre in the town of Sindirgi, sent shocks that were felt some 200 kilometres to the north in Istanbul, a city of more than 16 million people
The Karnataka CEO has asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to submit documents to inquire into his vote theft allegations against the Election Commission of India
The cause of the fire was under investigation. Master Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire said the blaze originated on the right side of the home within an enclosed porch
They are travelling north to bring letters and Christmas wish lists addressed to Santa Claus from St Nikolaus, in Germanys Saarland state, to the winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle
Nepal has also proposed making it mandatory for climbers attempting Mt Everest to first scale at least one 7000-metre peak. The proposal is part of an amendment to the Tourism Act
Demonstrators demanding the immediate release of all the remaining hostages in Gaza plan to march through central London to the prime ministers residence at No. 10 Downing Street on Sunday afternoon
Directed by Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir, the exercise aims to evaluate the Israeli forces ability to respond quickly and effectively to large-scale attacks, the Jerusalem Post added
Cambodia said it has yet to receive clear confirmation from Cambodian frontline forces concerning the explosion, adding that its army has been strictly respecting the spirit of the ceasefire
The speed with which India is moving ahead, no power in the world can stop it from becoming a big power globally, Singh said in his address after performing bhoomi pujan of a rail coach manufacturing unit of the Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in Madhya Pradeshs Raisen district
Though there has not been any structured discussion on picking a candidate, backchannel talks are on among INDIA bloc partners to deliberate on names of possible candidates with Kharge reaching out to opposition parties for building a consensus
The poll panel also said that the statutory framework does not require it to prepare or share any separate list of names of people not included in the draft electoral rolls
Prime Minister in Bengaluru flags-off Vande Bharat Express trains; also inaugurates new Metro line; The world for the first time saw the new face of India during Operation Sindoor when it demonstrated its ability in destroying the terror hubs deep inside Pakistan, he said
Response to RTI query exposes civic bodys laughable penalty for two-year delay on vital Gokhale bridge, as contractor walks away virtually scot-free; this revelation contradicts earlier claims that the civic body had imposed fines of around Rs 3 crore
The presence of thousands of bogus voters on Mahadevapuras electoral rolls points to, at best, gross negligence on part of the poll body whose lack of opacity calls into question its neutrality
The impetus for this came from the successful deployment of a similar force at Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani hill stations. This force managed crowds effectively during peak tourist seasons, the tourism minister said
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As per KDMCs order, all slaughterhouses and licensed meat shops including those selling goat, sheep, chicken, and large animals must remain closed for 24 hours from midnight of August 14
Netanyahu is expected to address both foreign and local media in a press conference later on Sunday, amid rising global criticism. His statement will precede an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss Israels plan to take control of Gaza City
As part of Indias 79th Independence Day, the Indian Navy Band will perform live across Mumbai at Flora Fountain (Aug 11), Bandra Fort Amphitheatre (Aug 14), and Gateway of India (Aug 15) from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. Known for its versatility, the band will present stirring martial tunes and soulful symphonies, inspiring patriotism
The Indian Army teams are working non-stop in the disaster-hit Uttarakhand, restoring connectivity, rescuing civilians, and building vital bridges. Over 195 civilians have been airlifted, roads cleared, and medical aid given to 35 people. The BRO and Army engineers are building a Bailey Bridge and cableway to reconnect affected areas
We are rapidly moving towards becoming the top third economy. This speed came to us from the spirit of reform, perform, and transform. This speed came to us from clear intention and honest efforts, he said
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will host a dinner for INDIA bloc MPs after a protest march from Parliament to the Election Commission office over alleged poll rigging and voter list manipulation. The meeting aims to unite opposition parties against Bihars voter roll revision and the BJPs alleged vote chori model.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi described Operation Sindoor as a strategic grey zone mission, comparing it to a chess game where each move countered the enemys next. Conducted in May after the Pahalgam attack, the operation saw precision IAF strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, aiming to dismantle militant networks.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kharge said, The Metro project was launched under the UPA Government led by Manmohan Singh. In the first phase, the UPA Government bore a significant portion of the cost, outpacing the State Government`s contribution
According to Global Times, the emergency response was activated for Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, and Chongqing at 3:00 pm (local time) on Saturday, with work teams dispatched to Anhui and Hubei to assist local authorities in flood prevention