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Centre has taken care of Kashmirs financial needs: Nirmala Sitharaman

Responding to a demand for greater financial assistance to Jammu and Kashmir, the Finance Minister said the Union government bears the entire salary and pension of Jammu and Kashmir Police, amounting to approximately 13,000 crore annually

6 Aug 2026 11:27 pm
Pakistan's ruling party leads in PoK vote despite boycott call by banned group

Candidates backed by twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N party have won 24 of the 34 seats decided in the first two phases of voting

6 Aug 2026 11:23 pm
Karnataka postpones Agriculture Officers recruitment exam after student protests

The Karnataka government on Thursday issued an order revoking the recruitment notification for 128 AO posts and 817 AAO posts.

6 Aug 2026 11:20 pm
Sonowal calls for technology-led overhaul of port security architecture

Mr. Sonowal said Indias ports should be judged not only by cargo handling capacity and operational efficiency but also by their ability to withstand evolving security challenges

6 Aug 2026 11:18 pm
P.J. Kurien urges Speaker to ensure Home Ministers presence in Lok Sabha

Veteran Congress leader says that he was disappointed over the 'non-functioning House and its failure to ensure the accountability of the government and avoid the consequent stalemate

6 Aug 2026 11:13 pm
Jharkand protests: Students dig in, Hemant Sorens government under pressure

The student protest over alleged recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand has entered its 13th day, with hundreds of aspirants continuing their sit-in at Ranchis Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. As pressure mounts, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has assured action, but the protesters remain firm on their demands.

6 Aug 2026 11:04 pm
House panel flags fertilizer shortage, calls for proper mechanism to address it

Centres responses to scarcity created by West Asia war were largely reactive, parliamentary panel says; it calls for a permanent joint fertilizer command and monitoring cell, to provide continuous, real-time coordination on supply of fertilizers during every cropping season

6 Aug 2026 11:03 pm
International Gay Games medallists from Karnataka urge the State to create inclusive sporting spaces

Goaty and Pawar were two of the three from India to participate in the International Gay Games 2026. The Gay Games is the worlds largest international LGBTQIA+ sporting and cultural event, held once every four years

6 Aug 2026 11:02 pm
Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in 2013 sexual assault case

The Bombay High Court has convicted Tarun Tejpal, former editor of Tehelka magazine, in the 2013 sexual assault case and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.

6 Aug 2026 11:01 pm
Centre opposes pleas for income-based creamy layer in SC/ST quotas

Union government argues that judicial precedent has laid down creamy layer concept does not apply to SCs and STs; the majority of welfare schemes, except quota for education and State services, already have a means test ensuring benefits of schemes percolate to those who actually deserve them

6 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
FCRA Bill is religion neutral, Shah assures Christian bodies

Delegation meets Amit Shah; member says Home Minister has told them that the government has no intention to harass the Christian community; forum flags deemed cessation of assets clause; Bill could be taken up for discussion in Parliament on August 12

6 Aug 2026 10:57 pm
Two women killed, 18 injured as speeding private bus collides with four vehicles near Kunnamkulam in Keralas Thrissur

Two people in critical condition. Deceased identified as Riya Fathima, 17, and Thankamani, 72

6 Aug 2026 10:49 pm
Ensure 25% interim crop insurance relief for drought-hit farmers: Tangadagi

Tangadagi directs officials to expedite insurance claims as 80% crop damage reported across most taluks; asks administration to prioritise drinking water, fodder supply and rural employment

6 Aug 2026 10:34 pm
Authorities review emergency preparedness as rain continues in Ernakulam

Coordination among various departments and agencies has been stepped up, considering lessons learnt from the massive floods in 2018, says Aluva MLA

6 Aug 2026 10:29 pm
Idukki Collector orders closure of zipline run by M.M. Manis brother

The order follows a case registered by the Adimaly police against Mr. Lambodarans wife, the official owner of the venture. The firm was allegedly operating illegally and accommodating tourists in direct violation of a ban imposed in light of harsh weather conditions.

6 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
6 Aug 2026 10:22 pm
Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says U.S. has massive amounts

Donald Trump lashed out on his Truth Social platform at media reports about the dwindling weapons stockpile, saying that the United States has massive amounts of munitions especially of certain types

6 Aug 2026 10:22 pm
Question paper leak more heinous than murder, says Chhattisgarh High Court

The court order noted that the action of the accused persons is a clear example of fence eating the crop

6 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
Faced with Bangladeshi outrage, officials reiterate that India was not involved in Hasinas press event

Bangladesh warns of likely ramifications on bilateral ties, terming Sheikh Hasinas accusations an affront to the sovereignty of Bangladesh and a grievous insult to those who died in the July uprising

6 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Protesting students form 11-member team to hold talks with Jharkhand government

The protest enters 13thday; students say the agitation will continue until government takes concrete decision on their demands

6 Aug 2026 10:08 pm
A political culture that blurs Puducherrys landscape

Puducherrys streets and thoroughfares were flooded with huge banners, cut-outs, arches, and posters hailing Mr. Rangasamys leadership as he celebrated his 77thbirthday on Tuesday.

6 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Kerala CM launches States first Lab on Wheels mobile technology laboratory

The lab, an initiative of ASAP Kerala initiative and Infosys Springboard, aims to introduce school and college students in Kerala to emerging technologies, including AI and robotics.

6 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
LIC Q1 net up 23% to 13,492 cr on higher premium and new biz

Overall market share by first year premium income was 60.10% and this fits in well with our market share strategy

6 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
BMC MARD calls off doctors protest after Bombay High Courts direction

The association said the withdrawal was a mark of respect to the courts directive and the decision was without prejudice to its demands and legal rights

6 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
Two youth murder man, share selfie, videos

It is suspected that the duo murdered the man allegedly for advising them not to create nuisance in the locality under the influence of alcohol

6 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
13th BRICS Education Ministers meeting in Odisha to discuss key priorities

The meeting will deliberate on key priorities including early childhood care and education (ECCE), skill development, research and innovation, mutual recognition of qualifications and academic leadership

6 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
Panakkad landslip: traffic reopening put off to Friday amid rain alert

Officials say the road is motorable. However, experts warn that the slope can become unstable if heavy rain continues as the waterlogged soil may lose strength

6 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
Death of two tigers: one was poached, the other died of natural causes, says high-level panel

Seven persons hunted the animal using a country-made firearm and removed its four legs to extract claws, finds committee; all the accused have been arrested and sent in remand

6 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Laggard States need handholding to improve: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that while all States need to be strong, India needs a Centre that sets all the clear tones to handle issues such as defence, exports, and manufacturing

6 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Armed men attempt robbery at jewellery shop, shoot at owner after resistance

The two men then allegedly pulled out a gun, threatened him and attempted to rob the shop. When the owner resisted, they fired four rounds inside the shop.

6 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Form-7 misuse: Supreme Court to consider Congress MPs plea alleging targeted deletions in U.P.

There is documented evidence to show the Form-7 process was utilised to facilitate bulk, fraudulent and targeted deletion attempts against eligible electors, particularly of those belonging to minority and marginalised sections of society, the petitioners say

6 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
Congress intensifies outreach to disgruntled MLAs fearing their absence from Monsoon Session

There could be outreach from the government through offers of party positions or posts in boards and corporations to mollify disgruntled legislators upset over being denied a place in the Cabinet

6 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
Upa Lokayukta directs action against illegal homestays, resorts in Hampi

Justice Veerappa told The Hindu that he found several violations of guidelines with respect to core zone, buffer zone and periphery zone owing to the allowance of commercial activities and homestays in the prohibited area of the Hampi World Heritage Area.

6 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Telangana police rank first in tackling cybercrime nationwide

TGCSB has launched a dedicated helpline, 8712665600, to assist people with grievances related to the Grievance Redressal Mechanism and Money Restoration Module

6 Aug 2026 9:20 pm