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J&K Police searches multiple locations in Sopore in UAPA probe linked to Jamaat-e-Islami

Searches were conducted in more than 20 residential houses linked to individuals associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami

9 Aug 2026 11:41 am
Four militants involved in extortion, cadre recruitment arrested in Manipur

Khwairakpam Rojit Singh (21), a member of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup outfit and involved in the recruitment of cadres, was arrested from Thamnapokpi Makha in Bishnupur district

9 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Mayawati opposes creamy layer for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out at RSS

Mayawati urged the RSS to respect the Constitution and stop advocating any changes to the reservation system.

9 Aug 2026 11:27 am
BSP leader alleges assault, vehicle vandalism in Amethi

According to the complaint submitted at Gauriganj Police Station, the incident occurred on August 8 near Jamo turn, where three unidentified men riding a motorcycle allegedly attacked Shashikant Tiwari

9 Aug 2026 11:22 am
NGT must make public report of panel that reviewed approvals for Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh

Much has already been lost because of the Modi government's refusal to heed reasoned criticism or even judicial precedent, the Congress leader alleged

9 Aug 2026 11:18 am
Delhi CM assures kanwariyas will not face any difficulties

The CM welcomed devotees by showering flower petals and interacted with them to inquire about their journey and camp arrangements

9 Aug 2026 10:42 am
Jharkhand exam stir: Government to hold fresh talks; health of student leader on fast deteriorates

The decision for another round of talks was taken after a series of meetings between the government and student groups on Fugust 7 night and throughout Saturday (August 8, 2026) failed to break the deadlock

9 Aug 2026 10:42 am
Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin

Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports respectively also cancelled about 60% of Sunday's (August 9, 2026) expected flights

9 Aug 2026 10:32 am
Ashmita stuns Han to win maiden BWF Tour title at Korea Masters

The 26-year-old from Assam overcame a slow start and a testing decider to complete a memorable victory, recovering from the loss of the opening game to stun world No. 35 Han 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the summit clash

9 Aug 2026 10:26 am
Watch: Rahul, Rijiju spar over linking delimitation to womens quota law

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Lok Sabha Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi have clashed over the implementation of the womens reservation law.

9 Aug 2026 10:25 am
Anti-snake venoms to be available in 108 ambulances in A.P.

Emergency Medical Technician working in an ambulance can administer anti-snake venoms to patients after consulting a doctor

9 Aug 2026 10:09 am
Turkiyes Parliament passes Bill aimed at peace with Kurdish rebels

The Bill includes a mechanism to facilitate the return of PKK militants by suspending their jail sentences for as much as 10 years

9 Aug 2026 9:51 am
Zelenskyy visits Russian ally Serbia as Moscow pounds Kyiv

Moscow has significantly upped its attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, typically firing salvos of hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles in short blitzes, with Ukraine pleading for more U.S.-made Patriot interceptors.

9 Aug 2026 9:34 am
Car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia day after conservative President takes office

The Army alleged the attack was carried out by two dissident groups of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia

9 Aug 2026 9:33 am
The 16th Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress & 2026 International Dragon Award (IDA) Annual Conference Grandly Held

The 16th Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress & 2026 International Dragon Award (IDA) Annual Conference Grandly Held

9 Aug 2026 9:30 am
CIAL posts record 502-crore net profit

With investments of more than 50,000 crore expected in the countrys airport sector over the next decade, the company intends to offer specialised consultancy services to airports across India

9 Aug 2026 9:26 am
A.P. govt. will revive Telugu theatre, restore artistes dignity, says Minister Kandula Durgesh

A comprehensive action plan will be prepared under the leadership of the Academy Chairman to support artistes, says Durgesh

9 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Mild earthquake, tremors in Maharashtras Nashik; cracks reported in houses

People should not fear. They should not believe any rumours. However, everyone should remain alert and take safety precautions, district Collector Ayush Prasad said.

9 Aug 2026 9:24 am
Those made protectors have become predators, says BJP, targeting Punjabs AAP government

BJPs comprehensive critique highlights accusations of illegal mining, paper leaks, and censorship; demands judicial inquiry into Barnala lathi charge, CBI probe into mining scams, and State Education Ministers resignation

9 Aug 2026 9:22 am
BRS wants govt. to boycott GRMB meet

Working president K.T. Rama Rao says the party will launch a major movement if States river water rights are undermined

9 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Indias climate challenge: El Nio and erratic monsoons | Insight India

Over the past few months, India has seen heavy rain and flooding in several states. Despite that, the country is actually facing a deficient monsoon. Concentrated bouts of rain are part of the problem. But erratic monsoon patterns are becoming an increasingly common problem as India continues to face the impacts of climate change. This year is also an El Nio year a global climate phenomenon that brings heavy rain to some regions and drought to others. With El Nio expected to hit in November, is

9 Aug 2026 9:04 am
News in Frames | The wounds beneath Assams deadly flood

Mining, quarrying, deforestation and jhum cultivation may have destabilised slopes and intensified the impact of the deluge; the floods this year have killed 98 people so far, most of them in three districts Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat; the Chief Minister has called for science-backed solutions to tackle the issues

9 Aug 2026 8:43 am
The price of greatness: what the world did not see in Rafael Nadal

His rigid on-field habits were his mental shield, a way to drown out the white noise of pain so his mind could focus entirely on the next ball

9 Aug 2026 8:35 am
Pemmasani calls for art to connect with community

Addressing the gathering at Amaravati Chitrakala Veedhi, Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications says art is a reflection of culture and a testimony to history; nearly 800 artists from different regions participate in the event

9 Aug 2026 8:27 am
Watch : Drop Shot Ep. 6 | Jaipur watches, Unsung Heroes, Kargils Ajay Ahuja & Bamboo-led lake restoration

In this weeks edition of Drop Shot, The Hindu Features brings you four stories from across India: Jaipurs heritage-inspired luxury watches, R. Madhavan on portraying forgotten Indian heroes, Siddharth on bringing Kargil War hero Squadron Leader Ajay Ahujas story to the screen in Operation Safed Sagar, and an inspiring bamboo plantation project working to restore Coimbatores lakes and ecosystems.

9 Aug 2026 8:19 am
Jharkhand students protest LIVE updates: Govt announces fresh talks; student body alleges 'political manoeuvring'

A series of meetings with student groups throughout Saturday (August 8, 2026) culminated in the Jharkhand government announcing fresh talks with aspirants

9 Aug 2026 8:17 am
Tribal students trained to teach, judge their traditional art forms

The two-month professional certificate programme, approved and funded by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aims to develop trained practitioners from five tribal communities Paniya, Paliya, Irula, Hill Pulaya and Mavila.

9 Aug 2026 7:39 am
UPI stays free for users, vast majority of transactions to remain free for merchants as well, says government

The government said any future merchant discount rate (MDR), if introduced, would apply only to a limited set of merchant transactions above a specified threshold and at a nominal rate, which would be lower than typical debit and credit card MDRs

9 Aug 2026 7:38 am
Law students future custodians of law, says judge Dixit during the inauguration of KLE Tech School of Law in Hubballi

Former judge of the High Court of Karnataka and Orissa judge Krishna S. Dixit says that law students carry a great responsibility as future custodians of justice

9 Aug 2026 7:35 am
Woman, daughter arrested for housing fraud

The arrested were members of the TVK partys Adi-Dravidar Welfare wing. They took 7 lakh from the victim under the pretext of securing a house in Urban Habitat Development Board and failed to get an allotment and did not return the money either

9 Aug 2026 7:33 am
Watch: Jharkhand protest: Students plan Assembly march on August 10 if demands unmet

Jharkhand student protesters held talks with the state government in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC-CGL exams. T

9 Aug 2026 7:28 am
IAF Wing Commander arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan operative

An Indian Air Force Wing Commander was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive defence-related information with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative after being allegedly honey-trapped through social media. The Delhi Police said a charge sheet was filed in the case on July 30.

9 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Punjab CM writes to Governor favouring parole for convict in Beant Singhs assassination case

Mr. Mann requested the Punjab Governor to consider granting 10 days' parole to Hawara at the earliest on humanitarian grounds

9 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Chandigarh University Researchers Granted Patent for Attendance-Based Health Monitoring System to Monitor Three Vital Health Parameters

Chandigarh University Researchers Granted Patent for Attendance-Based Health Monitoring System to Monitor Three Vital Health Parameters

9 Aug 2026 7:23 am