SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 29    C

Oneindia

Politics / Oneindia

Sugar-Coating Inflation: What Bihar Minister Had To Say On Rising Sugar Prices

Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar has been criticized for giving a bizarre explanation for the jump in the price of sugar in the state, which shot up to Rs 65 per kg. He said that people are going towards the reduced consumption

22 Aug 2026 12:34 pm
Sugar Price Hike Ahead of Festivals: Government Blames Lower Production, Global Prices, Not Ethanol

Sugar prices have rise in all over India ahead of the festival season, allowing the government to make duty-free imports of 10 lakh metric tonnes of raw sugar. The move comes at the time when domestic prices have risen sharply, while

22 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
'They Have Their Own Agenda': India Hits Back At USCIRF Over RSS Sanctions Demand

Indian government has rejected US religions freedom watchdog's call for sanctions against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The Ministry of External Affairs accused the organisation of setting a biased agenda against India. The dispute has come at the time when RSS chief

22 Aug 2026 11:09 am
Relationship Between Govt, Citizens Should Be Based On Trust, Not Suspicion: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the relationship between government and citizens should be built on trust rather than suspicion. On Friday, he outlined the government's approach to reforms and regulatory for economic growth. While speaking at Economic Times World Leader Forum

22 Aug 2026 8:14 am
Watch: iPhone EMI Dispute Turns Tragic As Teen Jumps From Hill, Parents Die Trying To Save Him

A dispute over money for an iPhone instalment ended in tragedy in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where a 19-year-old boy and his parents died after a desperate rescue attempt at a hill. The incident took place at Khavda Hill in the

21 Aug 2026 10:55 pm
Dumper Came To Fill Nashik Potholes, Fell Into One Itself; Road Quality Under Scanner

A dumper transporting gravel for road repairs, fell into a deep pit because a section of the road had collapsed near theNavsha Ganapati area along Gangapur road in Nashik. Once again the quality of roads in Nashik has been questioned because

21 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
Maharashtra RTO Marathi Test: 1,499 Auto, Taxi Drivers Get Notices For Failing Language Test

On the second day of the state-wide drive, the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) issued notices to 1,499 non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers across Maharashtra on Friday for not having enough working knowledge of Marathi language. A senior official said

21 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
Meghalaya Tensions Escalate: Petrol Bomb Attacks, Arson Reported Amid Assam Taxi Standoff

Incidents of arson and petrol bomb attacks on government properties were reported across Meghalaya on Friday, as tensions prevailed following violence during the Khasi Students' Union black-flag bike rally two days ago. An office that housed the National People's

21 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
Jantar Mantar Protests Go Beyond Corruption, Reflect

The RSS said the Jantar Mantar protests point to deeper 'failures' within the system rather the being just limited to the allegations of corruption. The organisation asked the government to check and address the shortcomings. RSS Says Protests Go

21 Aug 2026 6:44 pm
Bhadohi Man Arrested For Filming Female Students Through Hole In Digital Library Washroom Wall

The Uttar Pradesh police has arrested a 32-year-old man in Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly secretly recording a female student inside a digital library's washroom through a hole. Police confirmed this after arrested the accused. Students Spot

21 Aug 2026 5:59 pm
Rahul Gandhi Paying Influencers For Coverage? BJP Alleges

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that the Congress offered

21 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
Punjab Expands Organ Transplant Facilities, Kidney Transplants to Begin Soon in Mohali and Patiala

Punjab government expands liver transplant facilities at PILBS Mohali, performing three transplants in one week and planning a hub-and-spoke model to broaden access across government hospitals.

21 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
They Broke Their Own Car: Rajasthan Villagers Counter CJP Attack Claim, Deny BJP Role

Villagers in Rampura Kanwarpura in the Sanganer tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan, have claimed that they did not attack CJP workers when they visited the school on Thursday. According to a villager, the CJP workers damaged their own vehicle. Speaking to

21 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
Two Ships Hijacked with 22 Indians Onboard By Pirates Near Yemen, Somalia

Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia on Thursday, according to a report in Hindustan Times.

21 Aug 2026 7:28 am
Kejriwal Targets Centre Over Rising Sugar Prices, Raises Questions on Ethanol Policy

Arvind Kejriwal criticises the ethanol-blending policy after sugar prices jump, arguing cane diversion to ethanol impacts domestic supply and costs for households.

21 Aug 2026 1:31 am
Ladakh Gets High Court Bench: Modi Government's Move To Bring Justice Closer To People

The formation of the High Court Bench in Ladakh has been approved by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to an announcement made on Thursday by the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah. This move has

20 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Major Overhaul of UP Sarvodaya Schools After Gen-Alpha Student Protests

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a major revamp of the management and functioning of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya residential schools after students in Lucknow and Unnao protested over shortage of teachers and other problems in the schools. The

20 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
'Today I Killed My Wife': Man Shoots Bank Manager Wife, Posts WhatsApp Status, Later Kills Sister, Himself

A shocking fatal murder sequence has taken place in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar on Thursday, 20 August after an SBI bank employee shot his wife Divya Mishra, who was ICICI bank relationship manager. Then the man who has been identified as Manas

20 Aug 2026 5:39 pm
Jharkhand HC Stays Soren Govt

In a major relief for newly appointed officers facing the prospect of losing jobs, the Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's order cancelling two recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). The court passed the interim

20 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
What Happened In 1984 Riots Cases Against Sajjan Kumar? His Role And Court Verdicts Explained

Former Congress Member of Parliament (MP), Sajjan Kumar was always associated with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. These riots broke out in Delhi following the murder of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984. Thousands of Sikhs were killed in these

20 Aug 2026 3:52 pm
Who Was Sajjan Kumar? Former Congress MP Convicted In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case Dies At 80

Former Member of Parliament from Congress Party Sajjan Kumar, who had been sentenced in relation to the 1984 Sikh riots, passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday. Sajjan Kumar, who was on life imprisonment in Tihar Jail,

20 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Sajjan Kumar Dies at 80: Former Congress MP Was Serving Life Sentence in 1984 Riots Case

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence for his conviction in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, died at the age of 80 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Kumar was taken to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated and was declared brought dead.

20 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Punjab to Launch Biggest-Ever 'Khedan Watan Punjab Dian' from Bathinda on September 5, Targets Over 10 Lakh Participants

Punjab hosts the 4th Khedan Watan Punjab Dian with more than 10 lakh participants across 38 sports, including para events, and a free online registration system.

20 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
Operation Sindoor Documentary Leaves Pakistan Uncomfortable, Frustrated; Army Reacts, Calls It a 'Tragedy'

Recently an new documentary on Operation Sindoor was released in India and it has frustrated Pakistan. Pakistan Army's spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif has challenged India's account of 2025 military operations. The army spokesperson got frustrated that it forced him to

19 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
'Abhi Ek Mahine Pehle Toh Main Anti National Tha?': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Responds To Political Offer

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has responded to Union minister Ramdas Athawale's offer to join the Republican Party of India (Athawale), which is part of the BJP led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre. Sharing a Hindustan Times report about

19 Aug 2026 8:31 am
PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' Remark Sparks Political Slugfest: Chidambaram, Rijiju Trade Barbs

On the occasion of 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated nation for successfully eradicating Naxalites and warned to remain vigilant against what he termed dimagi Naxals (ideological or mental Naxals). However, PM Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark became the subject

17 Aug 2026 8:21 am
Abhijeet Dipke Condemns Police Action Against Fasting Student Leader in Jharkhand

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday condemned the alleged police lathi-charge on student protesters in Jharkhand and expressed solidarity with student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who is undergoing treatment in hospital following the incident. According to a statement issued

11 Aug 2026 12:07 pm
Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight That Dropped 300 Feet Had Three Hydraulic Systems Fail: What Probe Found

An Air India Airbus A320 that had suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude during a Phuket-Delhi flight last week had suffered multiple technical problems, including the failure of all three hydraulic systems and an autopilot disconnection, according to PTI sources.

11 Aug 2026 8:42 am
Police Record Arrest of Right-Wing Commentator Mohandas Over Remarks on NEET Protest

Police on Monday recorded the arrest of right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas over remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube video about a student protest in New Delhi over the NEET paper leak, officials said. Mohandas was taken into custody

10 Aug 2026 9:12 am
FCRA Bill 2026: India

As debate continues over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has stepped in to counter what he called myths surrounding the proposed law. Taking to X, the ambassador said the proposed legislation

10 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Does Not Sit Right With Us: Over 450 Law Students Oppose CJI Surya Kant Convocation Invite

More than 450 graduating students of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, have come together to oppose the reported proposal to invite Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant as the chief guest for the university's 2026 convocation. In a representation sent

10 Aug 2026 7:23 am
T.G. Mohandas Detained Over 'Gang Rape' Remarks on NEET Protest; BJP Calls Action Political

Right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas was taken into custody from his residence in Mattancherry here on Sunday over remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube video about a students' protest in New Delhi over the NEET paper leak, police said.

9 Aug 2026 10:43 pm
Hit-and-Run: Rajahmundry PG Medical Student Dies Days After Alleged SUV Crash; Two Arrested

Another hit and run case unfolded in Andhra Pradesh's Rajahmundry where a 28 year old post graduate medical student died while undergoing treatment in Hyderabad. The incident, which has sparked outrage among medical students, involved an SUV that allegedly rammed her

9 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
40 Injured After Hyderabad-Bengaluru Volvo Bus Falls Off Bridge in Andhra Pradesh

There have been at least 40 casualties, with roughly 10 of them being critically injured, after a private Volvo bus was involved in an accident where it struck a truck and fell from a bridge on the NH-44 highway linking Hyderabad

9 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Nagpur 16-Year-Old Assault Case: Neelam Gorhe Calls For Fast-Track Trial, Says 2-Day Remand Inadequate

Shive Sena leader Neelam Gorhe has demanded a fast-track trial in the shocking alleged sexual assault case of 16-years-old girl in Nagpur. She also questioned two-day police custody given to the accused was enough for detailed investigation in this serious case.

9 Aug 2026 6:41 pm
Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident: Pilot Undergoes Confirmatory Test; DGCA Takes Both Pilots Off Roster

The pilot in command of Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi is undergoing a confirmatory laboratory test after an initial screening for psychoactive substances indicated that further analysis was required, the government said on Sunday. The development comes

9 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
CM Yogi Adityanath Says Social Media Being Used To Spread Anti-India Rumours

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said social media platforms are being used to spread rumours and misleading people against India. While speaking at the 101 years of Kakori Action in Lucknow event, he said that these days misuse of social

9 Aug 2026 6:12 pm
Punjab Polls 2027: Could Amarinder Singh Return To Congress Ahead Of Assembly Elections?

Captain Amarinder Singh, a former Congress veteran and two-time Punjab chief minister, left the party in 2021 following a prolonged feud with its top leadership. He later formed the Punjab Lok Congress (PLC), but the party failed to win a single

9 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
Months After Ajit Pawar Plane Crash, Training Aircraft Crash-Lands At Baramati Airstrip

A training aircraft operated by a private company crash-landed near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra's Pune district on Sunday. The two pilots onboard were not injured, and the aircraft sustained minor damage. The incident took place around 12.30 pm within the

9 Aug 2026 2:57 pm
9 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Meta Must Follow Indian Law, Not Global Policies: Centre After MeitY Talks

The government has given directive to Meta and its platforms in India must operate with the country's legal policies and they can't rely on global content policies. This decision has taken after several rounds of discussions with the Ministry of Electronics

9 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
JNU Cancels Auditorium Booking For Umar Khalid Book Discussion, Cites

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has cancelled the booking of its School of Social Sciences (SSS-I) auditorium for a book discussion organised by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) on the occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

9 Aug 2026 1:20 pm
Karnataka: Man Gone for Trekking at Shivagange Reported Missing, Search Continues

A 31-year-old man who went trekking at Shivagange in Nelamangala taluk on the outskirts of the city has been reported missing, police said on Sunday. Advaith Upadhyay, who hails from Indore in Madhya Pradesh and works for a finance firm in

9 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Dope Test: Did Pilot Test Positive For Psychoactive Substances? Airline Responds

The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which encountered severe turbulence and briefly lost around 300 feet in altitude on August 4, has reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances in a post-flight dope test, according to a

9 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
Chhatron Ki Goonj in Prayagraj: Rahul Gandhi Addresses Youth, Attacks Modi Govt

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi recently met and interacted with some students in Prayagraj. The event was named as

9 Aug 2026 9:32 am
NHAI Approves Two Kalindi Kunj Flyovers: What It Means For Delhi-Noida-Faridabad Traffic And Property Prices

Kalindi Kunj has been one of the most busiest traffic route for people connecting Delhi, Noida and Faridabad. After the long social media trolling and discussions over the traffic volumes in the area, NHAI National Highways Authority of India has now

8 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
Andhra Pradesh to Support Mobile Towers in Rural Areas With Free Land and Subsidised Electricity

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to extend targeted support for the establishment of mobile towers in rural, remote and commercially unviable areas, aimed at achieving 100 per cent mobile connectivity across the state. The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has

8 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
SAD Calls for Women's Reservation and Fair Delimitation With Equal Representation for States

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday called for the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill and urged the Centre to carry out a fair and equitable delimitation exercise that ensures balanced representation for all states. The decision was

8 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
IAF Wing Commander Arrested For Allegedly Sharing Classified Defence Info With Suspected Pakistani Operation

An IAF serving Wing Commander has been apprehended by the Delhi Police on charges of passing classified information regarding defence matters to a woman believed to have ties with Pakistan's Intelligence Services. According to reports from police sources, the

8 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
What Is a Private Member

The children below age 13 may face restrictions on creating their social media account and online gaming platforms under the new proposed law introduced by BJP MP Baijayant Panda. BJP MP is introducing the Safeguarding Healthy Internet Environments for Little Digital-Natives

8 Aug 2026 3:57 pm