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Kolkata, August 6: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari issued a warning on Thursday regarding a live inquiry into 27 buildings found to have irregularities across Kolkata. This announcement follows a meeting with a delegation from the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (CREDAI). Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul stated that after an ... Read more West Bengal Chief Minister Warns of Live Inquiry into 27 Illegal Buildings in Kolkata

New Delhi, August 6: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated on Thursday that BRICS nations have a unique opportunity to enhance manufacturing competitiveness, deepen technical cooperation, develop resilient supply chains, and promote sustainable industrial growth. Speaking at the BRICS Industry Ministers meeting held in Jaipur under Indias BRICS 2026 presidency, Goyal noted that ... Read more BRICS Nations Have Unique Opportunity to Boost Manufacturing and Supply Chains: Piyush

New Delhi, August 6: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has intensified scrutiny over the construction agency responsible for the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway due to multiple defects and issues. NHAI has taken action against several officials, including the project director of the agency. According to NHAI officials, the project director has been suspended and barred ... Read more Cracks Found on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway: Project Director Dismissed, Construction Agency Issued Show Cau

Eugene, August 6: Indian thrower Amanat Kamboj has qualified for the womens discus throw final at the U20 World Athletics Championship, achieving her best throw of the season on Thursday. In May 2026, Amanat secured a gold medal at the Asian U20 Championship with a throw of 52.24 meters. During the qualification round, she recorded ... Read more Amanat Kamboj Qualifies for Womens Discus Throw Final at U20 World Athletics Championship

New Delhi, August 6: England has recalled batting all-rounder Dan Lawrence to its 16-member squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan. Jordan Cox is set to bat at the number three position. The Test series between Pakistan and England will kick off on August 19 in Leeds, followed by the second match at Lords ... Read more Dan Lawrence Returns to England Squad for Tests Against Pakistan

New Delhi, August 6: Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has criticized Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, following the cancellation of a venue booking for his event. Naqvi remarked that a student game is being played in the name of student voices, a spectacle that the entire nation has ... Read more Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Critiques Rahul Gandhis Student Engagement Tactics

Mumbai, August 6: Firstsource Solutions, an IT company under the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 27 on Thursday. The companys profit for the April-June period dropped by 19% quarter-on-quarter to 166 crore, down from 205 crore in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 26. In the ... Read more Firstsource Solutions Reports 19% Decline in Quarterly Profit for April-June Period

New Delhi, August 6: During the monsoon session of Parliament on Thursday, Congress MPs staged a protest against the central government. They demanded answers from Home Minister Amit Shah on various issues. The MPs raised concerns regarding the alleged police action against CJP protesters on July 20, donations to the Ayodhya Ram Temple, student issues, ... Read more Congress MPs Protest in Parliament, Question Home Minister Amit Shahs Absence

New Delhi, August 6: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, known for her controversial remarks, referred to the protesting Gen Z demonstrators at Jantar Mantar as the gutter generation. She shared her views on the ongoing student protests in Ranchi. Ranaut criticized Rahul Gandhi, stating, Our Gen Z is truly enduring various hardships, and this issue has ... Read more Kangana Ranaut Addresses Jharkhand Recruitment Scams, Critiques Rahul Gandhi

Mumbai, August 6: Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the central government, referencing a report by the NITI Aayog that reveals the dire state of Indias school infrastructure. In an editorial published in their mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena (UBT) stated, As Generation Z youth take to the streets to protest systemic failures in education, repeated paper ... Read more Shiv Sena (UBT) Critiques Government Amidst Youth Protests Over Education System Failures

Pune, August 6: In a tragic incident that occurred between May 27 and May 30, 2026, toxic liquor claimed the lives of 21 individuals in Pune, Maharashtra. This disaster has devastated numerous families permanently. In response, the State Crime Investigation Department (CID) has taken action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA). ... Read more Major Action in Pune Toxic Liquor Case: MCOCA Imposed on Mastermind and Gang

New Delhi, August 6: Arvind Kejriwal, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, has raised concerns regarding the central governments ethanol blending policy in petrol. He took to the social media platform X to express his doubts about the governments previous implementation of E20 petrol and its plans to increase ethanol blending to 50%. Kejriwal ... Read more Kejriwal Questions Central Governments E20 Petrol Policy

Washington, August 6: The U.S. Department of the Treasury has removed the Iraqi commercial airline Fly Baghdad and its two aircraft from its list of sanctioned entities linked to Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Fly Baghdad, also known as Iraq Express, had its two Boeing 737 aircraft delisted from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ... Read more U.S. Lifts Ban on Iraqi Airline Fly Baghdad Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran

Shillong, August 6: The draft voter list published on Wednesday in Meghalaya, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026, reveals that the number of female voters exceeds that of male voters once again. The draft list has been released across all 12 districts of the state. Meghalayas Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) B.D.R. Tiwari reported that the ... Read more Meghalayas Draft Voter List Shows More Women Than Men After Verification

New Delhi, August 5: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, participated in the 10th anniversary meeting of the South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN) held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from August 4-5. Representatives from national regulatory authorities (NRAs), pharmacopoeias, and international organizations from the South-East Asia region attended the meeting. ... Read more IPC Recognized as Regional Center of Excellence by WHO SEARN for Drug Qu

Beijing, August 5: The capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa, has maintained its position among the leading cities in China for environmental quality in 2025. According to the recently released Lhasa Urban Environmental Quality Status Report for 2025, the citys environmental standards have consistently improved. The report indicates that Lhasas air quality met national ... Read more Lhasa Achieves Top Environmental Quality in 2025

Goa, August 5: Internal strife within the Goa Congress has come to the forefront once again. The party has suspended its social media in-charge, Sharmila Siddiqui, after she publicly objected to the appointment of Mahesh Mhambre, a leader with alleged RSS ties, as the party spokesperson by the new state president, Girish Chodankar. Following her ... Read more Congress Suspends Sharmila Siddiqui Amid Internal Turmoil in Goa

Chennai, August 5: MK Stalin, the leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has labeled the TVK governments inaugural budget as disappointing. He stated that the budget lacks innovative thinking and fails to present a visionary plan for the states future. Stalin accused the government of ignoring major ... Read more MK Stalin Critiques TVK Governments First Budget as Disappointing

New Delhi, August 5: The Ireland and Afghanistan cricket teams are currently engaged in a five-match ODI series, hosted by Ireland. Unfortunately, the first match scheduled for Wednesday was canceled due to rain, leaving Ireland disappointed. As a result, Ireland will not secure a direct entry into the 2027 ODI World Cup. Instead, they must ... Read more Ireland Faces Qualifiers for 2027 ODI World Cup After Series Setback

New Delhi, August 5: The central government has maintained its progress towards fiscal consolidation in the first quarter (April-June) of the financial year 2026-27. According to official data released on Wednesday, the total receipts of the central government stood at 10,49,243 crore by June 2026, accounting for 28.7% of the annual budget estimate. This figure ... Read more Governments Fiscal Receipts Reach 10.49 Lakh Crore in Q1 of FY 2026-27

Murshidabad, August 5: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury responded to the recent bust of an ISI-backed terrorist module in Amritsar, urging heightened vigilance against security threats. He also criticized Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths comments regarding the Ram Temple donation controversy. Speaking to the media in Murshidabad, Chowdhury emphasized the need for caution regarding terrorist activities. ... Read more Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Urges Vigilance Amid Security Threats in Kashmir

New Delhi, August 5: The government has revealed that the high-powered committee established to address issues related to same-sex couples has convened only twice so far. No recommendations or reports have been submitted yet. This information came to light in response to a question posed by Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor in the Lok Sabha. ... Read more Shashi Tharoor Questions Delay in LGBTQIA+ Panels Work

Kolkata, August 5: This year, Kolkatas Independence Day celebrations will feature floats highlighting various welfare schemes from both the central and West Bengal governments. Initiatives such as the Annapurna Scheme, the Developed India-Gi Ram Ji Scheme, the PM Housing Scheme, and free bus travel for women will be prominently displayed. A government official announced on ... Read more Kolkata to Showcase Government Welfare Schemes in Independence Day Parade

New Delhi, August 5: Congress MP Sukdev Bhagat has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government and the RSS while discussing various issues. He appealed to the Home Minister to respect the Parliament and address the public on recent significant matters. In response to accusations that the BJP is obstructing parliamentary proceedings, Bhagat stated, The ... Read more Amit Shah Urged to Respect Parliament and Answer Questions: Sukdev Bhagat

Lucknow, August 5: The National President of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, has sharply criticized the BJP government by sharing a video of farmers standing in long queues for fertilizer in Gonda. He claimed that those farmers currently waiting for fertilizer will form even longer lines to vote against the BJP in the upcoming assembly ... Read more Farmers Queue for Fertilizer Amidst Criticism of BJP Government: Akhilesh Yadav

Ranchi, August 4: The Jharkhand High Court has raised concerns regarding the normalization process employed by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) in the Assistant Professor appointment examination (Advertisement No. 13/2023). The court has directed the commission to submit a detailed affidavit clarifying how candidates who took the exam under similar conditions and received identical ... Read more Jharkhand High Court Questions Normalization Process in Assistant Professor Appointmen

New Delhi, August 4: Amid rising concerns regarding fuel adulteration and quality, the central government clarified on Tuesday that regular monitoring of petrol and diesel quality is being conducted nationwide. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) stated that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are continuously overseeing fuel quality, with monitoring systems now more stringent ... Read more Government Ensures Quality Monitoring of E20 Fuel Amid Concerns

Mumbai, August 4: On August 5, 2019, a significant constitutional decision was made that continues to spark debate in Jammu and Kashmirs political and social landscape. Even after seven years, this date is recorded as a pivotal moment in history. Maharaja Hari Singh holds a crucial place in Jammu and Kashmirs history. In 1947, he ... Read more Seven Years After Article 370: How Has Jammu and Kashmir Changed? Insights from Residents

Kolkata, August 4: A contract killer accused in the 2022 murder of Congress councilor Tapan Kandu has died while undergoing treatment at the Purulia Government Medical College and Hospital. Police shared this information on Tuesday. The accused, Kalebar Singh (58), had been in judicial custody since his arrest in April 2022. On Tuesday morning, an ... Read more West Bengal: Death of Suspect in Tapan Kandu Murder Case Raises Questions

New Delhi, August 4: Congress MP Sukdev Bhagat commented on the recent by-election results, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) controversy, and other significant political issues. He stated that the public has shattered the illusions propagated by the BJP government in the Datiya and Bankipur by-elections. Discussing the BJPs defeat in the Bankipur by-election, Bhagat ... Read more Congress MP Sukdev Bhagat Critiques BJPs Election Performance and Political Strategies

New Delhi, August 4: Opposition parties have targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following the results of the Bankipur by-election. Opposition MPs claim the election results reflect public dissatisfaction, asserting that this outcome is not merely about one seat but a reflection of sentiments across the nation. They also criticized the government for the ongoing ... Read more Opposition Critiques BJP After Bankipur By-Election Loss

New Delhi, August 4: The proceedings of the Rajya Sabha faced significant disruptions once again on Tuesday, as the Question Hour was marred by chaos. Shortly after the session commenced at 11 AM, uproar erupted in the house, leading to the suspension of proceedings until noon. However, even when the session resumed at noon, the ... Read more Ongoing Chaos in Rajya Sabha Disrupts Question Hour Again

Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc Alloys Private Limited (HZAPL), a unit of Hindustan Zinc Limitedthe worlds largest integrated zinc producer and among the leading global silver producershas been awarded the internationally recognised ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. The certifications recognise the companys robust systems and operational excellence in quality management, environmental management, and ... Read more Hindustan Zinc Alloys Private Limited Earns Three Prestigious ISO Certifi

Caracas, August 4: The death toll from the recent earthquake in Venezuela continues to climb. An official update from the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, revealed that the number of fatalities has now reached 6,125 since the earthquake struck on June 24. According to a report posted on Rodriguezs Telegram channel, the number ... Read more Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 6,125, Official Update Released

Ahmedabad, August 4: BJP leader Rohan Gupta has voiced concerns regarding the Congress partys stance on various issues, including womens representation in the Karnataka Cabinet, factionalism within Punjab Congress, and the JPPSC controversy in Jharkhand. He accused Congress of adopting a dual approach towards issues affecting women, students, and Sanatan Dharma, asserting that the public ... Read more Rohan Gupta Critiques Congress on Womens Rights and Political Integrity

New Delhi, August 4: Rahul Deshraj Chahar is recognized as one of the most talented leg spinners in Indian cricket. He has represented Rajasthan in domestic cricket and played for various teams in the IPL. Known for his precise bowling, control, and wicket-taking ability, Rahul has also made a significant impact while playing for the ... Read more Rahul Chahar: Following in His Cousins Footsteps with a Unique Spin on Cricket

Ahmedabad, August 4: BJP leader Rohan Gupta stated on Monday that the entire nation is closely monitoring the developments surrounding the paper leak case in Jharkhand. He claimed that this situation has revealed the true nature of the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP). Gupta alleged that citizens and students across ... Read more BJP Critiques Oppositions Selective Activism Amid Jharkhand Paper Leak Scandal

Thiruvananthapuram, August 4: A controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in ghee supply at Keralas renowned Sabari Mala temple took a new turn on Monday. The states cooperative body, Milma, denied any involvement in the matter and raised questions about how such alleged tampering went unnoticed until now. This latest dispute follows the recent gold smuggling case ... Read more Milma Denies Involvement in Sabari Mala Ghee Scam, Questions Allegations of Adulteration

Srinagar, August 4: The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has extended his congratulations to fast bowler Aaqib Nabi, who has been selected for the Indian team for the Test series against Sri Lanka. The experienced pacer Jasprit Bumrah is currently recovering from an injury, which has led to Nabis inclusion in the ... Read more Jammu and Kashmir CM Congratulates Aaqib Nabi on Test Team Selection

New Delhi, August 3: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced defeats in the by-elections for the Bankipur and Datia assembly seats in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, respectively. Following this setback, Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party (SP), took a jab at the BJP. He remarked that those who are arrogant enough to ... Read more Akhilesh Yadav Critiques BJP After Election Losses in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh

Madrid, August 3: Spains Foreign Minister, Jos Manuel Albares, stated on Monday that Italy has not met expectations regarding the Ceuta migration crisis. He noted that Italy is the primary entry point for migrants arriving illegally in Europe. Albares expressed his concerns in an interview with the state broadcaster RTVE, highlighting that some countries and ... Read more Spain Questions Italys Role in Migrant Crisis, Calls for European Unity

Beijing, August 3: The Qinghai-Tibet Railway has reported serving over 2.1 million passengers during the summer travel season, which began on July 1 and continued through July 31. According to the China Railway Qinghai-Tibet Group, the railway also transported more than 2.6 million tons of goods during this period, marking significant growth in both passenger ... Read more Qinghai-Tibet Railway Serves Over 2.1 Million Passengers in July

New Delhi, August 3: Following an active participation in parliamentary proceedings, Nitish Kumar, the national president of the Janata Dal (United) and former Chief Minister of Bihar, arrived at the partys central office in New Delhi on Monday. He was warmly welcomed by senior leaders, officials, and party workers. Upon his arrival, there was a ... Read more Nitish Kumar Emphasizes Party Strength at JD(U) Headquarters

Mumbai, August 3: DLF Limited, a leading real estate company in India, has faced a significant setback in revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27. The companys income dropped by 52.9% year-on-year, totaling 1,280 crores, compared to 2,717 crores during the same period last year. Despite the revenue decline, DLF recorded a ... Read more DLF Reports 53% Revenue Decline in Q1 FY 2026-27

New Delhi, August 3: Born on August 4, 1967, Arbaaz Khan faced numerous ups and downs in his career, despite hailing from a film family. His journey was marked by several film projects that fell through, including a significant opportunity with Khiladi. However, fate changed in 1996 when the film Daraar catapulted him to fame, ... Read more How Arbaaz Khans Career Took a Turn with Daraar

Lucknow, August 3: During the Uttar Pradesh Assembly session, state ministers Dayashankar Singh and Ashish Patel addressed the oppositions protests regarding the Ram Temple donation controversy, the acquittal of Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, and the political stance of the Congress party. Both leaders launched verbal attacks on the opposition while defending the NDA government. Minister Dayashankar ... Read more Opposition Leaders Should Reflect Before Questioning Ram Temple: Dayashankar Singh

New Delhi, August 3: Priyanka Chaturvedi, former Rajya Sabha member from Shiv Sena (UBT), has responded to various issues, including the acquittal of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by the Rouse Avenue Court. This case is intertwined with allegations of sexual harassment against female wrestlers and the Ram Mandir donation scam. Chaturvedi expressed her lack of ... Read more Priyanka Chaturvedi Questions Judicial Process After Brij Bhushans Acquittal

New Delhi, August 3: The acquittal of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former president of the Wrestling Federation of India and ex-BJP MP, by the Rouse Avenue Court has sparked a wave of political responses. This decision pertains to a sexual harassment case filed by female wrestlers. The ruling party hailed it as a victory for ... Read more Political Reactions Emerge After Brij Bhushans Acquittal in Sexual Harassment Case

New Delhi, August 3: Akib Nabi has received his first call-up to the Indian cricket team following Jasprit Bumrahs absence from the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The series, starting on August 15, presents Akib with a golden opportunity to showcase his skills on the international stage. In the last two seasons of ... Read more Akib Nabis Hard Work Pays Off as He Joins Indian Test Squad

New Delhi, August 3: The Rajya Sabha faced another disruption on Monday, with the Question Hour being suspended due to uproar. Opposition members demanded a discussion under Rule 267 regarding issues related to recent student protests, leading to the suspension of legislative proceedings. As the session commenced, opposition members began shouting slogans and soon left ... Read more Disruption in Parliament: Rajya Sabha Question Hour Suspended Amid Protests