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  China's encroachment in Arunachal? Govt sources reject claims, call them 'attention-seeking ploy'

  August 11, 2026 23:53 IST

  Government sources rejected claims of China's "slow encroachment" into Arunachal Pradesh, calling them attention-seeking social media claims. India maintains Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country amid China's repeated territorial and renaming claims.

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  Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot tests positive for marijuana in second dope test: Sources

  August 11, 2026 23:48 IST

  On August 4, the Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 operated with A320 aircraft VT-EXO experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet during cruise, after which the aircraft stabilised and subsequently landed safely in the national capital.

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  Modi govt likely to send FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny: Sources

  August 11, 2026 23:52 IST

  The FCRA Bill seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for the supervision, management, and disposal of foreign contributions and assets through a designated authority.

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  PM Modi posts new video on Instagram, appeals citizens to join 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign | WATCH

  August 11, 2026 17:02 IST

  PM Modi shared a new Instagram video urging citizens to hoist the Tricolour at every home on August 15. The appeal comes ahead of India's 80th Independence Day as the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign gains momentum.

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  Govt summons Air India outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson over Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Sources

  August 11, 2026 17:59 IST

  The Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered a turbulence-related incident that caused the aircraft to drop as much as 300 feet in altitude, leaving many passengers and crew members with minor injuries.

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  OPINION | Jharkhand: Why is Hemant Soren avoiding CBI probe?

  August 11, 2026 16:25 IST

  Jharkhand's job aspirants are demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC and other exams. Despite the government's acceptance of most demands, its refusal to order a CBI probe and police action against protesters have intensified the controversy.

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  Supreme Court refuses relief to TMC over frozen bank accounts, upholds Calcutta HC order

  August 11, 2026 16:06 IST

  The Supreme Court clearly stated that all issues related to the case can be raised in the main petition pending in the Calcutta High Court. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen the three bank accounts, with balances totalling Rs 440.42 crore, in connection with its money-laundering probe.

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  'Zombie drug clip was from Rajasthan, not Punjab’: Harbhajan gets fact-checked by Punjab Police

  August 11, 2026 14:59 IST

  "The governments have ruined Punjab and its Punjabi youth. It makes me want to cry seeing all this. Forgive my Punjab... Excuse Punjab. Where have they brought Punjab to?" said BJP MP Harbhajan Singh.

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  Tamil Nadu Speaker's anti-abortion remark sparks massive row, Health Minister clarifies comment

  August 11, 2026 14:09 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar's remark has created ripples in social media, prompting state Health Minister KG Arunraj to clarify on Monday that abortions are often a medical necessity and are strictly regulated by national law.

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  Sonia Gandhi writes on Manmohan Singh after SC clean chit: 'History will remember him kindly'

  August 11, 2026 13:55 IST

  Sonia Gandhi said the Supreme Court judgment was significant because the case had continued for years despite the absence of sufficient grounds, according to her assessment.

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  SC seeks Centre's reply on Subhash Chandra Bose's daughter's plea to bring back ashes from Japan

  August 11, 2026 12:55 IST

  Anita Bose Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, had moved the Supreme Court, seeking the return of his ashes from Renko-ji Temple in Tokyo, Japan, where they have reportedly been preserved for over eight decades.

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  From hydraulic failures to autopilot glitch, Air India flight had major issues before turbulence hit

  August 11, 2026 7:46 IST

  The August 4 incident involved Air India flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft registered as VT-EXO. During the flight, the aircraft suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude before stabilising and continuing its journey. It subsequently landed safely in Delhi.

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  Waris Punjab De fields Indira Gandhi assassination convict Kehar Singh's son for 2027 Assembly polls

  August 10, 2026 23:40 IST

  Kehar Singh was convicted of conspiring to assassinate former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and was later hanged. The decision to field his son, Satwant Singh, has sparked a new debate in Punjab politics.

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  'Communists are total cowards': Sitharaman hits CPI-M over John Brittas' UPI fee allegations

  August 10, 2026 20:02 IST

  Nirmala Sitharaman called communists "total cowards" while hitting back at CPI(M) MP John Brittas over UPI fee allegations in Rajya Sabha. Brittas alleged US pressure behind the move, while Sitharaman rejected the claims and defended the government's UPI provision.

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  'No shots fired at Jantar Mantar': Nadda counters Rahul Gandhi, accuses him of 'misleading' people

  August 10, 2026 23:40 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Union Home Minister Amit Shah must come clean on who authorised the firing of pellet guns on the protesting students.

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  'Not interested in Amit Shah's fantasy conversations': Rahul Gandhi lays out three demands

  August 10, 2026 23:57 IST

  Rahul Gandhi demanded answers from Amit Shah over the alleged police action against protesting students and listed three key Opposition demands. The Congress leader also sought PM Modi's apology and answers over alleged irregularities involving Ram temple donations.

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  ED launches pan-India crackdown on paper leaks, files ECIRs across several states: Sources

  August 10, 2026 19:18 IST

  ECIRs have been filed in Rajasthan, Haryana, Guwahati, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand. The ED has also taken over the FIRs filed in all these states.

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  'Using force against protesting students is wrong': Rahul Gandhi on lathicharge in Jharkhand

  August 10, 2026 18:38 IST

  Rahul Gandhi condemns the lathicharge on protesting students in Ranchi and urges the Jharkhand government to hold dialogue. The Congress leader says peaceful protests must be respected and students' grievances should be resolved immediately.

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  Punjab Assembly passes bill on capping school fee at 5 per cent: All you need to know

  August 10, 2026 18:10 IST

  Punjab Assembly passes a Bill capping annual fee hikes by unaided private schools at 5 per cent. The new rules cover multiple school charges and provide for refunds when three-year fee hikes exceed 15 per cent.

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  Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 without debate: All you need to know about it

  August 10, 2026 16:19 IST

  Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 amid Opposition protests over the alleged NEET protest crackdown. The bill proposes a National Tribunals Commission and a uniform framework for tribunal appointments.

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  End to Parliament standoff? Rijiju says govt open to debate on students' protest, Shah to respond

  August 10, 2026 13:59 IST

  Speaking to reporters, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday that the government is ready for a discussions on issues of students. He also said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reply in the Parliament.

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  NCP-SP MPs meet PM Modi amid buzz over party's stand on delimitation

  August 10, 2026 12:33 IST

  It is being speculated that the NCP(SP) could back the Delimitation Bill in the Parliament. Notably, NCP(SP)'s working president Supriya Sule has also said that the party could consider supporting the legislation if the proposed changes are made.

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  Rahul Gandhi ups ante against Amit Shah, seeks SC-monitored probe into Jantar Mantar violence

  August 10, 2026 10:44 IST

  In a post on X, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his absence from the Parliament and sought a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the Jantar Mantar violence in Delhi on July 20.

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  Parliament Session HIGHLIGHTS: Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill passed; Shah meets Om Birla

  August 10, 2026 19:40 IST

  Parliament has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after the Rajya Sabha returned the Money Bill to the Lok Sabha with recommendations.

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  Rahul Navin, ED Director, given one-year extension by Centre till August 2027

  August 09, 2026 23:46 IST

  Rahul Navin took charge of the ED in September 2023 and is a 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer. He has worked in the Income Tax Department for more than 30 years and is known as an expert in international taxation.

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  AAIB to probe AI Phuket-Delhi flight altitude loss; pilot to undergo 'confirmatory analysis'

  August 09, 2026 23:48 IST

  AAIB will investigate the Air India Phuket–Delhi flight’s altitude loss, which the Civil Aviation Ministry described as a serious incident. Both crew members have been removed from duty pending test results, with further action depending on the pilot’s confirmatory test.

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  Three JPSC members, summoned by CID over exam irregularities, resign from their posts

  August 09, 2026 23:49 IST

  The JPSC members were summoned by the CBI in connection with the JPSC exam irregularities. The three sitting JPSC members have resigned from their posts.

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  Laser beam disorients Malaysia Airlines pilot, flight circles before landing at Kolkata airport

  August 09, 2026 16:49 IST

  The flight was scheduled to land at 11.20 pm on Saturday, but when the aircraft was approximately eight nautical miles from the runway, the pilot reportedly noticed a bright laser beam flashing towards the cockpit.