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  Buzz over Amarinder Singh's return to Congress for 2027 Punjab polls: Will it benefit party?

  August 09, 2026 8:59 IST

  There has been a buzz over the possibility of Captain Amarinder Singh returning to the Congress fold ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections. Although one must note that the former chief minister has already clarified that he now remains politically committed to the BJP.

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  'Attempts to mislead Gen Z': Dharmendra Pradhan reveals why he resigned as Education Minister

  August 09, 2026 7:08 IST

  In an event at the GM University in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, BJP MP Dharmendra Pradhan has revealed why he resigned as Education Minister amid protests over NEET paper leak and alleged that attempts were made to mislead the Gen Z.

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  Pilots' body writes to PM Modi, pushes for Civil Aviation Authority to replace DGCA

  August 12, 2026 12:18 IST

  The FIP also raised the issue of financial constraints; unlike global counterparts in the UK, Singapore, and neighbouring South Asian nations that operate self-sustaining bodies, the DGCA's revenue goes straight into the Consolidated Fund of India, leaving the regulator dependent on annual budget.

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  PM Modi speaks to US Vice President JD Vance, discusses India-US strategic partnership

  August 08, 2026 23:56 IST

  “Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. Warmly congratulated him and the Second Lady on the birth of their son and conveyed best wishes to the entire family,” PM Modi said.

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  Why NCP-SP opposes FCRA Bill in present form and seeks JPC scrutiny? Supriya Sule clears air

  August 08, 2026 23:56 IST

  Supriya Sule said there are organisations such as the Gates Foundation and USAID that have been doing good work for many years and why should the government look at every foreign-funded organisation with a bad eye?

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  CID summons sitting JPSC members in connection with exam irregularities investigation

  August 08, 2026 23:59 IST

  The CID has summoned all three sitting JPSC members for questioning over alleged exam irregularities that have sparked protests across Jharkhand. Thousands of students marched under the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum banner, demanding the exam be cancelled.

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  JP Nadda releases AI knowledge paper: What it means for the future of diagnostics

  August 08, 2026 21:10 IST

  The report also highlights that this transition requires addressing fragmented health data and limited evidence, developing predictable lifecycle-based regulation for adaptive AI, and creating supportive reimbursement and procurement mechanisms.

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  No charges on UPI for users, major transactions to remain free for merchants | All you need to know

  August 08, 2026 23:58 IST

  Amidst the growing speculation of a charge on UPI users for payments of more than Rs 2000, the finance ministry cleared the air and stated that no such charges will be put in place for the users and small merchants.

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  Almora innovator successfully tests electric flying car: 'It aims to provide personal sky mobility'

  August 08, 2026 20:24 IST

  Ravi Tamta, an Almora-based innovator, hogged the limelight when he successfully tested a single-seat electric vehicle, aimed at providing personal sky mobility to the people amid the soaring prices of aircraft tickets.

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  Rahul Gandhi at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event urges students to change system with love and affection

  August 08, 2026 23:56 IST

  Addressing the youth, Rahul Gandhi said your families spend crores of rupees on your education and you receive a certificate, yet that certificate fails to secure you a job. Here, exam papers get leaked. Wealthy students buy the papers.

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  SDRF team rescues 18 Kanwar Yatra devotees from possible mishap at Ganga

  August 08, 2026 18:37 IST

  The SDRF team members unleashed courage to save 18 Kanwar Yatra devotees during their holy pilgrimage. The devotees slipped and were caught in the strong waves of the river Ganga, but were rescued by the team.

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  Student observing hunger strike during JPSC protest admitted to ICU at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi

  August 08, 2026 17:39 IST

  The Jharkhand government on Saturday held talks with the Devendra Nath Mahto-led faction of the job aspirants over the alleged paper leaks, however, failed to break the deadlock as the protesters decided that their agitation would continue until all their demands are met.

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  Sukhbir Badal announces Akali Dal's support for women's reservation a day after meeting PM Modi

  August 08, 2026 16:43 IST

  After detailed deliberations on key issues before Parliament, the Shiromani Akali Dal also demanded a fair and equitable Delimitation that ensures equal representation to all States.

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  JPSC exam irregularities matter reaches Supreme Court amidst ongoing protests in Jharkhand

  August 08, 2026 16:12 IST

  Students have been protesting against the alleged JPSC exam irregularities in Jharkhand and want a CBI probe into the matter, among other demands. A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court over the issue.

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  Centre asks Meta to revamp its algorithms, remove deepfakes, misleading posts: Govt sources

  August 08, 2026 15:55 IST

  The government officials also asked Meta to tighten content moderation, act faster on takedown requests from authorised agencies, follow data-localisation requirements, and work more closely with government to speed up detection and removal of deepfakes, morphed images, and misleading posts.

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  OPINION | Delimitation Bill: Can Modi muster two-third majority?

  August 08, 2026 14:39 IST

  Talks are presently on with the DMK for securing support for Delimitation Bill. Hopes have arisen about NCP (Sharad Pawar) and YSR Congress supporting the bill. Chances of Shiromani Akali Dal joining hands have also arisen.

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  Social media and suspicious mobile app: How an IAF officer was honey-trapped by Pakistani operative

  August 08, 2026 14:29 IST

  The Indian Air Force official was arrested on May 30 after he allegedly shared classified and sensitive information with a Pakistani operative after getting 'honey-trapped' by her. The officer is a Wing Commander-ranked official.

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  PM Modi's fresh outreach to Gen Z: 'Your decisions, lives will influence our Viksit Bharat goal'

  August 08, 2026 13:51 IST

  PM Modi urged IIT Delhi graduates to stay curious and keep learning as technology and the world rapidly evolve. He highlighted research and innovation opportunities, including government funding, fellowships and initiatives to strengthen India's scientific ecosystem.

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  BJP MP Raghav Chadha meets PM Modi, calls interaction 'detailed and enriching'

  August 08, 2026 11:04 IST

  BJP's Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lauding the Prime Minister, he said his interaction with PM Modi was "detailed and enriching". He also thanked PM Modi for providing him the time to meet him.

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  Seven killed, 11 injured after passenger bus skids off road in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba

  August 08, 2026 11:29 IST

  The ill-fated bus was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba district when it met with the accident near Chaluj Mor, killing 7 people.

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  Three killed as car rams into parked truck on Jalandhar-Maksudan bypass in Punjab

  August 08, 2026 11:35 IST

  The crash took place around 6.30 am when a speeding Swift car collided with a truck parked on the Jalandhar-Masudan bypass on the highway, killing all three occupants on the spot, police said.

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  Rainfall to ease in Delhi after wettest first week of August in 15 years; WFH advisory in Gurugram

  August 08, 2026 9:04 IST

  Delhi has witnessed its wettest first week of August since 2011 after extremely heavy rainfall lashed the capital on Friday. For Saturday, it is expected that the rainfall intensity will reduce in the region; however, authorities in neighbouring Gurugram have issued a WFH advisory for people.

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  India draws a firm line on Arunachal, officially maps 27 locations after China's renaming attempts

  August 07, 2026 23:56 IST

  The Central government in a statement said that identifying 27 locations formally on the Survey of India map of Arunachal Pradesh is aimed at facilitating their accurate recognition and better awareness among the public at large.

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  'We presented our demands, protest to continue': Protesters meet Jharkhand govt over JPSC paper leak

  August 07, 2026 23:57 IST

  After meeting with the aspirants' delegation, Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu said, "We had a meeting with the students in a cordial atmosphere. We understood the demands of students. Govt is committed to deliberate on the students' demand, seriously."

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  India's electric flying car dream gets wings as Uttarakhand man conducts first test flight | WATCH

  August 07, 2026 23:50 IST

  Ravi Tamta from Uttarakhand has successfully test-flown HAPIDA SKYNeX -- a single-seater electric flying vehicle developed through his startup. The prototype has gone viral on social media and represents a major milestone in India's personal air mobility ambitions.

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  India says govt had no role in Hasina press meet, tells US leaders Parliament will decide FCRA Bill

  August 07, 2026 23:50 IST

  The MEA clarified that the Indian government had no role in Sheikh Hasina's press briefing, calling it a private event. India also responded to criticism over the FCRA, commented on regional defence developments and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Indian seafarers in the Gulf.

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  Congress issues whip to its MPs to be present in Parliament on August 10, 11 and 12 without fail

  August 07, 2026 17:06 IST

  In the three-line whip, chief whip of the Congress in the Rajya Sabha said, "Very important issues will be taken up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday i.e. 10th, 11th and 12th August, 2026."

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  OPINION | Why Mohan Bhagwat praised Gen Z?

  August 07, 2026 16:23 IST

  RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat strongly backed Gen Z, describing the younger generation as sincere, patriotic and well within its democratic rights to protest. He also rejecting claims that the Jantar Mantar protests were "foreign-funded" or "anti-national".