• 

  '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.

• 

  '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.

• 

  '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.

• 

  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.

• 

  '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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  'You will have to answer': Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on Amit Shah over police action on students

  August 09, 2026 15:43 IST

  Rahul Gandhi targeted Amit Shah over the alleged police action and demanded accountability, warning that those responsible would have to answer for the incident.

• 

  'Only first two couplets will be sung': Kerala minister rejects full Vande Mataram rendition

  August 09, 2026 14:26 IST

  Kerala will continue its existing practice of singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at state government programmes, Health Minister K Muraleedharan said. Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan also opposed the full rendition amid a political row over Centre's directions.

• 

  'Not in a position to comment': Air India on reports that Phuket-Delhi flight pilot failed dope test

  August 09, 2026 12:24 IST

  Reports have emerged that the pilot of the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that hit turbulence earlier this month has failed a dope test. However, the Tata-owned airline has said that it is not in a position to comment on those reports.

• 

  Volvo bus crashes into truck, falls from Poguru bridge in Andhra Pradesh; 40 injured

  August 09, 2026 11:16 IST

  A private Volvo bus collided with an Eicher truck in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district before falling from Poguru bridge. Around 40 passengers were injured, with 10 reportedly in critical condition. Rescue operations are underway.

• 

  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.

• 

  '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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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?

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.