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SC to Hear Tejpal’s Surrender Plea Before Appeal Against Conviction
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a plea by former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal seeking protection from arrest pending…
Farmers’ body terms National Co-operative Development Corporation Act ‘anti-federal
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a coalition of farmer organizations that led nationwide protests against the 2020 farm laws, has criticized the National Co-operative…
Congress calls Kiren Rijiju ‘stunt master’ over Arunachal swimming post; he responds with ‘techniques
The Congress party mocked Union Minister Kiren Rijiju as a “stunt master” after he shared a video of himself swimming in an icy river…
Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Nations Supporting Fresh U.S. Sanctions
Iran has issued a firm warning that it will retaliate against any country that assists in implementing newly imposed United States sanctions targeting Tehran,…
Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that the United States intends to sever all economic ties with Iran and that any nation engaging in…
Manchester City agree £34m deal for Allan Elias as Nico González nears Newcastle move
Manchester City have finalised a transfer agreement worth €37.5 million plus €2.5 million—equivalent to £34 million—for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, a 22‑year‑old Brazilian prospect, while entering advanced negotiations…
Women Photograph Announces 2026 Grant Recipients – in Pictures
Women Photograph, the non‑profit launched in 2017 to amplify the voices of women and non‑binary visual journalists, has named three recipients for its 2026…
Dhruv shines like a jewel in Colombo; makes the opportunity(ies) count
India’s wicketkeeper‑batter Dhruv Jurel struck a century under pressure as the visitors declared their first innings at 503 for 9 against Sri Lanka in…
CET Final Seat Allotment Result Announced for Medical Engineering Courses
The Central Engineering Test (CET) authority has released the final seat allotment results for medical engineering courses, concluding the merit‑based selection process for the…
Madras High Court Dismisses Petitions Seeking CBI Investigation Into Fraudulent Registration of Palani Math Land
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a set of petitions that had sought a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry…
India cautious over Trump’s unpredictability; defends media meeting rules
India has expressed caution regarding the unpredictability of former United States President Donald Trump while affirming that its existing rules governing media meetings with…
Debris Falls Inside Uttarakhand’s Silkyara Tunnel During Rectification Work
Workers repairing a critical section of Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel have triggered a fresh safety concern after debris collapsed into the passage during ongoing rectification…
After Bhatti network, India apprehends three fugitives linked to Bambiha Gang in Malaysia, says Amit Shah
India’s home minister Amit Shah announced that three fugitives linked to the Bambiha gang have been apprehended in Malaysia, following the earlier dismantling of…
US Unveils New Sanctions Package to Sever Economic Lifelines Sustaining Iran
Washington, D.C. — The United States announced a sweeping new sanctions package on Wednesday aimed at cutting off Iran’s remaining economic lifelines, escalating pressure…
Thames Water Creditors Propose New Board as Rescue Talks Intensify
A group of creditors seeking to rescue Thames Water has proposed a restructuring of the utility’s board as part of a broader £10 billion rescue…
Hope to see PM Modi soon as we planned: Putin tells Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where Putin conveyed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi anticipates meeting him at…
Karnataka Amendments Clear Legal Path for Adani-Linked Tunnel Road Project After High-Level Meeting
The Karnataka legislature on Wednesday amended two state laws to remove procedural barriers facing the proposed Bengaluru-Mysuru tunnel road project, a day after a…
Rules at Tribal Hostels Undermining Dignity of Students, Says Rahul Gandhi
Congress Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urging an investigation into reportedly harsh rules at tribal…
Honest Leaders Are the First Step to a Better Future’: Cockroach Hunger Striker Targets India’s Political Class
Sonam Wangchuk, an education reformist from Ladakh, ended a 26‑day hunger strike on August 24 2026 after sustaining nationwide attention, declaring that honest leadership is the…
Landslide Disrupts NH‑520 in Odisha; IMD Issues Orange Alerts in Six Districts
A massive landslide has blocked key sections of National Highway 520, the vital link between Barbil and Rajamunda in Odisha, forcing commuters to reroute as…
FDA suspends licenses of restaurants in Mumbai Cricket Association premises over hygiene issues
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has revoked the operating licenses of five eateries located inside the Mumbai Cricket Association complex, citing serious hygiene…
Standard policy for VVIP visits': MEA sources on alleged 'no questions request' during PM Modi-Trump meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with former US President Donald Trump at the White House has sparked diplomatic discussion after sources within the Ministry…
Could Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov challenge Zelenskyy?
Ukraine's Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has emerged as a potential political rival to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, raising questions about internal divisions within the…
Samuel Eto’o Urges Support for Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Former Cameroon striker and current president of the country’s football federation, Samuel Eto’o, publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday, calling for unity…