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Akhilesh Yadav and Kiren Rijiju Clash Over FCRA Bill in Lok Sabha

A sharp confrontation erupted in the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2026, as Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the Indian government of introducing…

Punjab Government to Install 3 Lakh Solar Streetlights in Villages for Rs 470 Crore

The Punjab government has launched a large-scale rural infrastructure initiative to install 300,000 solar-powered streetlights across villages throughout the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann…

Cash Row: Impeachment Motion Against Justice Yashwant Varma May Be Brought in Winter Session, Say Govt Sources

Government sources have indicated that a motion for the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma may be introduced during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.…

Parliament Panel Finds Charges Against Justice Yashwant Varma Proven

A Lok Sabha panel has formally concluded that charges against Justice Yashwant Varma concerning the discovery of unexplained cash at his residence have been…

Kerala High Court Sets Aside Centre's Refusal to Renew FCRA Licenses for Two NGOs

The Kerala High Court has overturned a decision by the Central Government to deny the renewal of Foreign Contribution (Regulation Act) (FCRA) licenses to…

IIT Graduate From Kadapa Secures 13 Central Government Positions, Joins ESIC

Lomada Nagendra Sai, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), has entered the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) as a branch manager…

Centre Redefines Ganga Floodplain Regulations, Drops Construction Free Zone Provision

The Union government has amended the regulatory framework governing the floodplains of the Ganga and its tributaries, effectively removing the specific legal designation of…

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Faces Questioning Over Absence of Rain Rituals

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), one of the world's wealthiest and most influential religious institutions, is facing public and political scrutiny over its decision…

NLC India Renewables Awarded 200-MW Wind Power Project

NLC India Renewables has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the development of a 200-megawatt (MW) wind power project, marking a significant expansion…

In Venice, it’s not politics as usual as film-makers aim to recapture our attention

The Venice Film Festival has emerged as a critical arena for politically forthright cinema, with a new wave of filmmakers utilizing the platform to…

Lionel Messi Expresses Uncertainty Over Career Following Death of Father

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history, has admitted to experiencing significant doubt regarding the future of his professional…

John Mitchell Says Coaching England Will Be Whole and Meaningful After Becoming UK Citizen

John Mitchell, the head coach of the England women’s national rugby team, the Red Roses, has officially become a citizen of the United Kingdom.…

Panel Proposes Capping Private Hospital Room Charges at Three Star Hotel Rates in Metros

A government-appointed panel has recommended the implementation of a strict ceiling on room charges for private hospitals operating in India's metropolitan areas. The proposal…

Charges Proved Against Justice Yashwant Verma in Cash-at-Home Case: Probe Panel

A probe panel has concluded that all three charges brought against Justice Yashwant Verma regarding the discovery of undisclosed cash at his residence have…

Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Congress for Avoiding Debate on Student Unrest

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has launched a sharp critique of the Congress party, accusing the primary opposition of deliberately avoiding a parliamentary discussion regarding…

Flight Disruptions Hit Three Major Indian Carriers in Single Day

A series of operational failures across three of India's primary airline carriers on August 12, 2026, has raised concerns regarding the stability of the…

Over 3,100 kg of Gutkha Destroyed in Tirupattur Enforcement Drive

Authorities in Tirupattur have carried out a large-scale destruction of more than 3,100 kilograms of banned gutkha, marking a significant escalation in the regional…

Assam Government to Verify Flood Relief Funds Collected by 72 YouTubers

The Assam government has initiated a formal verification process to scrutinize flood relief funds raised by 72 YouTubers, seeking to determine the exact amount…

Three New Cascade Frog Species Discovered in Northeast India; One Named in Honor of Kerala Social Worker Padmini Varkey

Researchers have identified three previously unknown species of cascade frogs in Northeast India, marking a significant expansion of the region's known biodiversity. The discovery,…

Tamil Nadu Government Alleges Kerala Obstruction in Mullaperiyar Dam Strengthening

The government of Tamil Nadu has formally approached the Supreme Court of India, alleging that the Kerala state government has adopted an "obstructionist attitude"…

Kozhikode Medical College Ranked First in Kerala and 20th Nationally in IIRF 2026

Government Medical College (GMC), Kozhikode, has secured the top position among medical institutions in Kerala and has been ranked 20th nationwide in the 2026…

Amit Shah Expresses Readiness to Address Student Protests in Parliament

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that the Indian government is prepared to address all inquiries regarding the ongoing student protests during the…

Punjabi Cultural Traditions Captured in Southall Portraiture

A striking photograph by artist Hark1karan has brought international attention to the evolving nature of Punjabi cultural expression within the United Kingdom's diaspora. The…

Eerie Silence and Still Surviving: The Human Cost of Port Talbot's Industrial End

PORT TALBOT, Wales — A new photography exhibition in Port Talbot is documenting the profound social and psychological displacement of a community following the…