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B'desh assures India ties unaffected by Sheikh Hasina's prolonged stay

A top adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday said that deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s extended stay in India will not hurt bilateral relations and Dhaka will always try to maintain good relations with New Delhi.

Country passing through 'bad phase' due to politics of polarisation, says Farooq Abdullah

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the country is passing through a \"bad phase\" due to politics of polarisation and hatred, and advised Muslims not to be disheartened as \"this phase is bound to end soon\".

Rajasthan: Eight people killed in rain-related incidents

Eight people were killed in Rajasthan, roads were blocked and normal life was brought to a halt in different parts of the country on Monday as rain wreaked havoc.

Manish Sisodia holds first meeting with AAP MLAS after bail

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, held his first meeting with party legislators on Monday after being granted bail by the Supreme Court.

HC asks MCD to handover building to Delhi govt department to shift Asha Kiran inmates

Noting that against a capacity of 570 persons, over 920 inmates were staying at the shelter home

L-G reviews implementation of 3 new criminal laws in Delhi

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Monday reviewed the implementation of the three new criminal legislations in the national capital and directed that hurdles should be removed at the earliest, Raj Niwas officials said.

Sangam Vihar daylight robbery suspect apprehended: Police

The Delhi Police has arrested an individual for a daylight robbery at gunpoint in South Delhi’s Sangam Vihar area.

JNUSU initiates indefinite hunger strike in response to student demands

Around Sixteen students from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), including key office bearers of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) - Dhananjay (President), Avijit (Vice President), Priyanshi (General Secretary) and Sajid (Joint Secretary) - began an indefinite hunger strike on August 12, seeking a response from the university administration on their charter of demands.

Ten Delhi hospitals begin strike in solidarity with rape-murder victim

In a dramatic escalation of a nationwide response to a tragic incident, ten government hospitals in Delhi have initiated an indefinite strike starting Monday, August 12.

B'desh govt urges protesters to surrender all illegal firearms

Bangladesh interim government’s Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain on Monday asked protesters to surrender by August 19 all illegal and unauthorized firearms, including the rifles looted from law enforcers during the recent violence, according to a media report.

Leaders of France, Germany & Britain endorse calls for ceasefire in Gaza

The leaders of France, Germany and Britain in a joint statement have endorsed the latest push by mediators United States, Qatar and Egypt to broker an agreement to end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war.

IIT Madras tops rankings for 6th straight year

The Ministry of Education has released the ninth edition of the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) for 2024, with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras maintaining its position as the topranked institution overall for the sixth consecutive year.

Bihar: 6 women among 7 dead in temple stampede

At least seven people, including six women, were killed and 16 others injured in a stampede at Baba Siddheshwar Nath Temple in Bihar’s Jehanabad district, an official said on Monday.

Bharti Enterprises to acquire 24.5% stake in BT worth $4 bn

Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Sunil Bharti Mittal’s conglomerate Bharti Enterprises, has announced plans to acquire a 24.5 per cent stake in BT Group, Britain’s largest broadband and mobile company.

Hasina's stay in India won't affect ties: B'desh

Bangladesh’s interim government has reassured that the country’s bilateral relations with India remain strong, despite recent political upheaval.

SC to consider listing of Kejriwal's plea

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing for hearing a plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against a Delhi High Court order that upheld his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with an alleged excise policy scam.

Cong warns of stir if JPC demand not met; BJP blames Oppn for economic chaos

As the political slugfest continued over the allegations in the Hindenburg Research report, the BJP on Monday launched a blistering attack on the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of attempting to spread economic anarchy in the country by raising questions about the integrity of Indian stock markets based on the latest allegations made by the US short-seller.

Retail inflation drops to 5-year low of 3.54% in July

IIP growth slows to 5-month low of 4.2% in Fune

Centre hits pause on Broadcasting Bill, fresh draft after detailed consultations

The Central government announced on Monday that it will conduct additional consultations to prepare a fresh draft of the controversial Broadcasting Bill.

SRK receives career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival

The superstar feels encouraged after being awarded

It's a dream to compete with other global stars in India: Neeraj

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra hoped to compete with other prominent international names in India sooner than later following his silver medal-winning effort in the Paris Olympics.

Indian football team head coach should be an Indian in future: Manolo Marquez

His first international assignment will be the three-team Intercontinental Cup

US pip China in Olympic medal table race as Paris readies final curtain

The United States pipped China for top spot in the battle of medals on Sunday as Paris prepared to bring the curtain down on one of the most successful Olympic Games in history.

Govt transfers over 60 CCIT/DGIT I-T department officers

The Department of Revenue issued two orders to this effect on August 9

Sebi proposed Futures & Options norms to hit exchanges, brokers: Reports

Moreover, discount brokers, ho depend heavily on retail investors, are expected to be more affected than traditional full-service brokers

'Hindenburg claims baseless & an attempt of character assassination'

US short-seller Hindenburg Research has alleged that it suspects SEBI’s unwillingness to act against Adani Group may be because of its head Madhabi Puri Buch had stakes in offshore funds linked to the conglomerate - an allegation that the SEBI head called “baseless” and an attempt of “character assassination”.

Rescuers retrieve remains of all 62 passengers in Brazil plane crash

Brazilian rescue teams Saturday retrieved the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a plane crash in Sao Paulo state as families started gathering in the metropolis to identify and bury their loved ones.

Israel broadens its evacuation orders after deadly strike on Gaza

The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza early Sunday after a deadly airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north killed at least 80 Palestinians, according to local health authorities. Israel said it targeted a militant command post, killing 19 fighters.

Foreign Secretary Misri meets Nepal's top leadership

Discusses ways to strengthen bilateral ties across all sectors

Ram Temple Trust receives donations of Rs 55 bn since groundbreaking ceremony

In 2021, Trust launched an ambitious fundraising campaign that became a turning point in gathering necessary resources for the temple’s construction