Alumnus donates Rs 228 cr to IIT Madras

One of the largest ever donations made to an educational institution in India

Big relief: Taxpayers will have two options on LTCG on properties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed an amendment in the Finance Bill to give big relief on capital gains tax in property transactions.

High Court not subordinate to SC, says HC judge

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that it is not subordinate to the Supreme Court and emphasised that the apex court has no authority to issue directions regarding specific proceedings pending before it.

Oppn queries about Pak, China role

In the all-Party meeting convened to discuss the unfolding situation in Bangladesh on Tuesday, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi voiced serious concerns regarding the situation in Bangladesh in the wake of recent developments there.

New Delhi monitoring situation of minorities

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that Sheikh Hasina had at very short notice requested approval to come to India.

UNEASY CALM PREVAILS IN BANGLADESH

Muhammad Yunus to take over the reins

Kamala Harris Vice President Choice Narrows To Walz, Shapiro, Sources Say

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has narrowed her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, three sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday.

Iran Leader Refutes Reports About IRGC 'Infiltration' To Kill Hamas' Haniyeh

Iranian Army has refuted reports that officers of Iranian special services were recruited to organise the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, state media cited a lawmaker in the country.

Paris Olympics: India To Take On Germany In Men's Hockey Semis

After scripting a heroic win against Great Britain in theQuarter-Final of the Paris Olympic Games, a charged-up Indian Men's Hockey Team led by Harmanpreet Singh will take on a familiar foe in Germany on Tuesday in their quest to 'change the colour of the medal', here at the iconic Yves-du-Manoir Stadium.

Israel-Hamas War: Hezbollah Launches Drone Attack On Northern Israel

Early Monday, Hezbollah launched a drone attack on northern Israel, retaliating against the death of Fouad Shukur's and other commanders.

Badminton: Lakshya Sen Falters Again, Bronze Medal Slips Out Of Hand

India shuttler Lakshya Sen's remarkable campaign concluded on a disappointing note after he narrowly missed out on the bronze medal in the men's singles event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Monday.

Bangladesh Slips Into Deep Crisis

Sheikh Hasina flees Dhaka, lands at Hindon in Ghaziabad Army announces formation of an interim government

Bengal On Alert, CM Appeals For Calm

The long-drawn unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh and the resignation and flight of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, sparked a flurry of activities in West Bengal.

'I am super proud', says Djokovic after winning gold medal at Paris Olympics

Serbian Tennis player Novak Djokovic said that he is feeling super proud after winning the gold medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics on Sunday.

TURMOIL IN UK AS NATION HIT BY WORST RIOTS IN YEARS

As the UK struggles with the greatest social unrest it has seen in years, rioters on Sunday set fire to and broke into hotels designed to house asylum seekers in northern England.

Trump reminds Pennsylvania voters of Harris's past stance on fracking

Facing the need to win battleground Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris is swearing off any prior assertion that she opposed fracking, but that hasn't stopped Republican Donald Trump from wielding her now-abandoned position to win over voters in a state where the natural gas industry means jobs.

Kim Jong Un unveils 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers

North Korea troops received a new tactical ballistic missile system on August 4, the country's state media KCNA has reported.

LIQUOR POLICY CASE: DELHI HIGH COURT UPHOLDS CHIEF MINISTER ARVIND KEJRIWAL'S ARREST BY CBI

The Delhi High Court in the case Arvind Kejriwal v. CBI observed and has dismissed the petition filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI in the corruption case in relation to the liquor policy case.

Salimullah Khan: Scholar takes the reins in Bangladesh's crisis

With the nation gripped by turmoil, Salimullah Khan has been appointed interim leader.

TMC leader Akhil Giri says 'no regret' on his remarks against woman official

West Bengal minister and All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Akhil Giri on Monday said that he does not “regret” the remarks he made against a woman forest ranger adding that TMC leader Mamata Banerjee will take cognizance of the complaint by the Forest department.

J&K: SECURITY HEIGHTENED IN AKHNOOR IN VIEW OF 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARTICLE 370 ABROGATION

Security measures have been escalated in Akhnoor, Jammu district in view of the 5th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.

NCW launches Digital Shakti Centre to combat cybercrimes

The National Commission for Women inaugurated the Digital Shakti Center to combat cyber crimes against women on Monday.

SC AFFIRMS LG'S POWER TO APPOINT ALDERMEN, CLEARS WAY FOR STANDING COMMITTEE FORMATION

Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced another setback as the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Delhi Lieutenant Governor’s decision to nominate 10 ‘aldermen’ to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

Flash floods block Manali-Leh highway

Two incidents of flash floods at separate places in Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh were reported on Monday.

Wayanad landslides: District administration conducts mass burial of unidentified victims

A week after the massive landslides, Wayanad district administration on Monday organized a mass burial ceremony in which the body parts of unidentified victims killed in the disaster were buried in the Puthumala region of the district.

'LOT OF LOOPHOLES IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF WEST BENGAL'

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose slammed the TMC government on Sunday, saying that there are a lot of loopholes in the financial management of West Bengal and accused of diverting funds.

Cong president Kharge targets BJP on 5th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

Criticising the Centre on the 5th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said the BJP neither respects “Kashmiriyat nor upholds ‘Jamhuriyat’ (democracy).”

BJP politicising Ayodhya rape incident: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the Ayodhya rape incident.

9 KANWARIYAS ELECTROCUTED TO DEATH. SEVERAL OTHERS INJURED

As many as nine Kanwariyas died and several others were injured when their vehicle came in contact with a high voltage overhead wire in Bihar’s Hajipur.

Monday blues: Nikkei 225 sheds 12%

Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index plunged more than 12% on Monday as investors worried the US economy may be in worse shape than had been expected, The Nikkei index fell 4,451.28 points to 31,458.42.