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BJP Assigns Vinod Tawde as Uttar Pradesh In-Charge
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BJP Assigns Vinod Tawde as Uttar Pradesh In-Charge

The Bharatiya Janata Party has named national general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Vinod Tawde as its Uttar Pradesh in-charge. The move places the veteran organizer in charge of preparations for next year’s assembly elections. Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel was appointed UP co-in-charge. The decisions followed BJP president Nitin Nabin’s announcement of a major organizational overhaul...

Delhi University PhD Scholar Suspended After Alleged Slap on Professor Recorded by CCTV
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Delhi University PhD Scholar Suspended After Alleged Slap on Professor Recorded by CCTV

A doctoral student at Delhi University’s Faculty of Law was suspended after CCTV footage reportedly captured him striking a professor on campus, leading the institution to launch an inquiry. The individual involved is Shubham Singh, enrolled in the Faculty of Law for the 2024-25 session. Footage reviewed by India Today shows Singh waiting near a...

Congress MP Warns Uniform Lok Sabha Seat Increase Masks Regional Imbalance
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Congress MP Warns Uniform Lok Sabha Seat Increase Masks Regional Imbalance

Congress Rajya Sabha member Praveen Chakravarty argued on Sunday against population-based delimitation, stating that a uniform 50 percent rise in Lok Sabha seats across states would mislead the public. Speaking to The Hindu in Chennai, he noted that the Tamil Nadu Congress opposes any seat adjustment tied to population growth. He warned that Tamil Nadu’s...

Air India passenger’s firearm discharges at Varanasi airport, injuring two staff
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Air India passenger’s firearm discharges at Varanasi airport, injuring two staff

Two people sustained injuries when a gun carried by an Air India passenger accidentally fired during a weapons inspection at Varanasi airport on Sunday. The traveler from Azamgarh was flying with his wife to Mumbai on Air India flight IX-1810. He had declared a pistol and magazine before boarding. Varanasi Airport Director Puneet Gupta said...

PM Modi Warns of Intellectual Naxals During Independence Day Address; Congress Responds
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PM Modi Warns of Intellectual Naxals During Independence Day Address; Congress Responds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi on the 80th Independence Day. He criticized Naxalism and Maoism for harming the prospects of many young people. Modi stated that Maoist extremism is nearing its end in India and urged the identification and isolation of intellectual Naxals, according to PTI...

Accused in Attack on Political Leader Remanded in Police Custody
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Accused in Attack on Political Leader Remanded in Police Custody

A district court on Friday remanded Jaspal Singh, arrested for allegedly assaulting Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, to police custody until August 24, an official said. Singh was detained immediately after the alleged attack inside Mata Sahib Gurdwara on Thursday. Officials stated he was questioned for hours, yet no clear motive for the...

Monsoon rainfall expected to increase in eastern, central and northern India with forming depression
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Monsoon rainfall expected to increase in eastern, central and northern India with forming depression

A depression over Jharkhand and nearby Gangetic West Bengal is forecast to boost monsoon rainfall in eastern and central India during the next two days. Isolated very heavy rain is likely in Odisha, Jharkhand, eastern Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, according to the India Meteorological Department. The Western Himalayan region may experience heavy to very heavy...

Sukhbir Badal Vows to Uphold Punjab Peace After Attack
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Sukhbir Badal Vows to Uphold Punjab Peace After Attack

Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal described an attack on him by a Nihang member using a kirpan in Maharashtra’s Nanded as part of a wider plot to seize control in Punjab and disrupt state peace. Speaking to reporters after hospital discharge, Badal said the aim was to...

Delhi University Removes Delhi Sultanate Paper from Postgraduate History Syllabus
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Delhi University Removes Delhi Sultanate Paper from Postgraduate History Syllabus

Delhi University has withdrawn its course on the Delhi Sultanate from the postgraduate history programme, according to a report by the Indian Express on Friday. The removed paper covered the establishment of the medieval state that governed large areas of the Indian subcontinent over centuries, along with the exercise of power by rulers and the...

Delhi Draft Master Plan 2047 Proposes 40 Lakh New Homes via Land Pooling and Rentals
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Delhi Draft Master Plan 2047 Proposes 40 Lakh New Homes via Land Pooling and Rentals

The draft Master Plan for Delhi outlines a three-part approach to boost affordable housing in compact sizes and projects a need for roughly 40 lakh additional homes by 2047, according to PTI. The strategy aims to expand supply through small-format units, affordable rentals and projects in land pooling and transit-oriented zones. Delhi’s population is expected...

Rajya Sabha uproar follows Kharge remarks on purification ritual after Uttarakhand rally
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Rajya Sabha uproar follows Kharge remarks on purification ritual after Uttarakhand rally

The Rajya Sabha saw intense protests after Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge raised the matter of a purification ceremony at the site of his recent rally in BJP-governed Uttarakhand. Union Minister JP Nadda described the episode as unfortunate and stated that the BJP does not endorse such actions. The controversy has sparked political exchanges in Uttarakhand...

Amit Shah Offers Full Debate on NEET Protests, Rahul Gandhi Declines
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Amit Shah Offers Full Debate on NEET Protests, Rahul Gandhi Declines

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday he was prepared for a complete discussion on protests against the NEET paper leak. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju added that the government would extend the allotted time for such a debate if needed. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi rejected the proposal. He said students sought...

CJP Founder Announces Season 2 of Jantar Mantar Protests
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CJP Founder Announces Season 2 of Jantar Mantar Protests

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced plans to begin the second phase of protests at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to supporters in Delhi, he said many had inquired on social media about the timing. He stated that the new round would begin shortly. Dipke claimed the group faced challenges booking a venue for a volunteers’ meeting, with...

Ram Temple Trust Queries Candidates on Personal Habits During CEO Interviews
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Ram Temple Trust Queries Candidates on Personal Habits During CEO Interviews

Questions for the incoming CEO of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya extended beyond budgets and operations to personal matters. Candidates faced inquiries such as whether they were devout Hindus or consumed non-vegetarian food. Eighteen shortlisted applicants for the inaugural full-time role at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust discussed their religious routines, family details...

Monsoon Rains Kill 157 in Himachal Pradesh, Block 259 Roads
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Monsoon Rains Kill 157 in Himachal Pradesh, Block 259 Roads

Heavy monsoon rains have intensified problems in Himachal Pradesh, blocking 259 roads and causing 157 deaths from landslides and related incidents. Nearly 900 properties and public works have suffered damage, with total losses estimated at Rs 886 crore, according to the latest State Emergency Operations Centre report covering June 30 to August 9. Of the...

Government Says Home Minister Will Address Student Protests Amid Parliamentary Deadlock
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Government Says Home Minister Will Address Student Protests Amid Parliamentary Deadlock

Parliament stayed gridlocked over opposition calls for a statement from the Union Home Minister on police measures against student demonstrators in the capital. On Monday the government indicated the minister would speak in the chamber, possibly ending the impasse that began with the Monsoon Session. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs stated the government is prepared...

Parliamentary Panel Urges Integrated Security Framework for Tourist Sites in Jammu and Kashmir
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Parliamentary Panel Urges Integrated Security Framework for Tourist Sites in Jammu and Kashmir

A parliamentary committee has proposed an integrated security and surveillance system for major tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, featuring centralized monitoring centers. The recommendation is part of a report covering administrative governance, socio-economic development, border and internal security in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, along with border security management in Ladakh. It...

Delhi-based journalist builds experience covering national and global topics
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Delhi-based journalist builds experience covering national and global topics

Fareha Naaz works as a Delhi-based journalist and content producer at LiveMint with nearly three years of experience in digital journalism. She reports on a range of subjects including national news, education, entertainment, lifestyle trends, science, global health and international developments. Holding a background in economics and education, she aims to deliver researched coverage that...

Arshdeep Kaur Serves as Senior Content Producer at Mint
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Arshdeep Kaur Serves as Senior Content Producer at Mint

Arshdeep Kaur works as a Senior Content Producer at Mint. She reports and edits stories on national and international politics, business, and culture-related trends for online readers. With five years in the newsroom, she balances quick news updates with detailed explainers. Before Mint, she was a Senior Sub-Editor at Business Standard and earlier a Sub-Editor...

Prime Minister Encourages Graduates to Stay Curious and Seek Answers at IIT Delhi Event
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Prime Minister Encourages Graduates to Stay Curious and Seek Answers at IIT Delhi Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed graduating students at the 57th convocation of IIT Delhi, urging them to maintain curiosity and a strong learning instinct. He encouraged them to question established ideas and find solutions with courage. The event, held on Saturday, included more than 3,000 students and 587 PhD scholars. This appearance follows recent youth...

Supreme Court Calls for Restraint and Dialogue During Student Protests
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Supreme Court Calls for Restraint and Dialogue During Student Protests

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that engaging with the concerns of young protesters offers the most effective approach to preventing violence during demonstrations. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, advised authorities to respond cautiously to isolated acts of unrest in otherwise peaceful protests and...

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International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…