CPI(M) District Committee Convenes in Pathanamthitta to Assess Recent Electoral Outcome and Party Matters
The district committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) held a meeting in Pathanamthitta to examine the results of recent elections and address matters related to the party’s internal…
Karnataka Tobacco Ban Clarified: Gutkha Restricted but Cigarettes Unaffected
A recent government order in Karnataka has sparked questions about tobacco rules. The Commissioner of Food Safety issued the notification in Bengaluru on 15 June 2026 under Section 30(2)(a) of the Food Safety Act and Regulation 2.3.4. It took effect on 10 August and was publicly announced on 12 August. The order bans the manufacture,...
Kerala High Court Quashes Compensation Award in Defamation Case Over Rajasthan Ambulance Scam
The Kerala High Court has overturned an order directing payment of five lakh rupees in compensation in a defamation lawsuit brought by Ravi Krishna, son of Congress leader and former Union Minister Vayalar Ravi, against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya. The case stems from statements made about the Rajasthan ambulance scam in 2010. A Division Bench...
Sports Ministry Halts Recognition of Table Tennis Body
The Ministry of Sports has suspended its recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India. It directed the Indian Olympic Association to set up an ad-hoc panel to run the sport, pointing to governance shortcomings in the federation. The order followed an inadequate reply to an earlier show-cause notice, mainly over the federation missing deadlines...
Kerala Human Rights Commission Names Former Chief Secretary to Oversee Waste Disposal in Thiruvananthapuram
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation continues to face criticism over shortcomings in waste handling. On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the State Human Rights Commission appointed a special rapporteur and monitor to assess and guide solid waste disposal matters in the city. The commission had earlier taken up the matter on its own in July and selected former...
Home Minister Proposes Parliament Discussion; Opposition Rejects Offer
Union Home Minister Amit Shah proposed a 24-hour discussion period to break the ongoing parliamentary deadlock, offering to address all opposition questions from 3 pm on Wednesday until 3 pm on Thursday. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rejected the proposal, stating the opposition had no interest in hearing his remarks. The standoff centers on demands for...
Mint Data Team Profiles Highlight Focus on Indian Economic and Social Trends
Rupanjal Chauhan serves as a data journalist at Mint, contributing to Plain Facts and Data Bites by converting intricate datasets into accessible and informative stories. Her reporting covers public finances, trade, geopolitics and employment, breaking down large data sets into evidence-based accounts. She holds a postgraduate diploma in digital media from the Indian Institute of...
Tata Sons Chairman Steps Down but Will Finish Term in February
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has stepped down from his post yet will remain until his term concludes in February, according to a source close to the situation cited by Reuters. The move occurs as the Tata Group faces multiple business hurdles and follows tensions between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts regarding his reappointment. Chandrasekaran’s...
Tamil Nadu Assembly Sees Resolution Against Delimitation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay introduced a resolution in the state Assembly on Wednesday opposing the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. He supported women’s reservation but called for its rollout within the current total of 543 seats. The leader cautioned that southern states like Tamil Nadu, which have curbed population growth effectively, risk reduced...
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...
Air India Pilot on Phuket-Delhi Route Tests Positive for Marijuana in Confirmatory Screening
The captain of Air India flight AI2379 tested positive for marijuana in a follow-up laboratory analysis, according to sources on Tuesday. This came days after the Phuket to Delhi service dropped roughly 300 feet in altitude, injuring at least 17 passengers and crew. Both pilots completed required psychoactive substance tests after the August 4 event....
Bombay High Court Faults FDA Approach in Cadila Drug Orders
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday provided relief to Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd and criticized the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration for its stop-sale directives against the company. The court stated that acting without prior inquiry follows rules of the Wild West rather than legal standards. After the court’s remarks, the Maharashtra FDA consented to withdraw...
Notices Planned for 80,140 Voters in Nandyal District Due to Draft Roll Issues
District officials are set to review claims and objections regarding the draft voter list released on July 31. The process began with 14,05,443 registered voters in the area. Of these, 12,25,937, or 87.23 percent, were confirmed as valid. The remaining entries fell into categories including absent individuals, those who had permanently relocated, deceased persons, duplicate...
Government Calls Air India CEO Over Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident
The outgoing Air India chief executive has been summoned by authorities concerning a Phuket to Delhi flight incident in which 17 people sustained injuries. This remains a developing story and will be updated....
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...
Speaker Calls for Consensus Between Government and Opposition to Resume House Proceedings
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern on Tuesday over repeated interruptions in proceedings. He urged the government and opposition to reach an agreement allowing debate on important legislation with significant national impact. In a statement during noisy protests, Birla noted the government had accepted the opposition request for a reply from Union Home Minister...
NYC Mayor Supports Delivery Protection Act to Require Direct Hiring by Amazon
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani voiced support Monday for the Delivery Protection Act, a proposed measure that would require delivery firms including Amazon to hire drivers directly instead of using contractors. Backed by the Teamsters, the bill would prohibit subcontracting of core warehouse and delivery tasks at last-mile sites and mandate direct employment by...
Bihar Opposition Leader Calls for Equal Treatment of Urdu and Sanskrit
The Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly wrote to the state Chief Minister demanding prompt release of unpaid salaries for teachers and staff at aided madrasas and Sanskrit schools. He also raised concerns about irregular transfers of Urdu, Arabic and Persian instructors in government schools and called for the appointment of Urdu...
Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for 90 Days Amid US-Iran Tensions
The White House announced on Monday that President Donald Trump had extended a waiver allowing foreign-flagged vessels to carry oil and goods between American ports for an additional 90 days. New limits were added after shipbuilders and lawmakers argued the measure harmed the domestic maritime sector. The decision was finalized amid disruptions to global oil...
Trump Reportedly Left Turkey on Secret Military Flight Using Catering Truck Amid Iran Threat
In an unusual covert operation, US President Donald Trump, who visited Turkey last month for a NATO summit, reportedly left the country on a secret military flight after boarding via an airport catering vehicle, even as the White House stated he was on Air Force One. The Washington Post disclosed the details on Monday, noting...
India Adds Eleven Ports to E-Visa Entry System for Total of 88
The Ministry of Home Affairs has added eleven new ports to the network of international entry points allowing foreign nationals to enter India on e-visas. This brings the total number of such ports to eighty-eight. The new points consist of nine land ports and two airports. The land ports are Attari on the India-Pakistan border...
Jharkhand Protests Over Recruitment Exam Irregularities Lead to Clashes With Police
Thousands of job seekers protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams clashed with police near the state Assembly on Monday. Security forces used water cannons, tear gas shells and baton charges to prevent the crowd from reaching the legislature. Demonstrators carried the national flag and placards calling for cancellation of the exams and an independent...
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A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
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…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
