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…
1917 Indian War Loan: Madhya Pradesh Family Seeks Repayment from UK
The UK government has replied to a query from 63-year-old Vivek Ruthia of Sehore in Madhya Pradesh. He states that British authorities borrowed ₹35,000 from his grandfather in 1917. According to a Times of India report, Ruthia’s lawyers received an email, reportedly from the UK Debt Management Office, requesting the original loan certificate and supporting...
BJP Criticizes Congress Over Inconsistent Stance on Jharkhand Student Protests
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his party’s inconsistent position on student demonstrations in Jharkhand. The party pointed out that those who sought to exploit the agitation in Delhi for political purposes have stayed silent on the current protests in the state. The comments followed reports that thousands of...
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...
Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian-Made Ballistic Missiles Could Be Ready in Months
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that ballistic missiles developed by the domestic company Fire Point may enter service within two to three months and could strike targets in Russia by autumn. He made the comments in an interview with a state television broadcast on 8 August. Fire Point indicated last week that its FP7 missile...
Humnabad Villagers Set Protest Over Guruganga-Viraja River Pollution for August 11
Villagers near Maniknagar in Humnabad taluk of Bidar district, Karnataka, have decided to hold a demonstration on August 11 against the release of industrial waste into the Guruganga-Viraja rivulet and ongoing contamination of local water supplies. The plan emerged from a gathering at Maniknagar on August 9 attended by Humnabad MLA Siddu Patil and MLC...
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...
Jharkhand Students Set to March to Assembly After Failed Talks With Government
Students in Jharkhand protesting alleged irregularities in government recruitment exams plan to march to the state Assembly on Monday after negotiations with the Hemant Soren administration ended without agreement on Sunday. Each side accused the other of lacking seriousness in addressing the matter. The impasse focuses on the students’ call for a CBI investigation into...
Jharkhand Government Offers to Cancel JPSC Exam as Protesters Insist on CBI Inquiry
Negotiations between the Jharkhand administration and JPSC-JSSC candidates broke down on Sunday, as student representatives stated they would continue their protest until a CBI investigation is ordered. The groups have announced a large demonstration toward the state assembly on August 10. Despite several meetings and government concessions, including cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam along...
Minister Directs Full Rollout of Rural Jobs Scheme in Ballari to Curb Migration
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre instructed officials to fully implement the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) scheme in Ballari district. The goal is to generate local jobs for eligible workers and reduce distress migration. During a review meeting at the zilla panchayat auditorium on Sunday, he noted that...
Protesters Target Mamata Banerjee Convoy Amid Custody Death Dispute
Tensions rose in West Bengal’s Halishahar on Saturday when protesters confronted the convoy of former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee. She was traveling to meet the family of party worker Birju Keot, who died while in police custody, sparking political controversy. Reports indicate that demonstrators surrounded her vehicle, smeared mud on it,...
Private Trainer Plane Veers Off Runway at Baramati Airstrip Without Casualties
A training aircraft from a private aviation academy left the runway during drills at Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Sunday afternoon, police reported. The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. with no injuries recorded. This follows a January crash at the same site involving a charter plane that killed all five aboard, including...
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...
Zig Ziglar Quote Highlights Shifting Attention from Difficulties to Prospects
Zig Ziglar, the noted American writer, salesperson and motivational speaker, shared this thought: “When you focus on problems, you get more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you have more opportunities.” The statement points to the influence of attention and outlook on daily outcomes. It urges looking past setbacks to uncover potential gains from them....
Air India Pilot on Turbulence-Affected Phuket-Delhi Flight Reportedly Failed Drug Test, DGCA Probes Incident
The pilot of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that experienced turbulence earlier this week reportedly returned a positive result for psychoactive substances in a post-arrival drug test. The Times of India, citing sources, disclosed the finding on Sunday. Air India neither confirmed nor denied the claim but stated that while screening occurred,...
Toronto Police Detain Partner in Killing of Indian-Origin Woman After Seven Months
Canadian authorities have taken into custody a 32-year-old man seven months after the death of a 30-year-old Indian-origin woman in Toronto. Himanshi Khurana was discovered deceased on December 20 at a residence, which police classified as an instance of intimate partner violence. Her partner, Abdul Ghafoori from Toronto, faced a first-degree murder charge and was...
Earthquake of 4.3 Magnitude Strikes Nashik District in Maharashtra, Causing Minor Cracks
An earthquake measuring 4.3 struck Nashik district in Maharashtra on Saturday night, followed by aftershocks that caused cracks in some houses, officials said on Sunday. No loss of life was reported. The main quake occurred at 10 pm on Saturday, with a 3.3 magnitude tremor recorded at 5.33 am on Sunday by the National Centre...
Minor Earthquake Triggers Tremors and Cracks in Houses in Nashik, Maharashtra
A mild earthquake and subsequent tremors struck Maharashtra’s Nashik district, leading to cracks in houses in several areas, officials reported on Sunday, August 9, 2026. No loss of life occurred. The National Centre for Seismology recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake at 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, followed by a 3.3 magnitude tremor at 5:33...
UPI to Stay Free for Users, Possible Limited Fees for Some Merchants
The Indian government stated on Saturday that individuals will face no charges for UPI payments, though a small Merchant Discount Rate might apply later to certain merchant deals. This follows the Lok Sabha’s approval of amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, allowing fees on UPI and other digital methods. Person-to-person transfers will...
Spain Starts Process to Replace Ambassador to India Over Allegations
Spain has begun the procedure to replace its ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, after reports alleged he accepted financial benefits from an Indian firm and used public money to support cultural activities. The Spanish Foreign Ministry sent a report on the matter to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office in late May, according to Spanish...
MeitY Directs Meta to Adjust Algorithms and Provide Compliance Plan on Deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has directed Meta to revise its algorithms and deliver a compliance plan to limit deepfakes, altered media, propaganda and other prohibited material on its services, according to government sources cited by ANI. The instructions came during a Friday meeting between ministry staff and Meta’s technical team, reflecting increased...
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...
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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…
