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Abandoned makeshift Sebaashray 2 camps in Falta, South 24 Parganas, once set up as part of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's healthcare outreach initiative. (Express photo by Partha Paul)
August 11, 2026 11:57 IST

Once part of TMC MP’s mass healthcare outreach in his constituency, Sebaashray initiative now finds itself facing FIRs, over irregularities and medical malpractice to unauthorized use of equipment.

Victims gave ‘wrong’ details, ‘fatal’ to prosecution case: Court while acquitting Brij Bhushan
August 11, 2026 00:47 IST

The acquittal came more than three years after six women wrestlers levelled the allegations against the former Wrestling Federation of India chief.

Shah to make statement on police action, Opp must not disrupt: Govt
August 11, 2026 05:55 IST

Rahul Gandhi demands Home Minister explain who ordered action; Nadda criticises LoP, says he only wants anarchy, not dialogue.

Sombrero meets turban: How a Spanish singer is tuning into Punjabi-Mexican ties
August 11, 2026 13:29 IST

Punjabi-Spanish fusion of Talibelico in collaboration with Punjabi singer Harveer Singh is garnering millions of views online.

Trivedi meets PM Rahman in Dhaka, R&AW chief there for security talks
August 11, 2026 01:30 IST

The Bangladesh PMO, in a statement, said, “Bangladesh expressed the hope that India would expedite the process of extraditing Sheikh Hasina.”

jharkhand protest
August 11, 2026 05:43 IST

The state has seen protests from job aspirants ever since the JPSC declared the preliminary examination results of the 14th Combined Civil Services Examination.

surat medical college
August 11, 2026 01:55 IST

After 8 hours of nonstop investigation, anti-ragging committee issues dramatic order at 4 am; four faculty members of Microbiology department including HoD issued show cause notices

U20 Worlds: Basant, Shahnavaz make history as India’s jumpers share global podium in US
August 10, 2026 20:08 IST

With these two medals, along with Ashish Yadav’s silver in the javelin, India equalled its best-ever haul at the U20 World Championships, matching the tally from the 2021 and 2022 editions.

Birdcall, insect flutter: Experts capture sounds of forest — and their meaning
August 10, 2026 12:35 IST

Deep learning models are trained mostly on wildlife recordings from the Global North, and perform poorly in the tropics. A collective of ecologists and enthusiasts has published India's first open, crowdsourced sound library: 518 species, 5,815 minutes, 25 states and union territories.

Anticipatory bail denied, ex-TISS student held for Umar, Sharjeel slogans
August 10, 2026 02:14 IST

Two of the nine former students booked over the October 2025 gathering were refused pre-arrest bail on Friday. One, a 30-year-old, was picked up from Chembur hours later and produced in court on Saturday, which granted police custody till Monday. The other is yet to be arrested.

In its first month, VB-G RAM G sees almost 50% y-o-y dip in rural jobs
August 10, 2026 12:26 IST

Official data as on August 9 shows that only 7.67 crore person-days were generated under the VB-G RAM G scheme in July 2026 — which is 49.94 per cent lower as compared to 15.33 crore person-days generated under the MG-NREGS in the same month last year.

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inside her vehicle as it is being attacked in North 24 Parganas, in Barrackpore. (ANI Video Grab)
August 10, 2026 02:35 IST

Former CM runs into protests in Halisahar while visiting the family of a party worker who died in police custody; BJP condemns attack

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the August 4 incident, in which the Air India A320 aircraft, VT-EXO, operating flight AI2379, lost about 300 feet of altitude during cruise.
August 10, 2026 09:49 IST

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the August 4 incident, in which the Air India A320 aircraft, VT-EXO, operating flight AI2379, lost about 300 feet of altitude during cruise.

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August 9, 2026 15:14 IST

Amid rising extortion allegations against party leaders, state BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya issues stern warning; CM Adhikari launches four helpline numbers against cut money, syndicate, illegal toll

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August 9, 2026 12:16 IST

From a woman attending her first-ever protest to a man who has spent countless hours in court, The Indian Express spoke to those on hunger strike to understand the circumstances that brought them here.

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August 9, 2026 06:14 IST

Enumerators to simply record caste stated by people, will not try to classify surnames, sub-castes into broader caste categories

Rahul Gandhi addresses a large gathering of students and competitive examination aspirants at the Prayagraj leg of 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
August 9, 2026 06:04 IST

A large gathering of students and exam aspirants attend ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’, Rahul’s first since the Jantar Mantar protest concluded; many also participated in the May 29 protest at Prayagraj

The Centre says UPI payments will remain free for citizens, while merchants may face a nominal fee under a proposed framework. (Image generated using AI)
August 9, 2026 03:24 IST

Debate over a potential fee on UPI payments emerged this week after the government introduced The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, with the Lok Sabha passing it on Thursday.

Modi
August 9, 2026 03:08 IST

PM Modi urged graduating students to remain curious, keep learning and adapt as technology rapidly transforms the world.

The JPSC protesters in Ranchi (Express Photo by Shubham Tigga)
August 9, 2026 11:09 IST

Delegation that met government representatives says demands will be taken to CM, no call to withdraw agitation yet

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August 8, 2026 09:42 IST

The government says firms in which the selection panel members have any operational role are not even eligible to apply, even if they are competent otherwise.

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August 8, 2026 12:26 IST

Senior sources in the Delhi Police said the arrest pointed to a “larger espionage network aimed at collecting strategic military intelligence”.

TISS
August 8, 2026 11:24 IST

Court grants pre-arrest bail plea to seven, denies it to two, noting they face allegations of downloading books on Mao, Lenin.

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August 8, 2026 12:11 IST

Netflix co-CEO: don’t see theatres as competition… what we compete for is screen time

The proposed amendments also draw from the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026, to provide for a dedicated portal, developed by the State Transport Commissioner, for real-time monitoring of vehicles operating on bike-taxi platforms. (Image via Zomato; image enhanced using AI)
August 8, 2026 11:59 IST

Maharashtra currently has no state framework for delivery and e-commerce platforms, which operate under central consumer laws alone.

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