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Shah is in Assam for a two-day visit, during which he will participate in political meetings and inaugurate several government projects.

‘Ghuspathiya bachao yatra’: From Assam stage, Amit Shah coins a new name for Congress’s Voter Adhikar Yatra in BiharSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 16:02 IST

Speaking at the event, attended by senior Assam ministers as well as government officials, Shah launched an attack on the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the Voter Adhikar Yatra.

DSP (Law and Order) Krishna Murari Prasad said, “As soon as the police received information, they immediately reached the spot... we are currently investigating what happened and will proceed accordingly."

Sticks and flagpoles fly as BJP, Congress workers clash in PatnaSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 16:04 IST

The incident stemmed from a video that surfaced on August 27, showing a man draped in a Congress flag abusing the Prime Minister from a rally stage

Supreme court

‘Recently, there’s attempt to bypass High Courts’: Supreme Court asks petitioner challenging J-K Govt’s ban on 25 books to approach HC

August 29, 2025 15:51 IST

‘Recently, there's attempt to bypass High Courts’: Supreme Court asks petitioner challenging J-K Govt's ban on 25 books to approach HC

The rail traffic in Punjab and J&K falls under the administrative control of Northern Railway (NR) zone.

Flood hits rail traffic in Punjab, J&K: Over 50 trains affected today – full listSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 16:42 IST

Train cancelled today from Jammu, Punjab: Indian Railways (IR) has regulated more than 50 trains in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) following heavy rainfall in the region.

Mayawati

Political discourse is turning toxic, violent; parties must stick to their principles: Mayawati

August 29, 2025 13:52 IST

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister's comments came a day after alleged derogatory remarks were made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother at an Opposition rally in Bihar.

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Express Impact: Govt clears free medical treatment for officer cadets disabled during trainingSubscriber Only

August 30, 2025 01:29 IST

Defence Ministry decision comes soon after The Indian Express published reports on the plight of officer cadets who were discharged from the nation's top military training institutes on medical grounds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba during the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo on Friday

‘World not just watching India, but counting on it’: PM Modi woos investors during two-day Japan visitSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 13:43 IST

PM Narendra Modi addressed the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo even as the nation looks at newer avenues for growth in the wake of a 50% trade tariff rate imposed by the US, which could hit key sectors.

The RJD has sought an extension of the timeline for filing claims of deleted electors by two weeks and to accept the claims of deleted voters till September 15.

Supreme Court to hear RJD plea on extension for claims, objections in Bihar SIR on Sept 1

August 30, 2025 03:27 IST

The Election Commission has said 7.24 crore voters made it to the Bihar draft electoral roll published on August 1.

The arrested man, identified as Mohammed Rizwi, is a resident of Bhopura village under the Jale Assembly constituency.

Local Congress supporter arrested for ‘using abusive language’ against PM Modi during Oppn event at Bihar villageSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 15:44 IST

PM Modi Abuse Case In Bihar: A video of the incident had gone viral, with Congress and RJD leaders facing the heat amid Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra

Ram Setu

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to declare ‘Ram Setu’ national monument New Delhi

August 29, 2025 12:44 IST

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta agreed to hear Swamy's plea and issued notice to the Centre.

The Madras High Court directs Ministry of Civil Aviation to take policy decision on whether cinema multiplexes should be permitted within the Chennai airport complex.

Glass panel crashes at Chennai airport, no one injured

August 29, 2025 12:29 IST

The incident occurred near a restaurant in the airport. Passengers rushed out of the restaurant, hearing a loud crash

Supreme Court,

Justices Alok Aradhe, Vipul Pancholi sworn in as SC judges; apex court now at full strength of 34

August 30, 2025 03:34 IST

The Supreme Court Collegium, presided by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, had proposed the names of Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul M Pancholi for elevation on August 25.

The agriculture ministry’s move came after The Indian Express reported on August 25 that the Centre’s directive to states to verify ration card holders

Agriculture Ministry flags FPO directors’ resignations over ration card eligibilitySubscriber Only

August 30, 2025 03:32 IST

Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi requested Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra to issue “necessary directions” that Farmer Producer Organization directors ‘be verified on merits’.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, August 29; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, 29 August: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

August 29, 2025 13:40 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The current price of gold in India is ₹10,261 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹9,406 per gram for 22 karat gold, and ₹7,696 per gram for 18 karat gold (also known as 999 gold).

Around 30,000 people in the villages are affected by flood waters

About 100 villages in Odisha still under flood water for 5th day

August 29, 2025 11:06 IST

A report from Balasore district said that this is the sixth spell of flood since June this year in river Subarnarekha.

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At least 10 missing, several stranded after heavy rain in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli and RudraprayagSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 11:27 IST

Heavy rain battered several parts of the state late Thursday as an orange alert was announced in Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Rudraprayag districts.

PM Modi China Visit Live Updates:

PM Modi China Visit Highlights: PM Modi lands in China to attend SCO summit

August 31, 2025 11:30 IST

PM Modi China Visit Highlights: During his visit, PM Modi will take part in the SCO summit sessions on August 31 and September 1 and is also set to hold bilateral discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the summit.

A native of Cuttack, Manoj Kumar is accused of a series of break-ins and burglaries — the latest being a newly-married couple in the city’s Khandagiri area.

The burglar with a YouTube channel and a motivational message – stay away from crimeSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 12:11 IST

On Thursday, Bhubaneswar Police arrested a ‘motivational’ speaker who ran a YouTube channel ‘Change Your Life’.

5 lawyers in MP get jail terms for 2009 journalist assault on court premises

5 lawyers get prison terms for assaulting journalist on Ujjain court premises: ‘Advocates well-versed in law…’

August 29, 2025 07:01 IST

The accused lawyers argued that they “have no prior convictions and have been facing trial for the past 17 years”.

National Sports Day 2025 Date: It celebrates Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary, annually on August 29. Here's all you need to know as we mark the day today.

National Sports Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, and Significance

August 29, 2025 13:40 IST

National Sports Day 2025 Date, Theme, History: This year, National Sports Day is being observed on Friday, 29 August 2025, under the theme of ‘Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main’ as the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched a nationwide sports and fitness movement from 29 to 31 August.

Class 5 student dies of burns at Patna school, angry protesters block roads, pelt stones

Class 5 student dies of burns at Patna school, angry protesters block roads, pelt stonesSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 06:58 IST

A large crowd blocked roads near the school, burned tyres, and pelted stones at police attempting to clear the blockade. A constable suffered head injuries.

Kochi: Actor booked for abduction, assault gets protection from arrest

Actor Lakshmi Menon, booked for techie’s ‘abduction and assault’ after Kochi bar fight, gets protection from arrestSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 06:57 IST

According to police, the incident took place on August 24 at a bar, where the actor and her friends had an altercation with an IT professional named Aliyarshah Salim, a native of Aluva.

Latest claim from Rahul Gandhi, Congress: 947 voters in one house

Latest claim from Rahul Gandhi, Congress: 947 voters in one houseSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 18:29 IST

Poll body responds: Notional house number given since village in Bodh Gaya does not have permanent house numbers.

Bhagwat pitches for 3 kids, flags ‘demographic changes’, defends festival meat ban

Mohan Bhagwat pitches for 3 kids, flags ‘demographic changes’, defends festival meat banSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 11:19 IST

Bhagwat also provided clarity on Sangh position on banning meat sales during Hindu festivals in various parts of the country.

Look forward to meeting Xi, Putin, says PM, flags shared challenges

Look forward to meeting Xi, Putin, says PM Modi, flags shared challengesSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 06:05 IST

Prime Minister said, “India remains committed to working with the SCO members to address shared challenges and deepen regional cooperation. I also look forward to meeting President Xi Jinping, President Putin and other leaders on the sidelines of the Summit.”

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