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Opposition names ex-SC judge Sudershan Reddy against NDA’s CP RadhakrishnanSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 15:35 IST
Sources pointed out that the Opposition’s pick would also counter the NDA’s bid to put the DMK in a dilemma over support to Radhakrishnan. They also cited Justice Sudershan’s roots in undivided AP, the TDP’s home turf.
CP Radhakrishnan introduced at NDA Parliamentary Party meet; PM Modi calls for all-party consensus on his candidatureSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 13:23 IST
PM Modi is learnt to have told the ruling alliance MPs that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is trying to forge a consensus with the Opposition on Radhakrishnan’s name.
‘Today, Indian kids know they can go to space’: Shubhanshu Shukla tells PM Modi his crewmates are excited about GaganyaanSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 22:36 IST
During his interaction with PM Narendra Modi, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said India has the "ability and position to be in a leadership role in a space station."
EAM Jaishankar embarks on 3-day visit to Russia
August 19, 2025 16:45 IST
Jaishankar will co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation to be held on Wednesday.
Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed today on Tuesday, August 19? Check here
August 25, 2025 10:44 IST
Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur's birth anniversary Bank Holiday 2025: It’s important to note that banks in only Agartala, Tripura will observe closure, and the remaining will be operational as usual.
Advocate Babar Qadri murder: Charges framed against Kashmir High Court Bar Association ex-president Mian QayoomSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 07:20 IST
The chargesheet in the matter had earlier been filed by the State Investigation Agency (SIA).
Jammu division set for more heavy rain as Kishtwar, Kathua reel from cloudburstsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 07:19 IST
All government and private schools across Jammu division were closed on Monday in view of the forecast of heavy rain.
5 Nainital zila panchayat members ‘abducted to stop them from voting’, High Court says police ‘failed miserably’Subscriber Only
August 19, 2025 07:18 IST
The election took place on Thursday, and the five members were unable to cast their votes. The district magistrate has said a repoll can be conducted.
Rape case against rapper Vedan: Hearing anticipatory bail plea, Kerala HC told he’s ‘habitual offender’Subscriber Only
August 19, 2025 07:15 IST
When the High Court took up the anticipatory bail plea of the accused, the de facto complainant sought that the rapper be declared a habitual offender.
Madhya Pradesh woman boarded train with rakhi and gifts but only her bag arrived — massive search underway for 29-year-oldSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 12:22 IST
The disappearance of 29-year-old Archana Tiwari has sparked a multi-state search and raised questions about what happened during what should have been a routine 12-hour journey home.
Newborn girl dies in Assam’s largest govt hospital after falling off phototherapy bedSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 14:35 IST
Assam newborn baby death: CM orders panel to probe incident; hospital official says 2 babies fell while nurse was in another room, one survived.
‘Desh se pyar nahi hai?’: Rajasthan MLA Balmukund Acharya questions man over not chanting Vande Mataram at teachers’ eventSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 12:35 IST
Mohammad Asif Jaipur row, Vande Mataram controversy: The incident took place at a hotel in Jaipur’s Vaishali Nagar during a private felicitation ceremony organised by the Hindustan Book of Records. The event was attended by officials from schools around the country, including 100 teachers.
Supreme Court opinion percolates through media, judiciary: ASG
August 19, 2025 04:37 IST
On May 22, CJI Gavai presiding over a three-judge bench had chided the agency saying it was “crossing all limits” and “violating the federal structure”. The SC also stayed the proceedings in the money laundering investigation.
Parliament Monsoon Session: Mallikarjun Kharge and JP Nadda spar in Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 04:22 IST
The House business was held up for some time due to a heated exchange between Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the House J P Nadda.
Former diplomat Navtej Sarna: ‘Two-state solution is dead. If Trump wants true peace, he has to get real about Palestine issue’Subscriber Only
August 19, 2025 11:39 IST
Navtej Sarna, former Indian Ambassador to Israel, the US and UK, on the Israeli assaults and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the fallout of the Israeli-American attack on Iran and the position taken by India.
Wang Yi begins India visit, Jaishankar says de-escalation process must move forwardSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 04:20 IST
This is the first visit by a Chinese Minister since Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the BRICS leaders’ summit in Russia's Kazan in October 2024.
Action will be taken against EC, CECs for ‘vote theft’ when INDIA bloc forms govt: Rahul Gandhi
August 19, 2025 04:20 IST
Addressing a gathering during his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, Gandhi said the Election Commission was asking him to file an affidavit even after its "vote theft" had been caught.
Palestinian Ambassador Abdullah Abu Shawesh: ‘India there for us… can put pressure on Israel to end the conflict in Gaza’Subscriber Only
August 19, 2025 04:20 IST
Palestinian Ambassador Abdullah Abu Shawesh spoke to The Indian Express about Tel Aviv’s decision, whether US President Donald Trump can bring peace to the besieged strip, and Palestine’s expectations from India.
In Kerala village, ‘living lab’ provides local weather forecast, landslide alertSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 07:03 IST
For the village, which saw three people being killed and 36 hectares of farmland being destroyed in a series of landslides in 2022, this has come as a relief.
Trump aide: India must act as strategic partner to be treated as oneSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 04:20 IST
In a very sharply-worded opinion piece, one of US President Donald Trump’s closest advisors, wrote: “India acts as a global clearinghouse for Russian oil, converting embargoed crude into high-value exports while giving Moscow the dollars it needs.”
Rajya Sabha clears Bill to modernise 1908 ports law, ensure global compliance
August 19, 2025 04:17 IST
The Bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 12, seeks to modernise the outdated provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 1908, promote integrated port development, facilitate businesses and ensure utilisation of India’s coastline.
Monsoon Session of Parliament: Opposition demand for discussion on SIR disrupts Houses
August 19, 2025 04:14 IST
Lok Sabha debate on space programme stalled.
Varanasi becomes India’s first city to get portable solar panels between railway tracksSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 00:40 IST
Indian Railways Green Energy Initiatives: To move closer to its net-zero emission goal, Indian Railways (IR) is rapidly adopting solar energy as part of its strategy towards a greener and more sustainable transport network.
‘Cancel special benefits of tribal women marrying non-tribals’: Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma to National Commission for Scheduled TribesSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 22:46 IST
In 2018, the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) – Tipraha faction had demanded a law scrapping the ST status of indigenous women marrying non-tribals.
TSF holds ‘sit-in-strike’ protest in Agartala, demanding immediate eviction of illegal immigrants from NESubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 22:02 IST
A TSF leader said they would continue their movement against illegal migrants if their demands were not met.
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