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CRPF Bus Accident News: At least three CRPF jawans were killed in the accident

3 CRPF jawans killed, several injured after vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s UdhampurSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 12:20 IST

CRPF Bus Accident in Jammu and Kashmir: The incident took place around 10:30 am in the Kadwa area when the personnel were returning from an operation from Basant Garh.

A flood-hit area in Dharali of Uttarkashi district, in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand floods: Affected area remains cut off as rescue efforts enter 3rd daySubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 12:01 IST

Two bodies have been retrieved so far, with over 50 estimated to be missing. An Army JCO and eight soldiers remain missing while nine Army personnel and three civilians have been evacuated by helicopter to Dehradun.

Uttarkashi floods

Uttarkashi Cloudburst News Live Updates: Rescue operations underway in Uttarkashi; CM Dhami meets rescued people

August 7, 2025 14:10 IST

Uttarakhand Uttarkashi Cloudburst News Live Updates: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with people rescued from disaster-affected areas. Since Thursday morning, more than 65 people have been heli-rescued and brought to Matli, Uttarkashi.

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‘My father shot him right in front of me’ — Bihar nursing student ‘killed by wife’s father’ outside medical collegeSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 11:50 IST

Police said they received information around 4:40 pm about a shooting in the Benta police station area. The victim, Rahul Kumar, was declared dead and his body sent for postmortem.

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Isro’s third satellite launch pad for Gaganyaan mission will be ready by September 2028, minister Jitendra Singh tells Lok SabhaSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 13:18 IST

Isro now has two satellite launch pads at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, which have been operational since 1993 and 2005, respectively.

Justice Yashwant Varma

Justice Varma cash row: Supreme Court dismisses judge’s plea challenging in-house probe

August 8, 2025 02:11 IST

The Supreme Court also framed a few other questions and answered them regarding the constitutional issues raised by Justice Yashwant Varma.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.

‘I’m ready to pay the price’: PM Modi draws red line, says no compromise on farmers amid rising US trade pressureSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 06:14 IST

PM’s remarks come as the US demands zero-duty access for farm goods, slaps 25% penalty on Indian exports over Russian oil imports.

The RBI’s survey on credit conditions shows that banks continue to offer easy lending terms, with most respondents expecting stronger loan demand in the second quarter of 2025-26

Rural, urban consumer confidence on the upswing, but inflation likely to rise in FY27: RBI surveySubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 11:09 IST

This improvement has been largely driven by a decline in retail inflation and lower interest rates.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar

Nitish directs Bihar education dept to make provisions for school teachers’ postings at desired locations

August 7, 2025 10:43 IST

"I have given clear instructions to the Education Department that for teachers facing issues related to inter-district transfers, options for three districts will be obtained from them, after which their postings will be made in those districts only," the CM added.

Amrit Bharat trains offer a travel experience comparable to the Vande Bharat Express, but are specifically designed to provide affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Delhi to Sitamarhi Amrit Bharat Express train: Check travel time, timings, speed, stoppagesSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 19:21 IST

Indian Railways New Trains: Good news for rail passengers! Indian Railways (IR) is introducing another Amrit Bharat Express train connecting Bihar and Delhi.

EPFO has mandated Aadhaar-based Face Authentication via the UMANG App for UAN generation and activation

EPFO makes UMANG mandatory for UAN: How to do face authentication of existing activated UAN

August 7, 2025 09:34 IST

The EPFO introduces a new rule mandating Aadhaar-based Face Authentication Technology for generating a Universal Account Number (UAN) via the UMANG app, streamlining the process without employer interaction.

vice president's election

Notification for vice president’s election issued, nomination process begins

August 7, 2025 09:03 IST

The vice president's post fell vacant on July 21 following the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who cited health reasons for his decision.

books banned in kashmir

Arundhati Roy to Noorani, J&K Home Dept bans publication of 25 books on Kashmir: ‘Propagating secessionism’Subscriber Only

August 7, 2025 10:42 IST

The books include political commentaries and historical accounts such as The Kashmir Dispute 1947-2012 by noted constitutional expert Noorani, Kashmir at the Crossroads and Contested Lands by Sumantra Bose.

After accusing former employee of extortion, Kerala IT firm CEO faces counter sexual harassment case

Kerala IT firm CEO, who accused ex-employee of extortion, faces sexual harassment complaint from herSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 08:18 IST

The CEO and others faced the case a week after his former colleague and her husband were arrested on charges of extortion. After obtaining bail, the couple filed complaints with police higher ups, leading to registration of FIR against Venu and others.

‘My 40-room hotel flowed away like a leaf’: Uttarkashi hotelier cheats death because he was at nearby temple

‘My 40-room hotel flowed away like a leaf’: Uttarkashi hotelier cheats death because he was at nearby templeSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 20:39 IST

Dharali village was struck by flash floods and mudslides, taking with it buildings in the market in the village. As operations continued to search for those missing, estimated to be over 60, the government said two bodies were retrieved so far.

TN cop killed while intervening in family dispute

Tamil Nadu cop killed while intervening in family disputeSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 05:56 IST

The deceased has been identified as M Shanmugavel, 57.

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Retd SC judge Oka: Did Justice Murlidhar face consequences for decisions during Delhi riotsSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 05:33 IST

Justice Chandrachud had defended himself over the visit last year, saying there was “absolutely nothing wrong for the simple reason that these are continuing meetings between the judiciary and the executive, even at a social level”.

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Assam to launch portal for indigenous people to seek arms licences

August 7, 2025 05:31 IST

On Wednesday, he announced on social media that the government is in the process of rolling out a dedicated portal where “indigenous people, who perceive  threat to their lives and reside in sensitive areas” can apply for arms licences.

Logjam over SIR: Rijiju says House can’t discuss EC’s functioning, Congress counters

Logjam over SIR: Rijiju says House can’t discuss EC’s functioning, Congress counters

August 7, 2025 05:29 IST

Lok Sabha was adjourned within minutes of its proceedings getting underway. Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned until 2 pm soon after it commenced. The RS was later adjourned for the day after the passing of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill by voice vote.

CCS not just new buildings, direction of country will be set from here: PM Modi

Common Central Secretariat not just new buildings, direction of country will be set from here: PM Modi

August 7, 2025 05:17 IST

PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan 3, first of the 10 new Common Central Secretariat buildings.

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Tripura trucker dies after being trapped inside driver’s cabin for over 5 hours after accidentSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 01:20 IST

The Tripura Government has started an inquiry and taken action against the subdivisional magistrate and the district collector in connection with the trucker's death in Khowai on Tuesday.

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Supreme Court bans hand-pulled rickshaws in Matheran

August 7, 2025 05:58 IST

"Permitting such an inhuman practice, which hits at the basic concept of human dignity in a country like India, which is a developing country, belittles the constitutional promise of social and economic justice," the court added.

Rajasthan School Education Minister Madan Dilawar Tuesday claimed Mughal emperor Akbar was a "rapist", adding that "to take his name in India is a sin".

Rajasthan bans purchase of foreign goods by three govt departmentsSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 05:10 IST

State Education Minister Madan Dilawar alleged that many foreign countries, including China, earn profits by selling their products in India but use that money to ‘help’ Pakistan

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal on Monday. Express Photo by Oinam Anand. 20.03.2017.

In a step towards peace, Thadou leaders, Meitei civil groups hold meet in Imphal

August 7, 2025 05:57 IST

Biren says 'understand people are facing hardship', need popular govt, it should come

US trump Modi Tariff India

‘Unfair, unreasonable’: India vows ‘all actions necessary’ as Trump doubles tariff to 50%Subscriber Only

August 7, 2025 08:13 IST

The latest statement referred to India’s earlier remarks on Monday, in which it called out the U.S. and the European Union for their “unjustified and unreasonable” targeting of New Delhi over its procurement of Russian crude oil.

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