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A camera-trap shows a pack of dogs attacking an animal in the wild

Another case before SC: Rare wildlife being hunted by feral dogsSubscriber Only

August 23, 2025 06:41 IST

Called feral or stray, free-ranging dog packs have emerged as a major conservation threat, directly hunting endangered species in recent years, and indirectly leading to the loss of wildlife through the spread of various diseases

Separated from herd, curious baby elephant found playing at Kerala school, later turns up in Karnataka

Separated from herd, curious baby elephant found playing at Kerala school, later turns up in KarnatakaSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 06:49 IST

It was on August 18 that the three-month-old calf entered the Government Lower Primary School at Chekadi in Wayanad. The calf found its way to the school around noon from the adjacent forest.

Suspected dinosaur-era fossils found during pond excavation in Jaisalmer, GSI probe ordered

Suspected dinosaur-era fossils found during pond excavation in Jaisalmer, GSI probe orderedSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 06:48 IST

According to the administration, these unusual stone formations, resembling a large skeletal structure, were found by locals while they were digging up a lake and cleaning the area near Megha village last week. They informed the authorities who have now secured the area.

Nuns' arrest: ‘Trafficking victims’ say faced harassment, casteist abuse at Chhattisgarh police station

Kerala nuns’ arrest in Chhattisgarh: Women they are accused of trafficking say right-wing activists harassed and abused themSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 06:47 IST

Two nuns from Kerala, Preeti Marry and Vandana Francis, and another person, Sukhman Mandavi, were arrested last month for allegedly trafficking and converting the three women.

Interfaith couple seek protection, court tells man, a DJ: ‘They don’t have savings, tell him to get his father first’

Interfaith couple seek protection, court tells man, a DJ: ‘They don’t have savings, tell him to get his father first’Subscriber Only

August 22, 2025 06:46 IST

The petitioners, a Muslim woman aged 19 and a 20-year-old Hindu man, sought protection from the woman’s family, who have allegedly been threatening the duo

Madhya Pradesh judge rejoins service after Chief Justice’s ‘intervention’ on harassment grievance

Madhya Pradesh judge rejoins service after Chief Justice’s ‘intervention’ on harassment grievanceSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 06:46 IST

The development came after the internal committee of the Madhya Pradesh High Court assured her on August 11 that her grievances would be investigated fairly.

Found in the claws of a pigeon — a threat to blow up Jammu railway station

Found in the claws of a pigeon — a threat to blow up Jammu railway stationSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 06:47 IST

The note threatening to blow up the railway station was written in both Urdu and English.

He unfurled Tricolour at Chhattisgarh village on Independence Day, killed by Maoists days later

He unfurled Tricolour at Chhattisgarh village on Independence Day, killed by Maoists days laterSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 06:47 IST

This takes the total number of civilians killed in Maoist-related violence to 31 this year.

Tripura woman throws acid on husband, Tripura husband attacked with acid, Tripura Police, Indian express news, current affairs

Tripura woman throws acid on her husband, arrestedSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 04:30 IST

The accused woman, identified as Sumitra Debbarma, aged 29-30 years old, was arrested from her parents’ home at Sidhai in West Tripura district.

Emmanuel Macron calls PM Modi, discusses Gaza & Trump meeting on Ukraine war

Emmanuel Macron calls PM Modi, discusses Gaza & Trump meeting on Ukraine war

August 22, 2025 05:20 IST

The PMO statement said Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of conflicts and early restoration of peace and stability.

Axiom-4 learnings will help train for Gaganyaan: ISRO chief

Axiom-4 learnings will help train for Gaganyaan: ISRO chiefSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 05:20 IST

ISRO chairman V Narayanan said these learnings would be applied for training astronauts for India’s Gaganyaan programme.

In Bihar 2003, EC took longer, allowed EPIC, checked citizenship selectively

Exclusive: EC took twice the time for 2003 Bihar voter roll overhaul, citizenship checks skipped in most casesSubscriber Only

August 23, 2025 17:04 IST

Supreme Court resumes hearing on Bihar SIR today; Three aspects of the 2002–03 exercise remain at odds with the Commission’s defence of the current intensive revision exercise

NTCA limits tiger corridors to minimal requirement, multiple projects to benefit

NTCA limits tiger corridors to minimal requirement, multiple projects to benefitSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 04:20 IST

Among the potential beneficiaries of the new limited definition of tiger corridors are Western Coalfields Limited (Durgapur open cast mines) and Lloyds Metals & Energy (Surajgarh iron ore mines) in Maharashtra.

70% of $69 mn USAID funding went to Tibetan community, HIV issue

70% of $69 mn USAID funding went to Tibetan community, HIV issue

August 22, 2025 05:20 IST

On Thursday, MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh provided a beneficiary-wise breakdown of allocations made available by the US embassy.

Panel: Deliver safety kits and health benefits to sanitation workers on time

Panel: Deliver safety kits and health benefits to sanitation workers on timeSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 05:20 IST

It has also asked the Centre to review the implementation of the scheme for residential education of Scheduled Caste (SC) students, to identify reasons for shortfall in selection of requisite number of beneficiaries and underutilisation of funds.

‘Insecure’ Congress leadership behind lack of debate, says PM Modi

‘Insecure’ Congress leadership behind lack of debate, says PM Narendra Modi

August 22, 2025 05:20 IST

Opposition parties skip customary, informal tea meeting.

NE infiltration a strategic project aimed at another partition: Ravi

Northeast infiltration a strategic project aimed at another partition: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi

August 22, 2025 05:20 IST

Speaking at the opening session of Seema Vimarsh, a two-day international conference on cross-border infiltration held at Delhi University’s Vice-Regal Lodge, Ravi described the threat as beyond the reach of military force.

Published list of missing names in draft voter list after Bihar SIR, EC tells SC

Published list of missing names in draft voter list after Bihar SIR, EC tells SC

August 22, 2025 02:16 IST

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi while hearing petitions challenging the SIR exercise on August 14 had issued a set of directions to the ECI to publish the list.

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Hindu petitioners.

Presidential Reference hearing | Solution to Governor withholding Bills political, not judicial: SG to SCSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 05:22 IST

Justice Narasimha said the judiciary not taking up the state’s complaint when the Governor withholds a Bill for long may lead to a logjam.

The Amrit Bharat Express train is meant for low-income and middle-class families.

Gaya to Delhi Amrit Bharat Express train: Check travel time, ticket price, time table, stoppagesSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 00:29 IST

Indian Railways, Amrit Bharat Express Train: Indian Railways (IR) is introducing new Amrit Bharat Express train connecting Bihar and Delhi today. This will be the eighth such train being introduced in the state since 2023. The train will run between Gaya and Delhi. The Amrit Bharat Express train is meant for low-income and middle-class families. […]

The ticket booking for Ganpati Special trains this year has commenced.

Ganpati Special Trains 2025: Indian Railways to run 380 Special train trips this year – Full listSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 14:16 IST

Indian Railways Ganpati Trains 2025 Full List: To ensure smooth and comfortable travel for devotees and passengers during Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, Indian Railways (IR) has decided to operate over 380 special train trips.

After summoning Thapar, Varadarajan, Assam cops book Abhisar Sharma

Assam Police books journalist Abhisar Sharma days after summoning Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan ThaparSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 03:11 IST

Comes days after two other senior Delhi-based journalists, The Wire’s Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar, received summons

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Citing US embassy, Govt confirms: No $21-million USAID poll grant in IndiaSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 07:44 IST

In a formal communication to the MEA, the embassy clarified that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) “did not receive or provide funding of $21 million for voter turnout in India from Financial Year 2014 to 2024 nor implement any voter turnout-related activities”.

ASI among 2 more policemen arrested by CBI over constable’s custodial torture in J-K

ASI among 2 more policemen arrested by CBI over constable’s custodial torture in J-KSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 03:14 IST

The arrests come a month after the CBI registered a case on the directions of the Supreme Court. The case was registered on charges of attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, wrongful confinement  and voluntarily causing hurt

Oppose US tariff on India, silence emboldens the bully: China envoy

Oppose US tariff on India, silence emboldens the bully: China envoySubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 05:17 IST

Xu said at a time of “hegemony, protectionism, power politics and bullying”, China and India have the responsibility to take the lead in promoting an “equal and orderly multipolar world”.

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