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Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar, 2 terrorists believed to be holed up: PoliceSubscriber Only

August 11, 2025 03:17 IST

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces have been carrying out multiple operations.

The Bengaluru to Belagavi Vande Bharat Express train has two types of seating arrangements – AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car.

Bengaluru to Belagavi Vande Bharat train: Check route, distance, travel time, ticket price, time table, stoppagesSubscriber Only

August 10, 2025 08:28 IST

Bengaluru-Belagavi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Train: The Bengaluru to Belagavi Vande Bharat train has been designed to offer faster, safer and more comfortable for passengers.

The annual metro budget for the financial year 2025-26 is Rs 34,807 crore.

What is the operational length of metro rail networks in Uttar Pradesh?Subscriber Only

August 10, 2025 16:15 IST

Total length of operational metro rail network in Uttar Pradesh: During the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha MP Dimple Yadav asked Minister of State (MoS) for Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Tokhan Sahu about the current operational length of metro networks in Uttar Pradesh and their average daily ridership, city-wise.

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Bhopal civic body wants to rename institutions named after last nawab Hamidullah KhanSubscriber Only

August 10, 2025 07:06 IST

Opposition approaches the High Court against the move, says proposal was passed without a debate

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Chhattisgarh’s latest scheme aims to get stray cattle off the roadsSubscriber Only

August 11, 2025 03:45 IST

The Indian Express reported last year that 404 people had died and 129 were seriously injured after the vehicles they were travelling in crashed into animals, mostly cattle, in Chhattisgarh over a period of five and a half years.

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For those who survived Uttarkashi flash floods, physical wounds are healing, mental scars not so muchSubscriber Only

August 10, 2025 07:02 IST

At the hospital where some of the injured are, The Indian Express found doctors and families concerned about how they’re grappling with the shock and grief

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Sinister intentions of power-hungry Rahul exposed: BJP

August 10, 2025 04:30 IST

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the IAF chief’s statement should put the Congress to shame for “pushing the Pakistani narrative”. 

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Congress: ‘Why was Op Sindoor stopped, who put pressure?’

August 11, 2025 14:41 IST

Congress MP and party’s communication in charge Jairam Ramesh said on X, “... it becomes even more shocking that the PM suddenly stopped Operation Sindoor. Where did the pressure on the PM come from, and why did he have to relent so quickly?”

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Banke Bihari Temple row: Supreme Court sets up 14-member panel to oversee functioningSubscriber Only

August 10, 2025 11:12 IST

The Supreme Court has set up a 14-member high-powered Temple Management Committee under former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Ashok Kumar to “oversee and supervise the day-to-day functioning inside and outside” the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan till the High Court takes a decision on the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Ordinance bringing the […]

This is the third meeting of CEOs after Gyanesh Kumar took over as the chief election commissioner in February.

EC delists 334 parties for failing to follow norms of registration

August 10, 2025 03:47 IST

As per the Act, parties have to give details, including names, addresses and details of office-bearers, during the registration and have to inform the Election Commission if there are changes in the details.

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Diwali, Chhath gift for train passengers: 20% rebate on round trip ticketsSubscriber Only

August 10, 2025 07:31 IST

This scheme will not be applicable on premium trains like Vande Bharat, Rajdhani Express, Tejas Duronto and Shatabdi. Also, in case of cancellation, no refund shall be permissible for the tickets booked under this scheme.

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Shared with BLAs list of those who didn’t submit forms for SIR draft roll, EC tells Supreme CourtSubscriber Only

August 10, 2025 08:24 IST

In an additional affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, the poll body also sought to assure that no voters’ name will be deleted from the draft roll, published on August 1, without prior notice, hearing and a speaking order.

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First-ever freight train arrives in Valley, marks new era of logistical, economic growthSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 22:39 IST

The freight connectivity is expected to give a new lease of life to Kashmiri fruit and handicraft industry by easing access to markets across the country.

The highest number of deportees came from Punjab (620), followed by Haryana (604) and Gujarat (245).

1,700 Indians deported under Trump 2.0; Govt flags treatment of returnees, visa delays for studentsSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 22:59 IST

From 2009 to 2024, a total of 15,564 Indian nationals have been deported by the US through chartered and commercial flights, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB).

On Saturday, the rally started from the Umakanta Academy grounds and ended at the same spot after traversing important locations in Agartala.

Third Pride rally held in Agartala, organisers say government needs to create more awareness about transgender rightsSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 22:09 IST

Sneha Gupta Roy of Swabhiman – Tripura LGBTQIA+ Collective says transgender protection cells were being formed in different districts of the state.

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India welcomes Trump-Putin meeting on Aug 15: ‘Ready to support’Subscriber Only

August 9, 2025 22:17 IST

Meeting holds promise to end Ukraine conflict, ready to support peace efforts, says MEA statement

Dozens of militants' houses raided in coordinated operation in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day

Dozens of militants’ houses raided in coordinated operation in J-K ahead of Independence DaySubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 17:26 IST

Multiple police teams simultaneously conducted raids at 26 houses of terrorists in Kishtwar district, including that of a Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Mohammad Amin Bhat, alias Jehangir Saroori — one of the longest surviving terrorists in J-K.

The ministry explained that the control of pollution scheme involves providing gap funding support to 82 cities and also allows convergence with existing schemes and programmes.

Unspent funds in pollution control scheme to carry over, no discontinuity in works: Environment ministry to Parliament panelSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 16:25 IST

The Centre was responding to criticism over the low utilisation of the pollution control scheme.

The IAF chief also showed that the Shahbaz Jacobabad airfield was one of the major airfields that were attacked.

Crediting Russian S-400, IAF chief says India took down 5 Pak fighters, one ‘large aircraft’ during Op SindoorSubscriber Only

August 10, 2025 07:32 IST

Operation Sindoor, Pakistani fighter jet losses: Apart from the aircraft, there are a large number of UAVs and drones, some of whose missiles had fallen in the Indian territory, the IAF chief said in Bengaluru.

Several trains, including long-distance services, have been diverted, short-terminated, or cancelled as a result of the incident.

Two goods trains derail in Jharkhand, train services hit – Full listSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 14:54 IST

Train derailment news: Over 20 wagons of two goods trains derailed near Chandil station in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharswan district in the early hours of Saturday

Railway launches 20 percent rebate in return journey fare for a round trip package ahead of Diwali & Chhath festivals to spread out crowd

Ahead of Diwali & Chhath, Railways announces discount on return fares under ‘Round Trip Package’Subscriber Only

August 9, 2025 16:31 IST

Indian Railways round trip package: Good news for rail passengers. Indian Railways (IR) has introduced a discount on return fares under its ‘Round Trip Package’ scheme.

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Existing laws enough to prevent non-citizens from registering as electors, EC told Parl panel in 2024Subscriber Only

August 9, 2025 10:50 IST

In its report on election reforms tabled in Parliament on Friday, committee accepted EC’s reply

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BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari booked for forcibly entering Baidyanath Temple’s inner chamber

August 9, 2025 10:35 IST

The “forcible entry” by the MPs and “scuffle” with policemen resulted in causing fear and panic among thousands of devotees present and a stampede-like situation, as per the complaint.

The project is being executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Cabinet approves four-laning of 46-km Marakkanam-Puducherry NHSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 10:18 IST

Once completed, project will reduce travel time from 60 to 35 minutes

Security personnel during the ninth day of one of the anti-terror operations in Kashmir's Kulgam

Two soldiers killed as anti-terror op in Kulgam enters ninth daySubscriber Only

August 10, 2025 01:52 IST

This is among the longest military operations against terrorists in the Valley in recent years, largely because the soldiers are moving cautiously through the dense forest

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