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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.

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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.

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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

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‘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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Remarks against Savarkar, jibe against ‘Modi’ surname and more: A look at defamation suits against Rahul Gandhi

August 6, 2025 21:50 IST

While senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has received some relief in at least two of the defamation cases filed against him, here's a look at the other similar suits filed against him.

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Economic blackmail, bid to bully India: Rahul Gandhi on Trump’s 50% tariffs

August 7, 2025 05:26 IST

Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports as a penalty for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil.

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‘Unfair, unjustified and unreasonable’: India’s 5 point response to Trump’s tariffSubscriber Only

August 6, 2025 22:50 IST

The statement came after Trump signed an executive order penalising India for continuing oil trade with Russia. The MEA criticised the move as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable.” 

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India now faces highest US tariff. How other countries fare

August 6, 2025 21:41 IST

US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, raising the total levy on Indian goods to 50 per cent.

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Minors ‘kill fellow student in hopes of shutting down madrasa’ in BiharSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 05:11 IST

The next morning, only the 13-year-old relative returned home. When the boy’s father asked where his son was, the other boy said he had not seen him since morning.

The gunfight between PLFI members and security forces broke out around 9.30 pm on Tuesday in the Changabadi Upartoli area under the Kamdara Police Station limits

Top PLFI commander Martin Karketta killed in Jharkhand encounterSubscriber Only

August 6, 2025 19:40 IST

Karketta, who carried a reward of Rs 15 lakh, was leading the banned People's Liberation Front of India after Dinesh Gope’s arrest. Karketta set up committees in Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh

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Odisha student ‘sets herself on fire’ over ‘blackmail by ex-boyfriend’, family claims police didn’t act on complaintSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 05:57 IST

A team has been deployed to collect forensic evidence from the spot, the police said.

Chief Minister Manik Saha

Molestation allegation sparks mob attack on bus in Tripura, 4 injured; CM Manik Saha appeals for peaceSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 00:45 IST

One special police officer and three passengers were injured in the attack in the Sepahijala district of Tripura.

Donald Trump announces peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Don’t know anything about it: Trump on US imports of Russian chemicals, fertilisersSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 05:19 IST

Earlier this week, Trump had threatened to “substantially” raise US tariffs on India, accusing it of buying massive amounts of Russian oil and selling it for big profits.

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