New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, introduced by the government in the Parliament, is aimed at retiring a 135-year-old colonial law for a digital-era banking system in India.The Bill repeals and replaces the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891, with a technology-neutral legal…
Bengaluru, Aug 5 — Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister, Eshwar B. Khandre, on Wednesday directed officials to issue comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implementation guidelines for the revamped Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 — "I want to see my father, sir... please remove the cloth covering his face" - the heart-rending plea of the young children of flood rescue volunteer R. Rajesh, who sacrificed his life while saving a stranded farmer in Kannur, reduced even seasoned public officials to…
Aizawl/Guwahati, Aug 5 — The Assam Rifles, in separate joint operations with the Assam Police and the Mizoram Forest Department, seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, heroin and a large consignment of protected medicinal plants, collectively worth over Rs 26 crore, officials said on…
Ranchi, Aug 5 — Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has, for the second time within 24 hours, commented on the ongoing students agitation in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, saying that issues such as paper leaks and examination-related malpractices are no longer…
Kolkata, Aug 5 — West Bengal Assembly Secretariat on Wednesday announced the suspension of Marshal Debabrata Mukhopadhyay following complaints from several legislators accusing him of 'inappropriate' behaviour in the House.According to several present and former legislators, this is the first time…
Bhopal/Datia, Aug 5 — Senior BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister, Narottam Mishra, on Wednesday rejected speculation of differences with the party's Datia bypoll candidate Ashutosh Tiwari, saying the two share a 25-year family relationship and that attempts to portray them as rivals…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — Seven years after the constitutional changes of August 5, 2019, Jammu and Kashmir stands at a crucial juncture where the debate should move beyond constitutional amendments and instead focus on the tangible changes witnessed on the ground, as well as the challenges that still…
Srinagar, Aug 5 — Not long ago, the local discourse on streets and bylanes of Jammu and Kashmir centred around violence, terrorism and how the security machinery was meddling in their lives. The past decade has, however, been 'rewarding and transformatory' for the Union Territory, bringing…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Delhi High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order directing the removal of allegedly infringing online content targeting Alakh Pandey, CEO and Founder of edtech platform Physics Wallah, in a suit seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights against the…
Chennai, Aug 5 — The Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK government in Tamil Nadu will establish a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation city, named 'Arivagam', as part of a major push to position the State as a hub for AI, deep-tech industries and technology-driven…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a below-normal rainfall forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon season due to the El Nino event, thereby providing advance guidance for preparedness and planning by the stakeholders concerned, the Parliament was informed on…
Lucknow, Aug 5 — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the Assembly proceedings have exposed the "undemocratic" and "unconstitutional" face of the Opposition, which is against Dalits, Backward Classes, youth, farmers, women, and the poor. Speaking to reporters, CM Yogi…
Guwahati, Aug 5 — Union Health Minister, J.P. Nadda, on Wednesday assured Assam of the Centre's unwavering support for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction in flood-affected areas, saying the state would receive all necessary assistance to help people rebuild their lives. Union Minister Nadda,…
Pune, Aug 5 — Vinayak Damodar Savarkar regarded the cow as a "useful" animal deserving protection for its practical value to society, but did not support the idea of worshipping it as a deity, according to his grandnephew Satyaki Savarkar, who made the submission while deposing before a special…
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, Aug 5 — A proposal to bring together eight premier scientific and research institutions in Thiruvananthapuram under a coordinated research cluster received an encouraging response from the Centre on Wednesday, with Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra…
Srinagar, Aug 5 — Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that government jobs for the next of kin of terror victims mark a new chapter in justice and rehabilitation in the union territory.Addressing a function at the Sher-e-Kashmir international convention centre (SKICC) in…
Colombo, Aug 5 — Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met his Sri Lankan counterpart Aruni Ranaraja here on Wednesday and discussed ways to further deepen bilateral ties. During the meeting, the two officials discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest."Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri…
Lucknow, Aug 5 — Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched an attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over a range of issues, including the alleged Ram Temple offerings theft case, law and order, fertiliser availability for farmers, healthcare services, and road…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Supreme Court has clarified that its recent interim order regulating the use of audio and video recordings of court proceedings does not impose a blanket prohibition on reportage by recognised news organisations, while reiterating that such outlets cannot use audio or video…
Kolkata, Aug 5 — Tulu Mondal a.k.a. Mohammad Nazibuddin, the absconding stone quarry owner from Birbhum district of West Bengal, on Wednesday approached a single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court through his counsel, seeking protection from coercive police action, including arrest.The petition…