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ISI-backed module planned to attack Jantar Mantar during protests: Police

Amritsar Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said an ISI-backed handler had sent some members of the terror module to Jantar Mantar during the protest

ISI-backed module planned to attack Jantar Mantar during protests: Police
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

News outlets can use audio-video clips of proceedings for reporting: SC

The clarification came after the SC noted that some confusion persists over its July 24 interim order, which barred posting and uploading of recordings of judicial proceedings on social media

News outlets can use audio-video clips of proceedings for reporting: SC
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

Meta team meets IT Ministry officials after summons over PM's post removal

Wrongful action on prominent post and lapses in curbing child sexual abuse material on social media platform were among the concerns raised by the government

Meta team meets IT Ministry officials after summons over PM's post removal
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan claims No 1 spot as India's most powerful celebrity in 2025

The actor climbed two places after his brand associations rose to 36, while Ranveer Singh retained second position and Virat Kohli slipped to third

Shah Rukh Khan claims No 1 spot as India's most powerful celebrity in 2025
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

SC gives states 6 weeks to file replies on consumers' 'right to know' plea

The plea seeks recognition of consumers' right to know details about product quality, purity, certification, and the identity of distributors and sellers to enable informed purchasing decisions

SC gives states 6 weeks to file replies on consumers' 'right to know' plea
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

SC says youngsters need to be pacified, law enforcement must show restraint

CJI said even if some 'misguided elements' indulge in stone-pelting, youngsters are required to be pacified and counselled

SC says youngsters need to be pacified, law enforcement must show restraint
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

Will go to Jharkhand to back students' protest: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

Dipke also said their youth movement will function as a 'pressure group' for now, as that is what India needs at the moment

Will go to Jharkhand to back students' protest: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Parliament panel seeks Zuckerberg apology over PM Modi video removal

The panel has also sought government of India action against Google India head over investors losing more than ₹48 lakh through fraud apps

Parliament panel seeks Zuckerberg apology over PM Modi video removal
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

Delhi SIR deadline extended for the second time: What you need to know

Delhi's ongoing voter verification exercise has received another extension, with revised dates announced for draft electoral rolls, claims and objections

Delhi SIR deadline extended for the second time: What you need to know
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

No insurance, no fuel: Inside SC's plan to cover 165 mn uninsured vehicles

The court has proposed linking fuel purchases, number-plate cameras and police enforcement to insurance databases as 56 per cent of vehicles in India remain uninsured

No insurance, no fuel: Inside SC's plan to cover 165 mn uninsured vehicles
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

SC grants interim bail to businessman Anwar Dhebar in CSMCL corruption case

The Supreme Court granted interim bail to businessman Anwar Dhebar in the alleged CSMCL corruption and illegal commission case, directing him to stay outside Chhattisgarh and appear during the trial

SC grants interim bail to businessman Anwar Dhebar in CSMCL corruption case
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Maharashtra govt bans analogue paneer for a year over food safety concerns

Offenders could face life imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10 lakh, as per a recent government order

Maharashtra govt bans analogue paneer for a year over food safety concerns
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Opposition protests in Parliament, seek Shah's statement on police action

Carrying placards and raising slogans against the government, the Opposition MPs marched from the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar

Opposition protests in Parliament, seek Shah's statement on police action
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

IMD warns of heavy rainfall across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

The weather department has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across several states, while Delhi remains under a yellow alert

IMD warns of heavy rainfall across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

Undertaken comprehensive overhaul to prevent Neet paper leaks: Centre to SC

Ministry of Education said the reforms are aimed at creating a robust and institutionalised system that strengthens examination security and prevents future incidents of paper leaks

Undertaken comprehensive overhaul to prevent Neet paper leaks: Centre to SC
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 8:02 AM IST

No policy to incentivise flex-fuel vehicles beyond E20: Government

Ministry of Heavy Industries on Tuesday said it has not formulated any separate phased national policy to incentivise flex-fuel vehicles operating on fuel blended with "more than 20 per cent ethanol"

No policy to incentivise flex-fuel vehicles beyond E20: Government
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 12:04 AM IST

SC asks RBI to frame uniform protocol for banks dealing with cyber fraud

The apex court also directed the Centre and states to strengthen measures against digital arrest scams and asked authorities to improve victim compensation and fund recovery

SC asks RBI to frame uniform protocol for banks dealing with cyber fraud
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Indian-flagged vessel attacked in Red Sea; all 13 Indians rescued

MEA said, "We condemn the attack on the Indian-flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya that sank in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen on August 4."

Indian-flagged vessel attacked in Red Sea; all 13 Indians rescued
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

OMCs regularly monitoring fuel quality at retail outlets, says govt

The government said only two cases of chloride contamination were found in the entire country

OMCs regularly monitoring fuel quality at retail outlets, says govt
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

'No third-party insurance, no fuel': SC asks Centre to launch pilot project

Denial of fuel will have a two-fold benefit and will assist in identification of uninsured or unregistered vehicles and, it will prompt the owners to ensure they have valid insurance status

'No third-party insurance, no fuel': SC asks Centre to launch pilot project
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 9:41 PM IST