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BSF provides IELTS coaching to Punjab youngsters to make them evade drugs

BSF Punjab frontier Inspector General Atul Fulzele said the aim for imparting this coaching was to engage the youngsters in a 'gainful activity that will drag them away from drugs'

Parliament session highlights: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha highlights: Here are the news updates on the developments in the Parliament

Surprise discovery: Bihar tourism dept finds 113 acres of 'lost land'

The land piece was 'discovered' during a review of old communications with the land and revenue department, as part of the tourism department's initiative to identify and develop its land holdings

Committed to conducting elections in J&K at earliest: CEC Rajiv Kumar

An Election Commission delegation led by Kumar is in Jammu and Kashmir on a three-day visit to review the preparedness of administration as well as the security agencies for the conduct of the polls

NEET-PG 2024: SC refuses to postpone exam, to be conducted on August 11

NEET-PG 2024: The Supreme Court bench said that it will not put the careers of 200,000 candidates in jeopardy for the sake of five individuals

Bangladesh crisis: 1,200 escaped prisoners may cross into India, says BSF

In response to the increased security threats, the Border Security Force (BSF) has started frequent communication with their counterparts across the border

'Unacceptable tone': Jaya Bachchan demands apology from RS Chair Dhankhar

The Opposition staged a walkout on Friday after Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan accused Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar of using unacceptable' tone

PM Modi against SC, ST creamy layer in reservations, says BJP MP Kulaste

Earlier, a Supreme Court seven-judge bench-led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud ruled that states are allowed to make further sub-classifications within SCs and STs for reservations

Truth will come out when court decides on POSCO case, says Yediyurappa

The former chief minister hit back at Siddaramaiah stating that the time for him to retire

IMD weather 2024: Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms likely in many states

The IMD has warned of severe rainfall nationwide including UP, Konkan, Goa, and other states. The national capital region will be on yellow alert from August 10 to August 12

Explained: New Broadcasting Bill 2024 and its impact on digital creators

With concerns around the new Broadcasting Bill and its potential to limit digital content by introducing regulatory compliances, here is all you need to know about the Bill

Awaiting release of 69 Indians from Russian army, says Jaishankar in LS

Minister also said the government has taken up seriously the issues of recruitment of Indian nationals into the Russian army

Pak more of 'nuisance', than strategic threat to India, says Shaurya Doval

India's key advantage is its economic growth, he said but stressed on the need to manage relations with its neighbours

Adivasi Divas 2024: All you need to know about Indigenous Peoples Day

India celebrates Adivasi Divas on August 9 every year to honour the indigenous tribal communities known as Adivasis, which are acknowledged as the country's original inhabitants

FIR against Puja Khedkar's father in Pune for obstructing govt work

UPSC recently cancelled the selection of Puja Khedkar and also permanently debarred her from all future exams

SC to screen 'Laapataa Ladies' today; Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao to attend

The Supreme Court will hold a special screening of Kiran Rao-directed Laapataa Ladies for the judges, their families, and registry officials

FATF calls on India to boost scrutiny of politicians' bank accounts

The recommendation is part of a FATF review of India's anti-money laundering systems that began in 2023

Mumbai hoarding collapse: HC rejects Bhavesh Bhinde's plea against arrest

Bhinde is the director of Ego Media Private Limited, which erected the giant hoarding in the city's Ghatkopar area that collapsed

SC dismisses plea against election of Amritpal Singh as Lok Sabha MP

Amritpal Singh, won the Lok Sabha elections from Khadoor Sahib as an independent candidate while being incarcerated

CJI announces SC's second hackathon, says AI to streamline functioning

At the outset of the day's proceedings, the CJI said AI will be used to streamline the functioning of the apex court's Registry