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4 dead, many missing as cloudburst in Uttarkashi triggers flash floods

A cloudburst in Uttarkashi's Dharali village triggered flash floods and landslides on Tuesday, leaving four dead, several missing, and homes swept away; rescue operations underway

ED calls Michel's plea for release in AgustaWestland case 'misleading'

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday informed a court that the plea of alleged middleman Christian Michel James for release in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case was 'misleading'

SC rejects plea challenging declaration of ISIS as terrorist organisation

The bench noted that the petitioner's grievances could be addressed only through appropriate proceedings before the competent criminal court

No directives to make Hindi mandatory in official communications: Govt

Replying to a separate question from DMK MP Matheswaran VS seeking to know the funds spent on the promotion of Hindi since 2014, the minister provided data that showed Rs 736.11 crore has been spent

Over 1,600 km roads built in Ladakh since UT status in 2019: Govt in LS

The Minister added that improved road connectivity, along with other initiatives, has played a key role in boosting the region's tourism sector

Highlights: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourn proceedings for the day

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India Post to end Registered Post from Sept 1, merge with Speed Post

India Post will discontinue registered post service from September 1, merging it with Speed Post to improve delivery speed, tracking, and operational efficiency

Bihar Cabinet reserves 85% of teaching jobs for natives ahead of polls

Bihar cabinet gives nod to domicile policy in teachers' recruitment; more than 50 per cent of seats were already reserved for residents of the state

Can not monitor CM relief fund but expect fair use, says Bombay HC

The plea said the CMRF should be used solely and exclusively to assist victims of natural calamities, disasters and upheavals, as was envisaged at the time of its formation

Satyapal Malik, who oversaw Article 370 abrogation in J&K, dies at 79

Satyapal Malik served as Governor in five states and remained outspoken on corruption and governance

West Bengal records 12% growth in GST collection for July: CM Mamata

In a post on X, Banerjee said the state collected Rs 5,895 crore in GST revenue last month, up from Rs 5,257 crore in July 2024

Former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik dies at 79 after prolonged illness

Satyapal Malik had been suffering from kidney-related ailments and was under treatment in Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin lays foundation for 14 projects worth ₹17.65 cr

Among the key inaugurations was the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kolathur and a new police station at the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus in Kilambakkam, constructed for ₹18.26 cr

2 killed, 3 injured in scuffle due to overcrowding at Kubreshwar Dham in MP

The incident occurred around 12 noon when a large number of devotees gathered to take part in the Kanwar Yatra, an official said

Karnataka transport corporation strike: Unions demand pay revision, arrears

The strike left thousands of passengers stranded, particularly in major cities such as Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Belagavi

192 dead, roads and power supply hit as monsoon wreaks havoc in Himachal

Mandi remains the worst-affected district, with 318 roads blocked due to heavy rainfall and landslides, including three key national highways (NH-21, NH-003, and NH-154)

Parliamentary panel pitches for ESG oversight body to combat greenwashing

According to the committee, there is a need for statutory amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, to explicitly enshrine ESG objectives as integral components of Directors' fiduciary duties

UP says Banke Bihari Temple ordinance for better administration

On August 4, the top court said it would keep in abeyance its May 15 nod to the ambitious scheme to develop the Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in Mathura for the benefit of devotees

SC cancels Dheeraj Wadhawan's bail in DHFL scam, asks surrender in 2 weeks

The Supreme Court cancels bail of ex-DHFL promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan in ₹34,000 crore bank loan scam case; rejects medical ground, directs him to surrender before jail in two weeks

DRDO guest house manager held on suspicion of spying for Pakistan

Mahendra Prasad, a resident of Uttarakhand's Almora, was posted as the manager of DRDO guest house in Chandan area of Jaisalmer