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India rejected Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide’s remarks on Kashmir, asserting that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the international community should instead focus on alleged atrocities in PoK and cross-border terrorism

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday stressed unity to protect Sanatan traditions, recalling the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and Ayodhya’s transformation. He also highlighted Sambhal’s redevelopment, criticised alleged opposition to Hindu causes and vowed action against wrongdoing

The Justice Varma case is a reminder that judicial independence and accountability must not contradict but complement each other

The Lok Sabha secretariat has sought Rahul Gandhi’s response by August 28 to separate privilege complaints filed by BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Sanjay Jaiswal over his remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah during debate on the anti-paper leak Bill

The CBI has arrested five North Western Railway officials and two private company employees in separate bribery cases in Jaipur and Bikaner. The agency recovered bribe amounts during trap operations and seized Rs 9 lakh during searches linked to one case

Two people were killed and two injured after suspected militants attacked Langka Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, police said. The attack triggered retaliation by village volunteers and protests, including a shutdown call, amid continuing ethnic tensions in the state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will travel on an APSRTC bus on August 15 to mark one year of the Stree Shakti free bus scheme for women. The scheme has recorded 87 crore journeys and benefits 24 lakh women daily

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said military projects worth over Rs 8.75 lakh crore were approved in the past year to modernise India’s armed forces. He highlighted record defence exports of Rs 38,424 crore and domestic production reaching Rs 1.78 lakh crore

The Supreme Court on Friday fixed August 21 for hearing a plea seeking regulations for CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system. The plea highlights students facing admission difficulties due to CBSE scores and seeks safeguards, including relaxation of minimum qualifying marks

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced plans to jointly develop a sovereign combat engine for India’s AMCA fighter programme. The companies will explore an Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex in India covering engine design, manufacturing, testing and support, strengthening indigenous defence capability

The Supreme Court on Friday urged Kuki and Meitei groups in violence-hit Manipur to end road blockades and work towards restoring peace. The court sought details of blocked roads and concrete proposals within two weeks to restore essential supplies across the state

Kerala authorities have stepped up preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage, expecting higher pilgrim numbers this season. Measures include improved prasadam supply, healthcare, roads, sanitation, drinking water, accommodation and AI-powered crowd management to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage

Twenty BSF personnel who participated in the 2024 Kanker anti-Naxal operation that killed 29 Maoists have been selected for the Medal for Gallantry ahead of Independence Day. The operation, conducted with Chhattisgarh Police, also led to recovery of arms and ammunition

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday said Bihar’s prohibition law has failed to curb illegal liquor trade and needs review. His remarks came amid concerns over poor implementation, while state minister Dilip Jaiswal rejected calls for reconsideration, blaming liquor mafias and consumers

A Delhi court on Friday allowed the CBI to conduct further investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak case after the agency cited fresh digital evidence and CFSL findings. The probe will examine possible involvement of individuals not previously named as accused

The Cockroach Janta Party will launch its ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign from Maharashtra’s Hingoli district on Independence Day to improve basic facilities and accountability in rural government schools. Founder Abhijeet Dipke urged sarpanchs and villagers to participate and repair schools

Seven workers were killed and three remain missing after debris and water entered an under-construction tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Specialist teams are racing to rescue those trapped 1.8 km inside amid continuous rainfall

The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple will reopen on August 16 for Chingam month pujas. The Travancore Devaswom Board and KSRTC have made arrangements for devotees, including special bus services and virtual queue-based darshan bookings during the pilgrimage period

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to operate additional special trains to Kerala during Onam, saying existing services are inadequate. He sought trains from major cities amid heavy bookings and travel difficulties for passengers

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was attacked by a mob after his arrest in the RG Kar doctor cremation case. Police also arrested another accused, while a third remains absconding. The arrests followed a complaint alleging forced and hurried cremation

The Finance Ministry has issued an advisory explaining the grievance redressal process for insurance policyholders. Customers must first approach insurers and can later escalate unresolved complaints to IRDAI through the Bima Bharosa Portal, helpline numbers or email channels

Security forces arrested 13 militants, including two leaders of banned outfits, during joint operations across several Manipur districts. Authorities recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and other materials, while security measures including checkpoints and convoy protection were intensified across the State

A POCSO court in Mainpuri sentenced a 22-year-old man to rigorous life imprisonment for raping and murdering a 16-year-old Class 11 student in 2025. The court acquitted his father and friend, citing insufficient evidence against the two co-accused

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday recalled the horrors of Partition, saying its scars will never be forgotten. On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, he paid tribute to victims and said the government aims to preserve memories of the tragedy among youth