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The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm following uproar over CPI(M) MP John Brittas’s allegation that a female member called him “Lungiwala”. Chairman CP Radhakrishnan urged members to respect culture and identity, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought calm

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Wednesday amid Opposition sloganeering demanding Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on police action against NEET protesters. Two key Bills, including the NCDC Amendment Bill and Kerala name-change Bill, were also passed.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned and will not seek reappointment after his tenure ends in February 2027, reports said. His exit follows ongoing ownership and restructuring issues at Tata Sons. Shares of several Tata Group companies fell after the announcement

Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra has attracted over 47 lakh pilgrims in 114 days, exceeding last year’s figures despite monsoon challenges. With authorities prioritising safety and regulating movement during adverse weather, the pilgrimage is on track to set a new annual record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged youth to read autobiographies and learn from others’ struggles, warning that in the “era of reels”, shortcuts can limit success. Speaking at Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography launch, Modi praised his resilience and continuing contribution to Indian democracy

Godrej Consumer Products shares plunged 10 per cent to a 52-week low after MD & CEO Sudhir Sitapati resigned with immediate effect. The company appointed Global CFO Aasif Malbari as his successor, triggering heavy investor activity and renewed selling pressure in GCPL stock

South Western Railway began field trials of an automatic emergency brake-fitted Vande Bharat rake on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section. The tests will assess braking, acceleration, stability and other operational parameters, potentially paving the way for a Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat service

Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Kerala is preparing for a major wedding rush, with 377 marriages booked for August 23 and another 295 scheduled for August 30. Six mandapams, additional staff and security measures will manage the expected crowds and ceremonies

A 19-year-old BA student, Manisha Kumari, died hours after marrying her Instagram boyfriend at Purnia Junction in Bihar. She had eloped after her family arranged her marriage elsewhere. Police are investigating her sudden death, with a post-mortem report awaited to determine the cause

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is reportedly considering resignation before the August 18 AGM amid uncertainty over his director reappointment and differences with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata. Tata group stocks, including TCS, Titan, Tata Consumer Products and Tata Power, declined

At least two people died and three to four others were feared trapped after a hillock collapsed onto houses at Gaushiya Chawl in Ghatkopar's Chirag Nagar early Wednesday. Fire Brigade, police and NDRF teams are conducting rescue operations at the site.

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan flagged off a special Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, joined by MPs. The campaign marks Independence Day and 150 years of Vande Mataram, with leaders urging citizens to display the Tricolour.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said reservation demands from different communities would be considered only if they comply with the Constitution and existing rules. He stressed equitable treatment for Marathas, OBCs, SCs, STs and other communities amid renewed quota debate

More than 47 lakh devotees have undertaken the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand in 114 days, surpassing last year’s corresponding figure. Despite monsoon challenges, the state government has prioritised pilgrim safety and strengthened arrangements along the pilgrimage route

Jammu and Kashmir has notified consolidated ex-gratia norms for victims of law and order disturbances and security-related incidents. Civilian death compensation is fixed at Rs 1 lakh, while J-K domicile defence and CAPF personnel killed in service will receive Rs 25 lakh

India and Namibia have agreed to deepen bilateral trade and investment cooperation, with a focus on value addition, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and services. The countries also identified opportunities in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, textiles, tourism and sports

At least nine people were killed by lightning strikes across Bihar's Banka, Lakhisarai and Patna districts in the past 24 hours, officials said. Five deaths were reported in Banka, three in Lakhisarai and one in Patna, with Rs 4 lakh compensation announced

Bengaluru Police are probing the alleged killing of two minor sisters inside a five-star hotel by their father, S G Imran, who later attempted suicide. Investigators are examining a custody dispute, marital discord, a purported note and hotel CCTV footage

Delhi Police arrested 23-year-old Sohail, a proclaimed offender wanted in the March Holi clash murder case, near Palam Flyover. Police alleged he assaulted Tarun with others following a dispute triggered by a water balloon incident, after which Tarun later died

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said social justice remains central to his government's policies and urged retired SC and ST officers to use their administrative experience to guide youth. He highlighted welfare measures, including scholarships, entrepreneurship loans and housing schemes

Police arrested Solapur-based pre-recruitment training centre owner Prakash Pawar in Maharashtra's TET paper leak case, taking arrests to 16. Police seized 26 examination-related paper sets, including six linked to TET, while Pawar's lawyer denied his involvement and called the arrest wrongful

Frequent amendments raise a bigger question: Is Parliament adapting to changing needs, or do they expose deeper deficiencies in India’s law-making process?

Raging protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir expose deep governance failures and a growing crisis of public trust