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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has urged the Centre to implement the 2023 Women's Reservation Bill without conditions, accusing the government of unnecessarily linking it to delimitation. His remarks came after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought Congress' support.
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Two people were killed and around 20 injured after a KSRTC bus travelling from Kerala to Bengaluru crashed into a roadside signboard and overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway in Ramanagara. Four injured passengers remain in critical condition, police said.
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The second round of talks between JPSC-JSSC aspirants and the Jharkhand government is underway in Ranchi. The students are seeking cancellation of examinations conducted by TDPL and an inquiry into alleged irregularities, while their protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium continues.
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Four people, including two migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, were killed in two separate road accidents in erstwhile Medak district on Friday night. Several others were injured after a DCM and a passenger auto collided with two-wheelers.
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An IAF Wing Commander was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information, with investigators probing a suspected Pakistani espionage network. Sources said the officer was allegedly honey-trapped and transmitted crucial documents and data through digital platforms.
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India cricketer Rishabh Pant has sought Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's help in buying land in the hills to build his first house. Dhami responded by directing officials to assist Pant with the process according to applicable rules.
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The US Senate has passed a Russia sanctions bill that could expose India and other major buyers of Russian energy to tariffs of up to 100 per cent. The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Seven people were killed and 11 injured after a private passenger bus rolled into a 100-feet deep gorge on the Tissa-Bairagarh route in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district. Police said the cause of the accident was yet to be ascertained.
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Indian equity benchmarks posted weekly gains for the second consecutive week, supported by lower crude oil prices and strong Q1 FY27 earnings. Nifty gained 0.77 per cent, while Sensex added 0.52 per cent during the week amid broad-based buying.
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Leylah Fernandez ended a seven-match losing streak against Top 10 opponents by defeating Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva at the Canadian Open. The Canadian advanced to the Round of 16, where she will face former US Open champion Naomi Osaka.
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The flood situation in Assam remained grim as the death toll rose to 98, with 1,55,849 people affected across 13 districts. Golaghat remained the worst-hit district, while relief camps and distribution centres continued operating for displaced people.
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Spain will temporarily restore internal border checks for travellers arriving from Italy after Rome refused to lift controls on travellers from Spain. The move comes amid tensions over migration following a major influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
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Two tile workers from Rajasthan were killed when their Tavera car crashed into a flyover pillar near the ORR service road at Gachibowli in Hyderabad early Saturday. Police suspect overspeeding caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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Manisha Koirala has turned nostalgic as 1942: A Love Story prepares for a theatrical re-release on August 21. The actress recalled playing Rajeshwari as a transformative experience and expressed happiness over the restored classic returning to cinemas.
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Actress Avika Gor has been hospitalised with dengue after continuing to shoot despite suffering from a high fever for nearly five days. Her husband Milind Chandwani praised her dedication to work and urged fans to support her new song Bukhaar.
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US President Donald Trump said his administration would approach the US Supreme Court after an appellate court ruling against continued construction of a military and security complex at the White House, calling the decision unlawful and a national security threat.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend IIT Delhi's 57th convocation on Saturday, where he will address more than 3,000 graduating students and present academic honours. He will also inaugurate Param Pragya, an AI-powered high-performance supercomputing facility at Sonipat.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has backed High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk’s call for a prompt, impartial inquiry into the killings of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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India has rejected criticism from US lawmakers over proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), asserting that the matter is an internal legislative issue. The amendments, introduced in March, aim to regulate foreign contributions and assets through a designated authority.
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A Mumbai policeman assigned to Salman Khan’s security detail collapsed and died of a heart attack while on duty outside the actor’s residence. The incident comes amid heightened security for Khan, who remains under threat from jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, linked to past blackbuck hunting allegations.
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Three 13-year-old boys from KCR Nagar, Ramayampet, went missing on Thursday night after playing with friends. Their parents lodged a complaint at Ramayampet police station, and police are searching for the children.
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Electricity poles erected without permission in the Bangaruchelaka reserve forest of Kothagudem district have sparked controversy. The Forest Department issued a notice to NPDCL, warning of legal action if the poles are not removed, while NPDCL claims they had clearances to meet farmers’ needs.
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A sensitisation programme was held at VV Ramaiah village in Kothagudem district to educate tribal communities about wildlife conservation, legal consequences of poaching, and the importance of biodiversity.
