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Jailed Extremist's Video Surfaces Ahead Of 'Bandi Sikh' March In Chandigarh
The August 15 agitation has also received the backing of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), giving the march added institutional weight.

Tukaram Mundhe Went To Dinner With Friends. Then Fake Paneer Was Served
Tukaram Mundhe's methods have also attracted criticism, particularly over the suspension of licences and whether such measures are proportionate in individual cases.

Lok Sabha Seeks Rahul Gandhi's Reply On Privilege Notice Over Amit Shah Remark
Jaiswal, who is also the chief whip of the BJP in the Lok Sabha, shared a copy of the Lok Sabha secretariat's communication to Gandhi as well as his complaint against the LoP, alleging that the Congress leader's remarks made in the House against Shah during the debate were "unparliamentary".

After Putin's Remarks, India Confirms Talks On Northern Sea Route With Russia
Addressing a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that enhancing logistics linkages remains central to India's "multi-faceted cooperation" with Russia, adding that discussions on the Northern Sea Route are already underway.

India Slams Norway's Kashmir Remarks, Says Focus Should Be On PoK Terrorism
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal trashed the Norwegian foreign minister's remarks and said the whole of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India.

Rajasthan Set To Table Uniform Code Bill, Could Be Turning Point For Tribal Identity
The Bhajan Lal government's decision to keep tribal communities outside the ambit of the civil code law has triggered a new debate, especially in south Rajasthan.

Cockroaches, Lizards: Licences Of Blinkit, Instamart And Zepto Facilities Suspended
The inspections were carried out across Maharashtra on Thursday, with 86 establishments involved in the storage, sale and delivery of food through online platforms.

Security, Ganga Waters: Issues Ahead Of Proposed PM Modi-Tarique Rahman Meeting
India had planned investments in railways and road infrastructure in Bangladesh and the conversations will focus on addressing some of those areas where Indo-Bangladesh cooperation has been completely halted

Trump Requests Supreme Court To Let White House Ballroom Construction Continue
Trump's solicitor general petitioned the high court to suspend last week's decision by a three-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Lotte Choco Pie Batch Declared "Unsafe" In Chhattisgarh, Recall Push Begins
Officials have warned that legal action may be taken against anyone found selling or distributing the prohibited batch

President Murmu Approves 78 Gallantry Awards, Including 13 Posthumously
Kirti Chakra is India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award after Ashoka Chakra.

Suspending Indus Treaty With Terror-Harbouring Nation Decisive Step: President
"During the commemoration of one year since the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, we remembered the unmatched valour of our armed forces," the President said in her message to the nation

Young, Qualified, Unemployed: What Data Says On Gen Z's Job Prospects
The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) indicates that unemployment among people aged 15-29 has been rising, with young women and urban job seekers facing the highest joblessness rates.

SIR Spotlights Identity Crisis Among Women From Other States Marrying Haryana Men
Many of these women have lived in Haryana for decades, raised families and voted in successive elections. But the absence of their names or those of their parents from the 2002 electoral rolls has left many struggling to establish their electoral identity.

Defence Ministry Signs Rs 1,577-Crore Loiter Munition Deal For Army
The acquisition is aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of the Army's artillery regiments and strengthening overall operational readiness.

Illegal Abortion Kits Racket Busted In Maharashtra, Case Against 8
The FDA, in a statement here, said its Nagpur and Solapur offices acted on August 12 against illegal sale of Clear Kit and Prega End, medicines used for abortion.

Local BJP Leader, 52, Found Murdered In Assam, 5 Arrested
Bikash Dhar was a resident of Chagalmowa village under Bazaricherra police station. His body was recovered from an abandoned house in the Yogicherra area near the Tripura border.

Bigger Than Sanchi? Ujjain May Be Sitting On 2,200-Year-Old Buddhist Mystery
The mound believed to contain the principal stupa was estimated to be around 350 feet in diameter and at least 100 feet high. By comparison, the Great Stupa at Sanchi is roughly 120 feet in diameter and about 54 feet high.

'My Remarks Misused With Malicious Intent': Chief Justice On 'Cockroach' Row
The Chief Justice's comment sparked widespread youth backlash, inspiring the satirical online movement "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP).


