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BJP, JD(U) call for continued talks with students; Cong says most demands already met by Jharkhand govt

IANS | August 10, 2026 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Amid the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, leaders from various political parties on Monday expressed their views on the agitation. While BJP and Janata Dal (United) leaders voiced support for the students’ concerns and called for more talks, Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders accused the BJP of attempting to derive political benefit from the situation and stated that 98 per cent of the demands of the students have been accepted by the state government.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon seconds after reconvening

IANS | August 10, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon, seconds after reconvening on Monday amid uproar by the Opposition benches.

Cong has 'no standing' in UP, can benefit only through SP alliance: BJP's Brij Bhushan

IANS | August 10, 2026 10:56 AM

Gonda, Aug 10 (IANS) BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said that Congress has no independent political standing in Uttar Pradesh and could gain electorally only by entering into an alliance with the Samajwadi Party (SP).

Indian Navy Chief embarks on 4-day Mauritius visit to strengthen maritime cooperation

IANS | August 10, 2026 10:29 AM

Port Louis/New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is on a four-day visit to Mauritius starting Monday, during which the focus will be on strengthening the maritime cooperation and defence ties with the East African nation, officials said.

Jharkhand exam row: ED files ECIR to begin probe into suspected financial transactions

IANS | August 10, 2026 10:14 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has entered the investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission’s (JPSC) 14th Preliminary Examination (PT) and other examinations, registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) to examine the financial aspects of the case.

Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that from a gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 422 crore a decade ago to over Rs 1,55,000 crore today, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has rewritten the rules of public procurement.

'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' must come first: CM Vijay to move special resolution in Assembly today

IANS | August 10, 2026 8:50 AM

Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to move a special resolution in the State Legislative Assembly on Monday seeking to make it mandatory for 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', the state invocation song, to be rendered first at all government functions.

Thousands of Kanwariyas, devotees flock to Shiva Temples in UP, U’khand on 2nd Monday of Shravan

IANS | August 10, 2026 8:45 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The second Monday of the holy month of Shravan witnessed large gatherings of Kanwariyas and devotees at prominent Shiva temples and religious sites across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with pilgrims offering Ganga water and performing prayers amid chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bol Bam”.

May he be blessed with a long life and wonderful health: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Hemant Soren

IANS | August 10, 2026 8:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on his birthday and prayed for his long life and good health.

India sends 8 MT of life-saving medicines to Bolivia to support public healthcare

IANS | August 9, 2026 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday that India has dispatched eight metric tonnes of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia to support the public healthcare capacity.

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BJP, JD(U) call for continued talks with students; Cong says most demands already met by Jharkhand govt

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon seconds after reconvening

Cong has 'no standing' in UP, can benefit only through SP alliance: BJP's Brij Bhushan

Indian Navy Chief embarks on 4-day Mauritius visit to strengthen maritime cooperation

Jharkhand exam row: ED files ECIR to begin probe into suspected financial transactions

Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal

'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' must come first: CM Vijay to move special resolution in Assembly today

Thousands of Kanwariyas, devotees flock to Shiva Temples in UP, U’khand on 2nd Monday of Shravan

May he be blessed with a long life and wonderful health: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Hemant Soren

India sends 8 MT of life-saving medicines to Bolivia to support public healthcare

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