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FairPoint: Netas, reels and the race for Gen Z

Deepika Bhan | August 9, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) It is quite an interesting phenomenon that has taken over the country. Almost everyone is talking about this group -- some with admiration, some in awe, some with fear, and many more with curiosity. Gen Z has become the new catchword. Whether inside homes, communities, industries or, of course, the political world, everyone seems to have suddenly discovered this generation.

'If PMs Modi, Rahman meet...': Indian envoy expresses confidence about sorting out bilateral problems

IANS | August 9, 2026 4:04 PM

Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Sunday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as "people's persons" and expressed confidence about sorting out problems between the two nations if the two leaders hold a meeting, local media reported.

BrahMos emerges as India's defence export star after Op Sindoor, draws global interest: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The accuracy and lethality of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile played a crucial role in prompting Pakistan to swiftly call for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, as the weapon demonstrated its capability to successfully evade Chinese-origin air defence systems deployed by it, according to a new report.

Defence Minister salutes blood donors, says Op Sindoor shows India's will to defend itself

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:44 PM

Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that the Indian soldiers eliminated terrorists and their patrons in Pakistan and the ‘Operation Sindoor’ sent a global message that the nation was prepared to go to any extent to secure the safety of its citizens.

India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW mark

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In a major milestone for the nation's clean energy transition and climate action targets, India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity as on July 31, 2026, which accounts for over 54 per cent of country's total electricity generation capacity of around 552 GW, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Sunday.

SSB foils cross-border human trafficking attempt in Bengal; minor rescued

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:00 PM

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) A human trafficking attempt was foiled by troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) along the India-Nepal border in West Bengal, said officials on Sunday, adding that a minor girl was rescued and a suspected trafficker apprehended.

'Should introspect on mistakes', Oppn hits out at Dharmendra Pradhan over remarks on students stir

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Opposition, led by the Congress, lashed out at the former Union Education Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dharmendra Pradhan for claiming that some people had attempted to mislead members of Gen Z during protests over NEET paper leak issue, asking him to instead "self-introspect" the mistakes made during his tenure.

Rajasthan ATS detains Tonk youth over suspected terror links, probe underway

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained a youth identified as Wasit from Tonk over suspected links with a terrorist organisation, sources said on Sunday, even as the security agencies step up scrutiny of possible terror networks operating in the state.

Country's youth capable of confronting any challenge, need right platform to channel energy: CM Yogi

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:27 PM

Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the country’s youth possess the talent and energy to face every challenge confronting India, but need the right platforms to channel their potential towards nation-building.

'Double standards, misleading youth', NDA leaders slams Rahul over Prayagraj event

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Various leaders from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday hit out at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, claiming that this showed his "double standards" regarding students' issues and it amounted to "misleading" them, than than showing them the right path.

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FairPoint: Netas, reels and the race for Gen Z

'If PMs Modi, Rahman meet...': Indian envoy expresses confidence about sorting out bilateral problems

BrahMos emerges as India's defence export star after Op Sindoor, draws global interest: Report

Defence Minister salutes blood donors, says Op Sindoor shows India's will to defend itself

India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW mark

SSB foils cross-border human trafficking attempt in Bengal; minor rescued

'Should introspect on mistakes', Oppn hits out at Dharmendra Pradhan over remarks on students stir

Rajasthan ATS detains Tonk youth over suspected terror links, probe underway

Country's youth capable of confronting any challenge, need right platform to channel energy: CM Yogi

'Double standards, misleading youth', NDA leaders slams Rahul over Prayagraj event

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