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Bankipur bypoll result: NDA seeks introspection; Oppn says verdict reflects people's mood

IANS | August 4, 2026 11:20 AM

Patna, Aug 4 (IANS) Following Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor’s decisive victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, leaders from both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Opposition parties reacted on Tuesday, offering differing interpretations of the result. While NDA leaders described the outcome as part of the natural cycle of electoral politics and called for introspection, Opposition leaders said the verdict reflected the growing public mood against the government.

Arrested JeM suspect lured aspiring models for honey-trapping racket

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:12 AM

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) Hamim Mondal, the suspected Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) associate, who was arrested last week from Burdwan in West Burdwan district, used to target new and upcoming models for honey-trapping politically and socially influential persons in West Bengal.

India aims 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, FTAs to expand global market access

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India's Geographical Indication (GI) ecosystem is evolving into a bridge between tradition and opportunity and with a target of 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, the country is well positioned to strengthen its heritage economy and enhance the global presence of its unique regional products, an official factsheet said on Tuesday.

Influencer demands Abhijeet Dipke's arrest over assault, security allegations

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) A social media influencer has submitted a written complaint to the police against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, seeking his immediate arrest over allegations of physical assault and concerns related to his personal security.

Two firemen killed, 3 injured during firefighting operation in Greater Noida electronics factory

IANS | August 4, 2026 8:25 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Two fire service personnel lost their lives, and three others were injured after a wall and an iron beam collapsed during firefighting operations at an electronics manufacturing company in Greater Noida late Monday night, officials said on Tuesday.

BJP veteran calls for introspection after party suffers twin setbacks in Datia, Bankipur by-polls

IANS | August 4, 2026 7:30 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) A day after the BJP suffered defeats in the Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh and the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar, senior BJP leader and four-time former Madhya Pradesh MLA Yashodhara Raje Scindia appeared to call for introspection within the party.

NDA to hold 'Mangal Milan' today to finalise strategy for last leg of Monsoon Session

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:48 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The NDA Parliamentary Party will hold its ‘Mangal Milan’ meeting on Tuesday at the Parliament Library Building (PLB) to chalk out the ruling alliance’s floor strategy for the remaining 10 days of the Monsoon Session.

Rajasthan SOG arrests engineer in JEN paper leak case

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:15 PM

Jaipur, Aug 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested Atul Meena (31), an Assistant Engineer in the Water Resources Department, for allegedly purchasing the leaked question paper of the Junior Engineer (JEN) Combined Recruitment Examination‑2020 (re‑examination held in 2021) for Rs 25 lakh.

Delhi BJP slams Kejriwal’s plan to stage 'illegal march' to PM residence tomorrow

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra said that AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement to march to the Prime Minister’s residence with 100 people on Tuesday is part of the ongoing competition between him and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over who can emerge as the country’s number one "anarchist."

Mizoram: 4 drug peddlers held; narcotics valued at Rs 8.54 crore seized

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:13 PM

Aizawl, Aug 3 (IANS) Four drug peddlers, including a Myanmar national, were arrested and highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and heroin valued at more than Rs 8.54 crore were seized in three separate anti‑narcotics operations carried out by security forces in Mizoram, officials said on Monday.

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Bankipur bypoll result: NDA seeks introspection; Oppn says verdict reflects people's mood

Arrested JeM suspect lured aspiring models for honey-trapping racket

India aims 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, FTAs to expand global market access

Influencer demands Abhijeet Dipke's arrest over assault, security allegations

Two firemen killed, 3 injured during firefighting operation in Greater Noida electronics factory

BJP veteran calls for introspection after party suffers twin setbacks in Datia, Bankipur by-polls

NDA to hold 'Mangal Milan' today to finalise strategy for last leg of Monsoon Session

Rajasthan SOG arrests engineer in JEN paper leak case

Delhi BJP slams Kejriwal’s plan to stage 'illegal march' to PM residence tomorrow

Mizoram: 4 drug peddlers held; narcotics valued at Rs 8.54 crore seized

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