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Centre’s expenditure on 1,847 big infra projects touches Rs 21.97 lakh crore

IANS | August 10, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The expenditure on India’s 1,847 major infrastructure projects, currently being implemented by the Centre, has reached Rs 21.97 lakh crore (as of June 2026), which represents over 54 per cent of the total investment of Rs 40.54 lakh crore earmarked for these mega projects, reflecting steady progress in the pace of work, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Monday.

ISI pushing proxies to launch psyop in J&K, Punjab to create fear, disrupt order

Vicky Nanjappa | August 10, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Indian Intelligence agencies have warned that the ISI is now pushing its proxies to launch major psyops in both Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) are planning on running massive campaigns in these states by using their proxies to create fear and panic in the minds of the people.

Jharkhand students’ march intensifies; police use water cannons after protesters breach barricades

IANS | August 10, 2026 12:59 PM

Ranchi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Jharkhand students’ march towards the state Assembly intensified on Monday as security forces used water cannons after student protesters broke through police barricades.

'Can't be called a Maulana': Congress MP hits out at Sajid Rasidi over Kanwariya remarks

IANS | August 10, 2026 12:26 PM

Saharanpur, Aug 10 (IANS) Congress MP Imran Masood has strongly criticised All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi over his controversial remarks on Kanwariyas, saying the cleric does not deserve to be referred to as a 'Maulana' and accusing him of acting as a "middleman" for monetary gains.

TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution giving 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' pride of place

IANS | August 10, 2026 12:03 PM

Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a special resolution moved by Chief Minister Vijay to ensure that 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' is sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other state-run bodies.

Security guard arrested for raping Ahmedabad student shot in leg while trying to flee police custody

IANS | August 10, 2026 11:47 AM

Ahmedabad, Aug 10 (IANS) A rape accused in Ahmedabad was shot in the leg by police after he attempted to escape custody and snatched a police inspector's service revolver during a late-night recovery panchnama in the Hebatpur area, officials said on Monday.

Jharkhand students continue march to Assembly; BJP leaders detained, barricades breached

IANS | August 10, 2026 11:41 AM

Ranchi, Aug 10 (IANS) Students protesting under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch continued their march towards the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly in large numbers on Monday, intensifying their agitation over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.

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).

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Centre’s expenditure on 1,847 big infra projects touches Rs 21.97 lakh crore

ISI pushing proxies to launch psyop in J&K, Punjab to create fear, disrupt order

Jharkhand students’ march intensifies; police use water cannons after protesters breach barricades

'Can't be called a Maulana': Congress MP hits out at Sajid Rasidi over Kanwariya remarks

TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution giving 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' pride of place

Security guard arrested for raping Ahmedabad student shot in leg while trying to flee police custody

Jharkhand students continue march to Assembly; BJP leaders detained, barricades breached

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

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