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'Matter of great shame': Opposition blames BJP, RSS over Kharge event venue ‘purification’ row

IANS | August 13, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The opposition parties, led by the Congress, on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of playing a role in the alleged "purification" of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's event venue in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, calling it a "matter of great shame" for the country.

Tiranga march, massive flag display secure two 'Golden Book of World Records'

IANS | August 13, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Ahead of Independence Day, two entries were registered in the Golden Book of World Records on Thursday, recognising achievements in the categories of ‘Longest Mass March With Flag’ and ‘Most People Holding a National Flag '.

Man detained over 'bomb' joke at Mumbai airport, let off with warning

IANS | August 13, 2026 2:35 PM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) A 55-year-old man, who was to board a flight to Delhi from Mumbai airport, was detained by police after he jokingly remarked about a "bomb" in his bag but was later released with a warning, officials said on Thursday.

ISI orchestrates Hamas-Lashkar-Jaish axis to replicate Gaza-style tunnel warfare in Kashmir

Vicky Nanjappa | August 13, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s military establishment and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) are actively fostering a tactical alliance between Hamas and Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, intelligence sources and a new security report revealed.

CJI Surya Kant flags massive backlog in consumer forums, seeks nationwide pendency report

IANS | August 13, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Thursday expressed concern over the mounting backlog of cases in consumer commissions across the country, observing that prolonged delays have defeated the very purpose for which these forums were created.

'Important to maintain dignity': Cong MP Tariq Anwar on Oppn's 'toy monkey' protest in Parliament complex

IANS | August 13, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Thursday expressed his disapproval of the Opposition's protest in the Parliament complex on the last day of the Monsoon Session after the members displayed toy monkeys, saying that dignity should be maintained.

Over 250 industries, academic institutions join Gujarat’s drive to skill 1.03 lakh youth

IANS | August 13, 2026 1:39 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) More than 250 industries and academic institutions have responded to the Gujarat Government’s call to become training partners under its newly launched 'Namo Gujarat Kaushalya and Rozgar Mission' (NGKRM), as the state targets skill training for 1.03 lakh candidates during 2026-27.

Giriraj Singh accuses Congress of 'damaging' Parliamentary system

IANS | August 13, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday accused the Congress, particularly party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, of "damaging" the Parliamentary system by causing disruption due to their "stubbornness".

Sharp rise in funds for rural and tribal areas fuelling inclusive growth: Govt

IANS | August 13, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Centre’s thrust on inclusive development is being implemented with a sharp increase in budgetary outlays for rural and tribal communities to improve the quality of life at the grassroots level through better basic services, resilient infrastructure, skills, education, and financial security, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Thursday.

RS adjourned sine die after passing Mines Bill; Chairman expresses concern over persistent disorder, disruptions

IANS | August 13, 2026 12:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday after passing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026; concluding a stormy Monsoon Session marked by repeated disruptions, protests and heated political exchanges.

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'Matter of great shame': Opposition blames BJP, RSS over Kharge event venue ‘purification’ row

Tiranga march, massive flag display secure two 'Golden Book of World Records'

Man detained over 'bomb' joke at Mumbai airport, let off with warning

ISI orchestrates Hamas-Lashkar-Jaish axis to replicate Gaza-style tunnel warfare in Kashmir

CJI Surya Kant flags massive backlog in consumer forums, seeks nationwide pendency report

'Important to maintain dignity': Cong MP Tariq Anwar on Oppn's 'toy monkey' protest in Parliament complex

Over 250 industries, academic institutions join Gujarat’s drive to skill 1.03 lakh youth

Giriraj Singh accuses Congress of 'damaging' Parliamentary system

Sharp rise in funds for rural and tribal areas fuelling inclusive growth: Govt

RS adjourned sine die after passing Mines Bill; Chairman expresses concern over persistent disorder, disruptions

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