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Beyond Hindenburg and the DoJ case, Gautam Adani puts trust at the heart of nation-building

IANS | August 12, 2026 2:47 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Two days after a US District Court in the Eastern District of New York permanently dismissed with prejudice the US Department of Justice's (DoJ) criminal case against him, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said on Wednesday that the nearly two-year legal chapter had left him with a deeper sense of humility.

Motion to send FCRA Bill to JPC adopted in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar

IANS | August 12, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Central government's resolution to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) was accepted by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid massive uproar by the Opposition members.

WII gives clarion call to save our gentle giants on World Elephant Day

IANS | August 12, 2026 2:05 PM

Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) While the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change sounded quite positive about the future of elephants in India on the occasion of World Elephant Day on Wednesday, a recent report by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has highlighted several challenges faced by the animal. Over the last one year, several upsetting images and videos have emerged of humans attacking elephants, including calves, with sharp weapons, firecrackers and even fireballs.

ISI takes direct control of Lashkar, Jaish, Hizbul operations after Operation Sindoor

Vicky Nanjappa | August 12, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) There has been a complete change in the pattern of operations of terror groups in Pakistan.

Millions of young Indians at Adani Group sites reminds me of my own journey: Gautam Adani

IANS | August 12, 2026 1:49 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday reflected on his early struggles, saying that the millions of young people working at various Adani Group project sites across the country reminds him of his own journey as a small-town teenager who left home in search of opportunities.

FAME-II scheme supported sale of 16.72 lakh electric vehicles: Govt

IANS | August 12, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Centre’s Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme Phase-II has supported the sale of approximately 16.72 lakh electric vehicles, including e-2Ws, e-3Ws, and e-4Ws. In addition, 5,299 electric buses (e-buses) have been deployed under the Scheme (as on July 31), the Ministry of Heavy Industries said on Wednesday.

DMRC urges public to avoid kite flying near elevated Metro lines ahead of Independence Day

IANS | August 12, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday issued an advisory urging people across Delhi-NCR to refrain from flying kites near elevated Metro lines, warning that kite strings could become entangled with high-voltage overhead equipment (OHE) and disrupt train services or pose a serious safety risk.

Lok Sabha seats should be frozen at 543; otherwise it will become like Chinese Parliament: Chidambaram

IANS | August 12, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Congress MP P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said that the Lok Sabha seats should be frozen at 543, otherwise, it will become like the Chinese Parliament.

Tiranga Yatras draw thousands across J&K ahead of Independence Day

IANS | August 12, 2026 1:15 PM

Srinagar, Aug 12 (IANS) Thousands of people participated in Tiranga Yatras across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, carrying the national flag and expressing patriotic fervour ahead of Independence Day.

‘Not interested in lectures’, Rahul’s reply to HM Shah’s debate offer; takes ‘mouse’ jibe at media

IANS | August 12, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday sought to sidestep debate offer from the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and reiterated his charge that the latter must take accountability for ordering firing at the protesting students.

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Beyond Hindenburg and the DoJ case, Gautam Adani puts trust at the heart of nation-building

Motion to send FCRA Bill to JPC adopted in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar

WII gives clarion call to save our gentle giants on World Elephant Day

ISI takes direct control of Lashkar, Jaish, Hizbul operations after Operation Sindoor

Millions of young Indians at Adani Group sites reminds me of my own journey: Gautam Adani

FAME-II scheme supported sale of 16.72 lakh electric vehicles: Govt

DMRC urges public to avoid kite flying near elevated Metro lines ahead of Independence Day

Lok Sabha seats should be frozen at 543; otherwise it will become like Chinese Parliament: Chidambaram

Tiranga Yatras draw thousands across J&K ahead of Independence Day

‘Not interested in lectures’, Rahul’s reply to HM Shah’s debate offer; takes ‘mouse’ jibe at media

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