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Haryana-based syndicate used modified phones for cheating in Baba Farid varsity exam: Punjab Education Minister

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:16 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 3 (IANS) Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Monday told the Assembly that a Haryana-based cheating syndicate used modified mobile phones, hidden wireless earpieces, and other advanced gadgets to facilitate cheating during the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences pharmacy examination.

India sees post-Covid dip in highway fatalities as safety measures pay off

IANS | August 3, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, India has reported a fall in fatalities on its national highways, and development officials are hailing it as evidence that road safety interventions are beginning to take hold.

PK’s Bankipur win: Wife thanks people; Rohini Acharya congratulates him

IANS | August 3, 2026 8:42 PM

Patna, Aug 3 (IANS) Following Prashant Kishor’s victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, celebrations erupted among Jan Suraaj supporters, while political leaders across Bihar reacted to the outcome.

EAM Jaishankar meets Uzbekistan FM, appreciates steady growth in ties

IANS | August 3, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday appreciated the steady momentum in India-Uzbekistan ties as he held a meeting with his counterpart from the Central Asian country, Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is currently on a three-day visit to New Delhi.

‘A priceless treasure’: Madurai shopkeeper cherishes personal letter from PM Modi

IANS | August 3, 2026 8:24 PM

Madurai, Aug 3 (IANS) A small-scale businessman from Madurai has received a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response to a note of gratitude he wrote after benefiting from the Centre's street vendor loan scheme. He described this gesture as a "priceless treasure" and one he would never forget.

Gujarat: BJP’s Satish Patel dedicates Manjalpur bypoll victory to late Yogesh Patel

IANS | August 3, 2026 7:49 PM

Vadodara, Aug 3 (IANS) Newly elected Manjalpur MLA Satish Patel on Monday dedicated his victory in the Gujarat Assembly by-election to the late BJP leader and former minister Yogesh Patel, saying he would carry forward the work undertaken by his predecessor after securing a comfortable win in the constituency.

‘Created ruckus, not participated’: Kiren Rijiju slams Oppn as govt passes two bills

IANS | August 3, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday expressed disappointment over the Opposition's conduct in Parliament, saying that while two important bills were passed in both Houses, Opposition members chose not to participate in the discussions and instead created a ruckus.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to interact with Gen Z in Mumbai on Aug 6

IANS | August 3, 2026 6:03 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to interact with representatives of Generation Z and Generation Alpha on August 6 in Mumbai.

ANDPL to rejuvenate 40,000 trees within Dharavi, build 3.3-km Mithi River riverfront

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:44 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) In a bid to give residents better access to green public spaces, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) will place the rejuvenation of the Mithi River at the centre of a new green-blue network — designed to improve the environment and create healthier spaces across one of Mumbai’s most densely-populated neighbourhoods, it was announced on Monday.

Bankipur Bypoll: Prashant Kishor calls lead victory of Bihar's people, targets CM Choudhary

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:36 PM

Patna, Aug 3 (IANS) Amid the ongoing counting for the Bankipur Assembly bye-election in Bihar, Jan Suraaj founder, Prashant Kishor, launched a sharp attack on the Samrat Choudhary government after establishing a decisive lead over BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha.

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Haryana-based syndicate used modified phones for cheating in Baba Farid varsity exam: Punjab Education Minister

India sees post-Covid dip in highway fatalities as safety measures pay off

PK’s Bankipur win: Wife thanks people; Rohini Acharya congratulates him

EAM Jaishankar meets Uzbekistan FM, appreciates steady growth in ties

‘A priceless treasure’: Madurai shopkeeper cherishes personal letter from PM Modi

Gujarat: BJP’s Satish Patel dedicates Manjalpur bypoll victory to late Yogesh Patel

‘Created ruckus, not participated’: Kiren Rijiju slams Oppn as govt passes two bills

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to interact with Gen Z in Mumbai on Aug 6

ANDPL to rejuvenate 40,000 trees within Dharavi, build 3.3-km Mithi River riverfront

Bankipur Bypoll: Prashant Kishor calls lead victory of Bihar's people, targets CM Choudhary

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