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Rahul, Priyanka expresses grief over Kerala rain deaths, urge Congress workers to join relief efforts

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:53 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 2 (IANS) Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by torrential rains in Kerala, as several parts of the state continued to grapple with a flood-like situation, landslides, and other rain-related incidents.

'India's approach towards China is managed competition, limited cooperation, and not reconciliation'

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:46 PM

Beijing, Aug 2 (IANS) India's approach towards its ties with China is one of managed competition, limited cooperation, and not reconciliation, even as the trajectory of ties between the two nations since 2024 has been frequently portrayed as a process of diplomatic thaw, as per a report.

Bihar: Small-time trader Suman Kumar turns ‘job-creator’ under PMEGP scheme

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:20 PM

Patna, Aug 2 (IANS) For Suman Kumar, hailing from an ordinary family in Koiri Bigha village of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has been nothing short of a boon.

'PoK unrest result of long neglect in the region'

IANS | August 2, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Decades of neglect in the Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is snowballing into a movement that may have similarities with the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, according to a media report.

India’s diesel, petrol sales rise in July

IANS | August 2, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) India's leading oil marketing companies-- Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) recorded a robust increase in diesel and petrol sales during July this year compared to the same month of the previous year, reflecting the high level of economic activity during the month.

Congress infighting continues; 'Save Punjab, bring Channi' slogans raised

IANS | August 2, 2026 6:35 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 2 (IANS) Supporters of former Punjab Chief Minister and sitting MP Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday raised slogans in support of him, sending a strong message to the Congress high command on the second consecutive day, at the party meeting in Barnala town where party's General Secretary In-Charge, Bhupesh Baghel, was also present.

Karnataka: Cabinet expansion likely on Monday as Congress high command set to clear final list of ministers

IANS | August 2, 2026 5:42 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) The long-awaited expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet is likely to take place on Monday, with the Congress high command expected to give its final approval to the list of new ministers prepared by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar after a series of high-level consultations.

How algorithm-driven social media feeds GenZ with fake content

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The number of Indians in the 14 to 29 years age group, which represents GenZ, numbers around 407 million or nearly 28 per cent of the national population, according to UN World Population Prospects data.

'Nasha-Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' programme held at Akshardham temple

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) A special assembly titled “Nasha-Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” was held at BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in the national capital on Sunday, with thousands of young men and women from the city and neighbouring regions attending the event.

Congress backs Rahul's delimitation stand; BJP hits back with 'dynastic politics' jibe

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) A major political controversy erupted after Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleged that the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise would weaken the political representation and interests of several states, prompting sharp reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), its allies, and Congress leaders.

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Rahul, Priyanka expresses grief over Kerala rain deaths, urge Congress workers to join relief efforts

'India's approach towards China is managed competition, limited cooperation, and not reconciliation'

Bihar: Small-time trader Suman Kumar turns ‘job-creator’ under PMEGP scheme

'PoK unrest result of long neglect in the region'

India’s diesel, petrol sales rise in July

Congress infighting continues; 'Save Punjab, bring Channi' slogans raised

Karnataka: Cabinet expansion likely on Monday as Congress high command set to clear final list of ministers

How algorithm-driven social media feeds GenZ with fake content

'Nasha-Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' programme held at Akshardham temple

Congress backs Rahul's delimitation stand; BJP hits back with 'dynastic politics' jibe

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