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FairPoint: When the protest became a mirror to society

Deepika Bhan | August 2, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) In Hindu philosophy, there is a belief that everything happens for a reason. If that thought holds, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has served a purpose far greater than drawing attention to examination paper leaks. It has exposed deep cracks in institutions, the erosion of civility, the weakening of family values and the ease with which sections of the youth could be drawn into outrage, abuse and manipulation.

Haridwar strengthens cleanliness, security measures as Kanwar Yatra draws lakhs of devotees

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:04 PM

Haridwar, Aug 2 (IANS) As the Kanwar Yatra progresses, authorities in Uttarakhand's Haridwar have put in place extensive cleanliness, security and crowd-management measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage and provide a safe and hassle-free experience for the lakhs of devotees arriving in the holy city.

After JeM associate's arrest, Bengal BJP MLA asks Durgapur residents to be cautious while renting out flats

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:50 PM

Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) Following the arrest of Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) associate Hamim Mondal from his rented accommodation in Burdwan town of East Burdwan district, BJP MLA from Durgapur Purba Constituency, Chandra Sekhar Banerjee, on Sunday asked people to verify the background before renting out their properties.

China's workers losing jobs due to rapid AI rollout

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The deployment of AI in China is progressing at a much faster pace, triggering concerns of more job losses in an uncertain labour market, a media report said.

FIR filed against Noida Authority as 4-year-old dies after falling into septic tank

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:21 PM

Noida, Aug 2 (IANS) Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the Noida Authority following the death of a four-year-old boy after he fell into an uncovered water tank and died, officials said on Sunday.

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari highlights ethanol blending programme benefits to Meerut farmers

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:18 PM

Meerut, Aug 2 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Sunday visited several villages in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district, and interacted with farmers about the impact of the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme launched by the Centre.

Pakistan 'dismantled goodwill' behind Indus Waters Treaty, instead of dismantling terror infrastructure: Indian envoy to US

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:04 PM

Washington, Aug 2 (IANS) India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, has said that the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was signed in a spirit of goodwill and friendship in 1960, but Pakistan spent 50 years dismantling this, and its abeyance "merely acknowledges what Pakistan's conduct had already destroyed".

Insult to the Parliament, action should be taken: NDA on FIR over Ram Temple donation theft skit, Oppn hits back

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The BJP-led NDA leaders on Sunday urged for action against independent MP Pappu Yadav and other opposition MPs for the act put up by them at the Parliament complex which portrayed the alleged embezzlement of donations made at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, while calling it an "insult" to the Parliament. However, the INDIA bloc leaders hit back, questioning the donation theft allegations.

India surpasses US to become world's second-fastest growing solar energy market

IANS | August 2, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) India's installed solar power capacity has surged by a massive 50-fold from a mere 3 GW in 2014 to scale the 162.15 GW mark till June 30, 2026, marking the dawn of a new era in renewable energy, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Sunday.

Bengal STF traces tailoring shop owned by arrested JeM suspect in East Burdwan

IANS | August 2, 2026 2:24 PM

Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police on Sunday found a tailoring shop owned by Hamim Mondal, a suspected Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) member, who was arrested from a posh housing colony in Burdwan town in West Bengal's East Burdwan district.

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FairPoint: When the protest became a mirror to society

Haridwar strengthens cleanliness, security measures as Kanwar Yatra draws lakhs of devotees

After JeM associate's arrest, Bengal BJP MLA asks Durgapur residents to be cautious while renting out flats

China's workers losing jobs due to rapid AI rollout

FIR filed against Noida Authority as 4-year-old dies after falling into septic tank

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari highlights ethanol blending programme benefits to Meerut farmers

Pakistan 'dismantled goodwill' behind Indus Waters Treaty, instead of dismantling terror infrastructure: Indian envoy to US

Insult to the Parliament, action should be taken: NDA on FIR over Ram Temple donation theft skit, Oppn hits back

India surpasses US to become world's second-fastest growing solar energy market

Bengal STF traces tailoring shop owned by arrested JeM suspect in East Burdwan

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