Justice Varma cash row: Panel rejects his defence, finds charges proved (Lead)

IANS | August 12, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A three-member inquiry committee constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has found all three charges against former Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma proved in connection with the discovery of unexplained cash at his official residence in New Delhi, as per its report tabled in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday.

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

IANS | August 12, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Following over an hour-long discussion, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by a voice vote.

India's retail inflation edges up to 4.45 per cent in July

IANS | August 12, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) India's retail inflation, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, edged up to 4.45 per cent in July, compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.

Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill passed in LS without debate, House adjourned for the day

IANS | August 12, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha without debate on Wednesday.

CPI-M MP John Brittas files privilege motion against BJP's Sushmita Dev over 'lungi wala' remark; Oppn extends support

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) CPI-M MP John Brittas on Wednesday said that he has moved a privilege motion against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sushmita Dev for an alleged disrespectful remark against him, as other opposition leaders backed him, referring to her remark as an "attack on India's culture".

Delhi Crime Branch busts Chinese manjha racket; three arrested, 1,398 reels seized

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Delhi Police's Crime Branch cracked down on the illegal storage, transportation and sale of banned Chinese/plastic manjha on Wednesday, apprehending three accused and seizing 1,398 reels of the prohibited kite strings along with a vehicle allegedly used for its transportation.

Gladdening that India is home to over 60 pc of world’s wild Asian elephants: PM Modi on World Elephant Day

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) On World Elephant Day on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it is gladdening that India is home to over 60 per cent of the world’s wild Asian elephants.

Continuous Parliament disruption exposes Oppn's anarchic mindset: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Opposition, saying that the continuous disruption of the Parliament "exposes its anarchist mindset".

Atiq Ahmed's son's car lost control before deadly crash, shows dashcam video

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A new video has surfaced showing the fatal road accident involving Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of late gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, with the dashcam footage capturing the moments leading up to the crash, in which he and another vehicle occupant lost their lives.

HM Shah requests LS Speaker to consult Oppn for students' protest debate

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urging him to consult with the Opposition parties for a discussion on the NEET students' protest, stating that in a democratic nation, "solutions emerge only through discussion and dialogue".

Politics

Justice Varma cash row: Panel rejects his defence, finds charges proved (Lead)

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

India's retail inflation edges up to 4.45 per cent in July

Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill passed in LS without debate, House adjourned for the day

CPI-M MP John Brittas files privilege motion against BJP's Sushmita Dev over 'lungi wala' remark; Oppn extends support

Delhi Crime Branch busts Chinese manjha racket; three arrested, 1,398 reels seized

Gladdening that India is home to over 60 pc of world’s wild Asian elephants: PM Modi on World Elephant Day

Continuous Parliament disruption exposes Oppn's anarchic mindset: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Atiq Ahmed's son's car lost control before deadly crash, shows dashcam video

HM Shah requests LS Speaker to consult Oppn for students' protest debate

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