R.G. Kar rape-murder case: CBI seizes mobile phone of hospital staff who contacted victim’s kin

IANS | August 10, 2026 2:46 PM

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) The new Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is conducting a fresh probe in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata in August 2024, had confiscated the mobile phone of one woman employee of the hospital.

‘HM will give reply on students' stir,’ Rijiju tells Oppn; LS adjourned for day amid heavy sloganeering

IANS | August 10, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Amid the heavy sloganeering from the Opposition benches in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the House that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will make a statement about the students' protest and called upon the Opposition not to "run away" during the discussion.

Oppn leaders vow to resist FCRA Bill as uncertainty persists over key bills in Monsoon Session

IANS | August 10, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Opposition parties have stepped up their resistance to the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, with leaders of Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party and Congress accusing the BJP-led government of using the legislation to target the NGOs and political opponents.

ISI pushing proxies to launch psyop in J&K, Punjab to create fear, disrupt order

Vicky Nanjappa | August 10, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Indian Intelligence agencies have warned that the ISI is now pushing its proxies to launch major psyops in both Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) are planning on running massive campaigns in these states by using their proxies to create fear and panic in the minds of the people.

Jharkhand students’ march intensifies; police use water cannons after protesters breach barricades

IANS | August 10, 2026 12:59 PM

Ranchi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Jharkhand students’ march towards the state Assembly intensified on Monday as security forces used water cannons after student protesters broke through police barricades.

'Can't be called a Maulana': Congress MP hits out at Sajid Rasidi over Kanwariya remarks

IANS | August 10, 2026 12:26 PM

Saharanpur, Aug 10 (IANS) Congress MP Imran Masood has strongly criticised All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi over his controversial remarks on Kanwariyas, saying the cleric does not deserve to be referred to as a 'Maulana' and accusing him of acting as a "middleman" for monetary gains.

TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution giving 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' pride of place

IANS | August 10, 2026 12:03 PM

Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a special resolution moved by Chief Minister Vijay to ensure that 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' is sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other state-run bodies.

Jharkhand students continue march to Assembly; BJP leaders detained, barricades breached

IANS | August 10, 2026 11:41 AM

Ranchi, Aug 10 (IANS) Students protesting under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch continued their march towards the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly in large numbers on Monday, intensifying their agitation over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.

BJP, JD(U) call for continued talks with students; Cong says most demands already met by Jharkhand govt

IANS | August 10, 2026 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Amid the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, leaders from various political parties on Monday expressed their views on the agitation. While BJP and Janata Dal (United) leaders voiced support for the students’ concerns and called for more talks, Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders accused the BJP of attempting to derive political benefit from the situation and stated that 98 per cent of the demands of the students have been accepted by the state government.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon seconds after reconvening

IANS | August 10, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon, seconds after reconvening on Monday amid uproar by the Opposition benches.

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R.G. Kar rape-murder case: CBI seizes mobile phone of hospital staff who contacted victim’s kin

‘HM will give reply on students' stir,’ Rijiju tells Oppn; LS adjourned for day amid heavy sloganeering

Oppn leaders vow to resist FCRA Bill as uncertainty persists over key bills in Monsoon Session

ISI pushing proxies to launch psyop in J&K, Punjab to create fear, disrupt order

Jharkhand students’ march intensifies; police use water cannons after protesters breach barricades

'Can't be called a Maulana': Congress MP hits out at Sajid Rasidi over Kanwariya remarks

TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution giving 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' pride of place

Jharkhand students continue march to Assembly; BJP leaders detained, barricades breached

BJP, JD(U) call for continued talks with students; Cong says most demands already met by Jharkhand govt

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon seconds after reconvening

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