SC issues fresh directions to strengthen fight against digital arrest scams

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a fresh set of nationwide directions to strengthen the institutional response against the growing menace of "digital arrest" scams, directing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to frame a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on mule accounts within four weeks and asking all states and Union Territories (UTs) to operationalise cyber fraud grievance redressal and money restoration mechanisms.

A tale of two anniversaries: The fifth of August on both sides of the line

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) There are few dates in the subcontinent's calendar that two nations mark in such opposite spirit.

Jairam Ramesh slams govt for referring Bills to BJP-led panels, seeks Finance Committee discussions

IANS | August 4, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday iterated that as demanded by the Opposition in Parliament, the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, be referred to the "concerned" Parliamentary Standing Committee, alleging that the Union government usually refers proposed legislations to those led by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member.

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar to arrive on three-day Bengal visit, attend several events on women's safety

IANS | August 4, 2026 8:06 PM

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar is set to visit West Bengal for the first time after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government came to power in the state, officials said on Tuesday.

7 years of Article 370 abrogation: Residents of J&K share insights on silent transformation

IANS | August 4, 2026 7:25 PM

Jammu, Aug 4 (IANS) It was on August 5, 2019, that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated, thus rescinding its special status and bringing it in sync with the laws and regulations prevalent across the country.

Govt likely to question Meta Executives on CSAM, WhatsApp usernames

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Centre is expected to meet senior executives from Meta on August 5 to seek explanations on a range of concerns, including the handling of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), risks associated with WhatsApp usernames, and the treatment of verified and prominent accounts across its platforms, it was announced on Tuesday.

LS Speaker Birla, Uzbekistan FM Saidov discuss ways to deepen parliamentary cooperation

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a meeting with the visiting Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing ways to deepen inter-parliamentary dialogue, enhance the activities of friendship groups, and promote the exchange of experience in the field of lawmaking.

'In the interest of road safety': SC mandates 4-year third-party cover for new cars, 6 years for new two-wheelers

IANS | August 4, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the mandatory third-party insurance period for new vehicles be extended by one year, ordering that new cars must henceforth be covered for four years and new two-wheelers for six years at the time of purchase, in a bid to improve compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA) and enhance road safety.

Hemant Soren breaks silence on JPSC-JSSC row, assures justice to students

IANS | August 4, 2026 5:39 PM

Ranchi, Aug 4 (IANS) Amid the ongoing students agitation over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday issued his first public response, saying that the state government is treating the matter with utmost seriousness and sensitivity and that justice would be ensured within the constitutional and legal framework.

India brought back 274 fugitives from 36 nations since 2019: Centre

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India has successfully brought back 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries between 2019 and July 2026 as part of an intensified drive to ensure that offenders evading Indian law while staying abroad are brought to justice, the Central government said on Tuesday.

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SC issues fresh directions to strengthen fight against digital arrest scams

A tale of two anniversaries: The fifth of August on both sides of the line

Jairam Ramesh slams govt for referring Bills to BJP-led panels, seeks Finance Committee discussions

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar to arrive on three-day Bengal visit, attend several events on women's safety

7 years of Article 370 abrogation: Residents of J&K share insights on silent transformation

Govt likely to question Meta Executives on CSAM, WhatsApp usernames

LS Speaker Birla, Uzbekistan FM Saidov discuss ways to deepen parliamentary cooperation

'In the interest of road safety': SC mandates 4-year third-party cover for new cars, 6 years for new two-wheelers

Hemant Soren breaks silence on JPSC-JSSC row, assures justice to students

India brought back 274 fugitives from 36 nations since 2019: Centre

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