Abusive language against PM Modi an insult to India, says All India Imam Organisation chief

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:22 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) All India Imam Organisation (AIIO) Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on Sunday condemned the use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recent protests, stating that while people are free to express dissent, protests must remain within the bounds of decency and should not damage public property or involve offensive language.

Prez Murmu flags off inaugural Soldierathon honouring President's Bodyguard, Kargil heroes

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:42 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday flagged off the inaugural Soldierathon, a first-of-its-kind event organised to celebrate the 253-year legacy of the President's Bodyguard (PBG), at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Modi to launch ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan’ today

IANS | August 2, 2026 6:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the “Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” on Sunday through video conferencing with the aim of inspiring young people across the country to actively participate in the mission to build a drug-free India.

PM Modi releases Kannada translations of Valmiki Ramayana and stories of Vedanta monks

IANS | August 1, 2026 11:44 PM

Mysuru, Aug 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday released the Kannada translations of Valmiki Ramayana and Stories of Vedanta Monks during the inauguration of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre (Viveka Smaraka), built by the Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru.

Rahul Gandhi warns delimitation threatens Tamil Nadu

IANS | August 1, 2026 10:17 PM

Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called upon political parties across the country, particularly those in Tamil Nadu, to unite against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, alleging that it would undermine the State’s political representation and interests.

Cauvery row: Kabini Dam almost full, water must be released, says Shivakumar

IANS | August 1, 2026 9:59 PM

Mysuru, Aug 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday appealed to organisations protesting against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu to withdraw their agitation, stating that it is impossible to hold back water once a reservoir reaches full capacity.

CAA grants, not takes away, citizenship: Bengal CM

IANS | August 1, 2026 9:59 PM

Kolkata, Aug 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, is not about taking away citizenship but granting it.

Rahul Gandhi seeks apology from Centre over exam issues

IANS | August 1, 2026 9:59 PM

Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about “forgiving” young protesters, saying that students across India are looking for accountability and reassurance rather than forgiveness.

'He has set an example': Acharya Pramod Krishnam on PM Modi forgiving students who abused him

IANS | August 1, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Spiritual leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Saturday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter forgave those who made alleged objectionable remarks against him during the protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital, asserting that the Prime Minister "has set an example".

Bangladesh: Jamaat’s moral standards questioned amid controversy over its lawmaker

IANS | August 1, 2026 8:49 PM

Dhaka, Aug 1 (IANS) The recent expulsion of Gazi Nazrul Islam, a lawmaker of Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami party, over accusations of “moral turpitude”, followed by allegations that he assaulted members of his own staff, has put the radical Islamist outfit under intense scrutiny. Jamaat attempted to salvage its image by cutting ties with the lawmaker, but only after facing widespread public criticism and media attention, a report has stated.

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Abusive language against PM Modi an insult to India, says All India Imam Organisation chief

Prez Murmu flags off inaugural Soldierathon honouring President's Bodyguard, Kargil heroes

PM Modi to launch ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan’ today

PM Modi releases Kannada translations of Valmiki Ramayana and stories of Vedanta monks

Rahul Gandhi warns delimitation threatens Tamil Nadu

Cauvery row: Kabini Dam almost full, water must be released, says Shivakumar

CAA grants, not takes away, citizenship: Bengal CM

Rahul Gandhi seeks apology from Centre over exam issues

'He has set an example': Acharya Pramod Krishnam on PM Modi forgiving students who abused him

Bangladesh: Jamaat’s moral standards questioned amid controversy over its lawmaker

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