Article 370 abrogation: West Pakistani refugees in J&K call August 5 a 'festival of independence'

IANS | August 5, 2026 8:48 AM

Samba, Aug 5 (IANS) As the country marks the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 on Wednesday, members of the West Pakistani refugee community in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba described the occasion as their "festival of independence", saying the constitutional changes paved the way for them to receive equal rights and long-awaited recognition.

TVK govt's maiden budget today; new schemes, reforms in focus

IANS | August 5, 2026 8:25 AM

Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) The TVK-led Tamil Nadu government will present its maiden Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly on Wednesday, setting out its fiscal priorities and development agenda at a time when the state is grappling with significant financial constraints.

Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister holds discussions with US Ambassador Gor

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:52 AM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov has met Ambassador Sergio Gor, Special Representative of the President of US for South and Central Asia, in New Delhi.

In MP's Neemuch, over 3,800 women join 'lakhpati didis' league

IANS | August 4, 2026 11:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Lakhpati Didi scheme, operating under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to help women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) is yielding significant results in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch, as many are becoming part of the welfare scheme.

MEA condemns attack on Indian flagged vessel that sank in Red Sea

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday condemned the attack on the Indian flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, that sank in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen.

Rights group urges Pakistan to restore rights of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Khan

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:49 PM

Islamabad, Aug 4 (IANS) Leading international human rights organisation Amnesty International on Tuesday urged the Pakistani authorities to unconditionally restore Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and his wife Bushra Bibi Khan's right to see their family and lawyers.

J&K: Women associated with UMEED SHGs get a raise in their income

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:13 PM

Jammu, Aug 4 (IANS) The UMEED scheme, under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission has brought significant change in the lives of women attached with the Self-Help Groups (SHGs), by helping them financially and enhancing their means and modes of livelihood.

Pakistan Defence Minister preparing to deploy iron fist on PoJK: Report

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:20 PM

Islamabad, Aug 4 (IANS) Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif equating protesters of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) with India and calling them "enemies" indicates that he is preparing to deploy the iron fist on the occupied territory, a report has revealed.

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.

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Article 370 abrogation: West Pakistani refugees in J&K call August 5 a 'festival of independence'

TVK govt's maiden budget today; new schemes, reforms in focus

Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister holds discussions with US Ambassador Gor

In MP's Neemuch, over 3,800 women join 'lakhpati didis' league

MEA condemns attack on Indian flagged vessel that sank in Red Sea

Rights group urges Pakistan to restore rights of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Khan

J&K: Women associated with UMEED SHGs get a raise in their income

Pakistan Defence Minister preparing to deploy iron fist on PoJK: Report

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

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