Sharad Pawar-led NCP MPs meet PM; dismiss speculation over NDA entry, Delimitation Bill

IANS | August 10, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Amid swirling rumours about the NCP (Sharad Pawar) potentially joining the NDA, a delegation of party MPs led by Baramati MP Supriya Sule met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following the 20-minute meeting, Shirur MP Dr Amol Kolhe clarified the details of the interaction, explicitly refuting claims regarding political realignments or upcoming legislation.

J'khand Gen-Z protest: Students cut birthday cake for 'Hemu Chacha', Spider-Man joins Assembly march

IANS | August 10, 2026 3:57 PM

Ranchi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the agitation over irregularities in recruitment examinations intensified in Jharkhand, protesting students adopted unique Gen Z-style demonstrations outside the state Assembly on Monday, with one group organising a sarcastic cake-cutting ceremony to mark Chief Minister Hemant Soren's birthday, while another protester appeared dressed as Spider-Man, drawing attention through social media memes.

Rajya Sabha passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill; Oppn walks out

IANS | August 10, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, by a voice vote after Opposition members walked out before a detailed discussion could take place.

Where is HM, only 2 days left in Monsoon Session: Cong after govt's assurance on students' protest discussion

IANS | August 10, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) After it was assured in the Lok Sabha that the Union Home Minister is ready to make a statement on the students' protest, Congress MP K.C. Venugopal questioned why Amit Shah was absent from the House for days and is now willing to make a statement only when the Monsoon Session is ending in two days.

Women get emotional after meeting Delhi CM, bicycles distributed under Vidya Vahini scheme

IANS | August 10, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Several women beneficiaries became emotional after meeting Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the Delhi Assembly on Monday. The Chief Minister distributed bicycles to students under the Vidya Vahini Yojana, as part of government’s efforts to promote girls’ education and empowerment.

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.

Politics

Sharad Pawar-led NCP MPs meet PM; dismiss speculation over NDA entry, Delimitation Bill

J'khand Gen-Z protest: Students cut birthday cake for 'Hemu Chacha', Spider-Man joins Assembly march

Rajya Sabha passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill; Oppn walks out

Where is HM, only 2 days left in Monsoon Session: Cong after govt's assurance on students' protest discussion

Women get emotional after meeting Delhi CM, bicycles distributed under Vidya Vahini scheme

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

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