Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi continue dharna at Parliament Street Police Station with pellet victim; demand FIR

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi continued his sit-in outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police at Delhi's Parliament Street Police Station on Friday, protesting the alleged refusal of the police to register an FIR on a complaint by a student who, the Congress claimed, suffered pellet-gun injuries during last month's protests demanding education reforms at Jantar Mantar.

Very serious matter from constitutional perspective, says Rajnath Singh on Cong opposition to full Vande Mataram

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress over what he described as the party’s “formal refusal” to honour Vande Mataram, calling the alleged decision “extremely regrettable” and “a very serious matter” from a constitutional perspective.

Pellet guns issue intensifies: LoP Rahul Gandhi reaches police station at Parliament Street

IANS | August 21, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The controversy over firing of pellet guns by Delhi Police during the students' stir at Jantar Mantar on July 20, escalated on Friday, as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, reached the Parliament Street Police Station, accompanied by some individuals and purportedly the pellet gun victim.

Outgoing Meerut SSP accused of third-degree torture; man alleges detention, beating at police office

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:17 PM

Meerut, Aug 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) B.R. Ambedkar faction president, Digvijay Bhatti, on Friday has levelled serious allegations of third-degree torture against outgoing Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Avinash Pandey, claiming that he was detained and mercilessly beaten inside the police office. The Meerut Police, however, has strongly denied the allegations.

Jharkhand govt's intention was to keep entire matter complicated: BJP on HC staying JPSC exam cancellation

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The BJP on Friday criticised the Jharkhand government after the High Court stayed the state government's order cancelling the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations and related appointments, alleging that the government's intention from the beginning was to keep the entire matter complicated.

Bihar: JEEViKA Didi's kitchen at Shravani mela creates employment opportunities for over 100 women

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:32 AM

Bhagalpur, Aug 21 (IANS) JEEViKA Didi's Kitchen at the month-long Shravani Mela in Sultanganj, Bhagalpur, has emerged as a new source of income and employment for local women associated with the JEEViKA initiative.

Exalogic-CMRL case: From monthly payments to hawala, ex-CM Vijayan’s daughter to face ED again

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:14 AM

Kochi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena Vijayan is all set to face another round of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), with the agency intensifying its probe following fresh revelations in the Exalogic-CMRL financial transactions case.

Vande Mataram row: Mayawati urges political parties to focus on public welfare issues

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Amid the ongoing debate in the country over the singing of Vande Mataram, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday said the politics surrounding whether the full song, only its first two stanzas, or none of it should be sung was 'not right'.

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, hails his development initiatives

IANS | August 21, 2026 8:53 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, praising his efforts towards the development and progress of the northeastern state.

Several religious, political outfits observe Punjab shutdown today

IANS | August 21, 2026 8:30 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) Several Sikh religious and political organisations seeking the release of Sikh inmates, who have completed their prison terms, on Friday gave a statewide shutdown of Punjab till 2 p.m. amid heavy security buildup.

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Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi continue dharna at Parliament Street Police Station with pellet victim; demand FIR

Very serious matter from constitutional perspective, says Rajnath Singh on Cong opposition to full Vande Mataram

Pellet guns issue intensifies: LoP Rahul Gandhi reaches police station at Parliament Street

Outgoing Meerut SSP accused of third-degree torture; man alleges detention, beating at police office

Jharkhand govt's intention was to keep entire matter complicated: BJP on HC staying JPSC exam cancellation

Bihar: JEEViKA Didi's kitchen at Shravani mela creates employment opportunities for over 100 women

Exalogic-CMRL case: From monthly payments to hawala, ex-CM Vijayan’s daughter to face ED again

Vande Mataram row: Mayawati urges political parties to focus on public welfare issues

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, hails his development initiatives

Several religious, political outfits observe Punjab shutdown today

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