Restraint, counselling needed while dealing with protesting youngsters, says SC

IANS | August 5, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that law enforcement agencies should exercise restraint while dealing with protests involving youngsters, observing that counselling, dialogue, and listening were more effective than adopting an aggressive approach, as it agreed to examine a plea seeking action against the organisers of the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march.

Gujarat CM Patel meets Glasgow delegation, receives CWG flag for Ahmedabad 2030

IANS | August 5, 2026 5:03 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) Formal preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad gathered momentum on Wednesday as the Commonwealth Games flag arrived in Gujarat from Glasgow and was formally presented by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the state Cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar.

Seven years after Article 370 abrogation; peace, stability, development reshape everyday life in Kashmir: Report

IANS | August 5, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, significant changes have been witnessed in the daily lives of people across the Valley, with improvements in infrastructure, governance, education, connectivity, tourism and law and order emerging as key indicators of transformation.

Abrogation of Article 370 reshaped J&K, Ladakh: Pawan Kalyan

IANS | August 5, 2026 4:31 PM

Amaravati, Aug 5 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday said the abrogation of Article 370 marked a historic turning point for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, asserting that both regions have witnessed significant progress over the past seven years.

Pakistan: 'All-powerful' Interior Minister Naqvi's remarks jolt ruling coalition

IANS | August 5, 2026 4:28 PM

Islamabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Many in Pakistan view the recent statement by "all-powerful" Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi of the current system of governance having “collapsed” and fundamentally incapable of resolving the country's problems as an attempt to redirect public attention from the real issues and tighten control, the local media has highlighted.

Mehbooba Mufti holds Tricolour upside down; Giriraj Singh calls her 'terrorist'

IANS | August 5, 2026 4:26 PM

Srinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) A political controversy erupted on Wednesday after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was seen holding the National Flag upside down during a protest in Srinagar, drawing sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Abrogation of Article 370, looking beyond scoring points by politicians

IANS | August 5, 2026 4:21 PM

Srinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) Notwithstanding the race to score brownie points among the various political parties, to rake up debate over the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, the basic question of whether the step benefited the people appears to be no issue for the debating parties.

Kashmir's growth post-Article 370 abrogation reflects progress across key sectors: Report

IANS | August 5, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Seven years after the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed significant progress in infrastructure, education, tourism and connectivity, although challenges linked to security and implementation continue, according to a report assessing the region's transformation since August 2019.

Jammu and Kashmir: Mapping the growth dynamics in post-Article 370 era

IANS | August 5, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir, in the era after the abrogation of Article 370, has undergone tremendous change in terms of infrastructure, investment, tourism -- scaling new peaks in other tangible parameters of growth.

Paper leak issue turning into a national crisis, may speak to Union Home Minister: Hemant Soren

IANS | August 5, 2026 3:48 PM

Ranchi, Aug 5 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has, for the second time within 24 hours, commented on the ongoing students agitation in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, saying that issues such as paper leaks and examination-related malpractices are no longer confined to Jharkhand but are emerging as a national crisis.

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Restraint, counselling needed while dealing with protesting youngsters, says SC

Gujarat CM Patel meets Glasgow delegation, receives CWG flag for Ahmedabad 2030

Seven years after Article 370 abrogation; peace, stability, development reshape everyday life in Kashmir: Report

Abrogation of Article 370 reshaped J&K, Ladakh: Pawan Kalyan

Pakistan: 'All-powerful' Interior Minister Naqvi's remarks jolt ruling coalition

Mehbooba Mufti holds Tricolour upside down; Giriraj Singh calls her 'terrorist'

Abrogation of Article 370, looking beyond scoring points by politicians

Kashmir's growth post-Article 370 abrogation reflects progress across key sectors: Report

Jammu and Kashmir: Mapping the growth dynamics in post-Article 370 era

Paper leak issue turning into a national crisis, may speak to Union Home Minister: Hemant Soren

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