Jharkhand protest enters 21st day, Devendra Nath Mahto appeals govt to 'save soul of state'

IANS | August 14, 2026 3:27 PM

Ranchi, Aug 14 (IANS) As the ongoing agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) continued for the 21st day on Friday, student leader Devendra Nath Mahto appealed the JMM-led government to "save the soul" of the state.

'Mission to disturb peace in Punjab': Sukhbir Singh Badal after Nanded attack

IANS | August 14, 2026 3:04 PM

Nanded (Maharashtra), Aug 14 (IANS) A day after Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by a man dressed as a Nihang in Maharashtra's Nanded, he alleged that the "mission" of the attack was to "disturb peace in Punjab", which he would "never allow".

I-Day: Delhi Police deploys massive security, imposes traffic curbs, screens over 20,000 people

IANS | August 14, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Security has been significantly heightened around the Red Fort ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, with extensive traffic diversions, restrictions on heavy vehicles, and the deployment of thousands of security personnel, while new anti-drone measures have been introduced and large-scale verification drives carried out to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the national event.

SC stays Madras HC order quashing govt jobs for kin of Karur stampede victims

IANS | August 14, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) In a significant relief to the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed a Madras High Court order that had quashed the state's decision to provide government jobs to the family members of those killed in the Karur stampede last year.

Unfortunate for country's democracy to have such an LoP, says Nadda on Rahul Gandhi's jibe at PM Modi's foreign policy

IANS | August 14, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Friday hit out at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy, saying it was unfortunate for the country's democracy to have such an LoP.

‘Read Constitution, don’t just carry it’: Arjun Ram Meghwal to Oppn over delimitation concerns

IANS | August 14, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has taken a sharp swipe at the Opposition over its apprehensions over delimitation, saying that Opposition leaders should read what is written in the Constitution instead of merely carrying copies of it.

Rahul’s mockery of Modi govt's foreign policy draws flak from BJP, JD(U)

IANS | August 14, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's mockery of Modi government's foreign policy has drawn all-round criticism, with leaders from across the spectrum calling his actions abominable and in poor taste. Many BJP and JD(U) leaders said such distasteful conduct by the person holding a responsible constitutional position were extremely unfortunate, serious, and a matter of concern.

‘Even torrential rain could not break their resolve’: Babulal Marandi on JPSC-JSSC aspirants seeking CBI probe

IANS | August 14, 2026 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Jharkhand Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Friday backed students continuing their protest over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations despite torrential rain, saying that neither lathi-charge, FIRs nor heavy downpour had been able to weaken their resolve.

21 CBI officers honoured with President’s medals for distinguished, meritorious service

IANS | August 14, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The CBI's 21 officers have been honoured with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the occasion of Independence Day 2026.

Harsimrat Kaur thanks PM Modi, Amit Shah for their concern, support after attack on Sukhbir Badal

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:46 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's wife, on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for enquiring about Badal's health and said that their concern, support and wishes during this difficult time mean a lot.

Politics

Jharkhand protest enters 21st day, Devendra Nath Mahto appeals govt to 'save soul of state'

'Mission to disturb peace in Punjab': Sukhbir Singh Badal after Nanded attack

I-Day: Delhi Police deploys massive security, imposes traffic curbs, screens over 20,000 people

SC stays Madras HC order quashing govt jobs for kin of Karur stampede victims

Unfortunate for country's democracy to have such an LoP, says Nadda on Rahul Gandhi's jibe at PM Modi's foreign policy

‘Read Constitution, don’t just carry it’: Arjun Ram Meghwal to Oppn over delimitation concerns

Rahul’s mockery of Modi govt's foreign policy draws flak from BJP, JD(U)

‘Even torrential rain could not break their resolve’: Babulal Marandi on JPSC-JSSC aspirants seeking CBI probe

21 CBI officers honoured with President’s medals for distinguished, meritorious service

Harsimrat Kaur thanks PM Modi, Amit Shah for their concern, support after attack on Sukhbir Badal

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