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.

Former SC judge R. Subhash Reddy to head 5-member panel to probe Jantar Mantar clashes

IANS | August 20, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Supreme Court's former Justice R. Subhash Reddy will head the five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) constituted by the apex court to investigate allegations of police excesses during the students' march from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament on July 20.

Drug-testing prosecution: J&K High Court says 8 year delay shocks judicial conscience

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:34 AM

Srinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir High Court in its ruling took exception to delay and said that a eight-year delay has shocked judicial conscience.

Gujarat approves 12-hour shifts at Micron’s Sanand semiconductor facility, caps working week at 48 hours

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:59 AM

Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat has approved 12-hour work shifts at Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited’s semiconductor facility in Sanand, allowing the plant to operate longer shifts while retaining the statutory 48-hour weekly working limit.

RJD to hold 'Lok Bhawan March' in Patna over students' issues, Siwan firing; posters appear in Patna

IANS | August 18, 2026 12:03 PM

Patna, Aug 18 (IANS) The political temperature in Bihar has risen amid growing concerns among students and young people over paper leaks, unemployment, recruitment irregularities and the education system. The controversy surrounding the use of an AK-47 by a cop during a student protest in Siwan has now emerged as a major flashpoint between the RJD and the Bihar government.

Students end hunger strike as Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL Exams; agitation continues over CBI probe

IANS | August 18, 2026 10:10 AM

Ranchi, Aug 18 (IANS) Four students, including student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, ended their hunger strike on Tuesday after the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of all examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) and TDPL. However, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum has announced that its agitation will continue over its demand for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.

China harasses Tibetan community for opposing ethnic unity law: Report

IANS | August 16, 2026 9:33 PM

Wellington, Aug 16 (IANS) The Tibetan community is being spied on and harassed for protesting against China's ethnic unity and progress law, a Tibetan man living in New Zealand told local media.

BJP calls out 'selective approach' of political parties in J&K over PoK crackdown

IANS | August 16, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Amid protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia accused the mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir of adopting a "selective approach" and showing "sustained concern" over the crackdown against civilians across the Line of Control (LoC).

Sashakt Nari, Sashakt Bharat: Women driving India's growth story

IANS | August 14, 2026 11:20 PM

New Delhi, August 14 (IANS) From sports to politics, to defence, and general life, women have moved from being beneficiaries to active drivers of India's development story.

Sashakt Nari, Sashakt Bharat: Women powering India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat'

IANS | August 14, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) As India celebrates 80th Independence Day, the empowerment of its women stands as a powerful symbol of freedom, dignity and equal opportunity, strengthening the nation’' journey towards a 'Viksit Bharat'.

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

Former SC judge R. Subhash Reddy to head 5-member panel to probe Jantar Mantar clashes

Drug-testing prosecution: J&K High Court says 8 year delay shocks judicial conscience

Gujarat approves 12-hour shifts at Micron’s Sanand semiconductor facility, caps working week at 48 hours

RJD to hold 'Lok Bhawan March' in Patna over students' issues, Siwan firing; posters appear in Patna

Students end hunger strike as Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL Exams; agitation continues over CBI probe

China harasses Tibetan community for opposing ethnic unity law: Report

BJP calls out 'selective approach' of political parties in J&K over PoK crackdown

Sashakt Nari, Sashakt Bharat: Women driving India's growth story

Sashakt Nari, Sashakt Bharat: Women powering India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat'

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