JPSC-JSSC scam: CID uncovers result manipulation, answer scripts rewritten outside strong rooms

IANS | August 31, 2026 12:01 PM

Ranchi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), probing irregularities in Jharkhand's JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations, has uncovered a massive scam involving a sophisticated racket that ranged from software-based result manipulation to removing answer scripts from highly secure strong rooms for rewriting.

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Kyrgyzstan, interacts with Indian community members

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:51 AM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial in Bishkek and interacted with the Indian community members who were present there to welcome him.

Gas crisis pushes Bangladesh towards near standstill; supply hits decade low

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:47 AM

Dhaka, Aug 31 (IANS) Amid an escalating energy crisis in Bangladesh, gas supply in August fell to its lowest level since the early stages of the Covid pandemic, pushing the country towards a near standstill, local media reported.

Anshuman Jha, Raghubir Yadav and Soni Razdan’s ‘Om Ka Hari’ explores unspoken love between a father and son

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:46 AM

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Anshuman Jha, Raghubir Yadav, and Soni Razdan are set to headline “Om Ka Hari,” an upcoming dramedy that explores the emotional complexities of a father-son relationship.

Odisha T20 League CM Trophy returns with six teams and 17 matches at Cuttack

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:46 AM

Cuttack, Aug 31 (IANS) Odisha cricket enthusiasts can look forward to an engaging tournament as the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy makes a comeback. Six franchises will compete for the title at the historic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack from September 20 to 29.

NBBL’s Bharat Connect forex transactions cross Rs 100 million in four months

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited said on Monday that forex transactions on its Bharat Connect platform surpassed Rs 100 million in value between April and July 2026.

Indian rescue teams step up search for people trapped in Nepal hydropower tunnels

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:39 AM

Kathmandu, Aug 31 (IANS) An Indian tunnel rescue team is continuing its search and rescue operations to save the lives of people trapped inside tunnels of different hydropower projects following the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River last week, the Indian Embassy said on Monday.

Half-truths and hatred: BJP steps up heat on Rahul after case filed against him in Uttarakhand

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A day after the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi was booked in a case in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) upped the ante accusing the Congress leader of pursuing divisive politics and spreading hatred. Congress party hit back, saying that the move was a witch hunt and aimed at weakening his efforts to protect Dalits and the Constitution.

Human trafficking gang forcing women into prostitution busted at GB road brothel; three arrested

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Monday busted a human trafficking network involved in forcing women into prostitution at a brothel on GB Road, arresting three women and rescuing two victims.

US Open: Navone stuns Djokovic in five-set thriller; Medvedev makes classy return (roundup)

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:30 AM

New York, Aug 31 (IANS) The 2026 US Open started most disappointingly for Novak Djokovic, the most successful male player in Grand Slam tournaments, as the fourth seed made a stunning and dramatic exit from the men's singles competition on the opening day in New York.