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CJP founder reflects on ‘biggest achievement’ of Delhi stir, lists outfit’s priorities and strategy (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday said the group’s immediate priority is to strengthen its organisation following the student-led protests, asserting that the movement’s biggest success was not securing the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan but the willingness of people to question the government on matters of public interest.

Captive and commercial coal mines clock 9.6 pc growth in production during July: Govt

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) India’s captive and commercial coal mining sector recorded a 9.61 per cent growth to 14.78 million tonnes (MT) during July this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, to stay on the steady growth path, according to a statement issued by the Coal Ministry on Monday.

Govt introduces Bankers’ Books Evidence, Indian Statistical Institute Bills in Lok Sabha

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha on Monday while the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 was tabled by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Rao Inderjit Singh.

'Govt will have to bow down': Jharkhand students intensify protest over JPSC, JSSC irregularities

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:28 PM

Ranchi, Aug 3 (IANS) As students in Jharkhand continued their agitation demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination, students on Monday said the government will have to bow down because this was a fight for the students of the entire state.

Where is the insult: Pappu Yadav defends saffron attire during Parl protest on Ram Temple donation theft

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Independent MP from Bihar’s Purnia constituency, Pappu Yadav, on Monday defended his participation in a protest inside the Parliament complex, questioning allegations that he had insulted sants or Sanatan Dharma by wearing saffron robes during a skit highlighting the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

K'taka cabinet expansion: After Cong nod, 20 MLAs to be sworn in today as ministers; GS Patil new Speaker

IANS | August 3, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Aug 3 (IANS) Bringing an end to months of speculation and prolonged political suspense, the Congress government on Monday finally decided to expand the Karnataka Cabinet, with the party high command approving the induction of 20 legislators as ministers.

Inside ISI’s pan-India influencer network to spread falsehoods, shape narratives post 'Op Sindoor'

Vicky Nanjappa | August 3, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Pakistan has been making a major push to build a massive influencer network in India. The push to build this pan-India network continues despite the Indian agencies busting many such modules in recent months. The decision to ramp up these networks came in the aftermath of 'Operation Sindoor'.

My acquittal proves Olympians can lie, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

IANS | August 3, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said that the court verdict in the wrestlers' sexual harassment case was a "victory of the junior players" and proves that "Olympians can lie for their own interests".

Inappropriate, should not have happened: SP leader on Pappu Yadav's Parliament protest in saffron robes

IANS | August 3, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Monday said that Independent MP Pappu Yadav’s decision to dress as a saint during a protest over the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations was inappropriate, as saints had no connection with the alleged theft. He further said that it was a wrong act.

Donation theft skit row: FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav cannot be justified, says RSP MP

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Reacting to the FIR registered against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Purnia MP Pappu Yadav after their symbolic protest at the Parliament over alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) MP, N.K. Premachandran on Monday criticised the move, saying the registration of a case against Opposition leaders cannot be justified under any circumstances.

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CJP founder reflects on ‘biggest achievement’ of Delhi stir, lists outfit’s priorities and strategy (IANS Interview)

Captive and commercial coal mines clock 9.6 pc growth in production during July: Govt

Govt introduces Bankers’ Books Evidence, Indian Statistical Institute Bills in Lok Sabha

'Govt will have to bow down': Jharkhand students intensify protest over JPSC, JSSC irregularities

Where is the insult: Pappu Yadav defends saffron attire during Parl protest on Ram Temple donation theft

K'taka cabinet expansion: After Cong nod, 20 MLAs to be sworn in today as ministers; GS Patil new Speaker

Inside ISI’s pan-India influencer network to spread falsehoods, shape narratives post 'Op Sindoor'

My acquittal proves Olympians can lie, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Inappropriate, should not have happened: SP leader on Pappu Yadav's Parliament protest in saffron robes

Donation theft skit row: FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav cannot be justified, says RSP MP

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