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Operation VISTA 1.0: Delhi Police arrest seven Bangladeshi nationals for violating visa conditions

IANS | August 11, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) In a major crackdown on foreign nationals violating immigration norms, the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi Police’s Central District successfully carried out “Operation VISTA 1.0” (Visa Status Verification), leading to the apprehension of seven Bangladeshi nationals for violating the conditions of their visas and overstaying in India beyond the permissible period.

Polymer currency: Govt approves 2 billion banknotes for field trials in Rs 10, Rs 20 denominations

IANS | August 11, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The government has approved a proposal to introduce one billion polymer banknotes each in Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations for field trials, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

NHRC member Kanoongo flags concern over debate on age of consent

IANS | August 11, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, Priyank Kanoongo, on Tuesday flagged concerns over a debate in the Supreme Court that urges lowering of the statutory age of consent for adolescents, saying that it would prove to be an advantage for child traffickers, abusers and that the age reduction for sexual consent would increase abortion rates among teenagers.

Rahul Gandhi poster boy of anarchy, lies, hypocrisy: Delhi BJP chief

IANS | August 11, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Union Minister of State and Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday hit out at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling him the “poster boy” of anarchy and lies, and questioning his tendency to run away from discussions in Parliament.

PM Modi to release former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography on Wednesday

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind, titled 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', on Wednesday, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced on Tuesday.

Central Sanskrit University honours BAPS scholar Swami Bhadreshdas as ‘Vedantavidya Vishwaguru’

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Central Sanskrit University conferred the title of ‘Vedantavidya-Vishwaguru’ on Mahamahopadhyaya Swami Bhadreshdas, a distinguished BAPS scholar and philosopher, at a ceremony held at Swaminarayan Akshardham in the capital.

Fitch affirms India's 'BBB-' rating with stable outlook, pegs GDP growth at 6.4 pc for FY27

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Global ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday affirmed India's long-term issuer default ratings (IDRs) at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook, and its short-term ‌IDRs at 'F3', reflecting the country’s robust growth outlook and solid external finance fundamentals.

NCDC (Amendment) Bill passed in LS, House adjourned for the day

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha through a voice vote on Tuesday amid heavy sloganeering by the Opposition MPs.

Don’t panic, don’t run away; listen to HM Shah’s reply: BJP sharpens attack on Rahul Gandhi

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Parliament stand-off, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a scathing critique of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party, accusing them of holding the House to ransom and exploiting the students’ protest to gain political mileage.

Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Oppn protest

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha by voice vote on Tuesday amid relentless sloganeering by the Opposition MPs.

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Operation VISTA 1.0: Delhi Police arrest seven Bangladeshi nationals for violating visa conditions

Polymer currency: Govt approves 2 billion banknotes for field trials in Rs 10, Rs 20 denominations

NHRC member Kanoongo flags concern over debate on age of consent

Rahul Gandhi poster boy of anarchy, lies, hypocrisy: Delhi BJP chief

PM Modi to release former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography on Wednesday

Central Sanskrit University honours BAPS scholar Swami Bhadreshdas as ‘Vedantavidya Vishwaguru’

Fitch affirms India's 'BBB-' rating with stable outlook, pegs GDP growth at 6.4 pc for FY27

NCDC (Amendment) Bill passed in LS, House adjourned for the day

Don’t panic, don’t run away; listen to HM Shah’s reply: BJP sharpens attack on Rahul Gandhi

Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Oppn protest

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