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BJP's Bansuri Swaraj attacks Rahul over RSS remarks, questions his silence on Jharkhand exams row

IANS | August 5, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) BJP Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj on Wednesday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), alleging that the Congress leader "lacks the vision for a positive agenda" and relies on accusations instead of constructive politics.

Centre deploys national outbreak team to Gujarat, Rajasthan as Chandipura virus probe intensifies

IANS | August 5, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Aug 5 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan to strengthen the response to the ongoing Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV) outbreak, as Gujarat continues to report the country's highest caseload with 35 laboratory-confirmed infections and 22 child deaths this monsoon season.

PoK unrest leaves Lashkar, Jaish, Hizbul leaderships on backfoot; weakens Kashmir narrative

Vicky Nanjappa | August 5, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The ongoing confrontation between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has left several terror outfits increasingly frustrated.

'Rahul disrupting Parliament to avoid discussion', says BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia

IANS | August 5, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of deliberately disrupting Parliament to avoid a discussion on the Modi government's record of bringing fugitive offenders back to India from abroad.

No proposal to prematurely end FCNR (B) incentive scheme: RBI Governor

IANS | August 5, 2026 1:24 PM

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday there is no proposal to prematurely close the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR (B), deposit incentive scheme.

How massive infrastructure push reshaped J&K's socio-economic landscape over past decade

IANS | August 5, 2026 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Over the past decade, socio-economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and improved governance have redefined life and opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir, where “massive” socio-economic development, sustained infrastructure investments, and policy initiatives have transformed everyday life, and improved connectivity and governance continue to drive peace and economic growth, according to a report.

Article 370 abrogation: Peaceful J&K marks anniversary amid protest calls by NC, PDP

IANS | August 5, 2026 1:13 PM

Srinagar/Jammu, Aug 5 (IANS) Security was tightened across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order on the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.

RBI targets rollout of polymer currency notes by FY28: Governor Malhotra

IANS | August 5, 2026 1:01 PM

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the central bank is targeting the introduction of polymer currency notes by FY28 with field trials currently underway to assess their performance before a broader rollout.

Delhi Police detain 11 Bangladeshi nationals for violating visa conditions

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Delhi Police's Central district has apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals for violating the conditions of their double-entry visas by overstaying beyond the permitted duration of each visit, officials said on Wednesday.

CBI secures deportation of wanted fugitive Vishakha Rathod from UAE

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has successfully secured the deportation of Red Notice subject Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, an official statement said on Wednesday.

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BJP's Bansuri Swaraj attacks Rahul over RSS remarks, questions his silence on Jharkhand exams row

Centre deploys national outbreak team to Gujarat, Rajasthan as Chandipura virus probe intensifies

PoK unrest leaves Lashkar, Jaish, Hizbul leaderships on backfoot; weakens Kashmir narrative

'Rahul disrupting Parliament to avoid discussion', says BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia

No proposal to prematurely end FCNR (B) incentive scheme: RBI Governor

How massive infrastructure push reshaped J&K's socio-economic landscape over past decade

Article 370 abrogation: Peaceful J&K marks anniversary amid protest calls by NC, PDP

RBI targets rollout of polymer currency notes by FY28: Governor Malhotra

Delhi Police detain 11 Bangladeshi nationals for violating visa conditions

CBI secures deportation of wanted fugitive Vishakha Rathod from UAE

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