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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.

'Matter of pride for every Indian': Uzbekistan's highest honour for PM Modi draws praise from parties

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) As Uzbekistan conferred its highest honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, politicians across party lines including the BJP and its allies welcomed the move, describing it as a "matter of pride for every Indian".

16-year-old gang-raped in moving sleeper bus in UP, abandoned at Delhi's Kashmere Gate

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was gang-raped inside an empty sleeper bus by its driver and conductor in Greater Noida earlier this month, police said on Monday, adding that both accused have been arrested in connection with the case.

3-year-old nursery student sexually assaulted at Delhi school; bus driver arrested

IANS | August 31, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A case involving the sexual assault of a three-year-old nursery student at a private school in Delhi's Bawana has come to light. Police have arrested a school bus driver in connection with the incident, officials said on Monday.

‘Half justice served’: Ankit Balyan’s father reacts after two accused shooters killed in encounter

IANS | August 31, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The family of slain Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan has welcomed the killing of two accused shooters in a police encounter but said the remaining suspects must also be arrested for justice to be complete.

India, Brazil aim to expand bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030

IANS | August 31, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India and Brazil have reaffirmed their shared objective of expanding bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030 through a more diversified, balanced and sustainable partnership, particularly in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering goods and machinery, an official statement said on Monday.

Sadhguru calls for 5-nation Himalayan Board to tackle disasters; pledges Rs 1 crore for Nepal relief fund

IANS | August 31, 2026 10:06 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 31 (IANS) Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev has called for the creation of a five-nation Himalayan Board comprising India, China, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan to strengthen regional cooperation in tackling disasters in the fragile Himalayan region, an official statement by the Isha Foundation said on Monday.

Nepal floods impact: Low-lying areas of Bihar's West Champaran inundated after Gandak Barrage release

IANS | August 31, 2026 9:32 AM

West Champaran, Aug 31 (IANS) Floodwaters entered several low-lying areas of Bihar's West Champaran district after around 180,000 cusecs of water was released from the Valmiki Nagar Gandak Barrage following the devastating floods in neighbouring Nepal.

Accused in Ankit Balyan murder case killed in UP Police encounter

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:33 AM

Shamli, Aug 31 (IANS) Two accused shooters allegedly involved in the killing of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan were killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, officials said.

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

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

'Matter of pride for every Indian': Uzbekistan's highest honour for PM Modi draws praise from parties

16-year-old gang-raped in moving sleeper bus in UP, abandoned at Delhi's Kashmere Gate

3-year-old nursery student sexually assaulted at Delhi school; bus driver arrested

‘Half justice served’: Ankit Balyan’s father reacts after two accused shooters killed in encounter

India, Brazil aim to expand bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030

Sadhguru calls for 5-nation Himalayan Board to tackle disasters; pledges Rs 1 crore for Nepal relief fund

Nepal floods impact: Low-lying areas of Bihar's West Champaran inundated after Gandak Barrage release

Accused in Ankit Balyan murder case killed in UP Police encounter

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