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States face pressure to rein in deficits, boost revenue and increase capex: Crisil

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Indian states will need to focus on sustainable spending, stronger revenue mobilisation and a revival in capital expenditure to contain fiscal pressures, as elevated deficits and... Read More


NDRF, SDRF teams reach ground zero after Bailey bridge washed away in Chamoli

Chamoli, Aug. 11 -- NDRF and SDRF teams have reached the site where a Bailey bridge was washed away following a sudden surge in water flow at Tamak Nala on the Jyotirmath-Malari motor road in Chamoli ... Read More


Bengaluru: Man kills two daughters at hotel over marital dispute, attempts suicide

Bengaluru, Aug. 11 -- A 40-year-old man allegedly strangled his two minor daughters to death in a Bengaluru hotel before attempting suicide, police said on Monday. The accused, a resident of Nagawara... Read More


CWMA orders Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days

Bengaluru, Aug. 11 -- The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu at Biligundlu, starting 8 am on August 12 for the nex... Read More


India's direct tax collections rise 23% to Rs 8.11 lakh crore as non-corporate tax drives growth

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- India's net direct tax collections rose 23.09 per cent year-on-year to Rs 8.11 lakh crore as of August 10, 2026, from Rs 6.59 lakh crore in the corresponding period last year, ac... Read More


Examining Sheikh Hasina extradition request as per established procedures: MEA

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- India on Tuesday affirmed that Dhaka's request for the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being examined as per established procedures and reiterate... Read More


Delhi HC hears arguments on bail plea of Parliament security breach case accused Dhanraj Shinde

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday heard the arguments on the bail plea of Amol Dhanraj Shinde, an accused in the Parliament security breach case. Opposing the bail plea, Delhi Pol... Read More


Nearly 700 devotees, 16 Baiga tribals join Bhawna Bohra-led Kanwar Yatra on second day

Amarkantak, Aug. 11 -- Sixteen members of the Baiga tribal community participated in a 151-kilometre-long Kanwar Yatra led by BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra from Amarkantak to Bhoramdeo, with the number of devo... Read More


'House of the Dragon' star Fabien Frankel to star in short film 'Love Unlimited'

Washington DC, Aug. 11 -- 'House of the Dragon' star Fabien Frankel is set to headline and executive produce 'Love Unlimited', the debut short drama from actor Olivier Huband, marking a new creative t... Read More


"We want to deepen our relationship": MEA frames regional outreach under 'Neighbourhood First' ahead of BRICS

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- India's recent wave of high-level diplomatic engagements across South Asia is a direct reflection of its strategic "Neighbourhood First" policy, the Ministry of External Affairs ... Read More