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JPSC-JSSC exam row: "High time to make remarkable change," says Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh

Ranchi, Aug. 8 -- Amid the ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations, Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh on Saturday said state government is in active consult... Read More


Punjab ropes in Amit Uniyal as head coach ahead of 2026-27 domestic season

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Punjab have overhauled their coaching set-up ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season, appointing former all-rounder Amit Uniyal as head coach in place of Sandeep Sharma. TP Singh ha... Read More


Piyush Mishra joins JPSC-JSSC protest in Ranchi, says "saw pain and suffering in students eyes"

Ranchi, Aug. 8 -- Actor Piyush Mishra joined the ongoing protests by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi, saying he was moved by the "pain and suffering" of the students and wanted to stand by them in their... Read More


Govt opens door to MDR on select UPI merchant payments, users to face no charges

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The government has opened the door to introducing a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on a limited set of UPI merchant transactions above a certain threshold, while assuring th... Read More


"How was he able to reach?" AISA President questions security breach after ink assault during students' protest in Ranchi

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- All India Students Association (AISA) President Neha Bora demanded accountability from the administration regarding the security breach following the ink attack and questioned how... Read More


Indian Junior Pickleball players shine at Asian Junior Championship, secure three medals

Nakhon Pathom, Aug. 8 -- Indian junior pickleball players delivered a strong performance at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open/Asian Junior Championship 2026, securing three medals at the continental cha... Read More


India, South Korea set for Davis Cup 2026 qualifier clash in Seoul

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The India vs South Korea tennis tie in the second round of the 2026 Davis Cup qualifiers, scheduled for September 18-19, will be played on the hard courts of the Olympic Tennis Ce... Read More


Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomes SAD's support for Women's Reservation Bill, calls for fair delimitation

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday welcomed the decision of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to support the Women's Reservation Bill, noting that the move follows the example se... Read More


India vs SLC XI: Padikkal century helps visitors fight back, end Day 2 on 357/6 in warm-up fixture

Colombo, Aug. 8 -- Devdutt Padikkal struck a fluent century as India staged a strong fightback on the second day of their three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI at the Nondescripts... Read More


Christian bishops meet MK Stalin, appreciate DMK's stand against FCRA Amendment Bill

Chennai, Aug. 8 -- Several Christian bishops and representatives of minority organisations met DMK President MK Stalin at his residence in Teynampet, Chennai, on Saturday and discussed the proposed Fo... Read More