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Delhi HC rejects wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail plea in Sagar Dhankar murder case

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar's regular bail plea in the Sagar Dhankar murder case of May 2021. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismi... Read More


Primary steel makers to maintain profitability despite rising costs; strong accruals to support capex: Crisil Ratings

Mumbai, Aug. 6 -- India's primary steel producers are expected to maintain stable operating profitability this fiscal despite rising input costs, supported by higher domestic steel prices, safeguard d... Read More


Unidentified man dies of electrocution at Delhi-Dehradun Expressway near Shastri Nagar

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- An unidentified man, believed to be around 25 years old, died after allegedly coming into contact with high-voltage electrical wires near the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in northeas... Read More


AAP leaders meet Delhi CEO over SIR, allege genuine voters are being wrongly removed from electoral rolls

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha and Kuldeep Kumar on Thursday met Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashok Kumar and raised concerns regarding the ong... Read More


"War's got to end pretty soon": Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' expresses optimism over Strait of Hormuz negotiations

Washington, Aug. 6 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) expressed confidence that the conflict involving Iran would end "pretty soon," saying that he believes the Islamic Republic "ca... Read More


Himachal Pradesh: Primary teachers oppose proposed complex system, warn of intensified agitation if demands remain unmet

Shimla, Aug. 6 -- The Himachal Pradesh Primary Teachers' Federation President Ramesh Sharma has strongly opposed the proposed "complex system" for managing primary schools, asserting that it is not a ... Read More


"CJP to remain a public pressure group, not become political party": Abhijeet Dipke

India, Aug. 6 -- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday announced that the organisation will continue to function as a public pressure group rather than transform into a polit... Read More


Maldives' Tobacco Tax reset highlights need for balanced taxation and stronger action against illicit trade, say experts

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- As illicit cigarettes account for over one-fourth of India's cigarette market, tobacco taxation must be backed by stronger enforcement to safeguard both public health and governme... Read More


"Those years were a seeding process": Pankaj Tripathi reflects on his journey before 'Gangs of Wasseypur' breakthrough

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Actor Pankaj Tripathi has reflected on the years of struggle before his breakthrough in 'Gangs of Wasseypur', comparing that phase of his career to sowing seeds on a farm and pati... Read More


Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget is people-oriented, reflects state's financial reality: AIADMK's CV Shanmugam

Chennai, Aug. 6 -- AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam on Thursday described the Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026-27 as "people-oriented", saying the government had honestly presented it in line with the sta... Read More