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CPI(M) MP John Brittas moves privilege notice against BJP MP Sushmita Dev over "lungi wala" remark; Chairman summons members to Chamber

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Rajya Sabha witnessed a major uproar on Wednesday after CPI(M) MP John Brittas moved a privilege notice against BJP MP Sushmita Dev, alleging that she made a derogatory "lung... Read More


Festive hiring to grow 15-20% in 2026 as e-commerce, quick commerce drive demand: Report

Bengaluru, Aug. 12 -- Temporary hiring across organised retail, e-commerce, quick commerce, logistics, FMCG and consumer durables is expected to grow 15-20 per cent during the 2026 festive season, wit... Read More


BNM organises seminar, awareness campaigns in Germany on Baloch Pledge Renewal Day

Frankfurt, Aug. 12 -- The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a seminar in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, on Tuesday to mark Baloch Pledge Renewal Day, while awareness campaigns on Balochistan were a... Read More


Commodity markets need localised standards reflecting domestic realities, says SEBI Chief

Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey encouraged the commodity markets' ecosystem to develop localized standards that reflect domestic market fun... Read More


Cauvery water release: Karnataka Congress MLA says low reservoir levels make situation difficult for government

Bengaluru, Aug. 12 -- Karnataka Congress MLA Dr Ranganath on Wednesday said the state government was facing a difficult situation over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, following a tribunal ... Read More


NGT impleads top police, administrative officials of Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Baghpat in illegal sand mining case

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has impleaded senior administrative and police officials from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh as respondents in a suo motu case concerning alleged illeg... Read More


"Until all conditions are met, the Strait will remain closed": Iran's security council chief Mohsen Rezaei

Tehran, Aug. 12 -- Iran's newly appointed head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran will not fully reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz until the United St... Read More


"Ready to answer any question in Parliament": Amit Shah says Govt ready for discussion but opposition not letting house function

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the student protests over the NEET paper leak and asked the Opp... Read More


From bat to mic: Ajinkya Rahane set to make Test commentary debut during India-Sri Lanka series

Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- Former India Captain Ajinkya Rahane is set to make his Test commentary debut on the Sony Sports Network during India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, from August 15 to 27, acccording t... Read More


Himadri Speciality Chemicals targets Rs 3,000-cr Birla Tyres business, plans EV, SUV tyre entry by FY28

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Himadri Speciality Chemicals Limited (HSCL) has finalised an ambitious expansion plan to transform its wholly owned subsidiary Birla Tyres into a Rs 3,000-crore business, with a ... Read More