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Mamata Banerjee mourns ex-TMC MLA Asish Banerjee, flags 'mental pressure' before death

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed grief over the death of former Trinamool Congress MLA Asish Banerjee, saying he appeared to have faced immen... Read More


Dilip Ghosh highlights women's empowerment in Bengal, says Naxal threat 'almost over'

Kolkata, Aug. 16 -- West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday highlighted measures for women's empowerment in the state and said the Naxal threat was "almost over" in Bengal. Ghosh, while speaking i... Read More


"They appeared uncomfortable": TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti backs Amit Shah's remarks on Sonia, Rahul Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti on Sunday backed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks regarding the 'Vande Mataram' row, alleging that Congress leaders Soni... Read More


Jharkhand protest: Govt invites students for talks tomorrow as protesters announce Aug 20 gherao of CM Soren's residence

Ranchi, Aug. 16 -- The protest by Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) aspirants entered its 23rd day on Sunday, with student leaders announcing a... Read More


Positive intent from first ball key to win: Yash Dhull after CDK's DPL 2026 rout

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Central Delhi Kings' (CDK) captain Yash Dhull said the team's positive intent from the very first ball was the key to their emphatic eight-wicket victory over North Delhi Striker... Read More


President Trump, racism is not civilised

India, Aug. 16 -- President Trump needs to act as a 21st century leader and not as a leader of the 19th or early 20th century. Although the US Constitution was clear that every man (and woman) was bo... Read More


SAD's Harsimrat shows weapon used in Nanded attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, stitches on his arm

India, Aug. 16 -- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Sunday showed the weapon allegedly used in the attack on party chief and her husband Sukhbir Singh Badal at a gurdwara in Nanded,... Read More


Can India build nuclear power fast enough?

India, Aug. 16 -- On 15 August 2026, the 80th Independence Day, the Prime Minister devoted a section of his Red Fort address to electricity. Chips, artificial intelligence and data centres, he said, c... Read More


"Not just Hemant Soren's govt, but Rahul Gandhi is also responsible": BJP MP Shahnawaz Hussain on JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities

Ranchi, Aug. 16 -- BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for being silent on the irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations, saying that "it is not j... Read More


Ministry of Mines to organise roadshow on 8th tranche of critical, strategic mineral block auctions in Patna

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- The Ministry of Mines is organising a Roadshow on the 8th Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks and a Workshop on the National Mineral Exploration and Devel... Read More