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'Border affairs to decide India-China ties': MEA on Arunachal standoff reports

India, Aug. 12 -- The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday said that the state of border affairs has ramifications for overall India-China ties, adding that the two sides have agreed to use existin... Read More


No increase in MPs' basic salaries, Cabinet Spokesman says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday (11) denied claims that the basic salaries of Members of Parliament have been increased, saying there has been no revision ... Read More


'Deepen India-US space partnership': NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base project under Artemis Accords

India, Aug. 12 -- Nasa has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to join its Moon Base programme, deepening the US-India partnership in space exploration, the US Embassy in India said ... Read More


Nepal Police seeks call interception powers, reviving privacy and civil liberties concerns

Kathmandu, Aug. 12 -- Nepal Police has asked the government to give it legal authority to intercept telephone calls and digital communications in real time during criminal investigations, reopening a ... Read More


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


Parliamentary panel indicts ex-Judge Yashwant Varma in cash probe

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- A three-member panel set up by the Lok Sabha Speaker has indicted former Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma for failing to satisfactorily explain the presence, source, and... Read More


RailOne app crosses 4.76 cr downloads, clocks 10 lakh daily ticket bookings

India, Aug. 12 -- The RailOne app of Indian Railways has recorded 4.76 crore downloads and averages around 10 lakh ticket bookings per day as of August 2, 2026, according to information shared in the ... Read More


New provinces needed to strengthen Pakistan: Mustafa KamalPublished on: August 12, 2026 6:15 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has called for creating new provinces, saying Pakistan's existing administrative system needs major reforms. Addressing the Pakistan Pharma ... Read More


Kaziranga eco-sensitive zone to be cut from 10km to 1km as per SC guidelines: Assam CM

Guwahati, Aug. 12 -- Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government's move to reduce the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP... 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