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SC to examine plea for CBI probe into alleged breach of 1.5 lakh medical records

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday agreed to examine a plea seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged hacking and theft of personal and medical data o... Read More


Lone vacant seat keeps state Congress on edge

India, Aug. 6 -- More than 48 hours after Karnataka's Cabinet expansion, the lone vacant ministerial berth has become Congress leadership's key political decision, with competing demands over caste re... Read More


Karnataka's lone Cabinet berth keeps Congress leadership in a bind

India, Aug. 6 -- More than 48 hours after Karnataka's Cabinet expansion, the lone vacant ministerial berth has become Congress leadership's key political decision, with competing demands over caste re... Read More


Opposition to judicial officers' retirement age hike misdirected: SC

India, Aug. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked states and Union territories opposing an increase in the retirement age of judicial officers beyond 60 years to reconsider their stand within two ... Read More


New Provinces? Think Again!Published on: August 6, 2026 8:28 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Can a political resolution really create a new province in Pakistan? The answer is no. A resolution may create political momentum, generate headlines, strengthen a party's electora... Read More


HC directs Meta, X, Google to take down 'abusive' posts, deepfakes against Nitin Gadkari

India, Aug. 6 -- The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed Meta Platforms, X Corp, Google LLC and other social media platforms to take down allegedly defamatory posts and AI-generated deepfake video... Read More


SC grants interim bail to bizman in C'garh liquor scam

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- : The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to businessman Anwar Dhebar in a case linked to the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, while directing him to remain outside t... Read More


Omar meets families affected by recent flash floods in Poonch

Jammu, Aug. 6 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday met the families affected by recent cloudbursts and flash floods in Poonch's Surankote area and said the government's focus... Read More


Govt extends tenure of Cabinet, Home secretaries by one year

India, Aug. 6 -- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved one-year extensions in service for cabinet secretary T V Somanathan and Uni... Read More


Jantar Mantar protest: Rahul Gandhi defends students, blames Shah for violence on students

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, flanked by five young activists who are facing harassment after the students protests at Jantar Mantar, criticised Union home minister Amit ... Read More