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South Africa recalls its High Commissioner to India for "consultations" after meeting with ex-President Zuma, Ajay Gupta

Pretoria, Aug. 7 -- The South African Government has recalled its High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, for "further consultations" after reports of his association with former president Jacob Zum... Read More


Supreme Court expands CBI probe into builder-bank subvention scam, brings ED into fold

India, Aug. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday expanded the scope of the probe into the subvention scheme scam involving builders-banks nexus by directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ... Read More


Haramiyon ka ilaj mera kaam hai: Rampur SP on cow slaughterers

Lucknow, Aug. 7 -- A remark by a senior Uttar Pradesh police officer on cow slaughter has sparked controversy after he said that those involved in the practice are either "harami" or not Muslims. The ... Read More


Harsh Gujral recalls Amitabh Bachchan's words before KBC 17 episode with comedians: 'Hume baksh dijiye'

India, Aug. 7 -- Amitabh Bachchan may be one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, but Harsh Gujral remembers him for how effortlessly he put everyone at ease on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Ne... Read More


Assam receives Centre's highest JJM 2.0 fund release of Rs 669.92 crore for rural water projects

Guwahati, Aug. 7 -- Assam has secured the largest allocation under the Centre's latest Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM) 2.0 fund release, receiving Rs 669.92 crore through the SNA SPARSH platform to strengthen... Read More


SC declines former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's plea seeking stay of HC proceedings in election dispute

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel challenging proceedings before the Chhattisg... Read More


Women, Child Development Ministry takes steps to improve nutrition outcomes, strengthen Anganwadi services

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (Mission Poshan 2.0), the 'Poshan Tracker' digital application has been rolled out by the Ministry of Women and Child Developmen... Read More


"NDA is like family": PM Modi advises MPs on health, Parliamentary conduct and public service during breakfast meeting

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hosted around 41 NDA Lok Sabha MPs for a breakfast meeting at his residence, offering guidance on health, parliamentary conduct, public serv... Read More


Parliament passes MSME amendment bill; reforms aim to address delayed payments, digital registration and ease of doing business

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed by the Lok Sabha on 7th August, 2026, subsequent to its passing by the Rajya Sabha on 3rd Au... Read More


"Extremely insensitive towards students": Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto slams JMM-led govt as protest over exam irregularities continues

Ranchi, Aug. 7 -- Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who entered the sixth day of his hunger strike over the irregularities in the JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive examinations in Jharkhand, alle... Read More