Right-wing political commentator TG Mohandas was taken into custody from his residence in Mattancherry, Kochi, on Sunday over remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube video about a students' protest in Delhi over the NEET paper leak, police said.
A proposed regulatory change by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to eliminate the 60-day grace period for foreign workers following job loss has drawn sharp warnings from immigration experts, legal scholars, and corporate advocacy groups.
A 12-year-old boy carrying holy water as part of a Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage died on Sunday night after falling from a moving tractor-trolley and being crushed under its wheels in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, local police confirmed.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a key strategic meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei on Sunday to address the nation’s pressing economic challenges, defense posture, and foreign policy directions.
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj produced an unexpected finish with the bat on Sunday, hitting three consecutive sixes in the final over to guide India to a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI on the third and final day of their warm-up fixture at the NCC Grounds.
Advaith Upadhyey, a 31-year-old software professional from Bengaluru, has been missing for two days after visiting Karnataka’s Shivagange Hills. Police, forest officials and SDRF teams are conducting a search after drone cameras found his shoulder bag and sweater near Shanatala Point. His phone became untraceable after 1 pm on Friday and was reportedly switched off from 5 pm.
The Union Government has extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Navin by one year beyond August 13, 2026, according to an official order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced a fresh investigation into the 2024 rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Police have arrested a man in Bihar after he allegedly defrauded several local villagers by impersonating an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. Authorities apprehended the suspect after discovering he was using a private car equipped with counterfeit government insignia and unauthorized official vehicle tags to project administrative authority.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India’s medal-winning athletes from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games at his residence on Sunday, celebrating the contingent’s impressive performance on the international stage.
A Delhi Metro Viral Video has sparked concerns over privacy and women's safety after two women allegedly caught a middle-aged man secretly filming them during their commute. The women confronted him and claimed he deleted images and videos from his phone. They later allegedly found the video in the device's recycle bin. The confrontation was shared on Instagram and drew widespread attention.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on citizens across India to actively participate in the nationwide "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign ahead of the country's upcoming Independence Day celebrations.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska on Sunday, August 9, 2026, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at 8:33 AM UTC approximately 76 kilometers (47 miles) southeast of Atka, a small community in the Aleutian Islands chain, at a depth of 16.7 kilometers.
Consumers in Maharashtra will have to pay more for their daily milk supply starting Tuesday, August 11. The retail prices of both cow and buffalo milk are set to increase by Rs 2 per litre across the state following a unified decision by major cooperative and private dairies.
Law enforcement authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district detained four individuals and demolished an unauthorized eatery setup during raids on shops allegedly selling non-vegetarian food along designated Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage routes.
In an emotional search operation that has moved residents of Sohagpur, retired Indian Army soldier Chandan Mishra has announced a cash reward of ₹21,000 and launched an indefinite hunger strike following the disappearance of his beloved pet parrot, "Gopi."
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district have launched a probe following the alleged rape and murder by strangulation of a young Dalit woman under the jurisdiction of the Neemgaon Police Station.
Six people were killed after a car collided head-on with a heavy container truck in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, local police confirmed. The high-impact collision occurred on a key highway stretch, leaving the vehicle severely crushed and all six occupants dead on the spot.
Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for an extraordinary celestial spectacle on August 12, as four distinct astronomical events align within a single 24-hour window. The rare alignment features a six-planet parade, a total solar eclipse, a new moon phase, and the annual peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
India remains just above UNESCO's minimum GDP benchmark for education, but the sector's share in government spending has slipped below the prescribed threshold. Education accounts for 4.1% of GDP but 14.2% of total public expenditure, down from 15.7% in 2015 and below the 15% benchmark, UNESCO's 2026 SDG 4 scorecard has shown.
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