Six men dressed as kanwariyas, riding three motorcycles, allegedly attacked a school van carrying young children after a minor collision in Lucknow on Monday morning, leaving the students terrified. The van was on its way to drop children at school when the incident took place at Charak Crossing in the Chowk area.
One of Jharkhand's most wanted gangsters, Sujit Sinha, was killed in a police encounter late Sunday night in Jamtara district after allegedly attempting to escape from custody while being transferred from Sahibganj Divisional Jail to Dhanbad Jail. The incident occurred along the Sahibganj-Govindpur highway near Supaideeh village under the Jamtara police station limits.
In Bihar, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor widened his lead over the BJP candidate in the high-profile Bankipur bypoll, while Datia witnessed a closely fought contest between the BJP and Congress. In Gujarat's Manjalpur, the BJP maintained its lead as counting progressed.
Former BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri sparked political debate after claiming that the youth-led demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar regarding the NEET paper leak issue comprised fewer actual students and a majority of 'anti-social elements'.
Rapper and social media personality Santy Sharma launched the 'Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti' campaign at a Mumbai press conference, saying it aims to raise awareness and encourage discussion on reservation-related issues. Sharma also addressed questions about student movements, political affiliations, his YouTube channel and music, while actor Puneet Vasishtha extended support.
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor took an early lead of 862 votes over his nearest Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rival in the first round of vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar on Monday.
A Lucknow police sub-inspector, Dharmveer Shahi, was suspended and booked after a B.Ed student accused him of s*xual exploitation, assault, and threats while investigating her case. Promising marriage, Shahi exploited her from March to July before she learned he was married. Police have launched an inquiry under the Cantonment ACP.
Sildenafil, the active ingredient in the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, may help prevent cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body, according to new research led by the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Trading hours for the Futures & Options (F&O) segment in the Indian equity market have officially been extended by 10 minutes starting today, August 3, 2026. Under the revised framework established by market regulators, the closing time for stock and index derivatives has shifted from 3:30 PM to 3:40 PM.
Cybercrime officials in Bengaluru have registered a case after an 82-year-old woman was defrauded of Rs 34.9 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as Election Commission of India (ECI) officials conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter verification exercise.
The Bankipur bypoll has emerged as the most closely watched contest, marking the electoral debut of Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party. The seat, considered a BJP stronghold, has drawn national attention as Kishor takes on candidates from the BJP, RJD and other parties.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the woman alleged that her husband subjected her to repeated physical abuse during their marriage and that the situation worsened after she confronted him over an alleged extramarital relationship.
Just weeks after its viral London debut, Haldiram's has temporarily shut its Leicester Square restaurant due to scheduled UKPN electrical and gas upgrade works. The brand confirmed the closure via Instagram, promising updates soon. No reopening date has been announced yet for the popular Indian eatery.
A domestic dispute over changing a TV channel allegedly turned violent in Bhopal after a drunk husband returned home and switched channels while his wife was watching television. Police said the woman allegedly attacked him with a sickle, causing serious head and cheek injuries. A case has been registered, and the investigation is underway.
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has defended action against restaurants over alleged hygiene violations, saying the regulator’s priority is ensuring safe food and medicines. He said inspections will expand to spices, edible oils, beverages and pharmacies, while the FDA also plans stricter action on overpriced medicines and antibiotic misuse.
Sun Pharma Distributors Ltd has withdrawn several eye drop products, including Lotepred, Brinolar and other medicines, as a precautionary measure. The company asked distributors to stop billing and return existing stocks. Sun Pharma said patient safety remains its highest priority, while experts advised patients not to stop treatment without consulting ophthalmologists.
A video from Satoli village in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district has gone viral, allegedly showing two girls confronting two men accused of harassing local girls. Reports claim the women blackened the accused men’s faces in front of a crowd. The incident has sparked discussion on social media, while authorities have said the matter is being looked into.
Eligible AB-PMJAY beneficiaries can now apply for an Ayushman Card through the government's Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp chatbot. The service allows users to check eligibility, apply for a new card, complete eKYC, link Aadhaar, track application status and download the card, offering 24/7 access to PMJAY services from home.
The CBI has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital Chairman Anil Ambani based on an EPFO complaint alleging a wrongful loss of INR 1,007 crore and an interest liability of INR 808.67 crore. The agency is investigating alleged fraudulent transactions linked to EPFO's INR 2,500 crore investment in Reliance Capital's non-convertible debentures.
The July 31, 2026 deadline for filing Income Tax Returns has now passed for most salaried individuals, pensioners, students, and other taxpayers without business income or audit requirements. Those who missed it are not out of options, but delay comes at a cost, ranging from late fees and interest to the loss of key tax benefits. Here is what taxpayers need to know about their next steps.
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