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Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol replied to the debate. After a few minutes of sloganeering and demands for the presence of the Union Home Minister in the House, the Opposition staged a walkout and did not participate further in the discussion.

Aug 12, 2026

RBI invites public comments on new draft rules for banks to fix interest rates on loans

Under the framework, loan rates would be linked to an internal or external benchmark along with a risk-based spread, while floating-rate loans would have clearly defined benchmarks and reset schedules.

Aug 12, 2026

Cockroach infestation, expired food: Tukaram Munde suspends Blinkit's Malad store licence; conducts raids in Mumbai

The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce in Mumbai due to severe cockroach infestation and poor food storage practices.

Aug 11, 2026

Jharkhand bandh sees mixed response; student protest sparks BJP-Opposition face-off in Parliament

Jharkhand bandh sees mixed response; student protest sparks Opposition face-off in Parliament

The issue also triggered a political confrontation in Parliament, with NDA MPs accusing the Opposition of avoiding a discussion, while Congress MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence to address the students' protest. BJP leaders, including Sambit Patra and Dharmendra Pradhan, attacked Rahul Gandhi

Aug 11, 2026

Delhi Capitals Star Abhishek Porel Arrested In Hooghly Over Alleged Rape Case

Abhishek Porel was arrested in Hooghly in an alleged rape case on Monday night. A medical student had filed a complaint against the Delhi Capitals cricketer, who accused that Porel had a physical relationship with her on the false promise of marriage.

Aug 11, 2026

Bengaluru food safety crackdown: 45-kg rotten meat found during raid at pub

A Bengaluru pub has been shut and several other eateries face legal action after a fresh round of food safety inspections uncovered rotten and fungus-infested meat, expired dairy products and improperly stored food items, as authorities intensified their crackdown on food safety violations across the city.

Aug 10, 2026

Rajya Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026 after Opposition walkout

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the new law would provide stronger safeguards and protect data privacy while bringing the framework in line with technological changes.

Aug 10, 2026

CINTAA crisis deepens as 8 elected EC members resign, demand fresh elections; association says panel remains intact

CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh confirmed the resignations, while the association's legal counsel rejected claims that the Executive Committee had been dissolved, saying it remains operational under the Constitution and that replacement members have been inducted.

Aug 10, 2026

BJP launches 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in Bengaluru, says 'we need not learn patriotism from Congress'

BJP leaders also urged citizens to hoist the Tricolour and work towards building a developed India by 2047. The march was attended by party leaders, legislators, MLCs, students, doctors, retired military personnel and other prominent citizens.

Aug 10, 2026

Karnataka: Kumaraswamy urges NICE toll boycott; Priyank Kharge warns against vigilantism over migrants

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urging motorists to stop paying NICE Road toll over alleged BMIC irregularities and demanding a government takeover. Home Minister Priyank Kharge warned citizens against conducting independent investigations into suspected illegal migrants or sharing sensitive information online

Aug 9, 2026

Jharkhand agitation: Third round of talks inconclusive; 3 JPSC members resign as students press for CGL cancellation, CBI probe

The government proposed an ED-CID probe into financial irregularities and a retired judge-led investigation into the CGL issue. With no agreement reached, students will march towards the Jharkhand Assembly on August 10. Three JPSC members have also resigned amid the ongoing controversy.

Aug 9, 2026

Phuket-Delhi air turbulence: Captain's drug test report not yet shared with us, says Air India

Air India Pilot Under Scrutiny After Reported Positive Drug Test Following Phuket-Delhi Turbulence

A captain on an Air India flight reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. This follows a severe turbulence incident that occurred near Odisha. The airline has not confirmed the test results, stating they were not shared. Pilots involved are currently off flying duty pending the ongoing investigation.

Aug 9, 2026

Govt, Meta to hold fresh talks on algorithms and content moderation amid regulatory scrutiny

Govt asks Meta to curb deepfakes, harmful AI content; examines platform's intermediary status

The government has asked Meta to take corrective action against deepfakes and other harmful AI-generated content on its platforms. The Centre is also examining whether Meta's recommendation systems, which determine what content users see and promote, could affect its status as an intermediary under India's Information Technology Act

Aug 8, 2026

FDA Suspends Licences Of Punjab Grill, South India Dosa Corner; 3 Others In Mumbai, Navi Mumbai

FDA Suspends Licences Of Punjab Grill, IIT Bombay Canteen, South India Dosa Corner; 3 Others In Mumbai, Navi Mumbai

The FDA also seized banned gutkha and pan masala worth Rs 20.29 lakh and other food products worth Rs 2.63 crore, taking the total value of seized goods to Rs 2.83 crore.

Aug 8, 2026

'Attack On One, Attack On All': Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & Turkiye Ink Historic Defence Pact Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The pact states that an armed attack on any one of the three nations will be treated as an attack on all, while boosting defence cooperation. The deal has fuelled speculation over a broader regional security alliance.

Aug 7, 2026

Mithun Chakraborty undergoes minor surgery in Kolkata, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari visits him in hospital

Adhikari said Chakraborty is recovering well, is likely to be discharged soon, and had requested that the procedure not be publicised. The Chief Minister described him as "an asset of Bengal" and praised his contribution to both cinema and politics.

Aug 7, 2026

Why the Centre Opposes Creamy Layer for SC/ST Reservations: Explained

The government told the Supreme Court of India that the concept of a "creamy layer" cannot be extended for the reservation of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes categories. The government argued that the doctrine has consistently been applied to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) only.

Aug 7, 2026

MEA launches official Snapchat channel to strengthen Gen Z outreach

Announcing the launch, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal invited users to follow the ministry on Snapchat for exclusive stories, updates and behind-the-scenes content on India's diplomatic engagements.

Aug 7, 2026

Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly infringes Pakistani airspace, probe ordered

'Saw my sister thrown up in air, blood on man's face': Air India Phuket-Delhi passengers recall horror

Air India confirmed that flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude.

Aug 4, 2026

FSSAI bars Dabur from selling products with alleged misleading claims

The FSSAI directed Dabur India to immediately stop selling certain food products carrying allegedly misleading "100 per cent" claims and submit a compliance report within 15 days. The regulator cited violations of food advertising and organic labelling regulationsIndian politics news

Aug 4, 2026

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Articles by Abhishek Trivedi

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

RBI invites public comments on new draft rules for banks to fix interest rates on loans

Cockroach infestation, expired food: Tukaram Munde suspends Blinkit's Malad store licence; conducts raids in Mumbai

Jharkhand bandh sees mixed response; student protest sparks Opposition face-off in Parliament

Delhi Capitals Star Abhishek Porel Arrested In Hooghly Over Alleged Rape Case

Bengaluru food safety crackdown: 45-kg rotten meat found during raid at pub

Rajya Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026 after Opposition walkout

CINTAA crisis deepens as 8 elected EC members resign, demand fresh elections; association says panel remains intact

BJP launches 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in Bengaluru, says 'we need not learn patriotism from Congress'

Karnataka: Kumaraswamy urges NICE toll boycott; Priyank Kharge warns against vigilantism over migrants

Jharkhand agitation: Third round of talks inconclusive; 3 JPSC members resign as students press for CGL cancellation, CBI probe

Air India Pilot Under Scrutiny After Reported Positive Drug Test Following Phuket-Delhi Turbulence

Govt asks Meta to curb deepfakes, harmful AI content; examines platform's intermediary status

FDA Suspends Licences Of Punjab Grill, IIT Bombay Canteen, South India Dosa Corner; 3 Others In Mumbai, Navi Mumbai

'Attack On One, Attack On All': Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & Turkiye Ink Historic Defence Pact Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

Mithun Chakraborty undergoes minor surgery in Kolkata, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari visits him in hospital

Why the Centre Opposes Creamy Layer for SC/ST Reservations: Explained

MEA launches official Snapchat channel to strengthen Gen Z outreach

'Saw my sister thrown up in air, blood on man's face': Air India Phuket-Delhi passengers recall horror

FSSAI bars Dabur from selling products with alleged misleading claims

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'