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Oil tanker explodes after striking naval mine in Strait of Hormuz: Report

Iranian media says tanker exploded in Strait of Hormuz after mine strike; Oman talks on shipping route move forward

The incident comes as Oman continues talks with regional stakeholders to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the strategic waterway. Authorities are investigating the explosion, while global markets remain alert to potential disruptions in energy supplies and shipping.

24 days ago

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: 'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad' Slogans Raised as Former Education Minister Arrives at Parliament

'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad' Slogans Raised at Parliament; Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Uproar Over Police Action on Students

Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Monday after Opposition members created an uproar over police action against students protesting the paper leak issue in Delhi. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge sought to raise the matter, saying students had been brutally beaten, but Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan said the issue had already been discussed,

24 days ago

Coast Guard's fast patrol vessel 'Achal' to further strengthen maritime security

India Summons Ukrainian Ambassador After Attack on Merchant Vessel Carrying Indian Crew

As per the statement from the Indian embassy in Kyiv, the incident occurred on Saturday when MV AGN Ragnar was hit at the Port of Odesa, one of Ukraine's key Black Sea ports that has frequently come under attack since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022.

24 days ago

Sensex jumps 776 points, Nifty reclaims 23,900 as markets end 5-day losing streak

The Sensex surged 776.29 points, or 1.02 per cent, to close at 76,835.78, while the Nifty climbed 229.40 points, or 0.96 per cent, to settle at 23,995.95, nearly reclaiming the 24,000 mark.

24 days ago

Siwan AK-47 firing: Cop suspended after viral video; injured protesters stable

Siwan AK-47 firing: Cop suspended after viral video; injured protesters' condition stable

Three injured protesters, including 15-year-old Md. Arif, who was struck by a bullet in the neck, are undergoing treatment at Jayprabha Medanta Hospital in Patna and are reported to be stable. Authorities are investigating whether the firearm was used in accordance with police protocols.

24 days ago

$'We don't pay f*****g taxes so police can beat': Comedian Raunaq alleges Mumbai cop used force, fractured his wife's rib during Shivaji Park protest$

'We don't pay f*****g taxes so police can beat': Comedian Raunaq alleges Mumbai cop used force, fractured his wife's rib during Shivaji Park protest

Comedian Raunaq Rajani has accused Mumbai Police of using excessive force during the Shivaji Park protest over the NEET paper leak, alleging that his wife suffered a fractured rib after being pushed and kicked by a policeman while they were being detained.

24 days ago

Congress, BJP workers clash during NEET protest in Ranchi; eggs, tomatoes hurled

'I support reforms': NEET suicide victim's father backs Centre's anti-paper leak push

Patel also supported the student-led protests demanding accountability, welcomed former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, and said meaningful reforms must go beyond political accountability to ensure future students do not face similar hardships.

24 days ago

PM Modi Announces High-Powered Task Force Led By Nandan Nilekani To Reform Examination System

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced major reforms to strengthen India's examination system, focusing on transparency, reliability and greater use of technology. He said fast-track courts and stricter laws are being introduced to curb exam irregularities.

24 days ago

'Deals must be win-win, isolation not an option': Mohan Bhagwat on India-US trade agreement

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges Acceptance Of LGBTQ+ Community, Says They Belong In Society

He also claimed the Women's Liberation Movement led some generations astray. Bhagwat further said LGBTQ+ people are part of society, should not be ostracised, and deserve dignity and a place within the social fabric.

24 days ago

Punjab paper leak row: AAP rejects resignation demands, says pharmacy exam involved cheating, not paper leak

The controversy stems from the July 19 Pharmacy Officer recruitment examination, during which Punjab Police and flying squads busted an alleged high-tech cheating racket. Authorities said candidates used hidden pen cameras, Bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets to receive answers after the examination had begun.

24 days ago

US: 2 Killed, 5 Injured In Mass Shooting At Bite Of Seattle Food Festival

Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening. Police evacuated the Seattle Centre and launched an investigation. Four victims, including a toddler, were admitted to Harborview Medical Centre, with one in critical condition.

24 days ago

58 of 73 Black Corridors in J&K Located Across Jammu, Samba and Kathua Along Expressway Route

The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Corridor has come under the spotlight after official data tabled in the Rajya Sabha revealed that 58 of J&K's 73 identified black corridors are located in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts, through which the mega highway project passes.

25 days ago

Ladakh Gears Up for India's First Black-necked Crane Festival Across Leh, Tso Kar and Hanle

The Union Territory of Ladakh will host India's first-ever Global Black-necked Crane Festival from August 10 to 14 across Leh, Tso Kar and Hanle to promote wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism and community participation. Dedicated to the Black-necked Crane, Ladakh's state bird and the world's only alpine crane, the festival aims to showcase the ecological and cultural significance of the Changthang wetlands.

25 days ago

No Talks with Pakistan Except on PoJK, Says Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas; Hails Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday declared that India would hold no talks with Pakistan except on PoJK, asserting that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the country's resolve to respond decisively to terrorism and cross-border aggression. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras, Ladakh, he criticised Pakistan for promoting terrorism as state policy, and highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening national security, border infrastructure, and self-reliance in defence production.

25 days ago

Noida Twin Towers demolition firm Edifice to raze tilted Bengaluru tower; ₹20 crore rebuild planned, buyers to get compensation

The builder has assured residents that affected homebuyers will not be left to bear the financial burden. Buyers whose apartments are located in the tilted tower will receive compensation during the reconstruction period, while the tower itself will be rebuilt for them.

25 days ago

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Iranian media says tanker exploded in Strait of Hormuz after mine strike; Oman talks on shipping route move forward

'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad' Slogans Raised at Parliament; Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Uproar Over Police Action on Students

India Summons Ukrainian Ambassador After Attack on Merchant Vessel Carrying Indian Crew

Sensex jumps 776 points, Nifty reclaims 23,900 as markets end 5-day losing streak

Siwan AK-47 firing: Cop suspended after viral video; injured protesters' condition stable

'We don't pay f*****g taxes so police can beat': Comedian Raunaq alleges Mumbai cop used force, fractured his wife's rib during Shivaji Park protest

'I support reforms': NEET suicide victim's father backs Centre's anti-paper leak push

PM Modi Announces High-Powered Task Force Led By Nandan Nilekani To Reform Examination System

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges Acceptance Of LGBTQ+ Community, Says They Belong In Society

Punjab paper leak row: AAP rejects resignation demands, says pharmacy exam involved cheating, not paper leak

US: 2 Killed, 5 Injured In Mass Shooting At Bite Of Seattle Food Festival

58 of 73 Black Corridors in J&K Located Across Jammu, Samba and Kathua Along Expressway Route

Ladakh Gears Up for India's First Black-necked Crane Festival Across Leh, Tso Kar and Hanle

No Talks with Pakistan Except on PoJK, Says Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas; Hails Operation Sindoor

Noida Twin Towers demolition firm Edifice to raze tilted Bengaluru tower; ₹20 crore rebuild planned, buyers to get compensation

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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