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Karnataka opposition protests against Congress over B'luru stampede; JD(S) joins

Demonstrators carried placards with messages questioning the government's decision to hold the event with just a day's notice, despite the anticipated large crowd.

Aug 11, 2025

Rajanna resigns: Siddaramaiah scrambles to keep him, Congress high command adamant to remove him

Sources informed Siddaramaiah is making last-minute efforts with the party high command to retain him. However, the high command is not accepting any explanation from Siddaramaiah and is reportedly upset over Rajanna's remarks on the election "fraud" issue raised by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

Aug 11, 2025

J&K L-G can nominate five members to Legislative Assembly: MHA to High Court

The MHA filed the affidavit in response to a plea of Congress leader and party spokesperson, Ravinder Sharma, challenging the constitutional validity of sections 15, 15-A and 15-B of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which made provisions for the L-G to nominate five members of the legislative assembly over and above the sanctioned strength.

Aug 11, 2025

Omar Abdullah cracks the whip as rotten meat scandal unfolds in J&K; directs criminal action

In response to the alarming seizure of large quantities of rotten and substandard meat across J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered strict punitive action against violators and intensified food safety enforcement across the Union Territory.

Aug 11, 2025

Day 2 of J&K's Kishtwar encounter: Hunt intensifies for most wanted Hizbul terrorists

The ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district entered its second day, with security forces intensifying the operation to neutralize the two most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Riyaz Ahmad and Mudassar Hazari.

Aug 11, 2025

Delhi Police detain Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc MPs during protest march to ECI

Speaking to reporters after detention, Rahul Gandhi said, "They (ECI) cannot talk, and this is the reality. The truth is in front of the nation. This protest march is not political; it is a fight to protect the Constitution; it is a fight for 'One man, one vote'. This is why we want a clean and pure voter list."

Aug 11, 2025

PM Modi knows how important Bengaluru is, assured all assistance: Dy CM Shivakumar

At the inauguration of the Yellow Line Metro services at R.V. Road (Ragigudda) Metro Station, Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar took the lead in showcasing the new station to PM Modi, sharing details about the project.

Aug 11, 2025

Kerala woman ends life after alleged pressure from lover to convert to Islam, accused in custody

The woman's mother on Monday said that her daughter, Sona, was in love with Ramees for a while, and they were compelling her to change her religion.

Aug 11, 2025

Air India flight door fails to open at Raipur airport; passengers stranded for an hour

"There was no communication for a while. People were anxious, especially after recent aviation incidents," said one passenger, referring to the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad that has heightened public sensitivity around air safety.

Aug 11, 2025

Landslide blocks Uttarkashi-Gangnani road near Netala, traffic disrupted for hours

According to officials, debris and mud from the hill collapsed onto the road, blocking the stretch entirely. Heavy machinery, including JCBs, has been deployed to remove the debris and restore traffic flow.

Aug 11, 2025

Karnataka Assembly Monsoon Session begins today; Oppn ready to target Cong govt

Before attending the sessions in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, the BJP and JD(S) have decided to stage a protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the premises of the Vidhana Soudha. The protest will highlight the government's failure to prevent the stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives on June 4 during the RCB victory celebrations and other issues.

Aug 11, 2025

Two J&K Police officers killed in Srinagar road accident

"During the night intervening August 10 and 11, a speeding vehicle bearing registration number JK21H-1919 hit a road divider on the bypass road near Nowgam area after it went out of the driver's control. Three sub-inspectors of the Jammu and Kashmir Police sustained injuries in this road accident. The injured were shifted to the hospital, where the doctors declared two of the three injured officers dead on arrival," said officials.

Aug 11, 2025

Independence Day special: India's Digital Transformation - Leap Towards Independence

The government's decision to waive the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on RuPay debit cards and BHIM-UPI transactions in December 2019 further accelerated this growth, although discussions are ongoing about reintroducing MDR to sustain the platform's expansion.

Aug 11, 2025

Kargil, Leh leaders join forces in hunger strike for statehood; Sonam Wangchuk participates

On the second day of a three-day hunger strike in Kargil, prominent Buddhist leaders and activist Sonam Wangchuk joined hands with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB), presenting a rare united front for Ladakh's constitutional and political rights.

Aug 11, 2025

PM flags off Vande Bharat to connect Golden Temple with Vaishno Devi Shrine

Fourth Vande Bharat gift to J&K set to boost pilgrimage tourism and regional connectivity; LG Manoj Sinha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh hail unprecedented infrastructure growth.

Aug 11, 2025