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AAP Backs Ex-Supreme Court Judge Sudershan Reddy for Vice President's Post

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said that retired Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy is the joint candidate of opposition parties for the upcoming Vice Presidential elections and confirmed AAP's support for his candidature.

Audit Report Flags Financial Stress From Congress Guarantee Schemes In Karnataka

Karnataka's finance audit report, prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, was tabled in the Karnataka Assembly today.

Centre's Bills For Removal Of PM, Chief Ministers Arrested On Serious Charges

Centre To Move Bills For Removal Of PM, Chief Ministers Arrested On Serious Charges

Another Fact-Check From Poll Body On Rahul Gandhi's Vote Theft Claim

The Election Commission has once again rebutted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claims of large-scale voter deletion in Bihar, involving a viral video of one Subodh Kumar.

Jharkhand Villagers Cut Cake To Mark 2-Month Delay In Bridge Reconstruction

In a symbolic protest against delay in repairing a bridge in Jharkhand's Khunti district, over 30 residents of Pelol village in Murhu block observed the completion of two months of bridge collapse by cutting a cake on Tuesday.

Vijay's TVK Invokes CN Annadurai, MG Ramachandran Ahead Of Party's Madurai Meet

As TVK gears up for its conference in Madurai on August 21, the party is making a pointed political statement by invoking the legacies of DMK founder CN Annadurai and AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran.

For Veep Battle, Revanth Reddy's Challenge To Andhra, Telangana Parties

The NDA move to pick a Tamil leader as its Vice-Presidential candidate -- in another effort to play the Tamil card -- appears to have led its southern allies into a dilemma as the Opposition INDIA bloc came up with an equally strong response.

In Big Breakthrough, India, China To Seek Early Solution To Boundary Delimitation

In a big breakthrough in ties between the countries, India and China have decided to work on a settlement of the boundary question and an expert group will be set up to explore an early solution to boundary delimitation.

Pregnant Minor Rape Survivor Agrees To Give Birth After Moving Delhi High Court

A minor rape survivor who moved the Delhi High Court with a plea to terminate her 30-week pregnancy has agreed to give birth to the child, who would be given for adoption.

Cabinet Approves Airport At Kota-Bundi In Rajasthan For Rs 1,507 Crore

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday cleared a proposal to set up a new airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan at an estimated cost of Rs 1,507 crore.

Mobile Internet Suspended in 2 Haryana Districts Amid Unrest Over Teacher's Death

Amid widespread public outrage over the death of a 19-year-old teacher, the Haryana government ordered the suspension of mobile internet, and bulk SMS and dongle services, in Bhiwani and Charkhi Dadri districts.

NCERT Introduces 2 Special Modules On Operation Sindoor For Classes 3 To 12

The NCERT has introduced two special modules on the Operation Sindoor for classes 3 to 12 describing the mission not just as a military operation but a promise to protect peace and honour the lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack.

Centre Clears Rs 62,000-Crore Deal To Buy 97 Tejas Mark 1A Fighter Jets

In a major boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India in defence project, India on Tuesday cleared the project for buying 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.

Nirmala Sitharaman Likely To Place GST Rate Overhaul Proposal Tomorrow

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present the Centre's proposal for rationalising goods and services tax (GST) rates before a Group of Ministers (GoM) at a two-day meeting starting August 20 in the national capital.

"Keen On Sports But Does Not Play Games In Politics": PM Modi On NDA's Veep Pick

Addressing an NDA parliamentary party meeting where Radhakrishnan was felicitated, Modi recalled his almost four-decade-long association with the former Tamil Nadu BJP president

Video: Mumbai Monorail Stuck, Personnel Break Windows To Rescue Passengers

A rake of the Mumbai monorail lost power and got stuck in the same spot for over 90 minutes, leaving 442 passengers stranded.

Chinese Refiners Sweep Up Russian Oil After Indian Demand Falls: Analysts

Chinese refineries have purchased 15 cargoes of Russian oil for October and November delivery as Indian demand for Moscow's exports falls away, two analysts and one trader said on Tuesday.

Not South Vs South, It's About Country: Opposition Veep Candidate Reddy

India bloc's Vice-Presidential candidate, Retired Justice Sudarshan Reddy, arrived in New Delhi this evening after the formal announcement of his candidature.

Floodgates Of Bhakra Dam Opened, Likely To Inundate Villages

After the Pong dam, floodgates of the Bhakra dam were opened on Tuesday for the first time in this season after heavy rains in catchment areas had alarmingly increased the water level in the reservoir, a senior official said.

Mumbai Local Trains Hit Hard As Rains Pound City, Commuters Stranded

Commuters faced severe hardship on Tuesday as local train services of the Central Railway were disrupted on its main and harbour lines due to submergence of tracks after torrential rains in Mumbai.