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Jharkhand Civil Services Exam Cancellation Leaves Over 2,200 Successful Candidates in Limbo

Over 2,000 who cleared JPSC Combined Civil Services prelims have to start over.The Jharkhand government’s decision to cancel the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services examination is being counted as a win by protesters in Ranchi. But for over 2,200 candidates who had cleared the prelims, the August 9…

Rohini Bhaskar | Aug 14, 2026

Ravneet Singh Bittu Backs Parole for Grandfather's Assassin Jagtar Singh Hawara

In a departure from his earlier stand, Bittu met Kataria at Punjab Lok Bhawan in Chandigarh on Wednesday evening “to thank him for sending a positive report”.Former Union minister and grandson of slain CM Beant Singh, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Wednesday said his grandfather’s assassin Jagtar Singh…

Vivek Bagchi | Aug 13, 2026

Two Killed and Four Injured in Vile Parle High-Rise Fire

The fire officials said that after the blaze broke out the residents got trapped in the 11th floor of the building from where they were rescued and pulled out by the MFB officials.One 23 year old person and a 2.5 year old infant lost their lives, while four others sustained injuries after a blaze…

Seema Patel | Aug 12, 2026

Physicist Deepak Dhar Named Co-Recipient of 2026 Dirac Medal

The senior physicist currently serves as the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) distinguished professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, in Bengaluru.Deepak Dhar, a theoretical physicist from Uttar Pradesh, has been named the co-recipient of Dirac Medal, one of the highest…

Mohan Bhagwat | Aug 11, 2026

RSS Leader T G Mohandas Taken Into Custody Over Remarks on Jantar Mantar Protests

The BJP termed the police action "discriminatory" and accused the Kerala government of using this incident to divert attention from alleged lapses in flood relief operations and protests in coastal areas.RSS leader and right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas, who said that “rapes and murders…

Rohini Bhaskar | Aug 10, 2026

Experts Explain How Specific Exercises Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels

From brisk walking and stair climbing to yoga and resistance training, here's how different forms of exercise help muscles use glucose more efficiently.Managing blood sugar isn’t just about what you eat—how you move matters, too. Nutritionist Jagriti Kurani recently shared eight exercises that can…

Sameer Shah | Aug 09, 2026

Jharkhand Government Holds First Formal Talks With Protesting Students Over Exam Irregularities

While the govt said it would discuss the demands with CM Soren before taking a decision, protest organisers said the stir will continue until demands are metTwo weeks after students’ protest kicked off in Ranchi, the Jharkhand government, for the first time, held formal talks with representatives…

Vivek Bagchi | Aug 08, 2026

Punjab Congress Infighting Escalates as Warring Accuses Ashu Supporters of Being 'RSS Stooges'

Chaos, scuffle at Punjab Congress event again, now in LudhianaThe rift within the Punjab Congress once again spilled over during an organisational meeting in Ludhiana, with supporters of former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu raising slogans of “go back” against AICC in-charge Bhupesh Baghel even as…

Dilip Singh | Aug 07, 2026

Parliament Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests as Taxation Amendment Bill Slated for Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.; Nirmala Sitharaman to move Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

Rohit Sandhu | Aug 06, 2026

UP Cabinet Approves Amendment to Remove Higher Education Degrees From Madarsa Board Purview

Govt cites compliance with SC’s 2024 judgment; Kamil and Fazil courses to be taken out of Madarsa Education Board’s purviewThe Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal for an amendment to the UP Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, under which the Madarsa Education Board will no…

Rakhi Ratul | Aug 05, 2026