Sergio Gor is nominated as the new US Ambassador to India, filling a vacancy since January. He will also be Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, raising concerns of potential overreach. Former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal critiqued the dual role, drawing parallels to a rejected 2009 appointment.
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Climate activist a key face of Ladakh statehood agitation
India's postal service suspended most US-bound mail starting August 25 due to new US tariffs. Letters, documents, and gifts under $100 are exempt. The suspension followed the US's withdrawal of duty-free exemptions for goods above $800, causing logistical issues.
The CBI raided Anil Ambani's Mumbai residence and RCom's offices due to a bank fraud case. SBI alleges RCom misrepresented information to obtain loans, leading to a Rs 2,929.05 crore loss. The case involves loan misutilisation, diversion of funds, and irregular transactions. Ambani denies the allegations.
Opposition VP candidate B. Sudershan Reddy sees a 'deficit in democracy' and challenges to the Constitution, vowing to defend it. He views the election as an ideological contest, highlighting his liberal democratic values against his opponent's RSS affiliation. He supports caste surveys and emphasizes the need for national unity.
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A cloudburst in Chamoli district caused flash floods, killing one woman and leaving at least one person missing. Several homes, shops, and roads were damaged or blocked by debris. Rescue operations by ITBP, SDRF, and local authorities are ongoing.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan promoted 'One Nation One Election,' arguing that simultaneous polls would boost development by ending constant elections. He stated it would prevent disruptions to schools, improve law enforcement, and facilitate long-term decision-making. The proposal is currently being reviewed by a parliamentary committee.
NHAI terminated a toll collection contract and debarred the agency for one year due to staff misconduct with Army personnel, imposing a Rs 20 lakh penalty and encashing performance security. The agency violated contract obligations by damaging property and disrupting operations. NHAI mandates better staff behavior training.
India is the world's fastest-growing major economy and is set to become the third largest. Prime Minister Modi pledged major reforms to boost growth, simplify GST, and promote self-reliance. He emphasized that India can now help lift the world out of sluggish growth.
Had alleged mass murders, forced burials in Karnataka's temple town | BJP seeks NIA probe to expose conspiracy to ‘malign Sanatan Dharma’
VLCC was fined Rs 3 lakh by CCPA for misleading ads about CoolSculpting treatments. The ads falsely promised drastic weight loss, exceeding the procedure's actual US-FDA approval for localized fat reduction, not weight loss, and targeting individuals with a BMI of 30 or less.
China is disputing India's stance on Taiwan following a meeting between their foreign ministers. China claims India's 'clarification' is inaccurate and inconsistent with the one-China principle. India maintains its position hasn't changed, acknowledging ties with Taiwan in various sectors.
Wanted by the Jharkhand Police and facing an Interpol Red Notice, he was brought to Mumbai from Baku by a team of the state police
The ED arrested Karnataka MLA KC Veerendra for alleged involvement in an illegal betting racket. Raids across multiple cities uncovered links to online betting, international casinos, and seized Rs 12 crore in cash, gold, and vehicles. Veerendra's associates allegedly managed online operations from Dubai.
Sends it back for fresh hearing; judge demitted office in May
Says won’t bend on farmers’ interests in trade deal
The curriculum also includes teaching of concepts such as panchanga (Indian calendar) and how it determines mahurtas (auspicious time) used in rituals and festivals
On National Space Day, tells startups to build five unicorns in 5 years
Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Modi said India, with its resilience and strength, stands as a beacon of hope for the world
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar asserts that New Delhi’s procurement has been in national and global interest
The Bills introduced just before the conclusion of the Monsoon session of Parliament sent the Opposition up in arms
‘In spite of our strenuous efforts, we could not understand the reasoning given in the impugned judgments and orders,’ a Bench led by CJI BR Gavai said, setting aside the order of the HC judge
He accused the BJP of trying to “destroy the Constitution” by promoting concentration of power and wealth
The man said that his ordeal began during Covid, when he first invested Rs 500 in a gaming app
The victim was returning home from an institute in Maharajpur when she was attacked by the dogs near Madhuvan Park
Most of Naidu’s declared Rs 931 crore wealth comes from his family’s stake in a pure-play dairy retail firm he founded 33 years ago
In addition, NHAI said, it has imposed a penalty of Rs 20 lakh on the toll collecting agency
The accused and his associates appeared to be using the money to finance their lavish lifestyle, and it is also suspected that they were in the city to conduct a recce for some purpose, a police official said
Driver Masru Rabari and his accomplice Prempal Singh Devda were nabbed from Jalore district
Over the years, Chandrayaan-2’s Large Area Soft X-ray Spectrometer has mapped almost the entire lunar surface, producing a rich dataset available on ISRO’s Pradan portal
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