Jitendra Singh Says Tear Gas Was Used, Not Gunfire
Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha that no shots were fired during a recent incident and that only tear gas was used. He said orders in such situations must come…
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RSP Leads Nepal Election Results as Balendra Shah Defeats Oli
Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Balendra Shah, was ahead in partial official results from the general election. The Election Commission reported 157 direct results. The RSP had won 121 seats, compared…
SC stays arrest of Abhishek Banerjee aide in Salboni case
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the arrest of Sumit Roy, personal assistant to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, in a West Bengal land fraud case. The bench directed Roy to join…
Karnataka Council Chairman Horatti Says He Will Resign on August 14
Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti said he will resign on August 14 after meeting Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, The Times of India reports. Horatti alleged that the Congress was seeking…
Bihar RJD Dissolves Committees After Bankipur Bypoll Defeat
The Rashtriya Janata Dal dissolved its state, district, block and panchayat committees on Thursday after its candidate Rekha Gupta lost the Bankipur Assembly bypoll and forfeited her deposit, The New Indian Express…
Trump Campaigns in California and Nevada Before November Elections
President Donald Trump is visiting California and Nevada before November’s elections, focusing on the economy, border security and crime. His schedule includes a Republican National Committee fundraising dinner at his family’s golf…
Kharge Accuses PTI of Misreporting Remarks After Apology
Press Trust of India apologised to Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on 5 August for misrepresenting his remarks about a police constable recruitment examination. PTI called the mistake human error, withdrew its…
BJP Says Rahul Gandhi Misled Students, No Shots at March
The BJP has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading false narratives and using students for political gain. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra told reporters that no shots were fired during the July…
Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Triggers Dissent, With No Women Inducted
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has inducted 19 ministers, but the new Cabinet has no women. Gayathri Shanthegowda, a Legislative Council member, was reportedly considered but excluded. The ministry includes members…
Longer Video Raises Questions Over Indian Youth Congress Vendor Claim
The Indian Youth Congress shared a video on X claiming bulldozer action had damaged a street vendor’s livelihood. The clip showed a crying man, scattered food items, a crowd and Delhi Police…
