Cash-for-vote scam: The Supreme Court has granted relief to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in the prominent cash-for-vote scandal. The Court rejected two petitions aimed at including Naidu as a defendant in the case and transferring the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Kiran Choudhary as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Haryana scheduled for September 3. According to the information, the party’s legislative meeting has formally approved her nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat. Currently, Dushyant Chautala represents Rohtak as a Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha, creating a vacancy in the Upper House from Haryana, which is now set to be filled through the upcoming election.
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata triggered a rift within the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the handling of the issue and the ensuing protests across West Bengal and the country. "There are differences within the party on how the incident should have been tackled. Some feel the state's response has been slow, allowing the protests to escalate. Others believe that opposition parties have seized the opportunity to use the protests against the government," a senior TMC leader said on condition of anonymity.
A tragic incident occurred at the Press Club of Bangalore, where a local Congress leader suffered a massive heart attack while addressing the media on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Ravi Chandran (63), who served as the President of the Lal Bagh Morning Walkers Association, and was in the midst of a press conference when the incident took place. Chandran had organised the press conference to express support for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection to the MUDA scam.
UP NEET UG counselling 2024: The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh, has announced that the registration process for the UP NEET UG Counselling 2024 will commence from August 20. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can register online via the official website, upneet.gov.in. To participate in the counselling process, candidates are required to pay a registration fee of Rs 2,000. The fee can be submitted through the online payment gateway available on the official website. This registration is a crucial step for those seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses across Uttar Pradesh.
Kareena Kapoor, known for her versatile acting skills and stunning beauty, has always managed to keep her fans on their toes with her choices of films. And now, she has treated her fans with a new poster of her upcoming movie ‘The Buckingham Murders’ along with the teaser release date.
Former Jharkhand chief minister and senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren, who arrived in Delhi on Sunday, evaded two important questions asked by the media persons. To summarise his visit to Delhi, he said he has come to the city for personal work and will meet his daughter.
Indian ace Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is gearing up for his upcoming competitions after the Paris Olympics 2024, where he clinched a silver medal. Neeraj finished second to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in the final with a throw of 89.45m, significantly behind Nadeem's 92.97m mark.
Paralympics 2024: The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Friday gave a grand send-off to the 2024 Summer Paralympics-bound Indian contingent ahead of their departure for Paris in New Delhi.
The honourable Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi met and felicitated the members of the country's Paris Olympics contingent at his residence in New Delhi on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of the 78th Independence Day on Wednesday, August 15. Russia-Ukraine War: As Ukraine has pressed its incursion in some border regions of Russia, the Indian Embassy in Moscow on Wednesday issued an advisory for Indian nationals in Bryansk, Belgorod and Kursk regions, which are under attack by Kyiv's forces. Ukraine has launched a surprise attack on three border regions, unprecedented in its capability as the war continues with no end in sight.
In preparation for the Independence Day celebrations, heightened security measures have caused significant disruptions at Terminal 3 of Delhi Airport. Passengers experienced long queues and considerable confusion due to the intensified security protocols. Several travellers took to social media platform X to share images and videos of the overcrowded terminal and to express frustration over the "pathetic situation" they were facing. 
The Samajwadi Party has distanced itself from its leader and former representative of party chief Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav, Nawab Singh Yadav after he was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj. District President Kaleem Khan on Monday (August 12) wrote a letter and said that Yadav was “not an active member” of the party and accused him of being involved in the “anti-party activities” for the last five years. Khan alleged that Yadav was conspiring to “tarnish the party’s image” by associating himself with the party.
Delhi University Admission 2024: Delhi University has released a simulated rank list for the 2024-25 undergraduate admissions, showing tentative course and college placements based on entrance scores and preferences. Candidates can view their rank on their admission dashboard.
Several train services on Mangaluru and Bengaluru route have been disrupted due to landslides near Sakleshpur and Alur on Saturday. Officials told news agency PTI that the landslide was reportedf at 12:30 am on Saturday between Sakleshpur and Ballupete stations in the Mysuru Division.
Bangladesh unrest: Fresh protests have erupted in Bangladesh, days after violent unrest forced ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country, as students converged in front of the Supreme Court and demanded the resignation of the Chief Justice. The leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have announced a siege of the High Court due to fears of a judiciary coup, according to Dhaka Tribune.
New Delhi: In wake of the escalating situation in the Middle East involving Israel, Air India has suspended all flight operations to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect till further notice and offered a full refund to all passengers with confirmed bookings. Regional tensions in the Middle East spiked after the deaths of three high-profile militant leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah, as the world braces for a possible attack by Iran on Israel.
Paparazzi caught Shah Rukh Khan at the Mumbai airport as he prepared to fly to Switzerland for the Locarno Film Festival, where he'll receive a career achievement award. For his airport look, SRK chose a trendy outfit and paired it with an extremely pricey Hermes bag. Continue reading for more details.
Patna: The Bihar government has mandated that all District Magistrates (DMs) ensure the registration of unregistered temples, mutts, and trusts in their areas. Additionally, these entities are required to submit details of their immovable assets to the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts (BSBRT) for online listing. The BSBRT functions under the state's law department.