WORLD
Typhoon Shanshan tears through southern Japan, makes landfall on Kyushu island
The Japan Meteorological Office has issued "special warnings" for Kagoshima, urging residents to remain on high alert for potential violent storms, high tides, landslides, and flooding.
INDIA
Gujarat Floods: Death toll rises to 28 amid incessant rains; PM Modi assures Centre's full support
The IMD has forecasted extremely heavy rains in isolated parts of Saurashtra on Thursday, warning that all districts in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions will experience heavy rainfall, with red and yellow alerts issued over the next few days.
INDIA
'Need leaders like Yogi Adityanath for ..': Kangana Ranaut slams Bengal govt over Kolkata rape-murder case
Ranaut was referring to the recent brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, which has drawn widespread outrage and concern.
INDIA
Bail is rule, jail is exception even in money laundering cases: Supreme Court
Additionally, the court ruled that confessions made by an accused under the PMLA to an investigating officer would generally not be admissible as evidence, citing the bar under Section 25 of the Indian Evidence Act (now referred to as Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam).
INDIA
Himachal Assembly passes bill raising marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years
The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which sought to raise the minimum marriage age for women to 21 years, was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2021.
INDIA
'See you in court Mamata Police ...': Suvendu Adhikari vs Bengal cops over student arrests
The Bengal Police, however, quickly dismissed Adhikari's claims, stating that the students were not missing but had been arrested for allegedly plotting violence during the rally.
INDIA
'We know what 150 gm refers to': CJI Chandrachud dismisses social media rumours on autopsy report
Following the nationwide outrage over the brutal rape and murder of the young doctor, social media and mainstream news had earlier reported unverified claims of 150 mg of semen found in the victim.
INDIA
Supreme Court pulls up West Bengal govt over Kolkata rape-murder case: 'Haven't come across something like this in 30 years'
The three-judge bench, led by CJI Chandrachud, observed that though the crime occurred at night, the crime scene was only secured after more than 18 hours, around 7 pm on August 9, following the post-mortem of the victim's body.
INDIA
How NDA ally Chirag Paswan, with just 5 MPs, is keeping BJP in check
On the day the Centre was set to introduce the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, Paswan made it clear that his party wanted the Bill to be sent to a parliamentary committee for further review - not the first time the LJP asserted itself on major issues.
INDIA
Kolkata rape-murder case: With 'no lawyer' for accused, CBI faces delays in polygraph test
The polygraph test, also known as a lie detector test, measures physiological responses like heartbeat, breathing changes, sweating, and blood pressure to determine truthfulness.
INDIA
SC mentions Aruna Shaunbag during Kolkata rape case hearing: What's her heartbreaking story?
Shanbaug’s story resonates with ongoing concerns in healthcare, underscored by the recent murder of the young doctor in Kolkata, highlighting the urgent need for stronger security for healthcare workers.
INDIA
Supreme Court on Kolkata doctor death: Nation can't wait for another rape for things to change
The Apex Court also directed the West Bengal government to file a status report by August 22 on the progress of the investigation into the mob attack at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
WORLD
No Padma Hilsa for Bengal this year? Bangladesh crisis likely to hit import ahead of Durga Puja
From 2012 to 2018, Bangladesh had imposed a ban on Hilsa exports to West Bengal due to disputes over the Teesta River water-sharing agreement. leading to a significant drop in imports and a sharp increase in prices.
INDIA
G7 endorses IMEC, India's ambitious answer to China's Belt & Road Initiative: What is it?
Last September, India joined forces with several G20 allies to launch the IMEC in response to China's BRI initiated in 2013, criticised for its lack of transparency and sovereignty concerns.
POLITICS
Agnipath, caste census, UCC: NDA allies' stance on key issues as BJP seeks 'sabka sath'
NDA partners like TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar have often raked up several issues that the BJP can ill-afford to brush aside, even if they don't align with the party's agenda.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Special category status for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar back in focus as Naidu, Nitish emerge kingmakers
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar's long-standing demand of special status for their respective states, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, are back in focus ahead of the formation of an NDA 3.0 government at the Centre
POLITICS
Lok Sabha Elections: Can Andhra Pradesh unlock the south for NDA?
Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections: The increased number of visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the run-up to the polls has made it evident that Andhra Pradesh plays a key role in NDA’s strategy.
POLITICS
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why Amritpal Singh can contest elections while Arvind Kejriwal cannot vote
As Singh has not been convicted yet, he is eligible to contest the election. Kejriwal, however, cannot cast his franchisee according to Section 62 (5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
POLITICS
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why parties failed to reach consensus on seat-sharing in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Polls: The South Mumbai constituency has emerged as a point of contention between the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena within the Mahayuti alliance. Meanwhile, Congress' Sanjay Nirupam aims to contest from Mumbai North West, a seat allocated to the Shiv Sena by the MVA.
BUSINESS
What is the Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojna rolled out by PM Modi: Explained in details
As of December 2023, India's overall solar capacity stands at approximately 73.31 GW, with rooftop solar capacity reaching around 11.08 GW. While Rajasthan leads in total solar capacity with 18.7 GW, Gujarat leads in rooftop solar capacity with 2.8 GW
POLITICS
Meeting 'Har Ghar Jal' deadline a key agenda for Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan CM
Rajasthan ranks second to last among states in terms of progress under the scheme, with only West Bengal trailing behind at a mere 40 percent coverage under the Mamata Banerjee government.
BUSINESS
MC Explains: How regenerative agriculture can help fight the menace of stubble burning
Delhi air pollution: The persistent problem of air pollution calls for an end to stubble burning in the National Capital Region and in adjoining states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, at a time when multinationals are eyeing to adopt sustainable practices across all operational stages to meet their net-zero goals.
BUSINESS
Chocolates turn bitter with cocoa prices at 45-year high, sugar under restrictions
In October, prices of cocoa increased by 10 percent. Meanwhile, prices of the commodity have flared up nearly 64 percent over the past year.
INDIA
Asia Cup 2023: Will India beat Sri Lanka to break its five-year trophy drought?
Rohit Sharma-led Team India is expected to aggressively fire on all guns today to lift the trophy - India last clinched the Asia Cup title in 2018 - in a run-up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
