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Applicant seeks public criteria for Ram Temple CEO shortlist
The HinduArchived
Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, an applicant not called for interview, asked the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to publish shortlist names and selection criteria for its first full-time CEO. Eighteen people from about 5,200 applicants were called for Ayodhya intervi
FCRA Bill sent to 31-member joint parliamentary panel
ScrollArchived
Lok Sabha referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee with 21 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members. The move followed Opposition demands and protests by civil society and religious groups over foreign-funding ru
Haridwar clears thousands of tonnes after Kanwar Yatra
NDTVArchived
After the Kanwar Yatra, Haridwar authorities reported moving about 7,000 tonnes of garbage to dumping grounds, with some civic estimates near 8,000 metric tonnes overall. Nearly five crore pilgrims visited to collect Ganga water during this Sawan season. Cleanup videos showed dis
Kurla landslide kills six after early morning rain
The HinduArchived
A rain-triggered landslide at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla, around 3:48 am on August 12 killed six people and injured four others. BMC classified the event as a Level II incident for emergency response. NDRF, fire brigade, police and civic teams conducted rescue work on
Lok Sabha refers FCRA Bill to joint panel amid protests
Times of IndiaArchived
On August 12, Lok Sabha adopted a motion referring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition protests. Home Minister Amit Shah said he was ready for a discussion on student protests if the Opposition wr
Lok Sabha panel finds Justice Varma guilty in cash case
The HinduArchived
A Lok Sabha inquiry committee report tabled on August 12 found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty in the cash-at-residence case under review. It said substantial unexplained Rs 500 notes were found in a storeroom at 30 Tughlaq Crescent after a March 14, 2025 fire. The judge failed to
Karnataka bandh planned August 13 over Cauvery row
WIONArchived
Pro-Kannada groups led by activist Vatal Nagaraj called a statewide Karnataka bandh on August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm over Cauvery water releases and demands on Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri projects. The shutdown is not a government-declared holiday for offices or schools.
Deepti Gaur Mukerjee named Higher Education Secretary
The WireArchived
The Centre appointed IAS officer Deepti Gaur Mukerjee as Higher Education Secretary in a partial modification of its July 23 bureaucratic order. She succeeds Vineet Joshi, who was shifted toward the Panchayati Raj Ministry in the earlier plan. Previous nominee Naresh Pal Gangwar
State PSCs scrutinised as delays and leaks erode trust
The HinduArchived
State Public Service Commissions face renewed scrutiny as paper leaks, irregularities and prolonged recruitment delays reduce trust among job aspirants across India. Experts cited dependence on departments for vacancy data and multi-stage exam design as drivers of unpredictabilit
Supreme Court defers Cauvery hearing to August 17
LiveLawArchived
The Supreme Court deferred to August 17 the hearing on Tamil Nadu's plea seeking directions to Karnataka to comply with a Cauvery Water Management Authority decision on water release. Chief Justice Surya Kant said Justice Vikram Nath, listed to hear the matter on August 13, is il
Delhi HC asks Meta for Rights Manager access rules
Hindustan TimesArchived
The Delhi High Court asked Meta to place on record its policy and eligibility criteria for Rights Manager after creator Mohit Kumar alleged scammers used the tool to issue fraudulent copyright strikes. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani also sought the basis for rejecting access appli
Rival leaders meet at Supriya Sule daughter's reception
NDTVArchived
The Monday night event at Sharad Pawar's 6 Janpath residence brought together leaders across party lines, including Sonia Gandhi and Home Minister Amit Shah among the guests. The couple married in Mumbai in June, and the Delhi gathering served as their wedding reception. Videos o
Karnataka bans gutkha and nicotine pan masala for a year
Hindustan TimesArchived
Karnataka banned manufacture, storage, distribution, transport and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for one year statewide. The Food Safety and Drug Administration notification took effect from August 10, 2026 under the Food Safety and Standards Act. S
CJP to launch village schools campaign on August 15
Deccan HeraldArchived
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a nationwide campaign to improve government schools in villages, launching on August 15 from Hingoli in Maharashtra. Parents are asked to audit electricity, drinking water, toilets and mid-day meals at local schools. Sarpanch
Russia names Chandrachud arbitrator in bank dispute
Times of IndiaArchived
Russia appointed former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute filed by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank. The case proceeds under the 1998 Ukraine-Russia bilateral investment treaty before a three-member tribunal. Costa Rica
Delhi HC orders takedown of Khushi Kapoor content
LiveLawArchived
The Delhi High Court directed removal of allegedly obscene and pornographic content concerning actor Khushi Kapoor from social media platforms. Justice Jyoti Singh also ordered takedown of material linked to unauthorised merchandise using her personality attributes. The court sai
Jharkhand exam protests enter 19th day in Ranchi
The HinduArchived
Job aspirants under the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch continued protests for a 19th day, demanding transparency in Jharkhand recruitment exams, cancellation of several tests and an independent probe. They refused to end the stir despite government assurances. Police used water cannons,Kurla landslip kills at least six in Mumbai
The HinduArchived
A landslip hit Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla West, around 3:48 a.m. on August 12, killing at least six people and injuring four. Two people remained trapped under debris as NDRF and about 50 BMC personnel continued rescue. Soil and debris from a hillside collapsed onto tw
Centre may send FCRA Bill to joint panel
Telegraph IndiaArchived
The government is considering referring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint committee of Parliament amid Opposition demands for withdrawal. Introduced in Lok Sabha on March 25, the Bill creates a designated authority to manage assets if an organ
Air India Phuket flight lost 300 feet mid-cruise
NDTVArchived
Air India flight AI-2379 from Phuket to Delhi on August 4 lost about 300 feet during cruise, injuring at least 20 passengers and four crew. An internal safety report says a stall warning sounded while the captain stood discussing air conditioning; the first officer pushed the nos
Amit Shah offers Parliament debate on student crackdown
NDTVArchived
Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday offered to begin a Parliament debate from 3 p.m. on the Delhi student crackdown and give a detailed reply on Thursday. He said House rules require discussion before such a statement. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi rejected the offer within
Hospital texts dead constable as recovered after 42 days
ThePrintArchived
Seema Kujur, wife of Chhattisgarh constable Devnarayan Ram, received an Ayushman Bharat message on August 6 saying he had recovered and was returning home. Ram, 39, died on June 30 after admission on June 26 at Ambikapur medical college hospital. The text listed a 42-day stay. Of
Justice Varma inquiry report listed in Lok Sabha
The HinduArchived
The Lok Sabha's August 12 list of business said the secretary general would lay two volumes of an inquiry committee report, with oral evidence, on allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. The panel probed claims of unaccounted cash found after a March 14, 2025 fire at his offiSupreme Court defers Cauvery hearing to August 17
LiveLawArchived
The Supreme Court deferred to August 17 the hearing on Tamil Nadu's plea seeking directions to Karnataka to comply with a Cauvery Water Management Authority decision to release 3,500 cusecs for 15 days. Chief Justice Surya Kant said Justice Vikram Nath, listed for August 13, was
IndiGo Kolkata flight lands safely after engine issue
NDTVArchived
Chennai Airport declared a full emergency at 11:29 p.m. for IndiGo flight 6E-723 from Kolkata after a left engine inoperative condition. The aircraft landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 p.m. with 224 people on board. The emergency was withdrawn at 11:47 p.m., and airport authorit
YouTuber raises Rs 75 lakh for Assam floods
Sunday GuardianArchived
Delhi-based YouTuber Nischay Malhan, known as Triggered Insaan, raised about Rs 75 lakh through a nearly 50-hour charity livestream for Assam flood relief. He pledged Rs 20,000 for every hour streamed plus an additional Rs 10 lakh personal donation. Viewers across India contribut
Hyderabad ordered to buy more Metro coaches
Times of IndiaArchived
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to procure new coaches for Hyderabad Metro and accelerate Phase-II works as ridership rises. The order aims to expand fleet capacity on a network facing growing passenger demand. Separately, police continued investigati
What the PIL asks courts to police in clip commerce
Times of IndiaArchived
The petition seeks examination of trademark appropriation, monetised circulation and unauthorised commercial use of oral courtroom metaphors, including activity linked to Cockroach Janta Party branding. It also states that fair criticism, dissent and satire remain protected when
Woman and child die in Vile Parle building fire
The HinduArchived
A woman identified as Ankita, 23, and a two-and-a-half-year-old child, Abir, died after a fire broke out around 10:02 p.m. on August 11 at Shanta Bhavan, a 12-storey building on Baptista Road in Mumbai's Vile Parle West. Two flats on the 11th floor caught fire. Six others were in
Russia names Chandrachud arbitrator in bank dispute
India TodayArchived
Russia appointed former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud as its arbitrator in an investment treaty case brought by Ukrainian state-owned Oschadbank. The claim under the 1998 Ukraine-Russia treaty concerns assets Oschadbank says it lost in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zapo
Who sits on the panel picking Ram Mandir CEO
NDTVArchived
A Trust panel of former Supreme Court judge Pramod Kohli, retired Lt Gen Vishnukant Chaturvedi and Suresh Haware is interviewing aspirants including ex-IAS, IPS and military officers. From 18 candidates it will recommend three names for the Trust final pick. The hiring follows do
Karnataka FDA inspects Zomato Bengaluru warehouse
NDTVArchived
A day after sealing a Zepto warehouse in Bengaluru over alleged unhygienic conditions, the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration began inspecting Zomato's Hyperpure facility on Bannerghatta Road on Wednesday. Officials had earlier flagged trash, filth, misbranding and lab
Why MEA ties border calm to wider China relations
Telegraph IndiaArchived
India's briefing framed LAC management as inseparable from the broader bilateral relationship, not a standalone military file. By citing the WMCC and local commander channels, New Delhi signalled a preference for existing diplomatic-military mechanisms after reported friction in
Parliament deadlock continues in Monsoon Session close
NDTVArchived
Parliament's Monsoon Session neared its end with proceedings stalled as the Opposition sought a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action during the July 20 Delhi student protests. Lok Sabha on August 12 passed the National Co-operative Development Corporation Amend
MP Nathwani urges Soren to talk with student protesters
Times of IndiaArchived
Independent MP Parimal Nathwani urged Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to resolve student demands through dialogue a day after a lathi charge during the Vidhan Sabha Gherao march in Ranchi. Protesters seek action on alleged JPSC and JSSC irregularities, including JSSC-CGL ca
Air India Phuket flight loses 300 feet in cruise
NDTVArchived
Air India flight AI-2379 from Phuket to Delhi on August 4 lost about 300 feet of altitude during cruise, injuring at least 20 passengers and four crew among 137 passengers and eight crew. An internal report says a stall warning sounded while the captain stood discussing air condiGovernment signals FCRA Bill may go to JPC
The TribuneArchived
The government indicated willingness to refer the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee, while Opposition parties demanded complete withdrawal. Sources said a resolution could be moved in the Lok Sabha as early as Wednesday. The
Karnataka orders hotels to tighten food hygiene
The HinduArchived
Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration issued an August 11 advisory asking hotels, dhabas and restaurants to tighten hygiene after inspections found expired products and poor conditions, including at some star hotels. Operators must comply on preparation, storage, staff hy
President assents to Vande Mataram honour Bill
The HinduArchived
President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Amendment Bill, 2026, criminalising intentional disruption or prevention of singing the National Song Vande Mataram. The law gives Vande Mataram the same legal protection as the National Anthem.Supreme Court seeks replies on CJP courtroom clip PIL
Times of IndiaArchived
The Supreme Court sought responses from the government and CBI on a PIL alleging commercial exploitation of a May 15 courtroom remark by Chief Justice Surya Kant. Petitioner-advocate Raja Choudhary said the word cockroach, used about fake advocates, was selectively edited and mon
Kharge says Opposition stand remains unchanged
The HinduArchived
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Opposition is not changing its goalpost and has been consistent from the beginning on Parliament demands. He listed three issues: a statement on lathi-charge and firing on students, the Ram Temple donation theft matter, and an apolog
Delhi closes Red Fort roads for I-Day rehearsal
The HinduArchived
Delhi Traffic Police will close several key roads near the Red Fort from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday for the Independence Day full-dress rehearsal. Only authorised vehicles will be allowed near India Gate and listed Ring Road stretches. Goods vehicles face bans between Nizamuddin
Speaker Birla urges common ground to run House
The HinduArchived
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on August 11 asked the government and Opposition to find common ground so key Bills can be debated. He said the government agreed to a Home Minister Amit Shah response on police action against students protesting a NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar on JuPunjab BJP chief says Rahul avoids House debate
ThePrintArchived
Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi creates disruption but avoids serious debate when Parliament offers space to discuss issues. He said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified Home Minister Amit Shah was ready to answer qu
India rejects China objection to Arunachal names
NDTVArchived
The Ministry of External Affairs rejected China objection to India identifying 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh by standard names on the official map. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Arunachal is an inalienable and integral part of India and nothing can change that r
Bangladesh urges India to speed Hasina extradition
The HinduArchived
Bangladesh asked India to expedite extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina during a Dhaka meeting between Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on August 10. Officials also reiterated a request on suspects linked to the killing of yo
Tamak Nala recedes after washing away BRO bridge
Down To EarthArchived
Tamak Nala in Chamoli returned to normal flow after an August 10 surge washed away a Border Roads Organisation valley bridge on the Jyotirmath-Malari road. A BRO employee and a vehicle were swept away, and search operations continue. Seventeen Niti Valley villages, including Dron
Panel backs Punjab PPP diagnostics for national use
Times of IndiaArchived
A parliamentary health committee endorsed Punjab public-private partnership model for subsidised MRI, CT and lab tests and urged a national framework other states can adopt. The report, tabled in both Houses, said high out-of-pocket spending is driven by costly diagnostics. It al
Sunetra Pawar skips Revati Sule Delhi reception
Indian ExpressArchived
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar skipped the New Delhi wedding reception of Baramati MP Supriya Sule daughter Revati Sule. An aide said she had pre-scheduled engagements and could not travel, while her two sons attended. She had earlier attended the Mumbai wedding
Supreme Court lists Odisha DGP appointment PIL
Times of IndiaArchived
The Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear a PIL alleging Odisha is flouting DGP selection guidelines by seeking to include an ineligible officer. Senior advocate P Chidambaram sought listing for petitioner Jayanta Das a day after the state promoted ADGs Sanjeeb Panda and Yeshwant