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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 07:40 AM

Turkey Approves Conditional Pardon for Thousands of Kurdish Militants

ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey’s parliament on Monday approved legislation that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants in a bid to advance the government’s peace initiative with their insurgent group. Legislators voted 468-88 in favor of the measure that would only come into effect after Turkish authorities have verified that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, has fully disarmed. The PKK announced last year that it is ending its decades-long armed campaign against the Turkish state, declaring a decision to dissolve itself as part of the peace effort. The move came in response to a call from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan. The group then staged a symbolic disarmament ceremony in northern Iraq, where it is based, and announced that it was withdrawing fighters from key locations in Turkey to Iraq. The measure, which is a step toward ending a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people, could have implications beyond Turkey’s borders, leading to closer Turkish-Iraqi ties. It could also support the Syrian government’s efforts to integrate areas that were under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, affiliated with the PKK.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 07:27 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Calls for Constructive Debate Amid Disruptions

Amid repeated disruptions, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday asked the government and the opposition to arrive at a common ground so that the House can debate on key Bills. Making a statement in the House amid noisy opposition protests, Birla said the government has agreed to the opposition's demand on a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the police action here against students protesting against the NEET paper leak on July 20. Birla said other issues raised by the opposition can also be discussed, provided the House functions without disruptions. He said the government has to run the House and the opposition and Treasury benches have to arrive at a common ground and engage in constructive discussion. "I feel anguished when the House does not function," Birla said, and asked opposition members not to display placards inside the House as it is against parliamentary norms. Since the Monsoon Session began on July 20, the Lok Sabha could not complete the Question Hour and several Bills were passed amid din without a debate. Birla said that the Question Hour is very important as it helps members hold the government accountable and also brings transparency in the functioning of the executive. The Speaker underlined that he has already issued directions stating that only listed questions will be asked during the Question Hour. Question Hour is held between 11 am and 12 noon in the Lok Sabha. "The people of the country also want to see discussions in Parliament," Birla said. Birla's fresh appeal to opposition came a day after the government had said the opposition should not run away from debate and listen to the home minister without disruptions. But the opposition has insisted that the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya should also be discussed. As the stalemate continued on Tuesday, Birla adjourned the proceedings till 2 pm. Separately, NDA members staged a protest outside the main entrance of Parliament against the police action on protestors in Jharkhand. They also questioned the 'silence' of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the police action in Jharkhand and accused him of changing goal post at a time when the government has agreed for a response of Home Minister Shah on the police action on protesting students at Jantar Mantar here. (With inputs PTI)

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 07:20 AM

Indian Opposition Demands Apology and Accountability from Government

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Opposition has three key demands from the government. First, it wants to know who ordered the lathicharge and firing on protesting students, claiming that more than 100 students suffered injuries, while several were hospitalised or wounded by pellet guns. Kharge said the Opposition’s other demands relate to the “Chanda Chor” issue and an apology. He said the three demands had been raised from the beginning and would continue until they were resolved

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 07:18 AM

Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting Separation of Childhood Vaccines

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held but discredited theory that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits. The order advocates separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three different single-disease shots and administering all childhood immunizations at separate appointments whenever possible. It also directs the nation’s health department to improve research on vaccines, which are already extensively studied, and present a plan to offer separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines for children, since that is not currently an option in the United States. The renewed focus on vaccines marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent efforts to emphasize less controversial health policies related to healthy eating, drug price negotiations and medical fraud crackdowns ahead of November’s midterm elections. Public health experts have raised concerns that spacing out shots as Trump suggests can lead to an increased risk that children become infected with a vaccine-preventable disease before returning for another visit. Childhood vaccines — and how and when to give them in combination — go through rigorous studies, and safety tracking continues for years as the shots are used.

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Newsbytes✓

Aug 11, 2026, 07:09 AM

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker Attends Anti-Abortion Rally in Chennai, Sparks Controversy

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader JCD Prabhakar has sparked a controversy after attending an anti-abortion rally in Chennai .The event, the 5th National March for Life, was held on August 8 and 9 at Stella Maris College by the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore.Over 5,000 people attended the rally to protest against abortion rights and promote unborn life protection.

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Indian Express

Aug 11, 2026, 06:52 AM

The Gen Z Revolt: A Radical Rebellion Against Society's Illusions of Invincibility

The Gen Z protest shattered the government’s illusions of invincibility. But the protests , which continue in a different form amongst students in Jharkhand, are not just a protest against a political dispensation or Narendra Modi. They are a protest against society itself, its current architecture and institutions, and all of us who have, in different ways, become complicit in them. This might seem like a surprising claim. The core demands of the students are hardly radical: Most of them are not here to tear down capitalism. This is not 1968. The demands are ordinary: Institutional accountability, fairness in exams, quality of education, jobs. Under the surface, there are profound issues of unequal access, but these are not going to take the form of radical caste wars. Some students have, rightly, understood that their demands are even less likely to be met under conditions of creeping authoritarianism and communalism. They speak a resolutely constitutional language. The remedies they demand still reflect a faith in institutional process: Better appointments to UPSC, resignations of ministers. Why do these protests then feel like a more radical rebellion against society itself? These protests are radical in different ways. The first is more psychological: It is a refusal to accept fear as a social norm. Some of that fear has been induced by the exacerbating authoritarianism of the Modi government. But behind it was a deeper social norm internalised in the generation of the students’ parents. This was the idea of survival or flourishing required accommodation. The generation shaped by economic liberalisation developed its own anti-protest sensibility. The memory of student mobilisation and street politics in the Seventies was often one of violence, dogmatism, and political instrumentalism, rather than any deep democratic renewal. A lot of that politics destroyed the very universities which we so yearn for. Post-liberalisation, politics became privatised in a double sense: Some idealists invested their hope in technical work and policy reform rather than mass mobilisation. A more symbiotic relationship between civil society and the state would make this possible. Others came to regard a refusal of social movement as itself a progressive stance. Genuine change would come about by advancing to positions of power across a range of institutions, not by collective public action. In cultural terms, the left-right distinction was not so much about the content of ideologies or demands: It was about the modality of political action. The fear of the imagined “Left” was not the actual influence of its ideas, but its perceived encouragement to movement politics. So “activism” always got designated as “Left.” Prudent individual advancement would itself add up to social change over the long run. Millions of Indians concentrating on their careers would be a better recipe for India’s progress than thousands on the streets. The cumulative effect would be greater. The Gen Z revolt has shattered this illusion. It is hard to make a prudential argument for concentrating on your career when even the constitutive norms that made fair access to those careers possible have been eroded. The failing exam system is just that. But the underlying promise that there would be enough careers to be made has never been redeemed. The politics of accommodation is becoming unsustainable. Materially, it no longer offers a credible path to security or advancement to most. Morally, the complicity involved in acquiescing to the current system is growing. The acquiescence seems too suffocating. The Gen Z revolt is radical not because of its demands. It is radical because it is stating a blunt truth: The politics of accommodation is not an option, even on its own terms. But a revolt against the politics of accommodation is the most intimate form of revolt, against the moral world of one’s parents. The accommodation of the parents was not just out of cowardice. It has a tragic cast to it. They genuinely believed that avoiding entanglements in movements was a surer path to dignity and opportunity; they had seen enough ideological conflict. And curiously, the parents, in their opting for accommodation, were also victims of a melancholic realism: The only thing we could do was individually navigate the world, not remake it. But what they were supposed to assure us is that the minimum conditions for individual navigation would exist. This is where the failure of the parents’ generation runs deepest. By understandably directing their anger at the Modi government, the protestors are, in a sense, giving their parents a dignified way out. Politics undoubtedly shapes the architecture of society. But institutions are not hollowed out by governments alone. They decay because thousands of people, across hundreds of professions, cease to uphold the standards that give institutions their integrity. The post-liberalisation generation believed that social change would come less through movements than through dispersed career choices. We would become professors, civil servants, judges, lawyers, accountants, IPS officers, journalists, entrepreneurs, economists, policy experts, media owners, and business leaders. These careers were imagined not merely as vehicles for private advancement but as bridges between private success and public obligation. The aspiration was not heroism. It was professionalism. If each profession faithfully discharged its ordinary responsibilities, society would gradually improve without the disruptions of collective political action. This promise now lies in ruins. Politicians are the easiest targets. But the quieter question that echoes through the Gen Z protests is this. What became of the professions? Universities, courts, public service commissions, regulatory bodies, newsrooms, corporations, and the civil services were not hollowed out in a single moment or by a single party. They were weakened through innumerable small accommodations, evasions, compromises, and silences, the very ethic of accommodation that is posed as a counterpoint to revolt. Careerism shaded into complicity too quickly. These were accommodations made by the parents. Politics alone will not fix them. The parents identify with their children. But deep down they know they also have to answer for the politics of accommodation that created this crisis in the first place. The writer is contributing editor, The Indian Express

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 06:28 AM

Hungary to Elect New Head of State Amid Efforts to Loosen Orban's Grip

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday are expected to elect former supreme court chief Andras Baka, who was fired under ex-premier Viktor Orban, as the country's next head of state. The post became vacant following the contested removal last month of the previous president, an Orban ally, as pro-EU conservative Prime Minister Peter Magyar pushes to loosen his predecessor's lingering hold over state institutions. Magyar's ruling Tisza party on Saturday nominated Baka -- who served 17 years as a judge on the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) -- for the largely ceremonial role. Magyar said Baka's life served "as an example of commitment to the democratic rule of law and constitutional principles" as the central European country needs to be "guided back onto the path of the rule of law and constitutional governance". Tisza has the two-thirds parliamentary majority required to elect Baka, 73, on the first round without any opposition support. The vote in parliament is due to start at 14:00 local time (1200 GMT). The previous president, Tamas Sulyok, saw his mandate cut short by a constitutional amendment, adopted as part of Magyar's reform push. Magyar's party won April elections, ending nationalist Orban's 16 years in power and promising "system change". But rights watchdogs criticised Sulyok's removal, comparing the tinkering to the methods Orban used to build his self-styled "illiberal" system. Orban's Fidesz party, along with its ally KDNP, said they would boycott the parliamentary vote, arguing Sulyok's ouster was "tyrannical" and "illegitimate".

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Free Press Journal

Aug 11, 2026, 06:27 AM

Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi Share Rare Moment at Sharad Pawar's Granddaughter's Wedding Reception

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s paths crossed at the wedding of NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar’s granddaughter Revati Sule in Delhi on Monday. This comes at a time when Gandhi and other leaders of the opposition have been aggressively demanding a statement from the HM in Parliament over the police crackdown on 20 July during CJP's "Sansad Chalo" march. A video has surfaced from the event, showing Shah and Gandhi standing at a short distance. While HM can be seen standing with security personnel, Gandhi can be seen with Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi and NCP leader Praful Patel. Shah can then be seen getting pictured with the newlyweds. Amit Shah and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi shared a rare cross-party moment on Monday evening, when they attended the Delhi wedding reception of Revati Sule, daughter of NCP (SP) Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule and granddaughter of veteran politician Sharad Pawar. pic.twitter.com/NDf6DnS4id Besides, Priyanka Gandhi was also present from the Gandhi family. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the reception. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was also present at the reception. He was seen posing with the couple, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla beside him, and later with Sharad Pawar. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda too attended the event and shared visuals of his interactions with Sharad Pawar, the newlyweds, Praful Patel and Jitendra Awhad. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Revati Sule married in Mumbai Revati Sule married Nagpur-based industrialist Sarang Lakhani in Mumbai on June 20. Sarang is the executive director of the Vishwaraj Group, while his father, Arun Lakhani, is the group’s chairman and managing director. Arun Lakhani was recently elected unopposed to the Maharashtra Legislative Council.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 11, 2026, 06:25 AM

FIR Registered Against Unidentified Persons for Damaging Government Advertisement Board with Controversial Pamphlets

Controversial pamphlets targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi were found pasted on a government advertisement board in Gujarat. Police on Monday registered an FIR against unidentified persons for pasting the pamphlets on the advertisement board in Navrangpura area on August 5. The pamphlets were on the advertisement poster of PM Surya Ghar Yojana, which had Modi's picture on it. They had slogans targeting the Prime Minister over the NEET paper leak. Unidentified persons damaged property by pasting the pamphlets on the evening of August 5. The loss is estimated at Rs 26,500. The FIR was registered on Sunday evening under Section 324 (4) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984. Navrangpura police station inspector NA Desai said no arrest has been made and investigation is on.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 11, 2026, 06:24 AM

AAP Protests Delhi Government's Bicycle Purchase, Claims Higher Rate

On the second day of the monsoon session of the Assembly on Monday, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the government engaged in a heated exchange over the purchase of bicycles. AAP MLAs rode bicycles to the Assembly and accused the government of buying bicycles for girl students of government schools at a high rate. The MLAs also raised objectionable slogans. Six MLAs were marshalled out. AAP MLAs claimed that their government had purchased bicycles at a rate of about Rs 4,200 per cycle, while the current Delhi government purchased 1.3 lakh bicycles through tenders at a rate of Rs 6,957 per cycle. They say that there is a difference of about Rs 2,700 in the price of similar bicycles. These bicycles were given to girl students of government schools under the Vidya Vahini scheme.

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India TV

Aug 11, 2026, 06:20 AM

Kangana Ranaut Attacks Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Debates and Police Brutality

The parliamentary proceedings and political corridors were heated up when Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut launched a scathing verbal attack on the leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi and his party. Kangana alleged that initially the opposition parties themselves were demanding a debate and discussion on various issues in the parliament, but when Home Minister Amit Shah and the government are fully prepared for the discussion, Rahul Gandhi and his camp is running away from the discussion. She taunted that Rahul Gandhi is running away from the debate and the country is watching his attitude. Kangana Ranaut also raised the issue of police lathicharge on young students demanding fairness in competitive examinations in Jharkhand. She questioned the sloppy attitude of the Hemant Soren government and the Congress, saying that innocent students were brutally beaten up who were demanding transparency and rigging in the examinations for their future and what was the fault of the youth who were demanding a fair examination system.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 06:15 AM

Arvind Kejriwal Backs Student Protests in Jharkhand, Condemns Violence

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday backs the ongoing student protest in Jharkhand. Kejriwal said in a post on X, "Violence against students is simply unacceptable."

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 06:10 AM

Progressive Candidates Make Final Pushes Ahead of Election

MADISON, Wis.: Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election, increasing the pressure on a Democratic establishment that has spent the year on its heels. The primaries come a week after Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s divisive and costly U.S. Senate primary. El-Sayed’s victory has energized the left while stoking fears among Democratic Party leaders that the shift to the left, particularly in battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin, will make it more difficult to win in November. In Wisconsin, democratic socialist Francesca Hong is trying to win a four-way Democratic primary for governor where her top opponent has been endorsed by popular Gov. Tony Evers, who isn’t seeking a third term. Evers got behind Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on July 18, the same day Crowley reentered the race after dropping out 10 days earlier. Crowley rejoined after the candidate he backed, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, ended her candidacy amid a campaign finance scandal. Evers and Crowley were crisscrossing the state together in the last days before final ballots are cast Tuesday. “I feel like we caught lightning in a bottle,” said Crowley, standing next to Evers at a stop to thank campaign volunteers in Madison on Monday. “Momentum is just growing and growing and growing.”

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Kalinga TV

Aug 11, 2026, 06:09 AM

Trump Survives Assassination Attempt During Turkey Visit by Secretly Switching Aircraft

Washington: US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during his visit to Turkey last month by secretly switching aircraft and hiding in a food catering truck before leaving the country in a smaller C-32A jet, the Washington Post reported Monday. According to corroborating material reviewed by the Washington Post and the US official, while Trump boarded the old Air Force One jumbo jet in view of cameras, he was secretly shuttled out minutes later into a smaller plane- the Air Force C-32A via an airport catering truck used typically to load meals and other supplies pre-flight. To exit that plane without being seen, Trump and several aides stepped aboard an airport catering truck, which was elevated plane-side using hydraulics and positioned at a door on the opposite side of Air Force One’s entrance, according to the U.S. official and other corroborating material reviewed by the Washington Post. Hence, the Air Force One was a “decoy” with media and some members of the White House staff aboard, as per the official. The blue-and-white C-32A, a modified Boeing 757 used to transport American government officials, had been flown to Turkiye along with the legacy Air Force One and the former Qatari jet to support the president’s visit, the US official said. Defending the jet gifted by Qatar, White House Communications Director Steven Chueng said in a statement responding to a query by the Washington Post, “The new Air Force One is a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff,” “As the President has said recently, there are many enemies of America who have their sights on him, and we use every tool at our disposal to address those threats,” it added. It further mentioned that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also boarded the C-32 A separately, using external stairs in order to make the flight appear typical. According to the Washington Post, while no flight tracker data could be found for the C-32 A, videos posted on Youtube showed the former Qatari jet landing which was followed by a C-32A hours later and the legacy Air Force One several minutes later. It mentioned that while it was not clear how Trump moved from C-32 A to the legacy Air Force One after landing, the Washington Post said referring a media pool report that he exited the Air Force One at 10:56 PM. Trump was in Ankara to attend the NATO Summit with world leaders in July.

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Trade Brains

Aug 11, 2026, 06:00 AM

Lehar Footwears Limited Reports Sharp Decline in Consolidated Revenue

Lehar Footwears Limited reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company operates through two reportable segments — Footwear, Accessories & Other Like Products and Toolkit & Others. The quarter witnessed a sharp decline in consolidated revenue and profitability, but the segment-level numbers provide a more nuanced picture. While the core footwear business remained resilient, the company’s Toolkit & Others segment saw a substantial contraction, becoming the primary reason behind the overall decline. Shares of were trading at Rs 221.2, down 3.53 percent from the previous close of Rs 229.3. The stock opened at Rs 220.2 and reached an intraday high of Rs 222.9 with a day’s low of Rs 219. 5. The company currently has a market capitalisation of Rs 391.06 crore. Revenue from operations stood at Rs. 74.95 crore in Q1 FY27, compared with Rs. 142.20 crore in Q1 FY26, marking a 47.3% YoY decline. On a sequential basis, revenue also declined from Rs. 91.26 crore in Q4 FY26, translating into an 18% QoQ fall. The decline in topline translated into a sharper reduction in profitability. Profit before tax fell to Rs. 4.03 crore from Rs. 9.73 crore in Q1 FY26, down approximately 58.6% YoY. Compared with Rs. 5.33 crore in Q4 FY26, PBT declined around 24% QoQ. Net profit fell to Rs. 3.01 crore from Rs. 7.27 crore a year earlier and Rs. 4.14 crore in Q4 FY26, representing a 58.6% YoY and 27.3% QoQ decline, respectively. EPS also weakened materially, declining to Rs. 1.71 in Q1 FY27 from Rs. 4.11 in Q1 FY26, while sequentially falling from Rs. 2.34 in Q4 FY26. The earnings contraction therefore remained visible on a per-share basis as well. The cost structure changed considerably during the quarter. Cost of materials consumed increased to Rs. 38.20 crore from Rs. 27.60 crore, despite the 47% decline in revenue. Employee benefit expenses rose sharply to Rs. 7.33 crore from Rs. 3.06 crore, an increase of nearly 139% YoY. Depreciation and amortisation also increased to Rs. 1.65 crore from Rs. 1.38 crore. Finance costs, however, provided some relief, declining to Rs. 1.39 crore from Rs. 1.63 crore in Q1 FY26, although they were higher than Rs. 1.17 crore in Q4 FY26. Other expenses declined to Rs. 12.73 crore from Rs. 14.82 crore, partly offsetting the pressure from higher employee and material costs. Another notable change came from inventory movement. The company reported a Rs. 0.86 crore charge from changes in inventories during Q1 FY27, compared with a Rs. 11.80 crore negative adjustment in Q1 FY26. This represents an adverse movement of roughly Rs. 12.65 crore between the two periods and also contributed to the difference in reported profitability. The segment breakup shows that Toolkit & Others experienced the most weakness, while the core footwear business remained relatively stable. The Footwear, Accessories & Other Like Products segment generated Rs. 59.69 crore in revenue in Q1 FY27, compared with Rs. 59.04 crore in Q1 FY26, representing around 1.1% YoY growth. On a sequential basis, revenue increased from Rs. 56.44 crore in Q4 FY26, registering approximately 5.8% QoQ growth. Segment profit before interest and tax stood at Rs. 4.43 crore, almost unchanged from Rs. 4.45 crore in Q1 FY26. However, compared with Rs. 3.14 crore in Q4 FY26, segment profitability improved by nearly 41% QoQ. This indicates that the core footwear business remained comparatively healthy despite the weakness at the consolidated level. The sharper pressure came from Toolkit & Others. Revenue from this segment fell to Rs. 16.80 crore from Rs. 89.01 crore, representing an approximately 81% YoY decline. Segment profit before interest and tax also dropped to Rs. 0.94 crore from Rs. 6.85 crore, an approximately 86% YoY contraction. The segment’s weakness explains much of the consolidated revenue decline. While footwear revenue was broadly unchanged, Toolkit & Others lost more than Rs. 72 crore of quarterly revenue compared with Q1 FY26. The asset base also shifted between the segments. Footwear, Accessories & Other Products had segment assets of Rs. 262.62 crore as of June 30, 2026, compared with Rs. 235.42 crore at March 31, 2026, while Toolkit & Others had segment assets of Rs. 14.39 crore, down from Rs. 37.60 crore. India remains the second-largest producer and consumer of leather footwear globally, while footwear accounts for 48.5% of India’s leather and leather-product exports. In FY26 (April-June), footwear exports were valued at US$823 million, according to IBEF. The government is targeting at least US$15 billion of leather and footwear exports over the next five to six years, with FTAs, new markets and higher production scale expected to support the sector’s competitiveness. For Lehar Footwear, the industry backdrop remains supportive over the longer term, but near-term performance will depend more on the recovery of its Toolkit & Others segment and continued resilience in its core footwear business. The company has fixed September 3, 2026 as the record date for its upcoming AGM and dividend, if declared at the AGM. The filing does not represent a dividend declaration; it only specifies the record date in the event a dividend is approved. The 32nd AGM is scheduled for September 10, 2026 in Jaipur. Lehar Footwears Limited, headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has been operating since 1994 and is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of footwear, accessories and related products. The company reports its operations under two segments — Footwear, Accessories & Other Like Products and Toolkit & Others. . Rahul is a Financial Analyst with a strong foundation in equity research, financial modelling, and valuation. An SSCBS (University of Delhi) graduate with CFA Level I cleared and CISI Level I, currently pursuing an MBA in finance, with a disciplined approach to financial markets. Engages in deep company analysis, financial statement evaluation, and trend- and news-driven research to develop structured, data-driven investment insights.

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Dainik Jagran

Aug 11, 2026, 05:59 AM

Jharkhand Assembly Monsoon Session Continues Amid Ruckus and Adjournment

Tuesday is the fourth day of the monsoon session of the Jharkhand assembly. As soon as the proceedings of the house began, both sides reached the front of the seat. There was a lot of sloganeering from both sides. Amid the ruckus, the proceedings of the house were adjourned till 12 noon. Let us tell you that the proceedings of the house were held on Monday in the absence of the opposition. During this, a supplementary budget of Rs 8,399 crore 31 lakh 11 thousand was passed for the current financial year. During the question hour on Monday, Speaker Rabindranath Mahato expressed his displeasure over the absent MLAs from the house. He said that it is not a good tradition of the parliamentary system to not attend the house by asking questions. The speaker appealed to the legislators to fulfill their responsibility during the proceedings of the house. Then there was a discussion on the supplementary budget. While replying to the discussion, Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore said that after the scheme started, the government is also providing land to the MLAs for construction of houses.

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Newsbytes✓

Aug 11, 2026, 05:55 AM

Parliament Turmoil: NDA and Congress MPs Clash Over Student Protests

Chaotic scenes were seen on the Parliament premises on Tuesday as both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Congress MPs held protests against each other.The NDA is protesting the opposition's disruption of proceedings in both Houses. The MPs carried placards accusing Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of evading debate on student protests.The Congress MPs, on the other hand, are protesting against the Union Home Minister over the police action on students during the Jantar Mantar protest.

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Kalinga TV

Aug 11, 2026, 05:47 AM

NDA MPs to March to Parliament Against Opposition's Logjam Over Student Protests

New Delhi: National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs will march towards Parliament on Tuesday against the opposition’s logjam in the ongoing Monsoon Session over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on police action against student protestors during the Jantar Mantar protest. The NDA MPs will carry placards stating that while Amit Shah is ready for a discussion on student protests, the opposition is running away from it in Parliament. This comes amid the ongoing confrontation between the government and the Opposition over the recent student protests and the police action against demonstrators. The issue has led to repeated disruptions in Parliament, with the Opposition demanding answers from the government and Rahul Gandhi seeking a response from Shah. The government has now offered a debate on the issue, with the Home Minister set to respond. However, the LoP in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, rejected attempts by the Government to buy peace and ensure conduct of the house. On Monday, Rahul Gandhi said that the Opposition is not interested in listening to Shah’s “opinion” and just wanted an answer on who was behind the police crackdown. “Amit Shah does not have the courage to come to the Parliament and stand before us. This is what they have shown in the last 15 days. Neither Narendra Modi nor Amit Shah has the guts…No one is interested in his opinion; we just want to know who ordered the firing, and if he did not order it, then who in MHA ordered it? We want to understand: is there culpability or incompetence?” said Gandhi. The government has maintained that it is ready to discuss the matter in Parliament. The offer of a debate followed days of disruptions, with proceedings repeatedly affected by the standoff between the ruling side and Opposition parties. The NDA MPs are also likely to target the opposition over Jharkhand police’s action against protesting JPSC and JSSC aspirants on Monday. Jharkhand Police used lathis and water cannons to control the crowd during the ‘Vidhan Sabha gherao’ march by Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) aspirants in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC-Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examinations. The protesting aspirants have been demanding cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination, a CBI probe into alleged irregularities, and reforms in the recruitment process. They have alleged that their demands have not been fully accepted by the state government. (ANI)

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 05:44 AM

NDA Parliamentary Meeting Held Amid Disruptions in Indian Parliament

NDA MPs on Tuesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the national flag and slogans of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as he arrived for the ruling coalition's weekly parliamentary party meeting in Parliament. The meeting, 'Mangal Milan', was held at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library and attended by Union ministers, NDA leaders and MPs from constituent parties. Among those present were BJP president Nitin Nabin and Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and S Jaishankar. NDA allies were also represented by ministers including HD Kumaraswamy of the JD(S), Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu of the TDP, Ramdas Bandu Athawale of the RSP-A, Praful Patel of the NCP, Upendra Kushwaha of the RLM and Satabdi Roy of the NCPI. The NDA parliamentary meeting is held every Tuesday during a Parliament session. The Monsoon Session, which began on July 20, is scheduled to conclude on August 13. The session has been marked by repeated adjournments and disruptions, with little legislative business. Parliament has passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, along with four other Bills with little or no debate. Three more Bills were passed by the Lok Sabha amid continued Opposition protests. The Opposition initially raised the NEET paper leak issue and alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. It later demanded a discussion on police action against students protesting the NEET issue, along with the presence and statements of Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. (With inputs from PTI)

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Aug 11, 2026, 05:36 AM

Trump Escalates Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Ahead of Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) escalated his rhetoric against Muslim communities, particularly Democratic candidates from those communities, ahead of the midterm elections, with his latest social media post targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Sharing an image on Truth Social, Trump showed the Democratic candidate standing in front of a crowd that included women wearing hijabs, with the text above the image reading, "They are coming for your home and your belongings."

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Aug 11, 2026, 05:35 AM

Akali Dal Waris Punjab De Nominates Satwant Singh for Punjab Assembly 2027

Various political parties have already started making their strategies for the Punjab Assembly 2027. Meanwhile, the Bassi Pathana seat has become the center of political discussion. Several Panthic leaders have staked their claim for this seat. Meanwhile, the Akali Dal Waris Punjab De (ADWPD) has announced to field a candidate from this seat for the assembly elections to be held in 2027. This candidate's name is Satwant Singh, who is the son of Kehar Singh, a convict in the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The ADWPD on Monday (August 10) announced that it has nominated Satwant Singh to contest from the Bassi Pathana assembly constituency.

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Aaj Tak

Aug 11, 2026, 05:31 AM

Monsoon Session: Opposition Protests Amidst Rising Tensions

Today i.e. Tuesday is the 17th day of the monsoon session. This session started on 20 July and will continue till 13 August. Now only two-three days are left of the session, so today is considered very important. Before the session started, NDA MPs marched in the Parliament premises and attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. At the same time, the opposition also protested in the Parliament premises. That is, from the opposition to the ruling party, face-to-face. Priyanka Gandhi has also responded to this. She said that Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has met the students of Jharkhand. Opposition MPs protested with posters. Posters are written,'Modi-Shah, Sorry to the Nation ','Students Beaten, Youth Silenced, Parliament Deserves Answer'and'Rahul Gandhi Answer on Students Brutality in Jharkhand '. Samajwadi Parchi MP Akshay Yadav and others are carrying sugarcane-baskets and trees. Security personnel are continuously reaching the opposition due to no untoward incident during these three days.

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Aug 11, 2026, 05:21 AM

NDA MPs Hold Flag-Hoisting Ceremony, Demand Discussion on Student Protests

In the middle of the monsoon session of Parliament today, the tricolor was hoisted before PM Modi's address at the NDA MPs'Mangal Milan. Vande Mataram was chanted. Har Har Mahadev and Jai Shri Ram were also chanted. During this time, PM Modi and Amit Shah had the tricolor in their hands. After the NDA meeting, all the MPs went out on a march to Parliament. They demanded a discussion in Parliament and a discussion on the students'protest in Jharkhand. All the MPs including PM Modi waved the tricolor in Parliament. @romanaisarkhan. @brajwasipavan https://t.co/smwhXUROiK #PmModi #NarendraModi #NDA #MangalMilan pic.twitter.com/QfguSY44jG NDA MPs showed posters against the opposition. These posters said that Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to discuss the issue of student protests, while the opposition is running away from it. BJP MP D. V. Sharma said that Rahul Gandhi should answer the students'lathi-charge in Jharkhand. Kangana Ranaut said that no one is deceiving the opposition.

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Aug 11, 2026, 05:20 AM

Rahul Gandhi Called 'Uncle' by BSP Leader: Political Stir Ensues

Bahujan Samajwadi Party national coordinator and BSP supremo Mayawati's nephew Akash Anand has called Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav as uncle. On which the political stir in the state is strong and now the Congress has reacted sharply. Congress spokesperson Anshu Awasthi said that Rahul Gandhi is fighting the youth and students and has become their icon. Akash Anand should first read the Constitution and then only he should talk. Congress leader Anshu Awasthi responded to Akash Anand's statement by saying that "Rahul Gandhi is constantly fighting for the Constitution and this has been acknowledged by the people of this country. Akash Anand is young, if he had to question the Bharatiya Janata Party who is constantly talking about changing the Constitution. Second Rahul Gandhi ji is constantly trying to raise the issues of students and youth, whether it is the issue of paper leak or employment. Rahul Gandhi is reading the Constitution of the entire country and the youth and students are becoming its icons in today's time. Akash Anand is supporting the Constitution of the whole country where the youth are supporting him.

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Aug 11, 2026, 05:16 AM

NDA's Weekly Party Meeting Focuses on Strategy for Final Stretch of Monsoon Session

The weekly parliamentary party meeting of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) began on Tuesday at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building (PLB), with MPs waving the Tricolour and raising slogans of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several senior leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, was seen waving the national flag during the gathering. The meeting assumes significance as it is the NDA’s last parliamentary party meeting of the Monsoon Session, which concludes on Thursday. The session has so far been marked by repeated disruptions, with Opposition members staging protests over several issues and the government facing fierce contestation over key legislative measures. With only two days remaining in the session, Tuesday’s ‘Mangal Milan’ is expected to focus on the NDA’s strategy for the final stretch, including floor coordination, key debates and the passage of pending legislative business before the session concludes. Held every Tuesday during parliamentary sittings, the weekly gathering serves as a coordination platform for the ruling alliance, enabling its constituent parties to align their legislative agendas, coordinate floor strategy and build consensus on issues before Parliament. The weekly gathering has been rebranded as ‘Mangal Milan’ from the Monsoon Session onward.

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Aug 11, 2026, 05:15 AM

Trump's Secret Flight: Death Threats and Plane Changes Revealed

US President Donald Trump visited Turkey last month. From there he secretly flew to Britain. It has now been revealed. Now there is talk of who the last US president feared and why he took a secret flight from Turkey. Let's know what the whole story is. According to media reports, Trump received a death threat from Iran, after which he left the Boeing 747-8 plane, with which he arrived in Turkey. He secretly flew to Britain in a small C-32A plane. A new report by the Washington Post says that Trump secretly changed the plane again. The Post quotes an unidentified US official as saying that Trump was taken out of the old Air Force One plane in a catering container. From this container, Trump was taken to a small C-32A plane, after which he flew to Turkey. Some media officials in Britain believe that the president is still in the old Boeing 747 plane.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 11, 2026, 05:12 AM

Indian Party Announces Candidature for 2027 Elections

The candidature was announced by Tarsem Singh, working president of the party and father of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, in the presence of MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, whom the party has named as its first candidate for the 2027 elections.

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Aug 11, 2026, 05:06 AM

NDA Leaders Hold Meeting Amid Logjam Over Student Protests

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President Nitin Nabin and other NDA leaders on Tuesday waved the Tiranga during the NDA's weekly parliamentary party meeting 'Mangal Milan' at Parliament Library Building (PLB). Slogans of Vande Mataram echoed the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, filling it with patriotism. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? This was NDA's last parliamentary party meeting of the 2026 Monsoon Session. The weekly meeting, now named “Mangal Milan”, is aimed at synchronising floor strategy among NDA partners and finalising legislative priorities for the remaining days of the session. NDA MPs march towards Parliament After the "Mangal Milan" meeting, NDA MPs are marching towards Parliament over the Opposition's logjam in the ongoing Monsoon Session, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on police crackdown against student protesters on July 20. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? NDA MPs were carrying placards against the Opposition, alleging that they are running away from discussion despite the government stating that HM Amit Shah is ready for discussion on the student protests issue Centre ready for discussion Earlier on Monday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Centre is ready to discuss every issue related to the student protests, including the police crackdown on 20 July, and that the Home Minister will not just give a statement on the student protest and the police crackdown but respond to the debate discussion. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? The assurance comes as Parliament remained deadlocked over the Opposition's demand for a statement from the HM on the police action. However, Rijiju said that the Opposition must not create a "hungama" (ruckus) during the House proceedings. "The government is ready for a discussion on issues related to students. We are ready and will respond to all the points that will be raised by the Opposition. The Home Minister will respond," the Minister said.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 05:03 AM

Akali Dal Waris Punjab De Announces First Candidate for 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections

The rookie political outfit Akali Dal Waris Punjab De (ADWPD), founded by jailed Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament and Sikh hardliner Amritpal Singh, has announced its first candidate for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. The party has fielded 61-year-old Satwant Singh, son of Kehar Singh, who was convicted and subsequently hanged in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, from the Bassi Pathana constituency in Fatehgarh Sahib district. The announcement is expected to influence the political positioning of emerging Panthic outfits ahead of the polls, with Satwant Singh’s family background likely to become a subject of political debate. While his supporters may project his candidature as a symbol of Panthic sentiment and representation, opponents are expected to raise questions about the legacy of Indira Gandhi’s assassination.

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Indian Express

Aug 11, 2026, 05:01 AM

Saudi-Pakistani-Turkish Collective Defense Pact Sparks Concerns of 'Islamic NATO'

The Saudi-Pakistani-Turkish collective defence pact’s operative sentence, “an armed attack on one signatory shall be regarded as an attack against them all”, immediately triggered talk of an “Islamic NATO”, albeit a Sunni one, as it appeared to combine Turkish defence technology, Pakistani military prowess and strategic arsenal, and Saudi oil-financial power. Last year, shortly after the Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan had signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” at Riyadh. That, too, had contained a NATO Article 5-type declaration, “an attack on one will be treated as an attack on both,” though that wasn’t invoked when Iran and its assets attacked Riyadh and its energy infrastructure. The US, prioritising Israel, failed to protect Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states from strikes by Iran and its allies, with the latter disrupting energy shipments. Turkey, a NATO ally with a large military, has often criticised Israel over Gaza, hosted Hamas political figures, and drifted from NATO and the US. Given Israel’s increasingly aggressive military stance, for Saudi Arabia and Turkey, this trilateral collective-defence pact is a hedge against Israel. The US-Israeli war, allegedly waged to “prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons,” may end up providing the imperative for Iran to “go nuclear”. Pakistan, dependent on Gulf remittances and Saudi funds, is the only Muslim country with nuclear weapons. There are multiple layers to this new pact. Pakistan and Turkey label their relationship as historic and fraternal, rooted in shared religion, culture, and strategic interests. Their defence relationship started from foundational military training, joint exercises and dialogues in the 1990s, and evolved into co-development and upgrading of vital platforms. Facing US-European arms restrictions and shifting regional security dynamics, both countries have forged strategic alliances. Ankara has also supported Islamabad on Kashmir. The Pakistan-Saudi relationship, too, is close. While the Saudis have enough money to buy the latest weaponry, the institutional weaknesses typical in authoritarian monarchies (not national armies, but armies of ruling families) led to Pakistan stepping in. Beginning with the 1951 Treaty of Friendship, their defence relationship gained incremental traction, from Pakistan providing training and advisory support to the Royal Saudi Air Force, to regular deployment of military personnel in Saudi Arabia. Post-9/11, both nations reinforced military and intelligence cooperation. From 2021, the Biden administration pursued a tripartite framework linking the civil nuclear deal to the Saudis normalising relations with Israel via the Abraham Accords. But with Israel dramatically shifting the regional security paradigm, Saudi Arabia, which has traditionally tied its recognition of Israel to Palestinian statehood, hardened its stance. On July 22, the US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement , a 30-year bilateral pact allowing US firms to build and support civilian nuclear reactors in Saudi Arabia, was signed. The next day, in an abrupt turnabout, President Donald Trump declared the Saudis would have to normalise relations with Israel first. Saudi Arabia, which is a party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty but has yet to sign the additional protocol to its 2009 safeguards agreement with the IAEA, has long been linked, indirectly, to Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme. Pakistan must also be looking at this pact to check India militarily. India’s MEA has stated that it is “closely following” the development. As of now, neither the treaty nor its protocols have been published; there is no clarity on the joint command of forces, rules of engagement, intelligence-sharing architecture, and importantly, the procedure for invoking that operative clause. Yet, India cannot be complacent. New Delhi needs to engage Saudi Arabia and Turkey more, while deepening ties with other Gulf states (which may join this pact) and resuscitating its own groupings like the Quad. The writer, a retired Army officer, was the principal director in the National Security Council Secretariat

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Aug 11, 2026, 04:57 AM

IAEA Set to Remove Nuclear Material from Secret Syrian Site

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to remove nuclear material from a secret site in Syria .The deal was brokered by the Trump administration with both Syria and Israel , as per a report by Axios , which cited Israeli and US officials.This development comes after months of behind-the-scenes diplomacy and threats between the involved parties.The agreement marks a significant diplomatic achievement for Trump's administration in managing potential crises in the region.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 11, 2026, 04:55 AM

NDA Leaders Unite Under Tiranga Flag During Weekly Meeting

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President Nitin Nabin and other NDA leaders wave Tiranga during NDA's weekly parliamentary party meeting'Mangal Milan'at PLB Building.

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Aug 11, 2026, 04:55 AM

US Secretly Moves President Trump Out of Turkey After Assassination Threat

A report by The Washington Post has revealed that a secret security operation was conducted last month to move US President Donald Trump out of Turkey to the United Kingdom after an Iranian threat to assassinate him.The operation involved using a catering food truck and a military aircraft, according to the report.This covert mission was executed without the knowledge of journalists and some White House staff members.Trump was in Ankara for a NATO summit.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 04:54 AM

Congress Accuses BJP of Manipulating Student Protest in Jharkhand

The Congress on Tuesday accused the BJP of attempting to give different colour to the ongoing students protest in Jharkhand, alleging that some members of the BJP Yuva Morcha were being transported from West Bengal in trucks to Jharkhand. The opposition party said the BJP thinks that if a "fake crowd" is sent to the Jharkhand movement to make it look bigger, then the public outrage that has arisen against it will die down. Congress general secretary K C Venugopal shared a video clip purportedly showing youth allegedly being sent by the BJP to participate in the Jharkhand student protest against exam irregularities. In a post in Hindi on X, Venugopal said, "Behold another example of the petty politics of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Some boys from the BJP Yuva Morcha are being transported from West Bengal in trucks to Jharkhand, and an attempt is being made there to give a different colour to the ongoing non-violent student movement."

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Aug 11, 2026, 04:48 AM

Victoria State Postpones Work-from-Home Law Amid Business Opposition

Australia 's Victoria state has postponed the implementation of a landmark law that would have given eligible workers a legal right to work from home for two days a week.The legislation, which was set to come into effect on September 1, has now been pushed back to July 2027 due to strong opposition from business groups and concerns over costs and hiring.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 04:46 AM

Indian Stock Market Indices Fall Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties and Elevated Crude Oil Prices

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday amid elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 320.14 points to 78,204.40 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 94.35 points to 24,490.85. From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel, Eternal and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards. Titan, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys were among the gainers. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded marginally lower by 0.13 per cent at USD 87.61 per barrel. "The renewed geopolitical uncertainty has triggered a rebound in crude oil prices, contributing to a weaker close on Wall Street and a subdued start across Asian markets, setting a cautious backdrop for domestic equities," Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said. Investor sentiment remains restrained as negotiations appear to have entered a more complex phase, Ponmudi said. "US President Donald Trump has called for compensation from Iran, while Tehran has reiterated conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, raising doubts over the timing and durability of any potential agreement. Until greater clarity emerges, markets are likely to remain headline-driven, with investors reluctant to take aggressive directional positions," he added. In Asian markets, South Korea's KOSPI traded higher, while Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index traded lower. US markets ended lower on Monday. "Market participants are expected to adopt a wait-and-watch approach, with the domestic earnings season remaining the primary driver of stock-specific action. In the near term, higher crude prices may limit upside for the broader market and keep pressure on oil-sensitive sectors until fresh global or domestic catalysts emerge," Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said. WTI crude has climbed back towards the USD 82 per barrel mark, while Brent is trading above USD 87, reflecting persistent concerns over disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, he added. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 1,974.76 crore on Monday, according to exchange data. On Monday, the Sensex was up 43.27 points, or 0.06 per cent, and settled at 78,542.44. The Nifty went up marginally by 13.15 points, or 0.05 per cent, to end at 24,583.80.

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Aug 11, 2026, 04:45 AM

Trump's Security Measures Exposed: Secret Military Plane Used Amid Iran Threats

US President Donald Trump's security has been exposed. According to a report in the Washington Post, Donald Trump left Turkey last month on a secret military plane instead of Air Force One. The move was made under security after an assassination threat from Iran. Earlier, the White House had reported that the president is flying on his official plane, but in fact he was shifted to another plane as a diversionary tactic. Trump went to Ankara (Turkey) to attend the NATO summit. For this, he met with Qatar and used a recently updated new jet. However, on his return, he decided to use a second plane amid security concerns and rising tensions with Iran. Trump wrote on the social media app Truth Social that he is traveling on an old Air Force One plane for nostalgia. In front of the camera, he boarded the same old plane, but later he was hidden by a truck at the airport. The White House sent several military personnel and journalists to the old Air Force One.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 11, 2026, 04:45 AM

Aligarh Renaming Row: Opposition Councillors Question BJP's Motives

According to opposition councillors, in 2023, a BJP councillor had given a verbal suggestion to rename Aligarh as Harigarh in the Municipal Corporation House. This was immediately objected to by the opposition councillors. They claim that the videography of the proceedings of the House held during that time is present in the records of the Municipal Corporation. Also, the relevant suggestion is not mentioned as a written proposal in any of the proceedings of the Municipal Corporation. The advertisement councillors questioned the ongoing discussions and the process of changing the name. If there is no proposal in this regard in the Municipal Corporation, then on what basis the change of name is being pursued. They alleged that the issue of renaming is motivated by electoral politics and attempts are being made to divert public attention from the real problems of the city. The opposition councillors said that the issues related to development, education, unemployment, health, waterlogging, poor roads and other infrastructure facilities in the city should be in priority. Instead of solving these problems, the government should spend money and signage on various government documents.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 04:45 AM

Sonia Gandhi Defends Manmohan Singh, Slams Modi Over Coal Scam Verdict

Days after the Supreme Court gave former prime minister Manmohan Singh a clean chit in the coal block allocation case, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said his record of integrity and accountability stood in stark contrast to the way the Narendra Modi government has operated. She said history would indeed remember Singh kindly as a quiet, gentle, but a most consequential prime minister. In a swipe at Prime Minister Modi, Gandhi said since he is these days "forgiving" India's students for attacking him, perhaps he can take this opportunity to forgive himself for his undignified slander against Singh. The Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson said the judgment brings to a conclusion one of the most tragic arcs of our public discourse,"the witch-hunt against Dr Singh, a man of the most remarkable probity and integrity." "The lobby against him was coordinated and well-organised, with actors stretching from the bureaucracy to the media, the judiciary, civil society, and most certainly to the RSS and BJP. Today, their bogus crusade has come to its inevitable conclusion of nothingness. Dr Singh has been vindicated on every count," Gandhi said in her article published in The Indian Express. "The date July 29, 2026, was an important but unacknowledged day in our recent political history as in a remarkable judgment, the Supreme Court upheld the CBI's clean chit to Dr Manmohan Singh in the alleged coal block allocation scam, Gandhi said. More importantly, it pulled up the trial court for rejecting the CBI's closure reports and making adverse observations against the former prime minister for no "compelling reason", she pointed out.

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Dainik Jagran

Aug 11, 2026, 04:42 AM

China Responds Strongly to India's Decision on Arunachal Pradesh Geographical Names

China has responded strongly to India's decision to set standard names for 27 geographical locations in Arunachal Pradesh. The state-run Global Times claims that these areas fall under China's Zangnan region. In fact, China calls Arunachal Pradesh and its adjacent areas by this name and claims them to be part of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The paper reported that Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiaqun told a regular press briefing on 14 April that the Zangnan area is part of China and China does not recognize the so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally created by India. The Chinese government's decision to issue standard names for some locations in Zangnan is entirely within China's sovereign rights. The response came after India's Survey of India updated its official map identifying 21 areas in Arunachal Pradesh, four passes, a high-altitude glacial lake, and a 1962 war hero's monument on Sunday. The Global Times said that the government had taken this step to ensure correct geographical identification and historical mapping of the places.

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Aaj Tak

Aug 11, 2026, 04:41 AM

BSP's Akash Anand Enters UP Election Fray, Targets Yogi Government and Opposition

In the midst of the political heat of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Akash Anand, the nephew of BSP chief Mayawati, once again entered the political arena of the state on Monday. He appeared aggressive as before. He also took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav while targeting the Yogi government, but did not take the name of Azad Samaj Party President Chandrashekhar Azad. To taste success in the upcoming elections, Mayawati has fielded his nephew Akash Anand in UP. Akash Anand launched Mission-2027 from Hathras to Sadabad and appeared to set the BSP's agenda. He targeted the SP-Congress, but attacked the BJP government at the center and the state. From paper leaks, to corruption in construction projects and women's safety. Akash Anand, an uncle to Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, appeared to address a public meeting after campaigning against the BJP in the 2024 general elections.

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Aaj Tak

Aug 11, 2026, 04:40 AM

Balochistan Independence Day: A Historical Significance Behind the Celebration

Every year on 11 August, the Baloch community and Baloch nationalist organizations living in many parts of the world celebrate'Balochistan Independence Day '. On the other hand, Pakistan celebrates its independence day on 14 August. On the other hand, the question arises that when today's Balochistan is a part of Pakistan, why do many organizations there celebrate Independence Day on 11 August? Its root is hidden in the events that took place at the time of partition in 1947. Let's understand its history. Historian Taj Mohammad Breisig has written in his book'Baloch Nationalism: Its Origin and Development up to 1980'that on 11 August 1947, an agreement was reached between the Kalat princely state and the Muslim League. That is why many Baloch nationalists consider 11 August as the beginning of their independent identity. The status of Kalat princely state was different from other princely states during the British rule. There was Khan's (ruler) rule and its special treaty with the British government at the time of partition of India. Historian Taj Mohammad Breisig has claimed that Mir Ahmad Khan had declared the separate status of Kalat during the Partition of Pakistan.

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Dainik Jagran

Aug 11, 2026, 04:37 AM

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister's Language Skills Under Fire: A Political Storm Brews

The Tamil Nadu finance minister's poor Tamil language has created a major political storm in the state. The DMK and the BJP have launched a scathing attack on the minister, after which the minister has also given a befitting reply to his critics. DMK MLA TM Rajendran remarked in the assembly that Finance Minister N. Mary Wilson's speech during the budget presentation on 5 August had Tamil grammar mistakes and Wilson had started speaking English in between. Rajendran said that at least in the future whenever he gets an opportunity, the finance minister should speak impeccable Tamil. Taking strong objection to Rajendran's criticism of his Tamil, Wilson defended his communication style. He said his main focus is on governance and state's progress rather than linguistic formalities. Hitting back at the DMK MLA, Wilson said, "Don't advise me about Tamil. This is my own unique style. I can't just speak it in front of you or take it for granted. I can't change Shaheen Shah Afridi's captaincy again!

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Amar Ujala

Aug 11, 2026, 04:32 AM

Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi for 'Running Away' from Parliament

Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju hit out at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying that now that Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to answer questions raised by him, Rahul Gandhi should not "run away" from Parliament.

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India TV

Aug 11, 2026, 04:30 AM

Trump Escapes Danger in Turkey After Secretly Changing Travel Plans Following Iranian Threat

Last month, US President Donald Trump quietly flew out of Turkey in a small US military plane, after secretly changing travel plans following a threat from Iran. Trump's life was reportedly in danger from Iran, which hid him in a catering cart and drove him to a military airport.

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ABP News✓

Aug 11, 2026, 04:29 AM

BSP Leader Akash Anand Addresses Public Meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras

Akash Anand, the national coordinator of the Bahujan Samajwadi Party and the nephew of BSP supremo Mayawati, addressed a large public meeting in Sadabad, Hathras, on Monday.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 11, 2026, 04:29 AM

Rupee Falls 8 Paise Against Dollar Amid West Asia Crisis Uncertainty

The rupee fell 8 paise to 95.38 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid no breakthrough in the ongoing West Asia crisis, which kept global markets on edge and pushed up crude oil prices overnight. A decline in domestic equity markets in early trade maintained pressure on the local unit while FII inflows and intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provided support, preventing a further slide, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.38 against the US dollar and maintained that level till the time of publishing the copy. The rupee declined 13 paise to settle at 95.30 against the US dollar on Monday. "The rupee traded in a relatively narrow range (on Monday) despite Brent rising towards USD 84. The downside was contained by RBI intervention, with state-run banks reportedly selling dollars on the central bank's behalf," Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, said. "Today Brent has gone past USD 87 per barrel as Iran and the US continue to harbour the Strait of Hormuz uncertainty on fading hopes of a deal happening soon," he added. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 99.77, down 0.04 per cent. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, which rose sharply since the USD 84/barrel-levels on Monday, was trading lower by 0.06 per cent at USD 87.67 per barrel in futures trade. On the domestic equity market front, Sensex declined 320.14 points to 78,204.40 in early trade while the Nifty fell 94.35 points to 24,490.85. Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth Rs 1,974.76 crore on a net basis on Monday, according to exchange data.

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Free Press Journal

Aug 11, 2026, 04:26 AM

Tamil Nadu Assembly Set to Pass Resolution Urging Abolition of NEET System

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a resolution urging the Union government to amend relevant central laws and abolish the uniform NEET system for undergraduate medical admissions. The Tamil Nadu government has said that the NEET system severely affects students studying in Tamil medium as well as those from rural and economically backward backgrounds in accessing medical education, while also raising concerns over the growing dependence on expensive coaching centres and the impact of the examination on students' school education. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? The resolution states that unregulated coaching centres charging exorbitant fees for NEET have increased, forcing students to divert their attention from the school curriculum and focus primarily on NEET preparation. It further argues that a single-day entrance examination after 12 years of schooling has become the deciding factor for students' higher education. The resolution points out that the Tamil Nadu Assembly had unanimously passed Bill No. 43 of 2021, seeking exemption for the state from NEET for admission to undergraduate medical courses. However, the Bill has been kept pending without presidential approval, it said. The resolution also cites continuous question paper leaks and irregularities in the examination system, stating that NEET-UG 2024 was cancelled and re-conducted, causing immense distress to eligible students and eroding their trust in the examination system. It also refers to student suicides linked to the examination-related distress and concludes that the system must be abolished. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? The Assembly will urge the Centre to amend the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, and other relevant laws to discontinue NEET at the national level. The Tamil Nadu government has proposed that admissions to medical courses in the state be based on Class 12 examination marks. Separately, the Assembly will pass a resolution opposing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in its present form. The resolution expresses concern over provisions that could allow the government to take over, manage, dispose of or sell assets of charitable organisations following the expiry, non-renewal, refusal, cancellation or surrender of their FCRA registration. The state Assembly will argue that such provisions could undermine the autonomy of charitable organisations, particularly educational and social welfare institutions run by minorities. The resolution will urge the Union government to withdraw the Bill in its current form and conduct comprehensive consultations with state governments and stakeholders, including charitable, religious, educational, medical and social organisations. It will also call for any amendments to safeguard natural justice, proportionality, property rights, legitimate expectation and federalism, while ensuring transparency and accountability in foreign contributions. Earlier, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay hailed the passing of a resolution on Monday mandating the singing of the State Song 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' before programmes organised by educational institutions, government offices and other public institutions across the state. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Reacting to the passage of the resolution, Vijay said the move reflected the importance of Tamil language, culture and civilisation and thanked political parties for extending unanimous support to it. "Tamil is not merely a language; it is a thought-culture-civilisation, and moreover, Tamil is our life; Tamil is our emotion--this is what our Tamil Nadu government has fully realised," Vijay said in a post on X. "Furthermore, this historic resolution, which upholds and safeguards the antiquity, uniqueness, pride, excellence, and the sentiments of the Tamil people toward the Tamil language, stands as the highest tribute offered to Mother Tamil. This day, on which this resolution has been passed, will endure forever in the history of Tamil Nadu," he added. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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Aug 11, 2026, 04:13 AM

BJP Calls for Shutdown as Students Protest Recruitment Exam Irregularities in Jharkhand

After the police crackdown on students in Ranchi on Monday, the BJP has called for a shutdown across Jharkhand on Tuesday. The BJP alleged that the JMM government used water cannons, tear gas, and lathis on students protesting peacefully against malpractices in recruitment exams. Former chief minister and BJP leader Babulal Marandi called the entire episode a fight for students'rights and justice, while MP Nishikant Dubey's statement was limited to targeting the Congress and Rahul Gandhi. The entire matter is related to alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams. Students in Jharkhand have been agitating since July 25 demanding transparency in these exams, cancellation of some exams, and a probe monitored by the CBI or retired high court judges from outside the state. On Monday, thousands of students marched towards the assembly, breaking several barricades, leading to clashes between the police and students. The police used water cannons and tear gas near Jagannathpur temple. Several students were injured in the incident, while the BJP claimed that the Jharkhand police closed the protest at 8 am on Tuesday.

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Aug 11, 2026, 04:09 AM

Asian Markets React to Geopolitical Tensions and Crude Oil Price Surge

South Korea's Kospi index gained in Asian markets. Shanghai's SSE Composite Index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index lost. US markets had closed with losses on Monday. Harisalvan Radhakrishnan, founder and CEO of HST Wealth, said that market participants will take a wait-and-see approach. Domestic earnings season will remain the primary driver of stock-specific action. He said that in the near term, higher crude oil prices could limit the upside for the broader market. This will keep pressure on oil-sensitive sectors. WTI crude has rebounded towards the US $82 per barrel mark. Brent crude is trading above US $87. This reflects persistent concerns over disruptions related to the Strait of Hormuz. The surge in crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions. The ongoing standoff between Iran and the US markets. Uncertainty in the supply side of the market. Global oil prices have spooked investors.

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