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Aug 30, 2026, 04:38 PM
Pakistan Cricket Board Tells Players to Keep Quiet About Imran Khan's Imprisonment

Pakistan Cricket Board Tells Players to Keep Quiet About Imran Khan's Imprisonment

The Pakistan Cricket Board have told their players on the England tour to keep quiet about Imran Khan. As per reports from PTI, the PCB has advised the squad not to comment publicly on the former captain’s imprisonment or his health while the Test series is going on. The instruction came after British media tried to get players talking about the issue and right after Sky Sports put out an interview with sons of Imran Khan during the lunch break of the second Test at Lord’s. PCB sources called the interview political and made it clear the board was not happy that it went out in the middle of a match involving the Pakistan team. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed was asked about the interview and the reports that the board had threatened to keep the players in the dressing room after lunch if Sky went ahead with it. He said the team was simply having lunch and had no idea. “No we don’t know anything about it, we were having lunch,” he told reporters. The players did come back out and the game continued. A PCB source later explained that although the board objected strongly, it decided not to push the matter further. Sarfaraz Ahmed said he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.During lunch on day one of the second Test, Sky Sports aired an interview with Suleiman and Kasim… pic.twitter.com/nxgWDjrYOc Things heated up when Sky Sports showed an interview with Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim and Suleman done by former England batter and commentator Mike Atherton. It was put out during the lunch interval at Lord’s and the topic was on worries about their father’s health and the conditions he is living under in prison. The sons talked about fears for his safety, a sharp drop in his eyesight, and the tight restrictions they say he faces. PCB officials had contacted the broadcaster beforehand and reportedly warned that the Pakistan players might stay off the field for the afternoon session if the interview was shown. Sky held the segment back for a short time while talks went on, but then aired it anyway. The team still returned after lunch and the match carried on without any further disruption on the field. Twenty-one former international captains, among them India’s Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev have written to the Pakistani authorities asking for treatment and proper medical care for Khan on humanitarian grounds. Old teammates such as Javed Miandad have also spoken out, calling him an honest man and urging the authorities to handle his situation better. Khan has been in custody since 2023 on a string of charges and is being held in Adiala Jail. His supporters insist the cases are politically driven. The PCB, led by Mohsin Naqvi preferred to keep cricket and politics apart by telling the current players to stay silent.
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The Moscow Times
Aug 30, 2026, 04:28 PM
India, Uzbekistan Agree on Uranium Supplies, Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Uzbekistan Agree on Uranium Supplies, Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

NEW DELHI: India and Uzbekistan on Sunday agreed to establish a long-term arrangement for uranium supplies from Uzbekistan to India as part of their civil nuclear cooperation, while elevating bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The decision was taken during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, where the two sides also set a target of increasing annual bilateral trade to USD 5 billion by 2030. The two sides also signed 11 agreements covering areas including trade, investment, infrastructure, critical minerals, mining, defence, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, information technology, education and digital public infrastructure. Uranium emerged as a key new area of cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector. During delegation-level talks, Modi said the two countries would establish a long-term arrangement for uranium supplies from Uzbekistan. “We will also establish a long-term arrangement for the supply of uranium,” Modi said and added that India and Uzbekistan should develop a roadmap to fully realise the potential of their expanding partnership. Secretary (West) in the MEA Sibi George later said discussions on uranium supplies had been “positive” and that the two countries were close to signing an agreement very shortly. He said the upgraded strategic partnership would also include a Foreign Minister-level Coordination Group and raise the existing Joint Commission mechanism from the secretary level to the ministerial level.
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Free Press Journal
Aug 30, 2026, 04:05 PM
Meghalaya Political Landscape Set for High-Stakes Recalibration Ahead of Shillong Lok Sabha Bye-Election

Meghalaya Political Landscape Set for High-Stakes Recalibration Ahead of Shillong Lok Sabha Bye-Election

Guwahati: Political calculations across Meghalaya are undergoing a high-stakes recalibration as intense back-channel negotiations place the spotlight on the ruling configuration ahead of the crucial Shillong Lok Sabha bye-election. Rumors of a massive political realignment have intensified, driven by reports that as many as nine of the 12 United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators are orchestrating a switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ​The brewing mutiny stems from mounting internal friction and discontent among regional lawmakers regarding the leadership style of UDP President Metbah Lyngdoh. While senior insiders hint that closed-door discussions have advanced significantly, the UDP chief has publicly maintained complete unawareness of any impending mass defection by his party colleagues. Conversely, sources within the state BJP camp acknowledge that exploratory talks are actively underway, though a final formal pact is yet to be sealed. ​This potential high-voltage crossover threatens to fundamentally reshape the balance of power within the 60-member assembly. For a regional setup like the UDP, losing three-quarters of its legislative strength would be a devastating blow. Meanwhile, the BJP—which currently maintains a modest footprint of two seats in the house—stands to vault to 11 legislators, instantly altering coalition equations, regional dominance, and the broader political narrative as parties gear up for the crucial Shillong parliamentary battle.
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Aug 30, 2026, 03:33 PM
Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Visa Holders

Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Visa Holders

The Trump administration has moved closer to eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B and certain other foreign workers to remain in the US after losing their jobs, with the proposal clearing White House regulatory review. The rule has not yet taken effect and must still be published and go through the public-comment process. The proposed change could have a significant impact on Indian professionals, who accounted for 71 per cent of approved H-1B petitions in fiscal 2024. The proposal was prepared by the Department of Homeland Security, titled “Eliminating the Discretionary 60-day Grace Period,” and submitted to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) on August 6. In an update provided on Thursday, the OIRA website indicated that the proposal (RIN: 1615-AD22) had cleared review. The proposed change could affect Indian workers in the United States, who account for a large majority of approved H-1B petitions. The current regulation protects several employment-based categories, including H-1B, E-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and their qualifying dependents. However, DHS is still required to publish the proposal, receive public comments, and finalise the regulation till any change can be implemented. Until then, the existing 60-day grace period remains in effect. Since the plan has not been published, its full provisions remain unavailable, and the 60-day grace period continues to be in effect. The current rule became effective January 2017 as a broader regulation that covers high-skilled immigrant and non-immigrant workers. The grace-period window allows eligible workers to stay in the United States for up to two months after their employment with a company ends, or until their authorised stay in the country expires, whichever comes earlier. The 60-day period allows the employee whose job has ended to obtain another sponsored position, apply for a different immigration classification, or prepare to exit the United States, American digital media organisation Newsweek reported. H-1B visa programme allows US companies to hire foreign workers for specialised occupations that require advanced knowledge. Since Indian workers have a sizeable presence in the US, any change in the H-1B visa programme is poised to have a disproportionate impact on Indian professionals. According to official US figures, in fiscal 2024, 71 per cent of approved H-1B petitions were for workers who were born in India. In another major overhaul, the Trump administration is planning to hike the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, making it expensive for employers to hire skilled foreign workers under the programme. This is the second attempt by the US government in one year to hike the H-1B visa fee cap, after introducing a $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B workers outside the US that was struck down by courts. Not yet. The proposal has cleared regulatory review but is not final. Eligible H-1B workers can stay in the US for up to 60 days after their employment ends, or until their authorised stay expires, whichever comes first. H-1B workers and certain other foreign workers could be affected if the proposal is finalised. Indians accounted for 71% of approved H-1B petitions in fiscal 2024, according to US government data. DHS must first publish the proposal, allow public comments and issue a final rule.
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Aug 30, 2026, 03:15 PM
RSS Swayamsevak Ends 335-Hour Hunger Strike Against Assam Chief Minister Over Sedition Remarks

RSS Swayamsevak Ends 335-Hour Hunger Strike Against Assam Chief Minister Over Sedition Remarks

An RSS swayamsevak ended a 335-hour hunger strike against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, with former BJP leader Jayanta Kumar Das questioning the RSS leadership’s silence over the protest. Hiteswar Chakraborty began the hunger strike on August 16, demanding Sarma’s arrest under sedition laws over his alleged sympathetic remarks about ULFA (I) leader Paresh Baruah . He ended his hunger strike on the morning of August 30 after 335 hours. Chakraborty ended his hunger strike in the presence of Das and Sujata Gurung Chowdhury. He had demanded that Sarma either apologise to the people of Assam or resign. He also sought the Chief Minister’s arrest under the National Security Act (NSA) if no action was taken at the state level and called for the ban on the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to be lifted. Chakraborty said he had earlier written to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the President and the Governor of Assam outlining his demands, but received no response from the Home Ministry or the Governor. He has also announced plans to approach the court against Sarma. Although Chakraborty did not suffer any critical deterioration in health during the protest, allegations were raised that the administration did not provide doctors or medical staff throughout the hunger strike. The absence of senior RSS leaders from the protest site drew attention. Das questioned the organisation’s response to the demands raised by its own swayamsevak and asked whether its leadership was seeking to appease Sarma at the cost of its stated principles. Das also raised allegations concerning recommendations and favouritism in employment and sought clarification from the RSS leadership on whether some of its officials were aligning themselves with the Chief Minister for personal gains. He also questioned the limited attention given by mainstream media to the hunger strike, which continued for 15 days and involved allegations against a sitting Chief Minister. The protest followed Sarma’s remarks concerning the ULFA (I) chief, which Chakraborty described as seditious. With the hunger strike over, Chakraborty’s allegations and Das’s questions have put the RSS leadership’s response to the protest under scrutiny.
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Free Press Journal
Aug 30, 2026, 02:39 PM
Modi Honours Legacy of Lal Bahadur Shastri, Strengthens Ties with Uzbekistan

Modi Honours Legacy of Lal Bahadur Shastri, Strengthens Ties with Uzbekistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid floral tribute at the Shastri Memorial, honouring the legacy of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, and jointly planted a tree with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Shastri's “timeless call of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' continues to inspire generations,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, adding that his “life embodied simplicity, courage and unwavering devotion to the nation.” India's second Prime Minister, Shastri died suddenly in the Uzbek capital on Jan 11, 1966, just hours after signing the historic Tashkent Declaration to end the 1965 India-Pakistan war. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Modi, Mirziyoyev Plant Tree At Presidential Palace Modi and Mirziyoyev jointly planted a tree in the Presidential Palace garden under India's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative and Uzbekistan's "Yashil Makon" green efforts, the MEA said in a post on X. "The gesture reflects the shared commitment of India and Uzbekistan towards nurturing a greener and more sustainable future," it said. The tree-planting ceremony followed delegation-level talks between Modi and Mirziyoyev at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace during the Prime Minister's two-day state visit to Uzbekistan. The leaders held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening bilateral ties in trade and investment, innovation and start-ups, digital public infrastructure and UPI, defence and security, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, agriculture, education, tourism, space and people-to-people exchanges. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? India, Uzbekistan Elevate Strategic Ties During the talks, India and Uzbekistan decided to elevate their Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They also set a bilateral trade target of $5 billion by 2030 and called for a Business Summit to deepen economic and investment ties. Mirziyoyev also conferred the Oliy Darajali Do’stlik Order, Uzbekistan's highest honour for foreign leaders, on Modi for his contribution to strengthening friendship between the two countries. Modi Attends Yoga Session, Visits Independence Monument Earlier in the day, Modi attended a yoga session hosted by the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan. The Prime Minister arrived in Tashkent on Saturday and received a warm welcome from Mirziyoyev at the airport. After his arrival, Modi visited Yangi Uzbekistan Park and laid a wreath at the Independence Monument along with the Uzbek President. He also met members of the Indian community at a hotel in Tashkent. Uzbekistan is the first leg of Modi's two-nation visit. He will travel to Kyrgyzstan from Aug 31 to Sept 1 for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
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The Moscow Times
Aug 30, 2026, 02:31 PM
Turkey to Host Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for Regional Defense Meeting

Turkey to Host Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for Regional Defense Meeting

ISTANBUL: Turkey will host Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for the first ministerial meeting of their new regional defence grouping on Monday, Turkish sources said Sunday. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed earlier this month commits the three countries to mutual defence in the event of any of them being attacked. The pact came against a backdrop of war between the United States and Iran and attacks in the region from Tehran-backed Houthi rebels. The meeting in Istanbul will set up a "political and defence strategic committee" involving foreign and defence ministers and military chiefs, Turkish foreign ministry sources said. The agreement unites NATO's second-largest army, Turkey, with the Islamic world's only nuclear-armed state, Pakistan, and the leading Gulf power in Saudi Arabia. Monday's meeting will be chaired by the Turkish foreign and defence ministers as well as the chief of the general staff. Pakistan is sending Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the defence minister and the commander of the defence forces. Saudi Arabia will be represented by its foreign minister, the defence minister and the chief of the general staff, Turkish sources said. As well as international security, the participants plan to address boosting defence capabilities, the interoperability of their armed forces, and their cooperation in the defence industry, Ankara said.
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Aug 30, 2026, 02:29 PM
BJP to Proceed with Padayatra in Ballari Despite Minister's Resignation

BJP to Proceed with Padayatra in Ballari Despite Minister's Resignation

The BJP has decided to proceed with its proposed padayatra to Ballari despite B Nagendra resigning as minister over the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam, even as questions are being raised within the party and alliance over the relevance of the protest. The BJP had originally announced the march to press for Nagendra’s resignation and demand accountability in the alleged scam. With the resignation coming before the scheduled padayatra, some BJP leaders reportedly felt that the primary objective of the agitation had already been achieved. However, BJP state president BY Vijayendra has rejected the suggestion of dropping the programme. He said the march would focus on several issues concerning Karnataka, including drought, development of North Karnataka and recovery of funds allegedly diverted from the Valmiki Corporation. “Our padayatra will start on September 1 and conclude in Ballari on September 10. Nagendra is not the only issue. There are several issues behind this padayatra,” Vijayendra said. He added that he had discussed the matter with the BJP high command and would also speak to Union Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy. The decision, however, has not received complete backing from the alliance partner. Kumaraswamy publicly questioned the timing of the march after Nagendra’s resignation. “Nagendra has resigned from the ministerial post. Why is the padayatra being held now? I do not know what issue they are taking up. BJP leaders have not discussed the padayatra with me,” Kumaraswamy said. Kumaraswamy also said he would not be present during the march, as he would return only on September 12. He said he had instructed his party leaders to attend the programme symbolically. The BJP, meanwhile, is preparing to begin the 10-day march from September 1. Vijayendra has sought to project it as a broader campaign against the state government, rather than an agitation focused solely on Nagendra. The differing positions have highlighted the challenges facing the BJP-JDS alliance as the Opposition seeks to maintain pressure on the Congress government over the Valmiki Corporation case.
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DNA Hindi
Aug 30, 2026, 02:27 PM
China Accused of Deleting Evidence of Devastating Tibet Floods from Social Media

China Accused of Deleting Evidence of Devastating Tibet Floods from Social Media

The devastating floods and landslides that occurred after a glacier broke suddenly on August 26 in Tibet have caused massive loss of life and property. But amid this massive disaster, a new and serious international controversy arose when reports emerged that China is constantly deleting the actual photos and videos of this destruction from its social media platforms. The attitude of the Chinese government during this disaster has attracted the attention of the whole world. According to The Times of Israel report, within a few hours of the flood, videos of the devastation recorded by local citizens began to circulate on Chinese social media platforms. Security footage of Gyirong Port clearly showed a huge wall of mud and debris falling on buildings and people running for their lives. Later this location and footage were also confirmed by the international media. But very soon the Chinese authorities started deleting these videos. A Bhutanese journalist questioned this, saying that these were not removed or the videos of a purely political protest of the Chinese government on social media.
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Dainik Jagran
Aug 30, 2026, 02:23 PM
Akhilesh Yadav Promises to Reopen Closed Schools, Criticizes BJP Government

Akhilesh Yadav Promises to Reopen Closed Schools, Criticizes BJP Government

Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said his government will reopen over 26,000 primary schools that were closed in the state after coming to power. He alleged that the BJP government does not want PDA students to be able to pursue education. That is why government schools are being closed in the state. He targeted the BJP government over the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan. He named the'Gogi'gang that killed him. He targeted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath by saying that criminals from other states come to commit crimes in UP and the bulldozer government does not do anything. The Chief Minister says criminals have fled UP, but now criminals from other states have started committing crimes in UP. The killers have the patronage of the government. On the resignation of IAS officer Divya Mittal, he said that honest officers are unhappy in the BJP government. He told reporters at the party headquarters that the PDA society will be given rights according to their population when the SP government comes to power.
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Dainik Jagran
Aug 30, 2026, 02:18 PM
Honoring National Icons: A Call to Put Politics Aside

Honoring National Icons: A Call to Put Politics Aside

It has been a strange tradition in Indian politics that whenever the name of a great man is associated with an institution, a road or a big building, political parties try to connect it with their ideology or try to stamp their ideology. This thinking is fundamentally wrong. Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Dr. Ambedkar, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya or Jai Prakash Narayan are the shared pride of the entire nation. So now if the process of operationalizing the International Center (JPNIC) built in Lucknow in the name of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan was started, then it should be seen as a national duty instead of making it a political issue. The real honor of the Lok Nayak will be when that building comes alive, there are conferences, people come and go, national discussions and cultural activities are seen there. His honor is not by hoisting the flag of a political party there. Jai Narayan Prakash's name cannot be made a political hostage. Such is the crime. It is also a shame that JPNIC is spending 200 crores on its unfinished project.
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Amar Ujala
Aug 30, 2026, 02:15 PM
Congress Strengthening: Birender Singh's Grassroots Focus

Congress Strengthening: Birender Singh's Grassroots Focus

Badli (Bahadurgarh): He is not in the race for any post. His aim is to strengthen the Congress at the grassroots level. His aim is to rid the organisation of dishonest and opportunistic people. This was stated by former Union Minister Birender Singh at a workers conference held in village Jahangirpur on Sunday. He said that to take the Congress forward, the first thing is to end differences and ambitions in the organisation. He called upon the workers to work unitedly to strengthen the organisation. His goal is not to become the Chief Minister or run for any other post in the Congress. Unless all the party leaders and workers work in one direction, the organisation cannot get the required strength. Birender Singh said that the role of the workers will be important to strengthen the organisation in the coming times. While former MP Brijendra Singh said that the Sadbhavna Yatra has worked to connect 36 communities in the state and strengthen mutual brotherhood.
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Dainik Jagran
Aug 30, 2026, 02:00 PM
India and Uzbekistan Strengthen Ties with Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Uzbekistan Strengthen Ties with Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Uzbekistan has become the first country in Central Asia with which India's bilateral relationship will now be known as a comprehensive strategic partner. This special status is given to relations with countries where both countries work on long-term common plans in accordance with each other's strategic interests. The bilateral talks between PM Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on Sunday decided to take relations to a new height. The two leaders decided to give India-Uzbekistan relations the status of a comprehensive strategic partnership (Comprehensive Strategic Partnership) and set a target of increasing bilateral trade to five billion dollars by 2030. Trade between the two countries is currently over one billion dollars. This was the tenth meeting between Modi and Mirziyoyev which shows the seriousness with which the two sides are working. It is also liberalized that Uzbekistan has long-term supplies of uranium to India, and China has nuclear stockpiles in Central Asia.
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DNA Hindi
Aug 30, 2026, 01:41 PM
Yadav's Accusations Against Yogi Government Over JPNIC Met with Questions on Nepotism

Yadav's Accusations Against Yogi Government Over JPNIC Met with Questions on Nepotism

Akhilesh Yadav may be constantly attacking the Yogi government and the BJP over the JPNIC i.e. Jayaprakash Narayan International Center, but now the response of the ruling party has changed the direction of the issue. The JPNIC, which Akhilesh Yadav wanted to make a big political weapon against the government, now seems to be making it difficult for him. The BJP's allegations, especially about the presence of family members in the private steering committee, have raised a new question about nepotism in front of Akhilesh Yadav. Akhilesh Yadav alleges that the Yogi government has sold the JPNIC. The Samajwadi Party is questioning the government by calling it a public property. But the ruling party has hit back, saying that JPNIC has not been sold, but only leased and its ownership is with the government. So the question is on what basis is Yadav accusing the BJP of selling it? But now the bigger question has arisen about the JPINC's steering committee.
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The Financial Express
Aug 30, 2026, 01:34 PM
India's Industrial Activity Sees 6.3% Growth Rate in First Four Months of FY27

India's Industrial Activity Sees 6.3% Growth Rate in First Four Months of FY27

Industrial activity in India is reviving in the current financial year despite global and geopolitical challenges, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth averaging 6.3% in the first four months of FY27, higher than 4% in the same period last year. At current pace, IIP growth is likely to be the highest since FY24. However, a deeper dive shows that this recovery in industrial performance in increasingly led by investments and not consumption, which is likely to face more risks from deficient rainfall and El Nino, economists said. IIP growth slowed down to 6.7% in July from a 27-month high of 8.8% in June. Manufacturing and electricity growth remained resilient in July despite a slowdown from previous month, while mining output contracted compared to a year ago. “In our view, the July data point to an economy powered by one engine rather than two: capex is doing the pulling, while mass consumption stays subdued. The variable to watch from here is crude, and how geopolitical developments feed through to prices and, in turn, to demand,” said Shashwat Singh, an analyst at Bajaj Broking. Within manufacturing , which grew 7.3% in July, growth was led by capital-intensive sub-sectors such as electrical equipment, motor vehicles, other transport equipment, and machinery and equipment. “The item-level detail supports this reading — switchgear and circuit-protection apparatus, UPS and solid-state drives, auto components, passenger and commercial vehicles, construction machinery, pumps of all types and turbines. To our mind, this is an investment- and infrastructure-facing mix rather than a household-demand one, and Capital Goods at 15.4% for April–July reinforces it,” Singh said. In terms of use-based classification, five of the six categories registered year-on-year growth barring consumer non-durables, where output contracted. Capital goods grew 16.1% in July, the highest among the use-based categories, thanks to higher capital expenditure by government and the private sector, economists said. Infrastructure sector also reported strong growth at 6.9% while intermediate goods grew 10%. “The July numbers show a widening gap in household spending. Consumer durables, the big-ticket items such as vehicles and appliances, grew 10.5%, while everyday goods such as food and toiletries fell 1%,” said Rajeev Sharan, head of research at Brickwork Ratings. “This suggests discretionary and credit -linked purchases remain strong, while everyday items, more closely tied to rural incomes and real wages, remain weak. Headline IIP at 6.7% therefore overstates the breadth of the recovery,” Sharan said. Consumer durables output has grown 8.7% in April-July, continuing to be driven by reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) in September last year on large items such as vehicles. Non-durables output, on the other hand is up just 1.1% in April-July. “Consumer discretionary is doing far better than FMCG. Within FMCG, while beverages segment is showing an improvement, tobacco demand is declining. A key headwind for consumption demand is El-Nino and its impact on rural demand. On the other hand, capital goods and export driven demand should see better outcome this year,” ICICI Bank economists said in a report. According to Sharan of Brickwork Ratings, “the festive season and a low base for non-durables from August to November should improve the optics in the near term, but a genuine broadening will depend on rural wage gains, not just the capex cycle that is currently driving the index.” Given buoyant credit demand and rising exports, industrial activity should continue to maintain growth momentum in the near-term, ICICI Bank said.
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Aug 30, 2026, 01:27 PM
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Statement on Hindu-Muslim Relations Sparks Controversy

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Statement on Hindu-Muslim Relations Sparks Controversy

Politics in the country is hotting up over Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's Hindu-Muslim statement in New York, US. Opposition leaders are coming out with different statements. Meanwhile, veteran leader of Uddhav Thackeray's faction Sanjay Raut has also given his reaction. Sanjay Raut said, "The statement made by Mohan Bhagwat in New York that someone who hates Muslims or wants Muslims to be thrown out of India is not a Hindu, and such a person cannot be called a Hindu, is an important statement. But Mohan Bhagwat should give the same statement here in India." Sanjay Raut further said, "He should convey this message to those people of his organization who are in power in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, and those who are brought to his party from outside in Maharashtra and make such statements. Mohan Bhagwat should educate them and hold ideological and brainstorming sessions for them." In fact, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had addressed more than 180 participants of the organization during the'One Humanity, One World, One Muslim "event in New York in 2018.
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Aug 30, 2026, 01:10 PM
Iran's Supreme Leader Calls for Muslim Unity Against US and Israel Amid Middle East Tensions

Iran's Supreme Leader Calls for Muslim Unity Against US and Israel Amid Middle East Tensions

In the midst of tensions in the Middle East, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has taken a big step and appealed to the Muslim countries of the region to unite against the United States and Israel. This written message comes at a time when this war in the Middle East has been going on for six months. In fact, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a written message in an address to the Muslim countries of the region on Sunday. In this message, he has called on all Muslim countries to unite to face the United States and Israel. Mojtaba Khamenei is the last and decisive person in Iran's major policies. Therefore, his statement is being viewed very seriously in terms of global politics and security. Mojtaba Khamenei's failure to come out in public has put the world in tension. Significantly, on 28 February, Iran's then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli attack. Although Mojtaba was appointed as the new Supreme Leader of Iran right after the death of Ali Khamenei.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:59 PM
Owaisi Hits Back at Bhagwat, Criticizes RSS Views on Muslims and Minorities

Owaisi Hits Back at Bhagwat, Criticizes RSS Views on Muslims and Minorities

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has hit back at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over a statement he made at an event in New York, calling it a jibe. Mohan Bhagwat said at an event in the US on Saturday that Owaisi has said this is an old RSS ploy. Some things happen to the world. Some things happen to its members. Owaisi said, RSS has never shied away from the words of its main ideologues and writers. What do they say about Muslims and other minorities? It is well known that RSS did not contribute to our freedom struggle. Its founder Hedgewar was in the Indian National Congress. But he left it because he was against the inclusion of all religious communities in the freedom struggle against the British under Gandhi's leadership. A biography published by the RSS describes how he broke away from the Indian National Congress because "Gandhiji always worked for Hindu unity." But Dr.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:46 PM
Rajasthan's Dungarpur Municipal Council Elections: Tensions Rise Over Development and Basic Amenities

Rajasthan's Dungarpur Municipal Council Elections: Tensions Rise Over Development and Basic Amenities

The political temperature is rising in Rajasthan's Dungarpur Municipal Council elections. The candidates in the fray are now targeting each other over the city's development, roads, sanitation, and basic amenities. Congress presidential candidate Bharat Nagda has questioned the long-standing BJP board in the municipal council, questioning its development model. Nagda says that despite being in power for a long time, basic problems like roads, drains, and sanitation persist in many parts of the city. He brought these issues to the center of the election debate and appealed to the public for change. Bharat Nagda attacked the BJP, citing the ground situation in Dungarpur city. He questioned the poor roads, potholes, flying dust, roadside garbage, and broken drains. The Congress candidate said that big claims of development are made during the elections, but the picture of these areas of the city is different. He also attacked the BJP's vision.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:42 PM
India Streamlines Pension Processing, Reduces Timeline to 10 Working Days

India Streamlines Pension Processing, Reduces Timeline to 10 Working Days

Also read: 9-seater Challenger 3500 to fly nonstop from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, new jet to carry CM from October Introduction Time limit has been further reduced in cases of revision or revision of pension. In such cases, the creator will have to complete the process in four working days, while the verifier and approver will have to complete the process in three working days each. That is, the entire matter will have to be settled in a maximum of 10 working days. In this, a total of 11 working days have been fixed for pay fixation cases. In this, the creator will get five days and the verifier and approver will get three days each. Also Read - CM Mohan's Big Plan for MP Farmers, From Wheat Price to Electricity Will Change A Lot It came to light in the review of the Finance Department that online pension cases were pending for a long time at different levels in many divisional and district offices. If the file was stuck at the creator level, then somewhere at the verifier level, its approval was going on.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:32 PM
Manipur Set for Fifth Chief Secretary in Three Years Amid Tension Between Naga and Kuki Communities

Manipur Set for Fifth Chief Secretary in Three Years Amid Tension Between Naga and Kuki Communities

: Manipur is set to have its fifth chief secretary in three years since the outbreak of ethnic conflict in May 2023, with the state government preparing for a change at the top bureaucratic post. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday hosted Chief Secretary Puneet Goel, who is due to retire from service this month. Goel assumed charge as Manipur’s chief secretary on July 21, 2025. Although the government has not yet officially announced Goel’s successor, people familiar with the matter said Rajeev Singh Thakur, a 1995-batch IAS officer, is likely to be appointed to the post. Thakur is currently serving as programme director for administration, governance and reforms and infrastructure connectivity at NITI Aayog. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), in an order dated August 28, approved Thakur’s transfer from the Rajasthan cadre to the Manipur cadre. According to the notification, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the inter-cadre transfer of Thakur, with his central deputation tenure curtailed to facilitate his transfer. His tenure in the Manipur cadre will continue until June 30, 2029, the date of his superannuation, with the transfer approved as a relaxation of the existing policy. Before Goel, Rajesh Kumar, Vineet Joshi and Prashant Kumar served as Manipur ’s chief secretaries. The change in leadership comes at a time of renewed tension between Naga and Kuki communities following recent incidents of violence in the state.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:29 PM
UP Politics: Yogi Adityanath Criticizes SP, IAS Officer Resigns, Fake Doctors Charged

UP Politics: Yogi Adityanath Criticizes SP, IAS Officer Resigns, Fake Doctors Charged

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the SP is the kingpin of riots. Curfew is its identity and looting the public exchequer is its habit. Read the full news report IAS Divya Mittal has resigned of her own volition after 13 years of administrative service. She shared this information through an emotional post on social media. Read the full news report. Eight days after filing the FIR in UP, an FIR has finally been registered against 41 fake doctors. Now the fire of the investigation can also reach the officers and employees of the board. Read the full news report President Akhilesh Yadav said that the PDA society will be given their rights according to the population when our government comes in 2027. Schools closed under the BJP rule will be reopened. Read the full news Minister in the UP government Om Prakash Rajbhar took a jibe at Akhilesh Yadav's claim to form the government in 2027. Now instead of preparing to form the government, he should read the'Next Generation'Yogi Adityanath should prepare the full list of projects.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:29 PM
Congress Announces Candidates for Chaumu and Kaladera Municipal Elections

Congress Announces Candidates for Chaumu and Kaladera Municipal Elections

The Congress has announced the names of candidates for 17 wards of Chaumu Municipal Council and 10 wards of Kaladera Municipality. The list includes general, general women, OBC, OBC women, SC and ST candidates. In Chaumu, the Congress has fielded Shravan Kumar Saini from Ward 3, Shailendra Choudhary from Ward 4, Annu Yadav from Ward 6, Dhannalal Meena from Ward 7, Prabhudevi Sharma from Ward 8, Hanuman Sahai Choudhary from Ward 11, Arjun Lal Saini from Ward 14 and Kamal Singh Yadav from Ward 15. Similarly, Rakesh from Ward 17, Vishnu Kumar Saini from Ward 24, Ramnaresh Purohit from Ward 32, Ramavtar Swami from Ward 35, Ashok Kumar from Ward 40, Radhika Saini from Ward 41, Kaushalya Devi from Ward 42, Sairmal Mali from Ward 43 and Mahesh Kumar Yadav from Ward 44. In Kaladera Municipality, the Congress has fielded Lokesh Kumar from Ward 1, Akash Kumar from Ward 6, Kumawat Kumar from Ward 7, Mukesh Saini from Ward 7, Satyanarayan from Ward 13, Satyanarayan from Ward 8, Satyanarayan from Ward 13, Satyanarayan from Ward 8, Satyanarayan
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:25 PM
RLD Shifts Strategy for 2027 UP Assembly Elections

RLD Shifts Strategy for 2027 UP Assembly Elections

The bugle for the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh may be far away, but the political heat is already being felt. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) national president Jayant Chaudhary has made a major and aggressive change in his strategy. Jayant Chaudhary has presented a blueprint for 2027 to his cadre at a key party conference in Lucknow. Now the RLD will not fight elections on the basis of rallies and big leaders, but will build its impregnable fortress up to the booth level on the lines of the'micro management'of its ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The RLD leadership has well understood that elections are won not in the assembly constituency, but at the'booth '. To implement this strategy,'Team RLD'is being formed. The most important organizational structure of the RLD will be taken to the'village'and'ward'level.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:25 PM
Uttarakhand Congress Demands Action Against Culprits in Recent Incident

Uttarakhand Congress Demands Action Against Culprits in Recent Incident

Uttarakhand Congress Committee state vice-president Rajkumar termed the incident as unfortunate. He alleged that democratic norms have been hurt by the statement of Uttarakhand BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt. Most worrisome is that no concrete action has been taken against those people even after so much time of the incident. He pointed out that no FIR has been registered so far and no arrests have been made. The Congress has demanded that the administration identify the culprits and book them under effective sections. The party warned that if prompt action is not taken, they will be forced to resort to a mass movement. He said that such behaviour is not acceptable in a democracy with the respect of a senior national leader. He called for impartial legal action against the culprits. Rajkumar demanded that the matter be taken seriously.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:18 PM
Technical Issues Mar NEET-PG Exam; PM Modi's Bilateral Talks with Uzbekistan President

Technical Issues Mar NEET-PG Exam; PM Modi's Bilateral Talks with Uzbekistan President

Medical students appearing for the NEET-PG 2026 exam in Jaipur's Sitapura faced repeated technical and electrical problems on Sunday. Farmers are protesting outside the DC's office in Sangrur over 13 demands, including an India-US trade deal. Apart from these reports, Team India for the T20 series against Afghanistan is expected to be announced on September 13.'Computers were shutting down every 10 minutes... ', Students angry over the massive chaos in the NEET-PG exam in Jaipur. Medical students appearing for the NEET-PG 2026 exam in Jaipur's Sitapura on Sunday faced repeated technical and electrical problems. Students allege that electricity was going out every 10 to 15 minutes, affecting computer systems. The exam at this centre has been cancelled, now the exam will be held on September 5. PM Modi's highest honour, Uranium supply talks have also taken place. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral talks with Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev on Sunday.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:15 PM
India and Uzbekistan Upgrade Bilateral Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Uzbekistan Upgrade Bilateral Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Uzbekistan have decided to upgrade their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.The decision was taken during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev today.The talks focused on enhancing cooperation in various sectors such as trade, investment, infrastructure, critical minerals, mining, defense and security among others.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Previous Government's Handling of Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre Project

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Previous Government's Handling of Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre Project

The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering after unveiling a grand statue of braveheart Avantibai Lodhi along with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday. He said that the project, which was started during the SP regime in the name of Jai Prakash Narayan, who dedicated his entire life for the protection of democracy, cost Rs 200 crore, but remained incomplete despite spending Rs 864 crore. The work, which was to be completed in 18 months, was incomplete even after two years. A committee was formed to keep the SP's hold on the Centre, which included Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Dharmendra Yadav, Akhilesh's personal secretary and SP spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary. AdvertisementCM Yogi said that the Rs 864 crore spent on JPNIC does not belong to the Saifai syndicate, but to the people of Uttar Pradesh. No political party can be allowed to loot public money. The government has dissolved the committee and taken back the centre. Now, under the guidance of Lucknow Development Authority, it will be run by Jay Prakash Narayan.
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:37 AM
India and Uzbekistan Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Uzbekistan Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Uzbekistan on Sunday decided to elevate their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and agreed to establish a framework for long-term supply of Uranium following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The talks focused on expanding cooperation in areas of trade, investment, infrastructure, critical minerals, mining, defence and security, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, health, information technology, digital public infrastructure including UPI, and education. The two sides also set a target of USD 5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The current volume of bilateral trade between the two nations is over USD 1 billion. The two sides decided to elevate the bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting the growing depth and expanding scope of cooperation, it said. Both leaders witnessed the exchange of several agreements covering a wide range of areas, including mining, culture, education, tourism, ayurveda, among others. A Letter of Intent for the restoration and conservation of the Buddhist sites of Fayaz Tepa and Kara Tepa in Uzbekistan was also agreed upon. PM Modi landed in Tashkent on Saturday on a two-day visit to bolster ties with Uzbekistan in a range of areas including clean energy. New Delhi has been looking at procuring Uranium from Uzbekistan to produce nuclear energy for civilian purposes. “We are celebrating the 15th anniversary of our strategic partnership. I am delighted that, on this special occasion, we are elevating our ties to the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” PM Modi said in his opening remarks at the bilateral talks. “We will move forward by setting concrete goals within this framework,” he said. The prime minister also made a mention of the “productive talks” he had with the Uzbek president over dinner last night.“We had a productive discussion over dinner last night and took several important decisions.” “We will establish a Coordination Council at the level of foreign ministers to provide direction to all aspects of our cooperation through close coordination,” the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister said both sides will also elevate their existing joint commission from the level of secretaries to that of ministerial level. “Both sides will jointly organise a business summit featuring business leaders from both nations,” said the Prime Minister. “We will also establish a long-term arrangement for the supply of uranium,” said PM Modi. -PTI
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:34 AM
Activist Sonam Wangchuk: CJP Founders Have Political Ambitions, Nothing Wrong With That

Activist Sonam Wangchuk: CJP Founders Have Political Ambitions, Nothing Wrong With That

On the question of the founding members of the CJP joining politics, activist Sonam Wangchuk has said that the founders of the CJP are not saints. He is sure that they have some political ambition, which is not a bad thing. Wangchuk has made this statement in a podcast with Prakhar Gupta. Sonam further said that the founders of the Cockroach Janata Party have their own political ambitions. He further said that he felt this during the protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Moreover, he stressed that it is not wrong to have political ambitions. He would like more young leaders to join political parties or form their own party. Wangchuk said, "As far as their political ambitions are concerned, I think they have their political ambitions. I have seen them quite closely. I believe that they definitely have their political ambitions. Maybe there is nothing wrong with this. He did not tell me that they have their political ambitions. I don't think that they have some political ambitions. I don't think that they have some political assessments."
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:29 AM
PM Modi Conferred Uzbekistan's Highest State Honour; Discusses Trade and Security at Bilateral Meeting

PM Modi Conferred Uzbekistan's Highest State Honour; Discusses Trade and Security at Bilateral Meeting

On Sunday, PM Modi, who is on a visit to Uzbekistan, was conferred with his country's highest state honour'Oliy Darazaly Doshlyk'by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Uzbek word means high-level friendship. This is the 36th international honour PM Modi has received. Modi-Shavkat held a bilateral meeting in Tashkent. The meeting discussed uranium supplies between India and Uzbekistan. The two countries have set a target of increasing bilateral trade to $5 billion annually by 2030. Trade between the two countries is now over $1 billion. After the meeting, PM Modi addressed the media. After his visit to Uzbekistan, PM Modi will be in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1. He will attend the 26th summit of the SCO. India is a full member of the SCO since 2017. The summit will discuss security, terrorism, trade, connectivity and economic cooperation. Modi will meet Presidents of China, Vladimir Putin, and other world leaders.
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Indian Equity Benchmarks End Lower for Third Consecutive Week

Indian Equity Benchmarks End Lower for Third Consecutive Week

New Delhi: Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended lower for a third consecutive week, with the near-term technical outlook remaining cautious as both indices face important resistance levels. Global interest-rate concerns, geopolitical uncertainty and volatility linked to the new Closing Auction Session continued to influence market sentiment. Sensex Faces Resistance At 78,000 For the Sensex, the 77,700-78,000 zone is expected to act as immediate resistance. A sustained breakout above 78,000 could strengthen the recovery and potentially push the benchmark towards the 78,500-78,800 zone. On the downside, 77,000 remains an important psychological support level. Below this, the next support zone is placed around 76,700-76,500. Holding above 77,000 will be crucial for preserving the broader recovery structure. A decisive break below this level could invite fresh selling pressure and weaken the technical setup. Nifty Eyes 24,400 Breakout For the Nifty, the 24,000-23,800 zone remains an important near-term support area. On the upside, the 24,300-24,400 range is the immediate resistance zone. A sustained breakout above 24,400 could improve momentum and open the way for a recovery towards 24,600. Until the index crosses this hurdle decisively, the near-term trend is likely to remain cautious and range-bound. Friday Rebound Offers Support The benchmark indices staged a sharp recovery on Friday, helped by strong buying in IT shares, positive global technology cues and softer crude oil prices. The Sensex gained 331 points, or 0.43 per cent, to close at 77,264.51. The Nifty advanced 85 points, or 0.35 per cent, to settle at 24,175.65. Despite the rebound, the Sensex declined nearly 0.36 per cent during the week, while the Nifty slipped around 0.31 per cent. Broader markets performed better. The Midcap and Smallcap indices gained around 0.52 per cent and 0.51 per cent, respectively. The Sensex remains within a broader consolidation structure following its recent correction. A decisive move above key resistance levels will be required to strengthen the recovery and improve the near-term technical outlook.
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:12 AM
Consecutive Election Wins for Father-Daughter Duo in Indian Urban House

Consecutive Election Wins for Father-Daughter Duo in Indian Urban House

In the history of the 6 elections held from 1994 to 2019, there have been 2 occasions when Nathulal Harijan and his daughter Devbala from Congress were elected to the Urban House together twice. In the 1994 elections, Devbala won from Ward 6 and her father Nathulal won from Ward 13. Fifteen years later, in 2009, the two won together again. In 2009, Devbala won from Ward 8 and Nathulal from Ward 9. Devbala has won all the past 6 elections from different wards and is in the fray this time too. The advertisement will be launched in Alwar-Bharatpur Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram, special focus on children up to three years old. In the 1982 elections, Shahbaz Khan of Congress was elected from Ward 20 and his wife Saria Khan was nominated as an associate member. In the 1994 elections, Preeti Doshi from BJP became a councillor. In 1999, her husband Nirmal Doshi won from Ward 34. In 2014, his wife Anita Gupta won from Ward 42. In 1999, his wife Anita Gupta won from Congress.
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:12 AM
Maurya's CM Ambitions Spark Jibe from Akhilesh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh Politics

Maurya's CM Ambitions Spark Jibe from Akhilesh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh Politics

Politics has heated up in the Uttar Pradesh government after Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya declared himself to be the CM in the next election. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has taken a jibe at him in his own style. He has also made a post on his social media handle X. Akhilesh Yadav wrote, "No one has seen in the world more than himself. Zubaan par aaj dil ki baat aa gayi. Those who have lost their elections expect others to choose themselves as the Chief Minister. Double engine means'Delhi-Lucknow'as well as'Sirathu-Gorakhpur '. Now let's see if these are removed or removed." Akhilesh Yadav has taken a jibe at the defeat of Keshav Prasad Maurya from Sirathu seat in the 2022 assembly elections, Pallavi Patel from the SP alliance had defeated Keshav Prasad Maurya. Along with this, he has said that he sees a conflict between the BJP and the UP BJP government which he has been saying earlier.
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:12 AM
ICC Withdraws Hosting Rights of Women's Champions Trophy 2027 from Sri Lanka

ICC Withdraws Hosting Rights of Women's Champions Trophy 2027 from Sri Lanka

The first edition of the Women's Champions Trophy will be played next year, early 2027. There has been a major controversy over the hosting of the tournament before. In fact, the Champions Trophy was earlier to be played in Sri Lanka, but now the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken away the hosting from Sri Lanka. Lanka will no longer be able to host the Champions Trophy. No information has been revealed about where the first edition of the Champions Trophy will be played. However, it has now been confirmed that the Women's Champions Trophy 2027 will not be played in Sri Lanka. Not all matters have been resolved between the ICC and the Sri Lankan government, due to which the hosting has been taken away from Sri Lanka. There have been reports of political interference in Sri Lankan cricket for a long time. The ICC asks for this matter to be rectified but so far these matters have not been resolved. Every cricket board has been able to act independently without political or government interference, but Sri Lanka has been able to take away the hosting of the Champions Trophy due to the Transformation Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket.
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:06 AM
Rajbhar Slams Akhilesh Yadav's Claim to Form Government, Mocks SP's Definition of PDA

Rajbhar Slams Akhilesh Yadav's Claim to Form Government, Mocks SP's Definition of PDA

Rajbhar said that Rahul Gandhi has now understood that the SP government is not going to be formed in Uttar Pradesh. He can leave the SP so that the controversies and slander associated with the SP do not affect the Congress. He took a jibe at Akhilesh Yadav's claim of forming the government in 2027. He said that Akhilesh's dream of forming the government is over. Now he should prepare for the'next generation'instead of preparing to form the government. Rajbhar also took a dig at Akhilesh Yadav's new definition of PDA. He said that if the PDA is talking about'Patience ','Discipline'and'Action ', then Akhilesh Yadav should first teach his party people a lesson. Referring to the tenure of the SP government, he said that incidents like theft, snatching, loot, robbery and murder did not happen at that time. Raj Yadav himself made fun of Muslim women during Rakhi Bandh.
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:03 AM
Iceland Votes 'No' in EU Referendum Amid Trump-Greenland Mix-Up

Iceland Votes 'No' in EU Referendum Amid Trump-Greenland Mix-Up

Recently, US President Donald Trump made several statements about neighboring Greenland, after which the referendum was held. During the conversation, Trump mistakenly took the name'Iceland'instead of'Greenland'four times. Due to this statement and security concerns, Iceland's left-wing coalition government elected in 2024 decided to hold next year's referendum this Saturday. EU supporters believed that joining with the EU, despite being a NATO member, would give the country more protection against American threats and political pressure. On Sunday, about 265,000 eligible voters had only the option of'Yes'or'No '. When the counting of votes began on Saturday night, the'Yes'side was initially leading and suspense prevailed throughout the country. However, by early morning, the number of'No'votes had increased. Initially, there were only a few hundred votes between the two sides, but Modi's ballot outside the capital, Reykjavik, led to a strong opposition from 36 countries.
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Aug 30, 2026, 11:01 AM
West Bengal Minister Warns Against Violation of Calcutta High Court Order

West Bengal Minister Warns Against Violation of Calcutta High Court Order

Asansol: West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul on Sunday said that any violation of a Calcutta High Court order, irrespective of the person involved, “would not be tolerated”, after an FIR was registered against former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over alleged violation of the court’s order during a Trinamool Chhatra Parishad programme in Kolkata. Speaking to ANI here, the West Bengal Minister added that the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government “showed disrespect” to the High Court and alleged that judges were repeatedly insulted during the tenure. “Any violation of the High Court’s order, whether by Mamata Banerjee or anyone else, will not be tolerated. The previous government showed disrespect to the High Court; judges were repeatedly insulted… now, such things will not be tolerated,” Agnimitra Paul said. West Bengal Minister Indranil Khan also criticised Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she had repeatedly disrespected constitutional institutions and the judiciary. “Mamata Banerjee never respected the country’s laws or its Constitution. Even while serving as Chief Minister, she made highly objectionable and disrespectful remarks against the Calcutta High Court and its judges. Today, although the people of West Bengal have removed her from the post of Chief Minister and she is no longer even an MLA, she remains unable to shed that mindset,” Khan told reporters. He added that the former chief minister used to consider herself above the rule of law in Bengal, and that her attitude persists. “She used to consider herself above the rule of law in West Bengal, and that attitude persists. Consequently, attacking the judiciary and violating the law have become habitual for her. While the judiciary is a vital pillar of democracy under the Constitution, Mamata Banerjee’s ideology is defined by rhetoric against democracy and the Constitution, as well as the violation of the law,” he added. Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the West Bengal Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (WBTMCP) have been booked by Hastings Police for allegedly violating a Calcutta High Court order during a foundation day programme held on Cathedral Road in Kolkata. According to the police, Hastings Police Station registered a case on August 28 under Sections 61(2), 223, 125(a), 132 and 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case was registered on the basis of a written complaint submitted by Sub-Inspector Apu Baidya of Hastings Police Station. According to the complaint, Banerjee, along with organisers of the WBTMCP programme, allegedly entered into a criminal conspiracy and, in pursuance of the same, violated an order passed by the Calcutta High Court in connection with WPA No. 21728 of 2026. The alleged violation took place during the WBTMCP foundation day programme organised at Cathedral Road on August 28. The programme was scheduled from 12 noon to 3 pm as per the permission and directions referred to in the complaint. Police alleged that Banerjee and the organisers provoked their supporters during the programme, following which the crowd pushed aside barricades put up by the police. The complaint further alleged that the crowd jostled with police personnel deployed at the spot to maintain law and order, leading to a chaotic situation in the area. According to the police account, the gathering also obstructed vehicular movement on one flank of Cathedral Road, causing disruption to traffic in the area. The police further alleged that the organisers continued with the programme beyond the time permitted under the Calcutta High Court’s order. The case includes provisions of the BNS relating to criminal conspiracy, disobedience of an order duly promulgated by a public servant, acts endangering the life or personal safety of others, assault or criminal force against public servants and negligent conduct with respect to public ways. (ANI)
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Aug 30, 2026, 10:53 AM
Haryana's Electoral Roll Revision Dates Revised by Election Commission

Haryana's Electoral Roll Revision Dates Revised by Election Commission

Gurugram: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the dates for the Special Intensive Revision Campaign 2026 in Haryana. District Election Officer Uttam Singh said that now claims and objections can be filed in the electoral roll till September 30. The final publication of the electoral roll under the revised schedule will be on November 6. He informed that the Election Commission has taken this decision keeping in mind the interests of the voters of the state.
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