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'Rude wake-up call': Shashi Tharoor on Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak protests

India, Aug. 7 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as education minister marked an unusual moment for the government, adding that the ruling party had rec... Read More


'Rude wake-up call': Tharoor on Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak stir, Prashant Kishor's victory

India, Aug. 7 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said the BJP government had received a "rude wake-up call" amid recent developments involving protests and electoral outcomes. He said the growing... Read More


Can banks charge for UPI payments now? Here is what we know

India, Aug. 7 -- The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. If passed by the Upper House and accepted by the President, the law will allow the gover... Read More


Pakistan says 'India infection' after Sheikh Hasina's US-based son alleges ISI influence in Bangladesh

India, Aug. 7 -- Pakistan on Friday denied allegations of ISI interference in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, claimed the intelligence agency had an "open hand" in the country.... Read More


'Hands off our Jantar Mantar': CJP reacts sharply to HC's remarks on protest site

India, Aug. 7 -- The iconic India Gate is out of bounds for sit-in protests and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will not tolerate "taking away our Jantar Mantar too", party spokesperson Saurav Das on ... Read More


National Handloom Day: Govt showcases India's tribal textile heritage through RISA

India, Aug. 7 -- On National Handloom Day 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED showcased traditional weaves, embroidery and crafts under the RISA: Timeless Tribal initiative in New Delhi. ... Read More


Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact: What the agreement means

India, Aug. 7 -- Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on Friday signed a trilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and collective security among the three countries. Signe... Read More


MEA's riposte to US lawmaker's foreign funding remarks: 'Our internal affairs'

India, Aug. 7 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday took strong exception to a US lawmaker's concerns over proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 20... Read More


MEA reacts to Turkey-Pak-Saudi defence deal: 'Closely following the development'

India, Aug. 7 -- India on Friday responded to the newly signed defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, saying it was "closely following the development." The trilateral pact was s... Read More


India reacts to Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi defence deal: 'Closely following the development'

India, Aug. 7 -- India on Friday responded to the newly signed defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, saying it was "closely following the development." The trilateral pact was ... Read More