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Kashmir: What Does International Law Say?Published on: August 5, 2026 8:18 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- On 5 August 2019, India revoked Article 370 of its Constitution, abolished Kashmir's special status, and unilaterally declared Kashmir to be an integral part of India. The question... Read More


July uprising reflected long-suppressed public anger against autocracy: Health Minister

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Wednesday described the July 2024 uprising as the culmination of years of public anger against what he termed authorita... Read More


Fast-track court demands CBI's response on 3 accused for lie-detector test in NEET paper leak case

NEW DELHI, Aug. 5 -- A fast-track court hearing the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case on Tuesday sought the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s response on a plea filed by three accused seeking permiss... Read More


One Kashmir builds, another boils: How the LoC is revealing two diverging development stories

India, Aug. 5 -- The Line of Control (LoC) has long been one of South Asia's most closely watched fault lines. But in 2026, the contrast emerging on either side is increasingly visible not only throug... Read More


WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Zangi, Signal being used for concealment, distribution of narcotic drugs: MHA

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Organised drug trafficking syndicates are increasingly using digital platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Zangi, Signal and social media to coordinate the procurement, ... Read More


BJP MP Sat Sharma demands legal action against PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti over alleged disrespect to Tricolour

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Lashing out at People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti over remarks concerning the national flag, BJP MP and Jammu and Kashmir BJP Chief Sat Sharma on Wednesday deman... Read More


Govt may call special session for delimitation, women's quota bills on Aug 17

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The government is likely to convene a special session of Parliament to take up the Delimitation Bill and the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill soon after the ongoing Monsoon Sess... Read More


Jaishankar says "human resource development" remains at heart of India's engagement with Africa; highlights 80,000 scholarships being offered over 11 years

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted India's expanding partnership with Africa, with a focus on human resource development, education, food security and... Read More


Punjab polls: Cong won't declare CM face, says Baghel

Ferozepur, Aug. 5 -- Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday sent out a clear message to dissenters, saying that the party will not project a chief ministerial face in the upcoming state a... Read More


Employment generation slowed under VB-G Ram G

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Employment generation under the Centre's flagship rural jobs programme has slowed sharply during what is typically its busiest period of the year, with official data tabled in Par... Read More