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J&K Assembly Autumn Session to Begin Sept 21

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has summoned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to meet on September 21, 2026 . The LG summoned the Assembly on recommendations ... Read More


Har Ghar Tiranga

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- Patriotic fever has gripped Jammu and Kashmir in the run-up to Independence Day. 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rallies are being held across the districts. It is heartwarming to see people f... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why Centre does not want states to tax minerals

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- On Monday, the central government introduced a Bill in the Parliament that seeks to bar states from taxing minerals. If passed, the law will provide a welcome relief to the minin... Read More


"Bill brought last minute": Congress MP Venugopal slams govt as FCRA amendment sent to JPC

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Congress MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday alleged that the bill was brought in "at the last minute" and accused the government of targeting NGOs and minorities while giving leeway to... Read More


No response yet on invite to Brics Summit for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman

India, Aug. 12 -- The Bangladesh government is yet to convey its formal acceptance of India's invitation to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the Brics Summit next month amid a recent downturn i... Read More


BRICS nations need stronger frameworks to mobilise private capital at scale: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- BRICS economies need to build greater confidence, stability, predictability and credible long-term frameworks to unlock sustained private capital flows at scale, Union Finance Mi... Read More


SC highlights 'twin responsibility', says authorities must consider rehabilitation before demolition

Guwahati, Aug. 12 -- The Supreme Court on August 12 said authorities dealing with illegal constructions have to enforce the law while also considering the impact of demolition on families who may be l... Read More


Count Binface: UK politics sees a new entry as 'joke' character vows to take on Nigel Farage

India, Aug. 12 -- The surge in satirical outfits in politics has now reached the United Kingdom, where a man with a trash-can head has vowed to take on far-right candidate Nigel Farage. Count Binface... Read More


Manufacturing GVA grows 10.7% in FY26, govt cites reforms to strengthen sector

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- India's manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA) at constant prices grew 10.7 per cent in 2025-26, taking the compounded annual growth rate to 10.88 per cent during 2022-23 to 2025-... Read More


Trump-Modi 'good working relationship' will fix Russian oil tariff issue? White House Adviser Navarro drops big hint

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will resolve the issue arising from Washington's threat of tariffs on Indian imports over New Delhi's purchases of Russ... Read More