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Zepto added handling charges, BookMyShow pulled up for 'basket sneaking': Why 9 platforms were penalised

India, Aug. 6 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has penalised nine digital platforms, including IndiGo, Zepto, FirstCry, Physics Wallah and SpiceJet, for deploying "dark patterns" - ... Read More


Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years jail in sexual assault case, claims he is a victim of political vendetta

Porvorim, Aug. 6 -- The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday sentenced former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to 10 years' jail in a sexual assault case filed by his junior colleague in 2013. E... Read More


Will UPI payments remain free? RBI Governor clarifies there is no decision yet on Merchant Discount Rate

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said it is too early to conclude whether Unified Payments Interface(UPI) transactions will attract a Merchant Dis... Read More


Indian Embassy coordinating with Nepal to ensure safety of Indian pilgrims: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating closely with Nepali authoritie... Read More


Cockroach Janta Party Expands Nationwide, Unveils 14-Member National Working Committee

Goa, Aug. 6 -- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which recently emerged in the national spotlight following student-led protests over examination-related issues, has announced a major organisational ex... Read More


"Victory for entire Opposition": CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar after RS Chairman asks Rijiju to convey opposition sentiment to HM

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Thursday termed it a "huge victory" for the entire Opposition after the Rajya Sabha Chair directed Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to convey ... Read More


Negombo Prison clash report handed over to President Anura Kumara

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara informed Parliament today (06) that the report of the committee appointed to investigate the violent unrest at the... Read More


Animals (Amendment) Bill and National Water Supply and Drainage Board (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The Animals (Amendment) Bill and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (Amendment) Bill have been passed in Parliament today (06). The Second Reading debate on both Bill... Read More


JK CM Omar Abdullah assures rehabilitation, compensation during visit to flash flood-hit Rajouri

Rajouri, Aug. 6 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited the flash flood-affected areas of Rajouri district and assured residents that the government would ensure rehabil... Read More


Bangladesh proposes death penalty for enforced disappearancesPublished on: August 6, 2026 8:43 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh's government has proposed the death penalty for enforced disappearances after an official inquiry recorded more than 1,500 cases during deposed prime minister Sheikh Has... Read More