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Sheikh Hasina's son alleges Bangladesh has become another Pakistan for India, says ISI "has an open hand"

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed on Wednesday said that "Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India's eastern front", and raised concerns ove... Read More


SC to begin final hearing of pleas seeking ban on betting apps

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will list the pleas for final hearing seeking strict regulation on online and offline betting Apps. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya... Read More


Unlocking Kashi's ancient past: BHU launches genetic, bio-archaeological study on Rajghat skeleton

Varanasi, Aug. 5 -- In a landmark scientific initiative launched today at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), researchers have commenced an in-depth genetic and bio-archaeological study on a complete huma... Read More


Body of Kanpur seafarer killed in drone attack near Russia brought home; family demands martyr status

Kanpur, Aug. 5 -- The mortal remains of 30-year-old Chief Officer Sagar Gupta reached his ancestral home in Shastri Nagar in Kanpur on Wednesday. Gupta was killed in a drone attack on his merchant na... Read More


July 2024 was not a peaceful student movement: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday broke her silence on her 2024 deposition, alleging that the July-August unrest "was not a peaceful student movement", b... Read More


Time-bound recognition and accreditation reforms in Higher education

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has developed several web portals and online systems for moving towards digital and transparent systems. Accordingly, UGC has developed por... Read More


Internet subscribers cross 109 crore; 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet: Govt

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Internet subscribers in India have increased to over 109 crore, while 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats have been made service-ready under the BharatNet project as part of the government'... Read More


CAIT backs nominal MDR on high-value UPI transactions if proposed, says await Bill details

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), a leading body representing traders across India, on Wednesday said it would support a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on highe... Read More


"Where was this demand in 2010?": Haryana Minister Gaurav Gautam hits back at Congress over CWG 2030

Panchkula, Aug. 5 -- Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam criticised the Opposition's demand for Haryana to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, accusing Congress of double standards. He said major spo... Read More


UGC identifies 32 fake universities; Centre asks states to take legal action against them

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across the country as per its latest list published in February 2026, and the Central Government has ask... Read More