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Assam will stop issuing new Aadhaar cards to adults except Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and tea garden workers for a year. A September window allows others to apply. District Commissioners may grant exceptions after thorough verification, aiming to block illegal foreigners, especially Bangladeshi nationals, from obtaining Aadhaar and Indian citizenship.
Satish Golcha, a 1992-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing SBK Singh after 21 days in the role. Golcha was Director General (Prisons), Delhi, and previously served as DCP, Joint Commissioner, and Special Commissioner. Known for handling the 2020 Delhi riots, he also led Arunachal Pradesh Police until mid-2023.
Astronaut Subhanshu Shukla expressed gratitude to all who supported his space journey. Reflecting on the Axiom mission, he described the experience as incredible and shared that he conducted research on multiple topics. He also revealed receiving training from NASA, the EU, and Japan. Shukla is now focused on India’s Gaganyaan mission.
A Chandausi court deferred the sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple in dispute hearing to August 28 after the Muslim side cited a pending Supreme Court case challenging jurisdiction. The Allahabad High Court earlier upheld a court-monitored survey. The dispute began in November 2023, sparking violence during the second survey, leaving four dead and several injured.
The Supreme Court stated that in marriage, emotional interdependence is essential, and one cannot claim complete independence from their spouse. While hearing a custody case, the bench urged reconciliation for the children’s sake and emphasized the husband’s duty to provide maintenance. The court granted interim custody and scheduled the next hearing for September 16.
At an NDA-only tea meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that many Opposition leaders are talented and articulate but don’t get a chance to speak due to Rahul Gandhi’s dominance. He claimed these leaders disrupt Parliament because they’re better speakers than Rahul, who allegedly avoids promoting their voices within the Opposition ranks.
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka will begin a three-day visit to India from August 24 to 26, marking his first trip in his current role. Accompanied by his spouse, Sulueti Rabuka, he will hold bilateral talks with PM Modi on August 25 to strengthen ties between the two nations.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam will hold its 2nd state conference at Parapathi in Madurai today. Founder Vijay Thalapathy is expected to announce the political agenda for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. The venue has been arranged with facilities such as chairs, water bottles, medical camps, CCTV cameras, and LED screens. Party workers have also erected […]
Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla paid a courtesy visit to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today. During the meeting, Shukla briefed the minister on the extensive research conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS). They are also expected to have discussed key aspects of Gaganyaan mission and future space opportunities.
Malayalam actress and former journalist Rini Ann George has alleged that a young politician from a prominent political party was harassing her. She stated that the leader had invited her to a hotel and claimed that many political leaders’ wives and daughters had similar experiences with him. However, she did not reveal the name of […]
The BCCI is likely to extend chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s contract until June 2026. During Agarkar’s tenure, Team India won the T20 World Cup in the West Indies in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in the UAE in 2025. A BCCI official stated that India not only secured major titles but also witnessed a transition […]
INDIA bloc’s vice-presidential candidate, Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, has filed his nomination. AICC Chief Mallikarjun Kharge, senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and other INDIA alliance leaders also accompany him. However, the vice presidential race is between NDA nominee Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc candidate Sudarshan.
Border Security Forces recently captured a pigeon carrying a threat message related to a landmine blast, prompting authorities to declare a high alert in Jammu. Security has been intensified at key locations, including Jammu Tawi railway station. All vehicles entering Jammu are being checked, and the public is urged to report suspicious activity.
The Telangana govt has allocated a budget of ₹152.96 cr for the arrangements of the next Sammakka Sarakka Jatara. In the 1st phase, the govt has released ₹150 cr for the festival, which will be held at Medaram in Tadvai Mandal of Mulugu district. These funds will be used for the construction of permanent structures, […]
The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet, chaired by CM Chandrababu, will meet today to take several key decisions. Proposals related to CRDA are expected to be approved, while land allocation to various institutions will be discussed. The cabinet will also deliberate on issues like district re-division and renaming of certain regions or entities.