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11 Aug 2026
TL;DR

Ramesh Nagar Delhi residents report over 90dB Kanwar Yatra noise

Delhi residents near Kanwar camps endure blaring music exceeding 90 decibels, disrupted routines, and clogged roads as annual festivities bring chaos to their neighborhoods.

11 Aug 2026
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Uttar Pradesh government approves free UPSRTC rides for women 60+

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to launch free bus travel for women aged 60 and above this month, with Aadhaar-based verification and zero-value tickets.

11 Aug 2026
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India Meteorological Department warns rain and thunderstorms across states Tuesday

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across India today, August 11, with Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha among the states bracing for intense monsoon activity.

11 Aug 2026
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Two 3.4 magnitude quakes strike Jawhar taluka in Palghar district

Two magnitude 3.4 tremors struck Maharashtra's Palghar district within an hour, causing anxiety among residents but resulting in no casualties or property damage.

11 Aug 2026
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IMD warns Ahmedabad and Anand of light to moderate thundershowers

Ahmedabad is set for light to moderate rain with possible thunderstorms today, while northeast Gujarat faces heavy rainfall warnings, according to the latest IMD forecast.

11 Aug 2026
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Priest Rajendra Prasad Dwivedi accused of sexually harassing 9-year-old dies

A 62-year-old temple priest, accused of sexually harassing a nine-year-old girl, died after an alleged suicide attempt in police custody, raising questions about the incident.

11 Aug 2026
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Kanwar Yatra diversions cause hours-long traffic jams in Ghaziabad, Noida

Key routes in Ghaziabad and Noida faced severe congestion due to diversions for the Kanwar Yatra, leaving commuters stuck in hours-long jams during peak travel times.

11 Aug 2026
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Dhiraj Kumar Ojha injured by believed banned manjha in Delhi

A 32-year-old businessman in Delhi sustained a severe neck injury after a stray kite string entangled him while riding his motorcycle, prompting police to file an FIR.

11 Aug 2026
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Delhi social welfare department to install CCTVs on biometric machines

Delhi’s social welfare department has mandated CCTV monitoring for biometric attendance devices after suspicious water damage raised concerns of deliberate tampering.

11 Aug 2026
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SpiceJet warns Mumbai passengers: delays, cancelations over next 2 days

SpiceJet's rain advisory for Mumbai has sparked skepticism online, as other airlines and the city's airport remain silent despite forecasts of heavy showers over the next two days.

11 Aug 2026
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Kamini Kumari, 24, dies in Noida, family alleges dowry harassment

A 24-year-old woman died by suicide in Noida, a month after her marriage, with her family accusing her husband of harassing her for dowry.

11 Aug 2026
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BMC orders 24-hour H East water cut for Vaitarna maintenance

Mumbai's H East Ward faces a 24-hour water shutdown from August 11-12, while parts of K South experience low-pressure supply due to Vaitarna pipeline maintenance.

11 Aug 2026
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SpiceJet urges passengers to check flights online amid Mumbai rain

SpiceJet has alerted passengers about potential flight delays in Mumbai due to heavy rain, urging travellers to check real-time flight status to avoid inconvenience.

11 Aug 2026
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Delhi logs 234.5mm in 10 days as IMD warns

Delhi has recorded 234.5 mm rainfall in August, exceeding the monthly average within 10 days. A yellow alert is issued for moderate rain on Tuesday with cloudy skies forecasted.

11 Aug 2026
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IMD says heavy rain in Mumbai, light rain in Delhi

Mumbai and Delhi are set to experience heavy rainfall on Tuesday, August 11, while Himachal Pradesh and eastern Rajasthan could face very heavy showers, warns the IMD.

11 Aug 2026
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Three private members' bills would set social media age limits

Lawmakers in India have introduced private members’ Bills advocating age-based restrictions on social media, reflecting urgency to safeguard children from online exploitation.

11 Aug 2026
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Yogi Adityanath leads Gorakhpur Tiranga Yatra honoring freedom fighters

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath emphasized the Tricolour as a symbol of India’s honour and pride, urging citizens to hoist it at their homes under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

11 Aug 2026
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Nitin Gadkari says India records nearly 5L accidents, 180,000 deaths

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted India's road safety crisis, revealing that 20 people die every hour in road accidents, with young individuals comprising 66% of fatalities.

11 Aug 2026
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Supreme Court will revisit Gurmeet Ram Rahim 2002 murder acquittal

The Supreme Court admitted a plea challenging Gurmeet Ram Rahim's acquittal in journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati's 2002 murder, citing the need to scrutinize trial court records.

11 Aug 2026
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Sun Pharma withdraws eye drops after experts find bacterial contamination

Sun Pharma recalled 11 eyecare products after the All India Ophthalmological Society warned of bacterial contamination in certain Predmet eyedrop batches.

11 Aug 2026
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At least 24 Kolkata schoolgirls taken to RG Kar hospital

At least 24 girl students from a Kolkata school were hospitalised with symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting; doctors are investigating the cause.

11 Aug 2026
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CWMA and CWRC meet Tuesday over Karnataka water release orders

The Cauvery Water Management Authority and Regulation Committee will meet Tuesday to assess Tamil Nadu's water realisation, which stands at 4.6 tmc ft for August so far.

11 Aug 2026
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Hunger strike in Koyambedu to scrap NEET enters 10th day

The hunger strike demanding the abolition of NEET reached its tenth day in Koyambedu, with protesters urging the State government to pass a Bill exempting Tamil Nadu from the exam.

11 Aug 2026
TL;DR

Kanwar Yatra sees 4.43cr devotees return with Haridwar Ganga water

This year's Kanwar Yatra saw an unprecedented participation, with approximately 4.43 crore devotees collecting sacred Ganga water from Haridwar during the 15-day annual pilgrimage.

10 Aug 2026
Lok Sabha

MMDRA Amendment Bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Why it matters

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (MMDRA Bill), was tabled in the Lok Sabha today.

10 Aug 2026
India

Traveling from India to Russia via train might become reality

Russia is exploring a new overland railway route to connect with India.

10 Aug 2026
Hemant Soren

Jharkhand: Water cannons, lathi charge on students protesting recruitment irregularities

The Jharkhand Police resorted to a lathi charge and used water cannons on student protesters in Ranchi on Monday.

10 Aug 2026
Hemant Soren

Jharkhand: Water cannons used on students during Vidhan Sabha gherao

The Jharkhand Police used water cannons on Monday to disperse student protesters who were trying to breach barricades during a Vidhan Sabha Gherao march in Ranchi.

10 Aug 2026
State Bank of India (SBI)

Jewelry worth ₹50L goes missing from SBI locker in Kanpur

Jewelry worth around ₹50 lakh has mysteriously gone missing from a bank locker at an SBI branch in Kanpur's Swaroop Nagar area.

10 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh

Ram Mandir Trust shortlists 18 candidates for CEO position

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust that oversees the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has shortlisted 18 candidates for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. The selection comes after over 5,300 applications were received.

Jharkhand: Students protesting against exam irregularities march to Vidhan Sabha

A large number of students have marched to the Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi, Jharkhand, demanding justice over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes, news agency ANI reported.

10 Aug 2026
Delhi

Delhi likely to receive rain again after brief break

Delhi is likely to witness multiple spells of light to moderate rain on Monday, ending a brief monsoon break.

10 Aug 2026
West Bengal

Tension along India-Bangladesh border as Jalpaiguri tea grower abducted

Tensions have escalated along the India-Bangladesh border after a 35-year-old tea farmer from West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district was allegedly abducted by Bangladeshi nationals.

10 Aug 2026
Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: Woman raped by security guard at PG accommodation terrace

A 22-year-old woman staying at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was allegedly raped by a security guard on the building's terrace.

10 Aug 2026
Delhi

Kerala: Right-wing activist arrested for 'rape' remarks on Delhi protest

Right-wing political commentator TG Mohandas was taken into custody from his residence in Mattancherry on Sunday.

10 Aug 2026
Amit Shah

Mizoram CM, Christian bodies urge Shah to withdraw FCRA Bill

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma and several Christian organizations have appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to withdraw the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

10 Aug 2026
Aadhaar

Applying for a caste certificate? Follow these tips

Applying for a caste certificate in India can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can be streamlined.

10 Aug 2026
Hemant Soren

Jharkhand recruitment irregularities protest: Students plan march to state Assembly

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand are set to march to the state Assembly on Monday.

Jharkhand: Students on hunger strike continue protests over exam irregularities

Students in Jharkhand have decided to continue their protests over alleged exam irregularities, even after talks with the state government.

09 Aug 2026
Air India

Pilot of Phuket-Delhi flight under probe for possible drug use

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has intensified its scrutiny of the Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi.

Jharkhand government mulls cancellation of 3 exams amid protests: Report

The Jharkhand government is considering the cancellation of three exams in light of ongoing student protests over alleged exam irregularities, NDTV reported, citing sources.

09 Aug 2026
Hyderabad

450 NALSAR students oppose CJI's presence at convocation

Over 450 students of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University in Hyderabad have opposed the invitation to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant as the chief guest for their 2026 convocation, a report by India Today stated.

09 Aug 2026
Durga Puja

Laser beam hits Malaysia Airlines flight landing in Kolkata

A Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kolkata was delayed due to a laser beam incident on Saturday.

09 Aug 2026
Ajit Pawar

Baramati airport: Private trainer aircraft crash-lands near runway

A trainer aircraft of a private company crash-landed at Baramati airport in Pune on Sunday.

09 Aug 2026
Punjab

Punjab: 3 Kanwariyas killed in road accident

A tragic road accident near a petrol pump in Sirhind, Punjab, claimed the lives of three Kanwariyas and left another injured.

09 Aug 2026
Chhattisgarh

Central India likely to receive heavy rainfall in coming days

The monsoon is likely to become more active in central India, with widespread moderate to heavy rainfall expected through mid-August.

09 Aug 2026
Air India

Air India captain reportedly fails dope test after Phuket-Delhi flight

The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which encountered severe turbulence on August 4, has tested positive for psychoactive substances, according to various media reports.

09 Aug 2026
Hemant Soren

Jharkhand recruitment row: Fresh talks with protesters on Sunday

The Jharkhand government is set to hold fresh talks on Sunday with aspirants protesting over alleged recruitment exam irregularities.

09 Aug 2026
Maharashtra

4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Nashik, 2nd tremor follows

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake hit Nashik, Maharashtra, at around 10:00pm on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.

09 Aug 2026
China

US VP Vance speaks to PM Modi, discusses boosting ties

On Saturday, United States Vice President J.D. Vance had a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

08 Aug 2026
France

India, France to co-develop sixth-generation fighter jets

India has taken a major step toward joining the club of advanced military powers by initiating efforts to co-develop sixth-generation (6G) fighter jets.

08 Aug 2026
Delhi

Speeding Mercedes driven by cop's son crashes, killing elderly woman

A 70-year-old woman was killed in a car accident in Narela, Delhi, on Saturday morning.

08 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

Stay curious, question accepted ideas: Modi to IIT Delhi grads

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the graduating students at the 57th convocation of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Saturday.

08 Aug 2026
Hemant Soren

ABVP members, police clash near Jharkhand CM's residence; 8-10 detained

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members clashed with police near the residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi on Friday.

08 Aug 2026
Bombay High Court

TISS students' bail rejected over Umar Khalid, Sharjeel release slogans

A Mumbai Sessions Court has denied anticipatory bail to two Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) students, a 32-year-old resident of Govandi and a 23-year-old resident of Deonar.

08 Aug 2026
Delhi

Delhi government plans 25% quota for locals in private institutions

The Delhi government has approved a bill to create a legal framework for setting up private universities in the city.

08 Aug 2026
Himachal Pradesh

7 killed after private bus skids off road in Himachal

Seven people were killed after a private bus skidded off the road and met with an accident near Chalunj Mor in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district early Saturday morning.

08 Aug 2026
Delhi

Delhi records wettest 1st week of August in 15 years

Delhi has witnessed its wettest first week of August in 15 years, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recording 127mm of rain since the month began.

08 Aug 2026
Bengaluru

Rotten meat, vegetables, fungus found during Bengaluru 5-star hotel raids

A food safety inspection in Bengaluru has exposed several violations at upscale hotels.

08 Aug 2026
Delhi Police

IAF wing commander arrested for leaking sensitive defense information

A Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was arrested two months ago by the Delhi Police for allegedly leaking sensitive defense information.

07 Aug 2026
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Amritsar top cop transferred after Jantar Mantar remarks

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has abruptly transferred Amritsar CP Gurpreet Singh Bhullar.

'FCRA Bill an internal matter': India responds to US congressman

India has responded to United States Congressman Riley Moore's criticism of the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.

07 Aug 2026
Gujarat

Why is Morbi's mysterious well generating waves for 5 days?

An 18-foot-deep well in a remote village of Gujarat's Morbi district has been mysteriously generating waves and ripples for the past five days.

07 Aug 2026
Delhi Traffic Police

Delhi-Meerut Expressway to test variable speed limits from August 15

The Delhi-Meerut Expressway will soon see a new traffic management experiment.

07 Aug 2026
Patna

Accident sparks violence in Patna; body used to block road

Violence erupted in Patna, Bihar, on Friday after a man died in a road accident near Zero Mile.

07 Aug 2026
Delhi

Why not shut Jantar Mantar for protests?: HC to Centre

The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the government's decision to allow protests at Jantar Mantar.

07 Aug 2026
Delhi High Court

SC dismisses plea seeking SIT probe into Yashwant Varma case

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the "burnt currency" incident involving former Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma.

07 Aug 2026
Assam

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 97, over 1.68L affected

The death toll in Assam's ongoing flood crisis has risen to 97 after two more fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, reports state.

07 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh

India, China hold border talks ahead of Xi Jinping's visit

India and China held "frank" border talks under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) framework ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.

J&K: Suspicious SUV evades checkpoint; dung found inside on inspection

Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have apprehended a person driving a Scorpio car from Dalwas Link Road after it allegedly evaded a police checkpoint at Chanderkote and fled toward the Nashri area.

07 Aug 2026
Bay of Bengal

Red alert in Delhi-NCR as intense monsoon showers continue

Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) have been placed under a red alert on Friday as intense monsoon showers continue to lash the area.

07 Aug 2026
Begusarai

Outrage after Bihar hospital wraps patient's fractured leg in carton

A viral video from a government hospital in Bihar has sparked outrage after it showed a road accident victim's fractured leg being wrapped in cardboard.

07 Aug 2026
China

'Will believe in Gen Z': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that if given a choice, he would trust Generation Z.

07 Aug 2026
Akhilesh Yadav

Video: Fans used to dry bitumen on cracked Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway

Industrial fans and exhaust blowers were deployed by infrastructure major PNC Infratech on a damaged stretch of the newly opened ₹4200-crore Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway to dry freshly laid bitumen.

07 Aug 2026
Indian Air Force

Bhawana Kanth becomes 1st woman to become Fighter Combat Leader

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has made history by becoming the first woman fighter pilot to graduate from the Indian Air Force's (IAF) elite Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course.

NTA experts used chits, memory to leak NEET questions: CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has detailed the modus operandi behind the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak in its chargesheet.

07 Aug 2026
India

How to track and verify your PAN card update

Verifying updates to your Permanent Account Number (PAN) card in India can be a hassle.

07 Aug 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu

Modi, Netanyahu discuss India-Israel special strategic partnership over phone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently held a telephonic conversation to discuss the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership.

Bofors pay-off case: SC dismisses plea challenging Hinduja brothers' acquittal

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea challenging the 2005 acquittal of Hinduja brothers and Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors in the Bofors pay-off case.

06 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh

What caused gangster Atiq Ahmed son's fatal crash

Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.

06 Aug 2026
France

Government spent ₹557cr on PM Modi's foreign trips since 2021

The Union government has spent ₹557.5 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips since 2021, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed in Parliament on Thursday.

06 Aug 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan

CJP announces 'Kya Bolti Public' nationwide campaign from September

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide campaign called "Kya Bolti Public," starting in September.

06 Aug 2026
Bombay High Court

'One of them': Tarun Tejpal compares himself to Umar Khalid

Tarun Tejpal, the former editor of Tehelka magazine, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday after finding him guilty of raping a junior colleague in 2013.

06 Aug 2026
Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway sinks, yet firm got new contracts worth ₹3,483cr

The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, built by PNC Infratech Limited at a cost of ₹4,200 crore, started caving in just 14 days after its inauguration.

06 Aug 2026
Jodhpur

Supreme Court declines medical bail to Asaram

The Supreme Court has denied interim bail to self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram on medical grounds.

06 Aug 2026
Hyundai Creta

Gangster Atiq Ahmed's youngest son killed in road accident

Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.

06 Aug 2026
Instagram

Nagpur kidnapper, rape accused demands pizza, soft bedding in lock-up

A BBA student, arrested for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Nagpur, has been demanding VIP treatment in police lock-up, reports said.

06 Aug 2026
Bombay High Court

Ex-Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal gets 10-year jail for raping employee

The Bombay High Court's Goa Bench has sentenced Tehelka Magazine editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison after convicting him in the 2013 rape case earlier on Thursday morning.