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Nijjar was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023
Nation

Goldy Brar claims responsibility for Nijjar killing in purported 'leaked' audio

Unverified recording purportedly captures the gangster claiming his group killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada while alleging links to drugs and weapons
The incident dates back to August 15, when Meena allegedly took more than 200 students to a dam located around two kilometres from the school.
Rajasthan

Alwar school principal suspended after video of him 'bathing' with girl students at a dam surfaces

Education department orders inquiry after principal allegedly takes over 200 students to deep reservoir where bathing was prohibited
The exchange is the latest episode in an unusual fitness-related conversation between Rijiju and Gandhi that has continued despite their parties being fierce political rival
Nation

‘I’m the player here’: Rijiju responds to Rahul Gandhi comparison with river swim

The union minister posts video swimming in Arunachal Pradesh river, saying adventure has been part of his life since childhood
The September campaign will begin with a drive to identify foreign nationals involved in narcotics offences across the country
Nation

NCB plans year-long anti-drug crackdown with fortnightly drives from September

Twenty-four nationwide campaigns will target fugitives, pharmaceutical diversion, illicit cultivation and trafficking routes as agencies intensify coordinated fight against narcotics
Rahul Gandhi's 'Batman' posters outside Congress headquarters
Nation

Rahul Gandhi posters as 'real-life Batman' put up outside Congress HQ

The posters feature photographs of Gandhi alongside Batman and describe the Congress leader as a 'silent guardian' and 'watchful protector'
Saurav Das launched the attack a day after the BJP constituted a dedicated team for its Gen Z Outreach Programme
Nation

‘What a Gen Z line-up’: CJP’s Saurav Das mocks BJP’s youth outreach team

Saurav Das questioned BJP’s choice of leaders for its youth engagement campaign, targeting Nitin Nabin and Smriti Irani as the party prepares to woo Gen Z voters
The deliberations will focus on contemporary national security issues and emerging challenges
Nation

Amit Shah to attend national security conference in Delhi on August 24-25

Over 850 police and security officers will join the two-day meeting to deliberate on contemporary threats and emerging national security challenges
The latest police action comes a day after three separate cases were lodged at Ranchi’s Kotwali police station against 14 identified and around 200 unidentified people
Jharkhand

Over 1,100 booked after job aspirants clash with police in Jharkhand

Three fresh FIRs name 28 people and more than 900 others in Giridih and Hazaribag as recruitment protests intensify across state
The agency registered the regular case on August 21 following a preliminary enquiry into allegations that Gill abused his official position while heading the DGCA’s Flying Training Directorate
Nation

CBI books former DGCA director Anil Gill, aviation firms in corruption case

Agency alleges former flying training chief extended undue favours to select operators and used entities linked to relatives for aircraft transactions
The decision follows public concern over the handling of liquor manufactured by Enrica Enterprises
Tamil Nadu

Vijay government to test alcohol content in all TASMAC-supplied brands

Vijay government orders stricter testing across manufacturers after controversy over temporary ban and rapid clearance of 11 liquor variants
Nazia Khanam, an assistant section officer in the Defence Ministry, had married Azam Ali Khan just four months ago on April 11.
Nation

Pregnant Defence Ministry officer found dead in Delhi, family alleges harassment

Police book husband and in-laws after 30-year-old official is found dead at Dwarka home; family alleges prolonged physical and mental abuse
The continuing rain has complicated restoration efforts, with repaired stretches vulnerable to fresh landslides and subsidence.
Uttarakhand

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Uttarakhand, leave over 80 roads blocked

Traffic disrupted on key hill routes as debris and boulders block highways; authorities battle repeated damage amid continuing monsoon showers
The CJP described any failure to honour the commitments as a “vishwasghaat”, or betrayal, of the country's youth
Nation

CJP accuses Centre of ‘betrayal’, warns of fresh protest over unfulfilled promises

Pressure group says commitments that ended its month-long Jantar Mantar agitation remain pending, with leaders set to decide next course on August 24

Special Reports

India generated an estimated 4.14 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2022-23, according to data submitted by the Government in Parliament
Special Reports

From floodwaters to plastic mountains — India’s civic sense on trial

From truckloads of bottled water to streets strewn with waste, the urban floods expose a deeper failure of citizenship and care for the commons
Drawing on 21 years in public service, Mundhe also shared lessons on understanding systems before attempting to bring administrative change | X
Special Reports

Tukaram Mundhe urges Gen-Z to look beyond social media, think critically

IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe urged Gen-Z to look beyond social media, verify information and stay connected with real-life issues
The shift will allow ISRO to focus more on advanced research, technology, science and space exploration as India's private space sector expands
Special Reports

ISRO won't build rockets anymore? Here's what India's space agency is changing

ISRO is preparing to move away from routine rocket manufacturing, with private companies and PSUs set to take over launch vehicle production
The case could bring billions in damages and force Meta to redesign Facebook and Instagram, potentially affecting users worldwide | Representational image
Special Reports

Meta’s biggest legal battle yet? US states seek Facebook, Instagram overhaul

Meta faces a six-week US trial over claims that Facebook and Instagram were designed to exploit children’s psychological vulnerabilities
Scientists are warning of an unusually strong El Nino that could intensify global heat and put India's Rabi crops and 2027 monsoon at risk | Representational image
Special Reports

Biggest El Nino in 100 years? Why India’s crops could face a double hit

Pacific waters could rise over 3°C above normal, raising concerns over global heat and a double-season agricultural hit for India
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