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BJP leader blames Trump’s war tactics for rising alcohol use, delay in road work

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 16:33 IST

US President Donald Trump.

After FIR against MNS leaders for Thane clash, cops book 2 BJP councillors

Police have registered a case on Ghat's complaint under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and are investigating further.

Published on Aug 16, 2026 16:05 IST

CJP slams ‘irregularities’ in Bombay HC clerk recruitment test, joins protest

Speaking about the infrastructure, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said that this was not the first time in the country or in Maharashtra that online exam servers have crashed.

Published on Aug 16, 2026 16:01 IST

‘Like the dead’: Jharkhand students burn CM Soren, Rahul's effigies amid protest

A day earlier, the protesters had demanded that Congress withdraw support from the ruling coalition since the chief minister "was not listening to him".

Published on Aug 16, 2026 15:38 IST

Drugged, threatened to be killed: Delhi woman raped twice by man she met online

According to the woman, the accused served her a drink laced with sedatives. He later raped her after he fell unconscious.

Published on Aug 16, 2026 15:34 IST

TMC panchayat leader arrested over murder of Bengal Congress leader, son: Police

Adhikari said, “Jabbar Sheikh got this done while sitting in jail. His wife, the TMC pradhan, has been arrested.” (PTI/representative photo)

Published on Aug 16, 2026 15:21 IST

NTA to re-conduct UGC-NET for 3 subjects; 2nd exam cancellation after NEET leak

NTA said its committee looked into these papers after it received several complaints of 'multiple errors'.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 16:08 IST

'Don't just adapt but lead in determining use of technology…': CJI to NLUs

CJI Surya Kant said that technology was already reshaping the legal ecosystem.

Published on Aug 16, 2026 14:47 IST

Complaint filed against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi over disrespect to Vande Mataram

The complaint said, ‘Sonia Gandhi appeared to make gestures and communicate with persons present in a manner which, prima facie, appeared to an objection to the continuation of the rendition.” (ANI videograb)

Published on Aug 16, 2026 14:46 IST

Udhayanidhi Stalin says Vijay's Tamil Nadu govt ‘insecure, afraid of Gen Z’

Addressing a meeting of the DMK's legal wing, Udhayanidhi accused the government of detaining people over their speeches and social media posts and termed its actions "fascist".

Published on Aug 16, 2026 14:38 IST

‘They’re anti-school’: CJP claims ‘BJP goons’ beat volunteer's father

Saurav Das said that strict action would be taken against those responsible “when the time comes”.

Published on Aug 16, 2026 14:35 IST

'Delhi cops told us we are traitors': Jantar Mantar protesters meet Rahul Gandhi

Chaos at Jantar Mantar during the protests last month.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 13:41 IST

FDA suspends Parle Agro's licence after expired Frooti, Appy found in Mumbai

The FDA, as of August 13, had inspected 109 hotels, restaurants and dhabas, issuing 49 improvement notices and suspended four food-business licences.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 14:40 IST

CJP volunteer father dies, son blames Bengal BJP workers; 3 held, says Adhikari

Abdul on Thursday posted a video where he alleged that some BJP workers went to his home and assaulted him and his father. (File Photo)

Published on Aug 16, 2026 12:42 IST

Kiren Rijiju shares 'dimagi naxals' list after Opposition's 'proud to be' jibe

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that “Dimagi Naxals” need to be identified and “isolated”.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 14:40 IST

CJP demands arrest after school campaign volunteer's father dies in 'assault'

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke speaks to the media, in New Delhi on Wednesday. CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das also present.

Published on Aug 16, 2026 11:47 IST

SAD's Harsimrat shows weapon used in Nanded attack on party chief Sukhbir Badal

Showing a photo of the weapon, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that ye attacker aimed at his with a 1.5-foot-long sharp weapon.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 13:10 IST

3 kids in ICU after ‘dead lizard’ found in birthday cake, FDA raids Maha bakery

Police said a probe is underway. (Representational)

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 11:30 IST

7 held in Karnataka over rape, abortion of woman with mental illness: Police

The investigation is still underway and more arrests are likely, police said. (File Photo)

Published on Aug 16, 2026 11:12 IST

Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited

India has said Bangladesh's extradition request is "under examination".

Published on Aug 16, 2026 11:09 IST

‘He said it was unloaded’: Injured screeners recall AI passenger's gun going off

To be sure, a weapon must be declared in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 12:31 IST

‘Can't gag Parliament or ignore youth’: CJP slams disallowing of NEET questions

Saurav Das further asked where the government should be “held accountable”, also questioning Union home minister Amit Shah's absence from the Parliament sessions.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 10:30 IST

Minor gang raped, six including four minors held in Tripura: Police

Two men arrested, four minors apprehended for allegedly gang-raping a minor girl in Tripura’s Gomati district, police said.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 10:35 IST

Model attacks RPF jawan with blade, ‘deliberately’ hurts self over train seat

The actor was detained briefly, police said.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 10:15 IST

20 blackbucks released in Gujarat’s Banni grasslands on Independence Day

The Gujarat Forest Department, with technical support from the Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), Vantara, released the animals on India’s 80th Independence Day.

Published on Aug 16, 2026 10:12 IST

Mamata vs CM Suvendu over ‘pressure’ behind ex-TMC MLA Asish Banerjee's death

An ambulance at the site after former deputy speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, Ashis Banerjee, was found dead at a TMC office in Birbhum district, West Bengal, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. A purported suicide note was also recovered from the party office located near his residence in Hattala Para in Rampurhat, according to police.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 12:46 IST

BSF Jawan arrested for wife's murder in Punjab, told family she ‘fell off roof’

The accused was identified as Amarjit Singh, a resident of Shekhamatta village.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 11:07 IST

'Bengal is fuming': CM Suvendu Adhikari slams Congress over Vande Mataram row

Suvendu Adhikari claimed that Congress was “trying to satisfy a particular vote bank”.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 14:39 IST

India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings in Delhi on Aug 17-18

he Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development was established in 2024. (ANI)

Published on Aug 16, 2026 09:43 IST

BCAS probes accidental firing at Varanasi airport that injured 2 screeners: Govt

To be sure a weapon needs to be declared as required under the prescribed procedure. (ANI video grab/X)

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 09:35 IST

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