Swami Avimukteshwaranand demands Rahul Gandhi’s apology over Manusmriti remarks, warns of Congress boycott
on August 27, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is facing criticism over his remarks on the Manusmriti, with religious leaders now opposing his comments. Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Thursday accused the Congress leader of repeatedly insulting Hindu religious scriptures and said such remarks were unacceptable.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand demands Rahul Gandhi’s apology over Manusmriti remarks, warns of Congress boycott
on August 27, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is facing criticism over his remarks on the Manusmriti, with religious leaders now opposing his comments. Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Thursday accused the Congress leader of repeatedly insulting Hindu religious scriptures and said such remarks were unacceptable.
Uttarakhand govt sets new benchmark in soldiers’ welfare; launches dedicated employment cell for Agniveers
on August 27, 2026 at 4:12 pm
Uttarakhand has emerged as a model for other states in the country in the field of soldiers’ welfare. The hill state is at the forefront of implementing various welfare schemes for serving soldiers, ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and the families of martyrs. Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to establish a dedicated Employment Cell for Agniveers returning home after completing four years […]
Deepak Khatri of Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested in Delhi, accused of being key link in arms smuggling
on August 27, 2026 at 3:26 pm
The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Thursday arrested Deepak Khatri—also known as Deepak Nanda or ‘Mama’—who is allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and played an active role in international arms smuggling and terror modules. The 45-year-old Khatri is a resident of Paschim Vihar. As per the updates from the Crime Branch, this action was taken during the investigation of FIR No. 49/26. […]
Pakistan deployed spies, activated sleeper cells to find S-400 systems: Air Marshal’s big reveal on Op Sindoor
on August 27, 2026 at 3:18 pm
Pakistan deployed spies and activated sleeper cells in India to locate the S-400 air defence systems during Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has revealed. The S-400 emerged as a key component of India’s air defence during Operation Sindoor, playing a crucial role in countering aerial threats from Pakistan.
How much did India’s defence production and exports surge since 2014? Rajnath Singh reveals
on August 27, 2026 at 3:10 pm
India’s defence manufacturing sector has recorded a major expansion over the past decade, with domestic production rising nearly four-fold since 2014 and defence exports witnessing a sharp increase. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that domestic defence production has grown from around Rs 46,000 crore in 2014 to approximately Rs 1.80 lakh crore, while exports have climbed […]
Indo-Nepal Maitri Bus Sewa between Delhi and Kathmandu put on hold due to flash flood: DTC
on August 27, 2026 at 2:22 pm
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) on Thursday said that the Indo-Nepal Maitri Bus Sewa between Delhi and Kathmandu on August 28-29 has been put on hold due to flash flood in neighbouring country. This has been done as a preventive measure due to massive flash floods, an official from the DTC said.
OPINION | Cheating in Maharashtra, Rajasthan: Quick, stringent punishment only solution
on August 27, 2026 at 12:36 pm
Maharashtra Public Service Commission on Wednesday cancelled the drug inspectors recruitment examination. The exam was conducted on March 22, results were declared on June 12, interviews took place in July, final results were out on July 22, and 485 successful candidates were awaiting appointment letters. A re-test will be conducted soon. Reason: The question paper was leaked on March 20, two […]
JP Nadda meets reservation-reform movement activists: Here’s what issues they discussed
on August 27, 2026 at 12:12 pm
Union Minister JP Nadda on Thursday (August 27) met a delegation of quota-reform movement activists following a Jantar Mantar protest on August 21 demanding the replacement of caste-based reservation with income-based quotas in public educational institutions and government jobs.
PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from August 29, to attend SCO Summit, check details
on August 27, 2026 at 11:34 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan from 29–30 August on a bilateral visit and the Kyrgyz Republic for the 26th SCO Summit from 31 August to 1 September 2026. At the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, PM Modi will undertake a State Visit to Tashkent on 29–30 August 2026.This will be Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Uzbekistan. During the visit, he […]
Congress seeks all-party meet on delimitation, demands to freeze current Lok Sabha strength for next 25 years
on August 27, 2026 at 11:21 am
Amid the possibility of the government convening a special session of Parliament to push the delimitation bill, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the delimitation proposals and called for a 25-year freeze on the Lok Sabha’s existing strength of 543, as well as the introduction of one-third reservation […]
