Supreme Court sets up high-powered committee to investigate police action against student protesters
The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a High-Power Inquiry Committee (HPEC) to investigate the actions of police and security forces during student protests held at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the country. The apex court stated that an independent and impartial inquiry is necessary regarding allegations of excessive use of force against protesters. The five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice R. Subhash Reddy, to examine allegations of excessive use of force by police, paramilitary forces and other security personnel against protesters.
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UPSC CSE Mains 2026 begins tomorrow; check dress code for male, female aspirants
The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC CSE Mains 2026 is scheduled to be held from Friday, August 21. UPSC CSE Mains will be held daily in two shifts; forenoon session from 9 am to 12 noon and afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
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OPINION | US envoy’s remarks on Kashmir: Message will go far and wide
US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, during his visit to Kashmir Valley, has said, “Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India and an incredibly beautiful place.” Those in the Pakistani establishment should understand this as a fact, but our neighbour has no intention of accepting this truth. Pakistan Foreign Office yesterday summoned US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker and lodged a “strong demarche” over Sergio Gor’s remarks. Gor is also the Trump administration’s Special Envoy to South and Central Asia. “Pakistan strongly condemns and categorically rejects the characterisation of Jammu and Kashmir as a ‘part of India’,” the Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement. “Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory”, it said.
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Fake cancer drug interstate racket busted in Delhi; 17 arrested, drugs worth Rs 9 crore seized
Delhi Police Crime Branch’s Interstate Cell has busted an interstate syndicate involved in the sale of counterfeit and illegally diverted expensive cancer medicines, arresting 17 people so far and recovering drugs and other material worth around Rs 9 crore. The operation has uncovered a supply network spread across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other states. Police have also recovered around Rs 50 lakh in cash from locations linked to the syndicate.
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India roar past Pakistan 5-3 in Hockey World Cup 2026, book top-8 spot in thrilling clash
The Indian men’s hockey team delivered when it mattered most, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a high-voltage Pool D clash at the Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen. After suffering a setback against England in their previous outing, India bounced back in style to keep their campaign alive and secure their place in the top eight. With their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, Harmanpreet Singh and his men produced a confident display against Pakistan. India controlled the contest from the opening quarter and never allowed their opponents to take complete control of the game.
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Five dead, 20 others hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar
A shocking case of suspected spurious liquor consumption has emerged from Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district, where five people have died and 20 others are undergoing treatment after allegedly consuming adulterated liquor. As per the information, the incident occurred at Kharkhadi village of Ghogha taluka. The incident has triggered a major police investigation. Acting on the directions of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister, a team of the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has reached Bhavnagar to investigate the matter. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team is also collecting evidence from the suspected site of adulteration.
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Pakistan summons US envoy over Sergio Gor’s ‘J-K important part of India’ remark in Srinagar
Pakistan on Wednesday (August 19) summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and lodged a ‘strong demarche’ after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an ‘important part of India’ during his visit to Srinagar.
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40 students hospitalised after lunch in Himachal’s Kullu, water contamination suspected
In a shocking incident, around 40 students of a government primary school in Kullu district fell sick and were admitted to hospital after having lunch, with authorities suspecting water contamination. Officials said on Wednesday that the incident took place at Government Primary School in Bari on Tuesday. The sick students were immediately rushed to a hospital at Patlikul, while seven children were referred to the Kullu district hospital, officials said.
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ED takes big action in money laundering case linked to Jauhar University, raids 10 locations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday took a significant action in a money laundering case linked to Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur. The ED’s Lucknow Zonal Office conducted searched at 10 locations across Rampur, Saharanpur, and Delhi under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). According to the ED, the investigation pertains to the alleged illegal acquisition of land for the university and the alleged misappropriation of government funds. Allegations regarding the diversion of government funds for the construction of university buildings are also being investigated.
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Auto-rickshaw, taxi drivers who refuse to learn Marathi will face action: Maharashtra Transport Minister
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said a campaign to teach Marathi to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers has been underway in the state for the past 105 days and during this period, 165,000 drivers have learned Marathi and received certificates. People coming from other states, alongside those from Maharashtra, should find employment here and Mumbai has the capacity to accommodate everyone, he said, adding, the state language, Marathi, should be promoted and propagated.
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