HC bars Punjab govt from large-scale ad campaigns until it clears staff's dues
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has barred the Punjab government from spending on large-scale advertising campaigns until it clears pending Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief arrears of employees and pensioners. The court directed the government to clear the dues within 15 days. The state will have to pay 6% simple interest on the outstanding amount if it fails to meet deadline.
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07:01 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has barred the Punjab government from spending on large-scale advertising campaigns until it clears pending Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief arrears of employees and pensioners. The court directed the government to clear the dues within 15 days. The state will have to pay 6% simple interest on the outstanding amount if it fails to meet deadline.
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07:01 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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Rahul Gandhi leaves Defence Committee meeting to attend another event
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence to attend another event on Tuesday, reported ANI. When asked about what happened in the meeting, he replied, "I am not allowed to say what happened in the meeting." Rahul attended the launch event of the book "Vaiko in Parliament"- a compilation of Vaiko's speeches.
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07:29 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence to attend another event on Tuesday, reported ANI. When asked about what happened in the meeting, he replied, "I am not allowed to say what happened in the meeting." Rahul attended the launch event of the book "Vaiko in Parliament"- a compilation of Vaiko's speeches.
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07:29 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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SC orders longer mandatory third-party insurance cover for new cars, 2-wheelers
The Supreme Court has directed the IRDAI to increase the term of mandatory third-party motor vehicle insurance for new cars from 3 years to 4 years. For new two-wheelers, the term will be extended from 5 years to 6 years. The court noted that a large number of vehicles remain uninsured despite the mandatory third-party motor insurance requirement.
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07:15 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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The Supreme Court has directed the IRDAI to increase the term of mandatory third-party motor vehicle insurance for new cars from 3 years to 4 years. For new two-wheelers, the term will be extended from 5 years to 6 years. The court noted that a large number of vehicles remain uninsured despite the mandatory third-party motor insurance requirement.
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07:15 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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Bangladesh warns its media against airing Sheikh Hasina's address from India
Bangladesh has warned its media against airing and publicising the statements from exiled PM Sheikh Hasina's August 5 address from New Delhi. The virtual address would mark Hasina's first interaction with journalists since her ouster from Bangladesh in August 2024 following student-led protests. The address would reportedly be via an audio-only link from an undisclosed location.
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07:42 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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Bangladesh has warned its media against airing and publicising the statements from exiled PM Sheikh Hasina's August 5 address from New Delhi. The virtual address would mark Hasina's first interaction with journalists since her ouster from Bangladesh in August 2024 following student-led protests. The address would reportedly be via an audio-only link from an undisclosed location.
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07:42 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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SC proposes fuel ban for vehicles without valid insurance
The Supreme Court has proposed linking fuel supply at petrol pumps to vehicles' insurance status to enforce mandatory third-party motor insurance. Under the proposal, vehicles without valid insurance could be denied fuel until coverage is renewed. The court directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and the Road Transport Ministry to develop a pilot programme.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
08:00 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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The Supreme Court has proposed linking fuel supply at petrol pumps to vehicles' insurance status to enforce mandatory third-party motor insurance. Under the proposal, vehicles without valid insurance could be denied fuel until coverage is renewed. The court directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and the Road Transport Ministry to develop a pilot programme.
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08:00 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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'Ghajini' actor Pradeep Rawat passes away
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who starred in films such as 'Ghajini' and 'Lagaan', passed away at the age of 74. The news of his demise was shared by actor Yashpal Sharma, who paid tribute to Pradeep in a post on Instagram on Tuesday. "He was suffering from cancer, and it had relapsed," Pradeep's manager Siddharth Tiwari said.
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09:42 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who starred in films such as 'Ghajini' and 'Lagaan', passed away at the age of 74. The news of his demise was shared by actor Yashpal Sharma, who paid tribute to Pradeep in a post on Instagram on Tuesday. "He was suffering from cancer, and it had relapsed," Pradeep's manager Siddharth Tiwari said.
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09:42 pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026
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Suspended policeman who joined CJP protest dismissed over 'serious misconduct'
Suspended Uttarakhand police constable Sher Singh, who participated in Cockroach Janta Party protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, has been dismissed from service. The officials said a departmental inquiry found him guilty of "serious misconduct". "The action was taken to uphold discipline within the police force and maintain public confidence in the organisation," Pithoragarh SP Akshay Konde said.
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09:09 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Suspended Uttarakhand police constable Sher Singh, who participated in Cockroach Janta Party protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, has been dismissed from service. The officials said a departmental inquiry found him guilty of "serious misconduct". "The action was taken to uphold discipline within the police force and maintain public confidence in the organisation," Pithoragarh SP Akshay Konde said.
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09:09 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Took loans several times to fund my training abroad: Asmita Dey
Indian judoka Asmita Dey, who won gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026, revealed she took loans several times to fund her training in Germany and France. "I did not inform my family about the loans because they would have got worried," she added. The 23-year-old lost her father, a bicycle mechanic, to a brain stroke in December last year.
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News By: Pravel Jain
09:23 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Indian judoka Asmita Dey, who won gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026, revealed she took loans several times to fund her training in Germany and France. "I did not inform my family about the loans because they would have got worried," she added. The 23-year-old lost her father, a bicycle mechanic, to a brain stroke in December last year.
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09:23 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Kerala Transport Minister says women opt for free buses but pay for private schools, sparks row
Kerala Transport Minister CP John sparked a controversy by saying that many women who use government's free bus service and rely on government healthcare are willing to spend money on private education for their children. "People's behaviour surprises me," John stated. The Left and BJP have accused John of being insensitive towards economic choices that families are forced to make.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
09:38 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Kerala Transport Minister CP John sparked a controversy by saying that many women who use government's free bus service and rely on government healthcare are willing to spend money on private education for their children. "People's behaviour surprises me," John stated. The Left and BJP have accused John of being insensitive towards economic choices that families are forced to make.
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Man misses flight as airline fails to tell him plane will leave from 7.5 km away, wins ₹60,000
A man won ₹60,000 compensation after he missed his Delhi-Raipur flight because the private airline informed him of his pre-poned flight but not that its terminal had been changed. A consumer commission said he couldn't reach on time because the flight's new departing terminal was 7.5 km away. The man's family was left stranded at night after missing the flight.
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09:56 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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A man won ₹60,000 compensation after he missed his Delhi-Raipur flight because the private airline informed him of his pre-poned flight but not that its terminal had been changed. A consumer commission said he couldn't reach on time because the flight's new departing terminal was 7.5 km away. The man's family was left stranded at night after missing the flight.
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09:56 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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How will Trump's plan to impose extra fees on H-1B, L-1 visa extensions impact Indians?
The Trump administration's reported plan to impose extra fees on the extension of the H-1B and L-1 visas will impact Indians the most, as Indians accounted for 71% of H-1B visa extensions in FY2025. Although additional fees would be paid by employers, Indian nationals will likely face the most burden as they make up the majority of H-1B beneficiaries.
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10:14 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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The Trump administration's reported plan to impose extra fees on the extension of the H-1B and L-1 visas will impact Indians the most, as Indians accounted for 71% of H-1B visa extensions in FY2025. Although additional fees would be paid by employers, Indian nationals will likely face the most burden as they make up the majority of H-1B beneficiaries.
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10:14 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged for fourth time in a row
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the MPC's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. This is the fourth time that the MPC has decided to keep the rate unchanged, with the last cut (0.25%) being decided in December. The committee kept the standing deposit facility rate unchanged at 5% and the marginal standing facility rate unchanged at 5.5%.
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10:19 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the MPC's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. This is the fourth time that the MPC has decided to keep the rate unchanged, with the last cut (0.25%) being decided in December. The committee kept the standing deposit facility rate unchanged at 5% and the marginal standing facility rate unchanged at 5.5%.
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10:19 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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What did RBI say about GDP growth & inflation projections amid Iran war & El Niño?
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said real GDP growth in FY27 is projected at 6.7%, 10 basis points higher than previous projections, while inflation is expected at 5%. Malhotra noted the supply-side risks posed by US-Iran war and the risks to agricultural sector's outlook due to El Niño. He said quarterly GDP growth is expected to hover between 6.4%-7% in FY27.
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11:06 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said real GDP growth in FY27 is projected at 6.7%, 10 basis points higher than previous projections, while inflation is expected at 5%. Malhotra noted the supply-side risks posed by US-Iran war and the risks to agricultural sector's outlook due to El Niño. He said quarterly GDP growth is expected to hover between 6.4%-7% in FY27.
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11:06 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Explosions rock Dubai
Explosions have been reported in Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, with videos posted on social media showing thick plumes of smoke covering the night sky. Iran's Mehr news agency claimed that at least seven blasts occurred in 20 minutes. While the authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the explosions, reports claimed Yemen's Houthis launched a missile attack.
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11:28 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Explosions have been reported in Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, with videos posted on social media showing thick plumes of smoke covering the night sky. Iran's Mehr news agency claimed that at least seven blasts occurred in 20 minutes. While the authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the explosions, reports claimed Yemen's Houthis launched a missile attack.
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11:28 am Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Shinde orders audit of Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple donations over ₹18 cr annual theft claim
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has ordered a special audit of cash donations, jewellery and other valuables received at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple in last five years. Shinde directed the law and judiciary department, which oversees the trust's administration, to conduct the audit. This comes after MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleged ₹18 crore in donations were stolen annually from the temple.
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12:29 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has ordered a special audit of cash donations, jewellery and other valuables received at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple in last five years. Shinde directed the law and judiciary department, which oversees the trust's administration, to conduct the audit. This comes after MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleged ₹18 crore in donations were stolen annually from the temple.
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Bombay HC orders removal of vile & abusive posts against Union Minister Gadkari amid E20 row
Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered takedown of posts, including deepfake and AI videos, against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari over the controversial Ethanol-blended fuel policy. Granting interim relief to Gadkari, the court directed Meta, X and Google to ensure that the posts are taken down. "These posts, on the face of it, are abusive, vile and obscene," the court said.
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12:42 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered takedown of posts, including deepfake and AI videos, against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari over the controversial Ethanol-blended fuel policy. Granting interim relief to Gadkari, the court directed Meta, X and Google to ensure that the posts are taken down. "These posts, on the face of it, are abusive, vile and obscene," the court said.
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12:42 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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TN women to get 8-gram gold coin & silk saree on marriage, newborns to get 1-gram gold ring
Women in Tamil Nadu will get an eight-gram gold coin and a silk saree on their marriage under the 'Annan Seer Thittam' scheme announced in the first-ever budget of Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's government. A one-gram gold ring will be given to every newborn delivered in any state government hospital under the 'Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme.
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12:59 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Women in Tamil Nadu will get an eight-gram gold coin and a silk saree on their marriage under the 'Annan Seer Thittam' scheme announced in the first-ever budget of Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's government. A one-gram gold ring will be given to every newborn delivered in any state government hospital under the 'Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme.
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India gives 3 days for Zuckerberg to apologise over PM video row, issues 6-point ultimatum
The Parliamentary panel on IT has given a three-day deadline for billionaire Mark Zuckerberg to apologise after PM Narendra Modi's selfie video was removed from Facebook, News18 reported. The panel said Meta risks losing its 'safe harbour' status if Zuckerberg doesn't apologise. The panel's six-point ultimatum also called for all platforms to comply with child sexual abuse material-related laws.
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01:07 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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The Parliamentary panel on IT has given a three-day deadline for billionaire Mark Zuckerberg to apologise after PM Narendra Modi's selfie video was removed from Facebook, News18 reported. The panel said Meta risks losing its 'safe harbour' status if Zuckerberg doesn't apologise. The panel's six-point ultimatum also called for all platforms to comply with child sexual abuse material-related laws.
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Vegetables floating in watery gravy & burnt chapatis served to kids in mid-day meal in UP
A video, claimed to be from a government primary school in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, has surfaced online purportedly showing the mid-day meal being served to the students. The video showed vegetables floating in a watery gravy. It also showed burnt chapatis being served to the children. The video has gone viral on social media.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
01:25 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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A video, claimed to be from a government primary school in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, has surfaced online purportedly showing the mid-day meal being served to the students. The video showed vegetables floating in a watery gravy. It also showed burnt chapatis being served to the children. The video has gone viral on social media.
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01:25 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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TN announces ₹300 cr for modernisation of govt schools, students to get laptops & bicycles
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the TVK government's first Budget in the Assembly. The government earmarked ₹300 crore for modernisation of 3,734 state-run schools and allotted ₹2,000 crore to the laptop scheme for college students under 'Vettri Madikanini Thittam'. It also allocated ₹277 crore to provide bicycles to Class 11 students.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
01:41 pm Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the TVK government's first Budget in the Assembly. The government earmarked ₹300 crore for modernisation of 3,734 state-run schools and allotted ₹2,000 crore to the laptop scheme for college students under 'Vettri Madikanini Thittam'. It also allocated ₹277 crore to provide bicycles to Class 11 students.
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