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X says it blocked 8,000 accounts in India after govt's executive orders

Hindu - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:46
The platform said it received executive orders from the government requiring it to block over 8,000 accounts ‘subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment of the company’s local employees’
Categories: National News

Cut-off for engineering, veterinary, agriculture, fisheries courses set to rise

Hindu - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:40
Cut off for commerce and related programmes may fall slightly say independent observers
Categories: National News

Don't be surprised if the two NCP factions unite: Sharad Pawar

Times of India - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:39
Sharad Pawar's recent hint about a potential reunion between the two NCP factions has stirred political discussions, suggesting his daughter Supriya Sule may discuss the matter with Ajit Pawar. This development introduces uncertainty for the MVA alliance, as both NCP factions show positive signs towards reconciliation. Simultaneously, speculation arises about a possible reunion between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, prompting Congress to reassess its strategy for Maharashtra.
Categories: National News

‘Ente Keralam’ expo kicks off in Kannur

Hindu - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:27
Categories: National News

IOS Sagar returns to Kochi with personnel of nine friendly navies, coast guards

Hindu - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:27
Having jointly operated the vessel with their Indian counterparts, they and Indian Navy personnel called at five countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) during the past month.
Categories: National News

Right to reside in India only for citizens, Rohingya must go: Supreme Court

Times of India - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:26
The Supreme Court declined to halt the deportation of illegal Rohingya Muslim migrants from Delhi, emphasizing that the right to reside in India is exclusive to citizens. The court acknowledged the migrants' right to life but affirmed they would be handled under the Foreigners Act. The Solicitor General assured due process while highlighting national security concerns and India's non-recognition of Rohingya refugees.
Categories: National News

Presidency College to double its student intake this academic year

Hindu - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:25
The college’s sanctioned intake used to be 1,140 students. But, this academic year they will be admitting another 800 students in the second shift besides 400 more students in the first shift
Categories: National News

After 18 yrs, identical twins who used the same papers to get jobs caught

Times of India - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:20
In Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, a massive education fraud has been unearthed, revealing how teachers secured jobs using fake documents. Twin sisters, both named Rashmi, fraudulently worked for 18 years, costing the state over Rs 1.6 crore. Despite a High Court order, 16 teachers with confirmed irregularities remain employed, having collectively drawn nearly Rs 22.9 crore in salaries.
Categories: National News

14th night of Pakistan truce violation, toll rises to 16

Times of India - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:08
Pakistan's continuous shelling across the LoC after India's response to a terrorist attack resulted in more casualties. The death toll has risen to 16 in just over 48 hours. Mortar and heavy artillery fire targeted several sectors, marking the 14th consecutive night of truce violations. Many people were wounded. The Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the closure of educational institutions in five border districts.
Categories: National News

1971 wasn’t half as terrifying for shell-shocked Poonch

Times of India - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:04
Poonch endured intense Pakistani bombardment, unlike anything experienced even during the 1971 war, prompting widespread fear and displacement. Shelling damaged religious sites and homes, resulting in casualties, including a tabla player, a kirtan singer and a maulvi. Residents are now fleeing, seeking safety as they express the urgent need for civilian bunkers amidst escalating tensions.
Categories: National News

Displaced by Pakistani shelling, residents of border villages long for home and peace

Hindu - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:01
Several families of Silikote and Salamabad villages have been shifted to a government college in Uri for their safety even as their residences have been destroyed by mortar shelling from Pakistan side
Categories: National News

Rain and landslides shut Jammu-Srinagar highway

Times of India - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:58
The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, a crucial link between Kashmir and the rest of India, was shut down on Thursday due to rain-induced mudslides in Ramban. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded as landslides and shooting stones blocked the road. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for more rain in the region.
Categories: National News

Caste census not a political issue to BJP, but part of a philosophy of social justice, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Hindu - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:49
The party has stayed true to its ideological roots by prioritising harmony and empowerment, says Union Minister of Education; the biggest beneficiaries of the Modi government’s welfare policies have been the poor, which includes Muslims as well, and there has been no discrimination, he adds
Categories: National News

Mehbooba asks PM to pick dialogue with Pak over hostilities, cites deaths on either side

Times of India - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:48
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti urged PM Modi to prioritize dialogue with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, cautioning against military escalation. She highlighted the human cost of conflict, sharing images of children killed in shelling and advocating for peaceful co-existence. PDP legislator Waheed Para echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that J&K bears the brunt of India-Pakistan hostilities and stressing the need for dialogue.
Categories: National News

Uri’s 72 hours: Tuesday’s peace, Wednesday’s fire, Thursday’s ashes

Times of India - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:42
Heavy Pakistani shelling has devastated Nowpora village in Uri, leaving residents like Tahir Talib homeless after his house was destroyed. The intense mortar fire forced families to flee, seeking refuge in Baramulla and Boniyar. Amidst the ruins and shuttered markets, villagers return briefly to salvage belongings and protect livestock, hoping for an end to the violence that has shattered their lives.
Categories: National News

Allegation of government targeting Neelam-Jhelum project in PoK is false, says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Hindu - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:27
He warns of ‘consequences’ if Pakistan plans to target Indian infrastructure
Categories: National News

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