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Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleged that the UDF government intervened to remove social media reports about the arrest of a person who allegedly claimed to be Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s social media coordinator in a drug case linked to Operation Toofan. Vijayan accused the government of censorship and demanded an explanation for the alleged removal of reports from platforms such as Facebook. He also alleged that the state government was receiving “indirect help” from the BJP-led Centre and compared the alleged action to restrictions imposed on social media content at the Centre’s request. His remarks came a day after the CPI(M) accused Satheesan’s office of links to a drug mafia, a charge the Congress has not accepted.

The Karnataka government has banned the sale and distribution of products containing tobacco and nicotine in the state for one year. The decision has been taken in the interest of public health.

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The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu’s plea seeking directions to Karnataka for the immediate release of its share of Cauvery water on 17 August. State Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, approached the Supreme Court on August 3 seeking directions to Karnataka for the immediate release of its due share of Cauvery water. The state claimed that Karnataka had released far less water than the 3500 cusecs ordered by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee for 15 days from July 29. Tamil Nadu said Karnataka’s reservoirs had a combined storage of 77.537 TMC and argued that, based on recent rainfall, 26.954 TMC should have been released at Biligundlu, against the 4.536 TMC allocated by CWMA.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Women’s reservation in Assembly

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay introduced a resolution in the Assembly on Wednesday asking to keep Lok Sabha strength fixed at 543 seats and implement 33 per cent women’s reservation in the 2029 elections based on the current seat count. The CM said reservation for women must not be delayed anymore and stated that “reservation for women is not a concession, it is their democratic right”.

Chandrasekaran to exit as Tata Sons chairman

N Chandrasekaran has decided to quit as chairman of Tata Sons, the principal holding company of the Tata Group. He will continue in the role until his current tenure ends in February 2027. His decision comes amid differences within Tata Trusts, which holds a 66% stake in Tata Sons, with trustees led by Chairman Noel Tata reportedly deciding against renewing his tenure.

Mumbai’s Kurla landslide

Two people are feared dead and others are suspected to be trapped after a landslide at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Mumbai’s Kurla area, early Wednesday, officials said. The landslide took place near Rathod Medical at around 3.48 am after heavy rain. Rescue teams are at the spot and a search operation is underway.

Jharkhand protest: Over 200 ABVP activists detained in Ranchi

More than 200 ABVP activists, including three senior office-bearers, were detained in Ranchi on Tuesday while protesting the police action against students over alleged irregularities in government job exams. The protesters were stopped near the Old Assembly area while marching towards the new Assembly building and were taken away in different vehicles. ABVP said police used some force to stop the march but denied that there was a full-fledged lathi-charge. The detained activists were released after 9 pm.

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Aug 12, 2026 03:46 PM IST
Sports ministry bans table tennis federation of India over governance issues

The Sports Ministry banned the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), citing repeated "governance deficiencies."

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Aug 12, 2026 02:43 PM IST
Ex Kerala CM alleges government intervention to remove reports on drug case arrest

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleged that the UDF government intervened to remove social media reports about the arrest of a person who allegedly claimed to be Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s social media coordinator in a drug case linked to Operation Toofan. Vijayan accused the government of censorship and demanded an explanation for the alleged removal of reports from platforms such as Facebook. He also alleged that the state government was receiving “indirect help” from the BJP-led Centre and compared the alleged action to restrictions imposed on social media content at the Centre’s request. His remarks came a day after the CPI(M) accused Satheesan’s office of links to a drug mafia, a charge the Congress has not accepted.

Aug 12, 2026 02:08 PM IST
Karnataka bans gutka, pan masala, tobacco products for a year

The Karnataka government has banned the sale and distribution of products containing tobacco and nicotine in the state for one year. The decision has been taken in the interest of public health.

Aug 12, 2026 01:43 PM IST
BJP accuses Jharkhand administration of intimidating protesting students

The BJP accused the Ranchi district administration of trying to force students to call off their protest over Jharkhand recruitment examinations irregularities. BJP leader Babulal Marandi alleged that officials shut off electricity at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium and asked protesters to vacate the site. However, Ranchi DC Manjunath Bhajantri and SSP Rakesh Ranjan denied the allegations, saying they had visited the site to check on the students’ well-being.

Aug 12, 2026 01:12 PM IST
Priyanka Gandhi says Centre avoiding questions on Ram temple donation theft

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday accused the government of refusing to answer questions in the Parliament Monsoon session over the Ram Temple donations theft, saying it was dismissing the matter as a state subject. She also alleged that the BJP had used the Ram temple for political gains ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Aug 12, 2026 12:14 PM IST
‘I am ready to answer every question in Parliament’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said he was ready to answer the Opposition’s questions in Parliament, after demands for his statement over police excesses during the students’ protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.

Shah said the government was ready for a discussion on the NEET protests and urged the Opposition to allow Parliament to function. "We asked for a time to be fixed and for the Opposition to be ready. That was their initial demand, and we agreed to it. I, too, have stated that I am ready to answer any question in Parliament, yet they simply do not want the discussion to take place. Now, let the public decide who is running away. Let them submit a letter to the Speaker by 3:00 PM today. We are ready for a discussion on all aspects from 3:00 PM today until 3:00 PM tomorrow," Shah stated.

He said he would sit in the House, listen to all points and respond to every issue, adding that the government had “nothing to hide”.

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Aug 12, 2026 10:40 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay tables Delimitation related resolution in Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay introduced a resolution in the Assembly on Wednesday asking to keep Lok Sabha strength fixed at 543 seats and implement 33 per cent women’s reservation in the 2029 elections based on the current seat count. The CM said reservation for women must not be delayed anymore and stated that "reservation for women is not a concession, it is their democratic right".

Aug 12, 2026 09:28 AM IST
Bengaluru garage fire damages electric bikes, nearby hospital

A fire broke out at a garage in Bengaluru’s NRI Layout on Tuesday night, destroying several electric bikes and damaging a nearby private hospital. The blaze started around 9 pm and was brought under control by firefighters after a sustained operation. No casualties were reported. The cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed though a short circuit is suspected. Police and fire officials are investigating, says PTI.

Aug 12, 2026 08:55 AM IST
Orange alert in Himachal Pradesh

Continuous rain in Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours has caused landslides and other rain-related incidents in Shimla. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall today. A landslide in Vikas Nagar caused a portion of the road to cave in, putting a nearby house at risk and raising safety concerns among residents.

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Aug 12, 2026 08:50 AM IST
Several trapped in Mumbai’s Kurla landslide, search operation underway

Two people are feared dead and others are suspected to be trapped after a landslide at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Mumbai’s Kurla area, early Wednesday, officials said. The landslide took place near Rathod Medical at around 3.48 am after heavy rain. Rescue teams are at the spot and a search operation is underway.

Aug 12, 2026 08:46 AM IST
2 killed, 4 injured in fire at Mumbai multi-storey building

A 23-year-old woman and a 2.5-year-old boy were killed, while four others were injured after a fire broke out on the 11th floor of a residential building on Baptista Road in Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, on Tuesday night. The blaze was reported around 10:08 pm and was classified as a Level 2 fire eight minutes later. Fire brigade personnel rescued and evacuated several residents trapped on the 11th floor. Read Here

Aug 12, 2026 08:40 AM IST
Armed men burn houses in Manipur's Naga village

Armed men attacked Tokpa Liangmai Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Tuesday night, firing several rounds before setting fire to the houses, officials said. The attack took place around 10 pm near Tumnoupokpi Thangal village. The exact number of houses burnt is yet to be confirmed, though most of the structures were kutcha, as per PTI reports.

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