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Jharkhand Cancels Three JPSC Exams Amid Student Protests
The Jharkhand government agrees to scrap three JPSC examinations following prolonged student protests over alleged irregularities, while related investigations unfold.
Tribunal Reforms Bill 2026 Set for Lok Sabha Introduction
The Union government is slated to introduce the Tribunal Reforms Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha today, establishing a new oversight commission for tribunals.
Russia Floats Direct Rail Link to India to Bypass Maritime Chokepoints
Russia has proposed exploring a direct railway route linking Moscow to the Indian Ocean via Central and South Asia to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and Bosphorus chokepoints.
Ukraine and Russia Trade Blame After Deadly Attacks and Odesa Port Strike
Fresh cross-border attacks leave casualties in Ukraine's Sumy and damage the critical Odesa port, escalating mutual blame between Kyiv and Moscow.
Houthi Missile and Drone Strike on Mocha Kills 7, Wounds 30
A devastating Houthi missile and drone strike on Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Mocha kills seven and wounds 30, escalating regional tensions.
China Navigates the Arctic with 'Ice Silk Road' to Bypass Chokepoints
China is actively advancing its 'Ice Silk Road' initiative through the Arctic, aiming to bypass traditional maritime shipping chokepoints and secure alternative trade routes.
Lok Sabha to Take Up Four Major Bills, Including Kerala Name-Change Proposal
The Modi government is set to introduce four major bills in the Lok Sabha, featuring the proposal to rename Kerala to Keralam, alongside legislative updates for tribunals, mining, and cooperatives.
Zelenskyy Warns North Korea May Send Up to 50,000 Troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that North Korea is studying the Ukraine war and could deploy up to 50,000 troops to support Russia.
Iran Conditions Strait of Hormuz Reopening on US Concessions
Tehran links the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz to Washington meeting several demands, keeping pressure on global oil supplies and energy markets.
16 Bangladeshi Workers Killed in Riyadh Sofa Factory Blaze
A tragic fire at a sofa and furniture manufacturing facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has claimed the lives of 16 Bangladeshi migrant workers.
Air India Pilot Likely Failed Dope Test After Turbulence-Hit Flight
Aviation authorities are examining circumstances after reports emerged that an Air India pilot on a turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight may have failed a dope test.
Iran Demands US, Israeli Shipping Ban in Hormuz Peace Deal
Tehran seeks to bar US and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz as part of a deal mediated by Oman, according to reports released on August 8, 2026.