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Iran vows to block US-brokered Caucasus corridor, calls it ‘political treachery’

The corridor, named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), would operate under Armenian law and pass close to Iran's border, raising Tehran's concerns.

PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line, lays foundation for ₹15,000 cr phase 3 project

The Prime Minister was seen buying a ticket through QR code-enabled ticket vending machines at the Ragigudda metro station before flagging off the Yellow Line of the Namma Metro.

Was offered 160 guaranteed seats before Maharashtra polls—Sharad Pawar amid Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ charge

The claims come 9 months after poll results, amid Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” charge accusing ECI of colluding with the BJP in alleged voter list manipulation nationwide.

Heavy rain lashes Delhi, waterlogging reported at several places

IMD forecasts rain with thunderstorms in Delhi till 12 Aug; heavy showers cause waterlogging, jams near AIIMS, and congestion on Barapullah bridge.

Helicopter rescue operations continue for 3rd day in flood-hit Uttarkashi’s Dharali, Harsil

Rescue teams airlift people trapped in Dharali-Harsil to Matli helipad, where arrangements are in place to ensure their safe travel to their destinations.

Ganga nears danger level in Varanasi, Namo Ghat submerged amid heavy rains in UP

All govt, aided & private schools up to class 8 in Lucknow were shut on 8 Aug due to heavy rain, waterlogging & IMD forecast of more downpours, says District Magistrate’s office.

No political party has filed claims or objections on Bihar draft rolls, reiterates EC

EC has received 7,252 claims and objections directly from the electors for the draft roll 9 August on the SIR of the electoral rolls in Bihar.

Railways launches festive round-trip scheme with 20% rebate on return tickets

The initiative aims to redistribute crowding, facilitate hassle-free bookings, and enhance the utilisation of train services, including special trains, in both directions.

‘EC should give us digital voter lists from last 10 years’, says Rahul in ‘vote chori’ conference

Rahul Gandhi Thursday alleged the BJP won Bangalore Central Lok Sabha seat last year through massive voter list manipulation, citing analysis of Election Commission (ECI) data.

Govt withdraws new Income-Tax Bill 2025 from Lok Sabha, to table amended bill

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Friday moved to withdraw the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, after the BJP MP Baijayant Panda-headed 31-member Select Committee had suggested a few changes to the legislation.

On Camera

Postcards from Hyderabad—stories Europeans told about the city

For all their colonial underpinnings, postcards from Hyderabad also inadvertently preserve a trace of local memory: a glimpse of a street, a face, a forgotten name.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?