Lok Sabha clears legislation to rename state of Kerala as Keralam

August 11, 2026 8:39 PM

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Lok Sabha clears legislation to rename state of Kerala as Keralam

   The Lok Sabha has passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. The Bill seeks to change the name of the state of Kerala to Keralam in the First Schedule of the Constitution. A resolution in this regard was passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly in June 2024.   Speaking on the bill, Minis...

CBI arrests 26 key operatives of Global cyber crime network involved in fraudulent activities
CBI arrests 26 key operatives of Global cyber crime network involved in fraudulent activities

August 11, 2026 8:22 PM

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CBI arrests offender in 2021 post-poll violence murder case in West Bengal

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today arrested Proclaimed Offender Gopal Das from West Bengal, who was involved in 2021 post-poll violence murder case in West Bengal. The accused was later produced before the Competent Court of Calcutta, which remanded the accused to Judicial Custody. The ...

NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme under Artemis Accords

August 11, 2026 8:39 PM

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NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme under Artemis Accords

  NASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join its Moon Base programme, building on the two countries’ partnership under the Artemis Accords. India and US have agreed to advance discussions for cooperation on open scientific data sharing under the Accords. The ninth meeting...

PM Modi urges countrymen to celebrate Independence Day with pride

August 11, 2026 8:38 PM

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PM Modi urges countrymen to celebrate Independence Day with pride

Prime Minister Narendra has urged countrymen to celebrate Independence Day with pride and grandeur, taking a pledge to build a Viksit Bharat. Sharing a video on a social media platform, Mr Modi encouraged every citizen to come together and pay tribute to the freedom fighters of the country. Further,...

Heavy rain affects normal life across Himachal Pradesh

August 11, 2026 8:08 PM

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Heavy rain affects normal life across Himachal Pradesh

Intermittent rainfall across most parts of Himachal Pradesh has affected normal life at several places. Due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, two national highways and 204 other roads in the state are blocked for traffic.    On the Shimla-Dharamshala National Highway, a boulder fell on a mo...

Progress of area sown under Kharif Crops crosses 967 Lakh Hectares

August 11, 2026 7:39 PM

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Progress of area sown under Kharif Crops crosses 967 Lakh Hectares

  Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed that the progress of area coverage under Kharif Crops has recorded more than 967 lakh hectare area as of 7th of this month.  It added that the rice has been grown over more than 344 lakh hectares, while oilseeds were sown over more than 180 ...