Om Birla’s Emotional Appeal to Opposition: “Let the House Function”

NEW DELHI, India — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made an emotional appeal to political parties on Monday, August 10, urging floor leaders to cooperate in restoring the functioning of Parliament amid repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session. Birla called for Question Hour, discussion on key Bills and meaningful debate on issues affecting the public.

Jharkhand Protest Turns Tense as Police Use Lathi Charge, Water Cannons

RANCHI, India — Jharkhand Police used a lathi charge and water cannons on Monday, August 10, 2026, during a ‘Vidhan Sabha gherao’ march in Ranchi organised by students protesting alleged irregularities in examinations and the recruitment process linked to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examinations.

Assam Flood Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 100

GUWAHATI, India — Assam’s ongoing flood crisis has claimed 100 lives, according to the latest Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) bulletin, as widespread inundation continues to affect districts across the state and rescue and relief operations remain underway.

PM Modi Calls on Indians to Hoist the Tricolour as Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 Begins

NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement by hoisting the Tricolour at their homes and reaffirming their collective commitment to building a Viksit Bharat. The appeal came as this year’s campaign is being linked with the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.

IAF Wing Commander Allegedly Honey-Trapped, Sensitive Defence Information Shared With Pakistan

NEW DELHI, India — A serving Indian Air Force Wing Commander was arrested after allegedly sharing sensitive defence-related information with Pakistani intelligence handlers, with investigators suspecting that the officer was targeted through a suspected honey-trap operation. The officer was arrested in late May and is currently in judicial custody as the investigation examines what information was allegedly shared and whether others could be linked to a wider espionage network.