Jagran Correspondent, New Delhi: Two convicts in the murder case of IB employee Ankit Sharma during the Delhi riots have challenged the trial court’s decision. On Wednesday, a bench of Justice Pratibha M Singh and Justice Vikas Mahajan issued notice to Delhi Police seeking its response on the appeal petition of two convicts. Next Hearing Will … Read more
A man’s last journey has taken an emotional turn after his three daughters stayed away from his final rites, leaving an old-age home management to arrange his cremation and subsequent rituals. After being unable to attend their father’s funeral, the daughters, based in Nepal, Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai, were also unable to perform the ritual … Read more
Stargazers have another reason to look up at the sky today as the second and final solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) of 2026 is occurring today, August 12, 2026. The total duration of the solar eclipse will be 4 hours and 24 minutes, stretching from the evening of 12 August into the early hours of 13 … Read more
Radhika Pandit marked her 10th engagement anniversary with Yash by sharing an unseen video from their 2016 engagement ceremony in Goa. The actress penned a heartfelt note as fans revisited the couple’s special day and praised their journey. Yash and Radhika Pandit are widely regarded as one of Sandalwood’s most loved celebrity couples, and fans … Read more
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday following an uproar over BJP MP Sushmita Dev’s alleged derogatory remarks against CPM MP John Brittas. The controversy centres on the word “Lungiwala”, which Brittas has alleged was repeatedly used against him during proceedings on Monday. Soon after listed papers were laid on the table … Read more
Astatewide bandh has been called across Karnataka on 13 August 2026 from 6 am to 6 pm. Pro-Kannada organisations are organising the shutdown to protest the Cauvery water dispute and to demand faster progress on key projects such as Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri. The bandh is likely to disrupt public transport, shops and commercial establishments. … Read more
Karnataka is heading for a 12-hour bandh on Thursday (Aug 13). Will the entire state be shut down? The protest, scheduled from 6 am to 6 pm, is being organised by pro-Kannada groups, including Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj, over the long-running Cauvery water dispute. The organisations are also demanding progress on the Mekedatu, Mahadayi, and … Read more
Unlike conventional wooden sticks, modern police lathis are polycarbonate batons made to stringent specifications for acquisition by law enforcement agencies. They are designed to absorb shock and ensure that there is no loss of life and are a replacement for the bamboo lathis used in India. Technical specifications and acquisitions requirements As part of the … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has finally responded to his critics in Parliament, saying that he is ready for debate. Opposition MPs have been mocking the Home Minister for being “Missing in Action”, to which Shah responded by saying that such terms are being misused. “Words like ‘missing’ and ‘fugitives’ are terms that have only … Read more
CAVA Group’s second-quarter sales rose 31.3%, while James Chanos critiqued the same-store sales outlook. CAVA’s Q2 revenue and EPS both surpassed analyst estimates. The company maintained its 2026 same-store sales growth forecast of 4.5% to 6.5%. James Chanos criticized CAVA’s outlook, pointing to a sharp expected slowdown in same-store sales growth. CAVA Group’s (CAVA) stock surged … Read more