Delhi Weather on Raksha Bandhan: Rain likely today, dry spell from August 29

Weather Update on Raksha Bandhan: Delhi is likely to receive rainfall on Raksha Bandhan, Friday, August 28, as the southwest monsoon remains active over several parts of the country. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital is expected to see cloudy skies and moderate rain in several areas. The maximum temperature is likely … Read more

Raksha Bandhan 2026: PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and President Murmu extend heartfelt wishes

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his heartfelt wishes and prayed for happiness, prosperity and success in everyone’s lives. In a post on X, PM said, “Heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. May … Read more

Delhi couple held over Pakistan espionage links, were in touch with operatives since 2024, sent SIM cards via Dubai

The Delhi Police’s special cell on Friday said it busted a Pakistani intelligence operatives-led espionage module, based in Pakistan and backed by the country’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), by arresting a Delhi couple in their 20s, who had been working for it for two years. Investigators said two mobile phones the couple used contain incriminating chats … Read more

IIT Kanpur SATHEE registrations surge after Modi’s online coaching announcement

Registrations for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur’s free online coaching platform Self-Assessment, Test and Help for Entrance Exams (SATHEE) have surged since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s August 15 announcement of a national network for free online coaching. The institute is working with the Union education ministry to develop a new platform building on … Read more

Centre’s norms for SDRFs: Agniveers, NCC holders preferred, 15% seats for women

The Centre has issued detailed guidelines to states and union territories for raising, equipping, operationalising and training within the next five years, state disaster response forces (SDRFs), with preference to be given to Agniveers and NCC certificate holders for direct recruitment and 15% of the openings reserved for women. The units will be modelled on … Read more

5 years after GSLV-F10 failure, ISRO to replace Earth-imaging GISAT

Five years ago, in August 2021, the Indian space agency ISRO launched India’s first agile Earth observation satellite, GISAT-1, from Sriharikota on the GSLV-F10 rocket. The satellite was lost after the mid-flight failure of the rocket. WION has learnt that the 52-meters-tall, three-stage GSLV-F17 rocket, carrying a replacement for the GISAT, has been moved to … Read more

Udupi: 5 Rare Jain Inscriptions Discovered At Historic Kote Basadi In Karkala

Five rare ancient Jain inscriptions have been discovered at the historic Kote Basadi in Mala, Karkala, Udupi, during renovation work. Researchers believe the inscriptions offer evidence of Jain religious activity dating back to the 14th century. A significant historical discovery has been made at the historic Kote Basadi in Mala village of Karkala taluk, where … Read more

Pralhad Joshi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with RSS members in Hubballi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi celebrated Raksha Bandhan at an RSS event in Hubballi, wishing for peace and prosperity. He, along with PM Modi and other ministers, emphasized the importance of respecting and protecting women’s dignity. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday celebrated Raksha Bandhan at an event organised by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in … Read more

Nepal rejects India’s NDRF, US, China rescue teams despite nearly 500 deaths, says its own forces can handle flood operation

Nepal has refused offers from several countries to send search and rescue teams after devastating flash floods killed at least 469 people and left hundreds missing. The government said its own security agencies are capable of leading the rescue operation and have decided to handle the search without foreign teams. Rescue personnel are continuing to … Read more

“Judicial discipline dictates Allahabad HC should not have delivered verdict till Sabarimala judgment”: Owaisi on Hijab order

 AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday reacted to the Allahabad High Court’s decision rejecting the petition of a minor girl seeking permission to wear a hijab with her school uniform. Questioning the High Court’s order, Owaisi said a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court is currently hearing the Sabarimala case, which is set to decide … Read more