According to the report, bio-toilets in AC coaches were found to be in better condition than those in non-AC coaches. Passenger dissatisfaction exceeded 50% in five zones, including East Coast, Western, and Eastern Railways. In contrast, satisfaction levels crossed 90% in Northern and North Central Railways.

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have disrupted normal life, leading to road closures, power outages, and flooded homes. Hundreds of roads are blocked, including national highways, with Mandi and Kullu districts being the worst affected. The intense rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides, causing significant damage and resulting in numerous casualties and substantial financial losses across the state.

In Odisha's Ganjam district, a nursing home proprietor, Mangulu Charan Pradhan, has been arrested for allegedly performing a delivery without medical qualifications, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and her newborn. Police reports indicate that the procedure was conducted with the assistance of two auxiliary nurse midwives, neither of whom were qualified doctors.

Barnala police arrested four members linked to the Bambiha gang near Khudi road following a shootout. The suspects, hailing from Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, were apprehended in a Verna car after opening fire on police. Authorities seized four weapons, including a Turkish-made Zigana pistol, and live cartridges.

Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of illegal activities like land grabbing and pushing out citizens, while Sarma alleges that Bhushan and others are working to weaken the state. Bhushan questioned Sarma's fear of outside scrutiny, citing illegal evictions and land seizures for corporations. He also condemned sedition cases against journalists.

During his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi experienced a security breach when an unidentified man hugged and kissed him on the shoulder in Purnea district. Security personnel quickly intervened, removing the man as Gandhi, accompanied by bikers including Tejashwi Yadav, continued his journey to Araria.

Rahul Gandhi playfully responded to suggestions about his marriage during a press conference in Araria. He mentioned that he's in talks with Lalu Prasad Yadav, referencing an earlier suggestion from the RJD leader to get married. This came after Tejashwi Yadav humorously advised Union Minister Chirag Paswan to also consider marriage, sparking Gandhi's light-hearted remark.

In the Greater Noida dowry death case, police have arrested the victim's mother-in-law after her husband, Vipin Bhati, was apprehended following an attempted escape. Nikki Bhati died from severe burn injuries, with her family alleging dowry-related torture by her husband and in-laws. The main accused, Vipin Bhati, denies responsibility, while investigations are ongoing.

In a gruesome incident in Hyderabad, a 27-year-old man allegedly murdered his five-month pregnant wife following frequent disputes. He dismembered her body and disposed of the parts in the Musi river to conceal the crime.

Inspired by «Sholay,» Pawan Pandey climbed a mobile tower in Bhadohi, demanding his 'girlfriend' Khushbu be brought for marriage. The five-hour standoff ended when police impersonated Khushbu over the phone. Investigations revealed Pandey was a victim of online fraud, communicating with a fake Instagram profile for two years, leading to a case of public disturbance and ongoing fraud investigation.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP of attempting to steal power through new bills designed to topple opposition governments quickly. He alleges these bills empower agencies like the ED and CBI, undermining citizens' rights and democratic processes. Kharge also highlighted concerns about alleged vote manipulation and the misuse of voter list revisions to suppress opposition support, urging vigilance among party workers.

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren was placed under house arrest on Sunday, preventing him from joining a protest against the state government's land acquisition for RIMS-2. Police cited maintaining law and order as the reason. BJP leaders criticized the move as dictatorial, with Union Minister Sanjay Seth calling it a black mark on democracy.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, fresh from his space mission, lauded the IAF for his training. He described India's nighttime view from space as breathtaking. The Gaganyaan program is progressing, with the first uncrewed mission, featuring the Vyommitra humanoid, slated for launch around December. Shukla's Axiom-4 mission experience will be invaluable for Gaganyaan.

Following DK Shivakumar's rendition of the RSS anthem, Congress MLA HD Ranganath also sang the opening lines, praising it as a «very good song.» He defended his action, stating that a secular party should accept good things from others, while criticizing the BJP's divisive ideology.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav mocked Chirag Paswan's loyalty to PM Modi, declaring himself a 'Hanuman of the public'. He also playfully advised Paswan to marry soon, a sentiment echoed by Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi, sharing the stage with Yadav, accused the Election Commission of bias towards the BJP in Bihar, alleging vote theft through manipulated electoral rolls.

The latest to join were the residents of Begging village in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, where over 85% of households pledged their support for the preparation of the project's PFR. This comes close on the heels of similar endorsements from Riga and Riew villages, pointing to a rising sense of ownership among communities in the Siang belt.

Shashi Tharoor has expressed his concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, deeming the charges against him as trivial. Tharoor urged the Sri Lankan government to refrain from engaging in politics of vengeance and treat Wickremesinghe with respect, considering his long service to the nation.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Rahul Gandhi of collaborating with George Soros and anti-India forces to destabilize the nation, calling it a dangerous path. Rijiju also criticized Gandhi's «vote chori» charge, referencing an apology from a CSDS psephologist for data errors, while Gandhi alleges PM Modi is attempting vote theft and betraying the youth.

BJP accuses Congress of stifling free speech, citing ex-SP MP Shahid Siddiqui's claim that Ahmed Patel pressured him to suppress an interview with Narendra Modi before the 2014 elections. Siddiqui alleges Patel threatened his political career and orchestrated his expulsion from SP after he published the interview.

For many children, the classroom has become less a place of learning and more a daily struggle for safety-amid collapsing walls, leaking roofs, and the threat of wild animals straying in. Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat, taking cognisance of the issue, recently directed repairs to be completed by March 2026, allotting Rs 2 crore each to seven districts and Rs 1 crore each to the rest six.

Former chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti condemned the decision, saying Kashmiris voted the National Conference (NC) to office in the 2024 assembly elections to safeguard their interests, but the party has instead targeted schools that provided quality education in J&K.

In the 32-second video, Suman speaks about floods that remade lives in Mandi, Dharali, Kedarnath and Katra, her finger pointed, as if addressing not just her peers but the mountain. “Hey manav, sudhar ja, iss laalach ko chhod de; dharti maa ko samaj, prakriti se rishta jod de.” (O human, mend your ways. Cast off this greed. Honour Mother Earth and restore your bond with nature.)

The Centre has approved negotiations for building six advanced submarines in India with German collaboration under Project 75 India. Mazagaon Dockyards Limited and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems are expected to start negotiations by the end of this month. The submarines will feature Air Independent Propulsion systems, enhancing the Indian Navy's operational readiness in the Indian Ocean region.

India has temporarily halted postal services to the US due to new American customs rules. US-bound air carriers are unable to carry shipments due to a lack of clarity regarding duty collection on goods valued over $100, effective August 29. Letters, documents, and gifts under $100 will still be delivered.

Kiren Rijiju says Prime Narendra Narendra Modi wants no exceptions in the anti-corruption bill. The bill allows removal of officials facing charges. It includes the Prime Minister. Amit Shah introduced the bill in Lok Sabha. PM Modi questions how leaders stay in office after being jailed. Rijiju accuses Rahul Gandhi of working with anti-India forces.

Kamal Hassan, MNM president, reignited the language debate, asserting that individuals shouldn't be compelled to learn additional languages. Speaking at an event, he emphasized his dedication to Tamil, stating it will always be his mother tongue.

The appointment, subject to Senate confirmation, was long overdue and the fact that Gor is a part of Trump’s inner circle should facilitate a candid engagement between the 2 sides on thorny issues like trade, Trump’s handling of Pakistan, immigration and India’s ties with Russia.

In Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, a Dalit Superintending Engineer Lal Singh was allegedly attacked in his office. The assault was led by Munna Bahadur Singh and involved caste-based slurs and physical violence. An FIR has been filed, and the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Parishad Abhiyanta Sangh condemned the incident. They are demanding an Engineer Protection Act.