Tuesday, 11 August 2026 · The Grounded Times

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Amit Shah will address student protests in Parliament as Rijiju urges the Opposition to participate peacefully in the debate. Photo via Thehindu

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Government Urges Opposition Not to Disrupt Amit Shah's Delhi Protest Statement

Yesterday, the government called on the Opposition to allow Home Minister Amit Shah to deliver a statement regarding the Delhi protest crackdown.

The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently emphasized themes of national unity and historical remembrance, including interactions with Commonwealth Games champions and tributes to the Quit India Movement. Meanwhile, heightened security measures, such as intensified vigilance by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) along

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Seminar Explores Geopolitical Impacts on Indian Trade

Yesterday, DGTS Mumbai and the Confederation of Indian Industry hosted a seminar examining how shifting geopolitics affects trade in India.

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Delhi Railway Stations Issue Independence Day Travel Advisory

Passengers are advised to arrive early today as parcel bookings are suspended across five terminals in Delhi.

Indian Express

BJP protests against Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government, demanding student support and CBI inquiry after alleged police brutality.

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BJP Challenges Congress on Jharkhand Government Support Amid Student Protests

Following police action against peacefully protesting students in Jharkhand, the BJP dared the Congress to withdraw its support from the Hemant Soren government while Rahul Gandhi condemned the use of force.

PIB · The Hindu

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Indian Railways Approves New Daily Itarsi-Madan Mahal Passenger Service

Yesterday, Indian Railways announced the approval of a new daily passenger service operating between Itarsi and Madan Mahal in Madhya Pradesh.

PIB

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India Demands Accountability Following Embassy Defacement in Slovenia

India has condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana by anti-India elements.

Google News India · PIB · The Hindu

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Trump Dismisses Iran Reparations Demand and Counters With Claims for U.S. Military Deaths

Yesterday, Donald Trump scoffed at Iran's demands for war reparations and counter-demanded that Tehran pay for decades of U.S. military deaths.

AP India · PIB

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Smart Poles and Targeted Technology to Aid Delhi Air Pollution Fight

New smart poles and targeted technology are expected to help bolster efforts against air pollution in Delhi.

Indian Express

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New Report Recommends Ending Bihar Liquor Ban

A newly released report advises lifting the statewide prohibition on alcohol in Bihar, presenting a complex political challenge for the BJP.

Indian Express

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India Adds 11 International Ports for E-Visa Holder Entry

Yesterday, the Government of India announced the designation of 9 new land ports and 2 airports for e-visa entry, bringing the total number of authorized ports to 88.

Google News India · PIB

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Prime Minister Modi Interacts With Commonwealth Games Champions

Yesterday, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met and interacted with athletes who triumphed at the Commonwealth Games.

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Former Indian Army Chief Shot Dead

From the archives — 11 August 1986: A former Army chief was shot dead.

Indian Express

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Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Citing Fatal Inconsistencies in Testimony

Yesterday, a court acquitted Brij Bhushan, stating that victims provided incorrect details that proved fatal to the prosecution's case.

Indian Express

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The Daily Catch-Up: Jharkhand protests, JPSC row and Delhi property fraud

Yesterday, The Indian Express published its daily briefing covering ongoing protests in Jharkhand, the JPSC controversy, and a property fraud case in Delhi.

Indian Express

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Top Police Officer Visits Former Telangana Maoist Bastion

Yesterday, a top police officer visited a Telangana region that was previously a Maoist bastion, marking the first such high-level visit in five decades.

Indian Express

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Centre Addresses IIT Faculty Shortages Amid Parliament Scrutiny

Yesterday, the government informed Parliament that 3,500 faculty vacancies had been filled at the Indian Institutes of Technology over a four-year period.

Indian Express

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Delhi Traffic Expected to Face Disruptions Due to Pragati Maidan Event

Yesterday, it was reported that traffic in Delhi is likely to be affected as Pragati Maidan prepares to host the Bharat Vyapar Mahotsav.

Indian Express

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School Closures and Jharkhand Bandh Impact Region

Yesterday's reports highlighted school closures in Noida and a statewide bandh in Jharkhand.

Indian Express

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Delhi's Skating Scene Expands Across the City

From India Gate to Saket, enthusiasts in the capital are increasingly finding spaces for skating activities.

Indian Express

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Indian Authorities Seize Thousands of Diageo Bottles in Food Safety Crackdown

Yesterday, Indian officials seized thousands of Diageo whisky and vodka bottles as part of a nationwide food safety crackdown.

Google News India · Reuters India