Devendra Nath Mahto, a student leader in Jharkhand, was hospitalized after joining a protest march to the state Assembly despite being on a hunger strike. The Citizens for Justice and Peace condemned the police's use of force against the protesters.
A US judge has dismissed a criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who faced allegations of financial misconduct. The specific reasons for the dismissal have not been made public.
A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Gautam Adani, criticizing the Justice Department's rationale for the dismissal. Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis expressed concern over the lack of consultation with investigative agencies and the justification provided by DOJ officials, particularly Trent McCotter. Adani welcomed the court's decision, reaffirming his commitment to the judicial process.
An Air India flight experienced significant turbulence while traveling from Phuket to Delhi, leading to a 300-foot drop in altitude. Fourteen people were injured, including a crew member with a severe injury, but the aircraft landed safely.
On August 10, 2026, police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, employed tear gas to disperse a protest regarding government recruitment exams. The police maintained a presence near a barricade during the demonstration.
Jharkhand police employed tear gas and water cannons to disperse student protesters marching towards the state assembly. The protests have been ongoing for three weeks and are centered around allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams.
On August 10, 2026, police in Jharkhand engaged with protesters who were calling for action over alleged exam irregularities. The demonstration focused on demands for accountability in the examination system.
Protests in Jharkhand are escalating as young people demand transparency and an investigation into alleged irregularities in civil service recruitment exams. The movement is inspired by the Cockroach movement, which advocates for accountability in governance.
In Jharkhand, India, students are demonstrating outside the state assembly to demand an investigation into alleged irregularities in civil service exams. The protests are part of a broader movement advocating for transparency in government processes.
Severe flooding in Assam, India, caused by heavy monsoon rains, has resulted in 100 deaths and significant damage to infrastructure. Thousands of residents have been displaced as rivers overflow and communities are inundated.
Protests took place in Ranchi, India, on August 10, 2026, where demonstrators called for reforms in the state's examination system due to alleged irregularities. The protesters are seeking changes to improve fairness and transparency in the process.
On August 10, 2026, thousands of students and job seekers protested in Jharkhand state, calling for reforms in examination processes. The protests occurred weeks after similar demonstrations in Delhi.
Police in Jharkhand employed water cannons to disperse student protesters on August 10, 2026. The protests, which have lasted three weeks, are in response to claims of irregularities in government recruitment exams.
A right-wing activist in Kerala has been arrested for making controversial remarks regarding women at CJP protests. This incident reflects a larger issue of online harassment faced by female demonstrators.
Severe flooding in Assam, India, has displaced thousands of residents since July, impacting over one million people due to heavy monsoon rains. The situation continues to evolve as authorities respond to the crisis.
Tarun Tejpal, an Indian journalist, received a 10-year prison sentence for rape. He has denied the charges and may appeal the decision in the Supreme Court of India.
The Bombay High Court in Goa has reversed a previous trial court's decision that acquitted journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges from 2013. This ruling was made public on August 6, 2026.
Tarun Tejpal, a journalist, has been convicted in a rape case after the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a previous 2021 trial court ruling that had acquitted him. The ruling was made public on August 6, 2026.
Since July, India has faced a severe monsoon season that has resulted in over 100 fatalities. The intense rainfall has led to floods and landslides, with experts linking the disruptions in weather patterns to climate change and El Niño.
Heavy monsoon rains in India have led to over 100 fatalities. More rainfall is anticipated in several states, and Sheikh Hasina is expected to speak from India later today.
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