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Alternative Fuel Vehicles Surge in India, Nearly Match Petrol Car Sales

India's auto market sees alternative fuel vehicles capture 40% share, almost matching petrol models. July recorded highest ever sales, with electric two-wheelers booming.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 7, 2026

India

India Slams Pakistan's 'Youm-e-Istehsal', Highlights Islamabad's Rights Record and Terrorism

India has strongly rebutted Pakistan's 'Youm-e-Istehsal', labelling it propaganda to mask Islamabad's human rights abuses and terrorism links.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

India

Cabinet and Home Secretaries Get One-Year Extensions, Ensuring Administrative Continuity

India's top administrative and internal security officials, the Cabinet Secretary and Home Secretary, have received one-year extensions to their tenures.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

India

Mechuka Trout Quest: Arunachal Pradesh Reels in Anglers, Boosts Adventure Tourism

The annual Mechuka Trout Quest in Arunachal Pradesh is attracting anglers from India and abroad, establishing the state as a prime adventure tourism destination.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

India

PM Modi Highlights Transformative Progress in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh Post Article 370 Abrogation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently underscored the significant developmental strides and enhanced opportunities across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

India

Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Event in Prayagraj Cancelled

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's proposed 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Prayagraj has been called off by the K.P. Trust.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

India

India-Flagged Ship Sinks After Projectile Hit, Crew Rescued

An India-flagged merchant vessel has reportedly sunk after being struck by a projectile in an unspecified maritime incident. All crew members were rescued.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

India

Karnataka CM Asks Senior MLC Basavaraj Horatti to Resign

Karnataka Chief Minister has reportedly asked veteran MLC Basavaraj Horatti to step down from his position, sparking discussion in state political circles.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

India

Indian Auto Body SIAM Retracts Initial Fuel Contamination Claim

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) recently issued, then swiftly retracted, a statement concerning alleged fuel contamination in India.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

India

BJP Intensifies Attack on Opposition Over Kashmir Stand, UPA-Era Graft Claims

The BJP has sharply criticised the Opposition, particularly the Congress, linking recent protests and Kashmir-related remarks to alleged UPA-era corruption and power dynamics.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

India

Indian Government Dismisses Fuel Quality Concerns, Assures Rigorous Checks

The Indian government has strongly refuted recent reports questioning the quality of petrol and diesel supplied across the nation, assuring consumers.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

India

Twenty-One Bangladeshi Nationals Detained in J&K's Ramban, Probe Underway

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district have detained twenty-one Bangladeshi nationals lacking valid documents. A probe is underway.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 4, 2026

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