05 Aug, 21:50 (IST)

The Cabinet Committee on Security met at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence this evening amid the turmoil in neighbouring Bangladesh - where its Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid massive protests over job quotas.

05 Aug, 19:22 (IST)

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday, August 5, during Lok Sabha's monsoon session to discuss the escalating violence in Bangladesh. Congress sources reported that the two leaders focused on the developments and implications of the situation.

05 Aug, 18:41 (IST)

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has arrived at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad aboard a C-130 transport aircraft, as reported by ANI. The aircraft was stationed near Indian Air Force's C-17 and C-130J Super Hercules hangars. Indian Air Force and security agencies closely monitored the aircraft's movement from its entry into Indian airspace to its landing at the base.Sheikh Hasina Arrives at Hindon Air Base

05 Aug, 17:05 (IST)

Indian Railways has halted train operations to Bangladesh for 15 days following the resignation of PM Sheikh Hasina amid ongoing protests.

05 Aug, 15:26 (IST)

PM Sheikh Hasina has reportedly fled Bangladesh in a helicopter shortly after resigning as Prime Minister, as massive protests against her government continued, resulting in over 106 deaths since Sunday. Protesters breached the gates of Gono Bhaban and entered the Prime Minister's residence around 3 pm today.PM Sheikh Hasina Flees Bangladesh 

05 Aug, 14:34 (IST)

Security forces have arrested two suspected terrorists from Awantipora area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. Zubair Ahmad and Hijaz Nazir were arrested during an anti-terror operation in Awantipora area, they said. 

05 Aug, 14:33 (IST)

Security forces have arrested two suspected terrorists from Awantipora area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. Zubair Ahmad and Hijaz Nazir were arrested during an anti-terror operation in Awantipora area, they said. 

05 Aug, 14:33 (IST)

Security forces have arrested two suspected terrorists from Awantipora area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. Zubair Ahmad and Hijaz Nazir were arrested during an anti-terror operation in Awantipora area, they said. 

05 Aug, 11:51 (IST)

Two incidents of flash floods at separate places in Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh were reported on Monday. The Manali-Leh National Highway 3 has been blocked near Zing zingbar following the flash flood incident today, police said.

05 Aug, 07:44 (IST)

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 9 Chinese military aircraft and 9 naval vessels were operating around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Sunday to 6 am (local time) on Monday. Further, the Ministry stated that, of the 9 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 6 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

Mumbai, August 5: Attacking the INDIA bloc on Sunday, August 4, Union Minister Amit Shah said that they should prepare to sit in the opposition in 2029 as well. Shah made the statement while inaugurating the water supply project "Nyay Setu" and launching the smart city mission in Chandigarh. Shah also hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that NDA will register victory again in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections in the country.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang extended a condolence message to PM Narendra Modi on the landslides in Kerala's Wayanad. The landslides in Wayanad have claimed over 300 people's lives. Li Qiang offered sympathies to the families of the victims and the injured people. The The Indian men's hockey team entered the semifinal event of Paris Olympics 2024 after defeating Great Britain with a 4-2 scoreline in the quarterfinal. Akhil Giri Asked To Resign: TMC Directs Controversial West Bengal Minister To Step Down From Post for Abusing Woman Officer at Tajpur Sea Resort in Midnapore, Orders Him To Tender Apology.

They managed to secure a win despite playing with 10 men for the majority of the period. The men's hockey team won the game in penalty shoot-out with experienced Sreejesh staning tall and saving two shots from England's attackers. Meanwhile, three air-conditioned coaches of an empty, stationary Korba express train were gutted in a fire accident at Visakhapatnam Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh. Luckily, there were no casualties or injuries reported.

In an unfortunate incident in Madhya Pradesh, nine children died and several others were injured after a wall collapsed in Sagar district. The tragic incident occurred near the Hardaul Baba temple in Shahpur. After the incident, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief and announced financial aid of INR 4 Lakh to the famiy of the deceased. A public interest litigation (PIL) filed before the Supreme Court is seeking direction to the Election Commission to remove, freeze and cancel election symbols which resemble "parts of the human body". Waqf Act Overhaul: AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Claims Modi Government Wants To Snatch Waqf Properties From Muslims and Interfere With Religious Freedom via Proposed Bill (Watch Video).

The bench headed over by CJI DY Chandrachud will hear the matter today, August 5. The Bangladesh government has announced a three-day general holiday from August 5 to August 7 to ensure public safety amid the ongoing violent student protests across the country. So far, at least 34 people have lost their lives while several others have been injured as the student protest has intensified across the country.