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New team of BJP's national office-bearers likely to have first meeting on August 22

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 8:57:49 PM IST

The first meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) new national team under the leadership of party chief Nitin Nabin is scheduled to be held on August 22, according to sources. ... read..

Zubeen Garg death case: SC directs Assam to ensure diligent, expeditious trial against Shyamkanu Mahanta

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 8:57:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Assam government to ensure a diligent and expeditious trial against Northeast Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, facing criminal charges in singer Zubeen Garg's death case. ... read..

Andhra teacher recruitment row: YSRCP demands DSC debate in Legislative Council, CBI probe into irregularities

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 8:57:46 PM IST

YSR Congress Party MLC Lella Appi Reddy demanded that the State Government immediately hold a discussion in the Legislative Council on the alleged irregularities in the Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee (DSC) and said Education Minister Nara Lok ... read..

Kiren Rijiju cites former PM Manmohan Singh's 2006 remark, demands Congress apology over Naxalism

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 8:57:44 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday hit out at the Congress over its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on "dimagi naxals", asking the party to apologise to the family of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for hi ... read..

"Tarapith transformed into concrete jungle": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury slams West Bengal Govt over Birbhum fire tragedy

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | August 17, 2026 8:27:59 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury slammed the West Bengal administration over the fire tragedy at Tarapith in Birbhum district, terming the incident a "consequence of unplanned construction" and alleging that the holy site has been transformed ... read..

MP: Indore restaurant owner's son arrested for allegedly killing employee over long-standing dispute

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 8:27:53 PM IST

A restaurant owner's son was arrested for allegedly killing an employee over a long-standing dispute between them in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, police said on Monday. ... read..

Keralam CM Satheesan writes to PM Modi seeking review of Mining Law Amendment

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 17, 2026 8:27:50 PM IST

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging a reconsideration of provisions in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill passed by Parliament. ... read..

Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi gifts Bharuch district development projects worth Rs 482 crore

Bharuch (Gujarat) | August 17, 2026 8:27:46 PM IST

To strengthen women's empowerment, employment, industrial security and development in Bharuch district, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday dedicated various projects worth Rs 482 crore at Ankleshwar GIDC. ... read..

Why is Lokesh afraid of DSC debate in Legislative Council, ask YSRCP MLCs

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 8:27:39 PM IST

YSRCP MLCs challenged the coalition government to debate the alleged DSC irregularities in the Legislative Council and demanded a CBI inquiry. They questioned why Education Minister Nara Lokesh was making presentations in the Assembly instead of answering ... read..

Teen who spent years in ponds airlifted to Mumbai for specialised treatment on Anant Ambani's instructions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 17, 2026 7:58:30 PM IST

A young boy from West Bengal's Murshidabad, who had been living in a pond due to a debilitating medical condition, has been airlifted to Mumbai for specialised medical evaluation and treatment following intervention by Reliance Industries Executive Direct ... read..

Nitin Nabin's new team represents entire India: Newly elected BJP National Vice President M Nagaraja

Hubballi (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 7:58:25 PM IST

Newly elected BJP National Vice President M Nagaraja on Monday said he was proud to be part of the new team appointed by party president Nitin Nabin and asserted that the party would make its best efforts to strengthen its organisation across South India. ... read..

Keralam: Family demands RDO-supervised inquest into nursing student Ansiji's death

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 17, 2026 7:58:21 PM IST

The family of Ansiji, a 21-year-old nursing student from Neyyattinkara, has demanded an RDO (Revenue Divisional Officer)-supervised inquest into her death at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. ... read..

"Closing doors to transparency": Ashok Gehlot criticises Rajasthan govt over restrictions on media access to schools

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 17, 2026 7:28:40 PM IST

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday criticised the BJP-led Rajasthan government over an order restricting outsiders from entering government schools, taking photographs, recording videos or conducting media reporting without permission ... read..

Supreme Court directs nationwide survey of elephant corridors, seeks report on measures to prevent obstructions

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 7:28:33 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union government to undertake a fresh, nationwide survey of elephant corridors and file a comprehensive report detailing steps required to ensure that wildlife movement is not obstructed. ... read..

Himachal: Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh stages protest in Shimla over workers' demands

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 6:58:58 PM IST

The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Shimla on Monday, raising a range of demands related to workers and employees while criticising both the Central and Himachal Pradesh governments. ... read..

Twisha Sharma died by suicide, no signs of physical assault: AIIMS medical board

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 6:58:42 PM IST

Twisha Sharma died by suicide, according to the final forensic opinion submitted by a five-member medical board of the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the death case. Sharma wa ... read..

MP: Police arrest arms smuggler with 3 country-made pistols, revolver in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 6:58:41 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police arrested an alleged illegal arms smuggler and recovered three country-made pistols, a country-made revolver and four live cartridges from his possession, police said on Monday. ... read..

Excise policy case: Delhi HC grants four weeks to Kejriwal, Sisodia, others to respond to CBI revision petition

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 6:58:35 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted four weeks to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and other respondents to file their responses to additional written submissions filed by the CBI in its revision petition challenging their discharge in the excise policy ... read..

Delhi HC restrains use of actress Khushi Kapoor's name, image, likeness through AI, deepfakes without consent

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 6:58:34 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has restrained unidentified persons and certain entities from using or exploiting actress Khushi Kapoor's name, image, likeness and other distinctive attributes of her persona without her consent, including through artificial intellig ... read..

"New team will take BJP to new heights": Uttarakhand CM Dhami congratulates national office-bearers

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 17, 2026 6:58:28 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party's newly appointed team of national office-bearers, saying that the new team will take the party to new heights. ... read..

Telangana: BJP Yuva Morcha stages protest in Hyderabad against Congress leaders over 'Vande Mataram' row

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 17, 2026 6:58:26 PM IST

Members of the Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on Monday staged a protest in Hyderabad against top All India Congress Committee (AICC) leaders, including Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition i ... read..

"What he said is 100% accurate": Yathindra Siddaramaiah backs BK Hariprasad's 'RSS-taliban' remark

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 6:58:25 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah backed senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad's controversial remarks comparing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to international terrorist organisations like Jaish-e-Mohammed and the Taliban. ... read..

J-K: 200-metre Tiranga rally held in Doda as part of Har Ghar Tiranga celebrations

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 17, 2026 6:28:59 PM IST

A grand Tiranga rally featuring a 200-metre-long National Flag was organised in Doda on Monday as part of the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and celebrations marking 150 years of Vande Mataram. ... read..

ED attaches assets Rs 129.80 crore in alleged real estate fraud in Ahmedabad

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 6:28:39 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties worth Rs 129.80 crore in a case related to real estate fraud committed against homebuyers and investors in Ahmedabad, the agency said on Monday. ... read..

Sizeable presence of women in BJP Chief Nitin Nabin's new team; Vasundhra Raje among six women vice presidents, Smriti Irani appointed general secretary

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 5:59:06 PM IST

The team of office-bearers of BJP President Nitin Nabin announced on Monday has a significant presence of women in line with the party's effort to give women more representation at various organisational levels. ... read..

NGT seeks responses from Karnataka authorities over mass fish mortality in Belagavi lake, transfers case to Chennai Bench

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 5:59:02 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Karnataka government and four other authorities over allegations of mass fish mortality in a lake/waterbody near Ambedkar Circle in Athani town of Belagavi district, observing that the averments pr ... read..

MP: Employee injured following blast at Ordnance Factory Khamaria in Jabalpur during filling work

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 5:59:00 PM IST

An employee sustained serious injuries to his hand following a blast at the Ordnance Factory Khamaria in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on Monday while he was carrying out gunpowder-filling work in the explosives section, a fellow employee said. ... read..

UP: Varanasi Div Commissioner inspects LBS Airport expansion, Ganjari Cricket Stadium during field visit

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 5:58:58 PM IST

Varanasi Divisional Commissioner S. Rajalingam conducted extensive tours to assess the progress of development projects in the district on Monday. ... read..

Ganja, liquor found in police vehicle shows Andhra law and order deteriorating: Jagan Reddy

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 5:58:52 PM IST

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday alleged that the finding of ganja and liquor bottles in a vehicle carrying two police sub-inspectors showed the deteriorating law and order situation in t ... read..

CPI stages protest in Coimbatore, submits 23-point petition to Collector

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 5:58:43 PM IST

The Communist Party of India (CPI) staged a demonstration near the Coimbatore District Collector's Office on Monday, raising 23 demands concerning drinking water, infrastructure, public transport, farmers' rights and the welfare of migrant workers. ... read..

"Please save Telangana": BRS leader Dasoju Shravan Kumar seeks Rahul Gandhi's intervention over CM Revanth Reddy's remarks against KCR

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 17, 2026 5:58:39 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Dasoju Shravan Kumar on Monday made a direct appeal to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan to intervene and "save Telangana" from a Chief Ministe ... read..

Medical procurement scam case: Court rejects bail plea of Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga arrested by ACB

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 5:58:20 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday dismissed the bail application of Dr. Vinod Kumar Ranga, who has been arrested in an alleged DGHS procurement scam of Rs 700 crore. ... read..

ED attaches Rs 22.70 crore in Dahod fake government offices 'scam'

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 5:58:18 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 22.70 crore in connection with the alleged Dahod fake government offices scam. ... read..

Census 2027: Phase-II covering population enumeration begins today

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 5:58:12 PM IST

A 15-day self-enumeration process as part of house-to-house population enumeration under Phase-II of the most awaited Census 2027 started on Monday in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh and the snow-bound non-synchronous areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himach ... read..

Nitin Nabin congratulates newly appointed national office-bearers; says team will give "new momentum" to party

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 5:28:58 PM IST

BJP national president Nitin Nabin congratulated the party's newly appointed national office-bearers, saying that the team will give new momentum to the organisation and take forward its vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. ... read..

"Govt's intentions are not right": Babulal Marandi accuses Jharkhand govt of delaying talks with protesting students

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 5:28:56 PM IST

Jharkhand Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Monday alleged that the state government was delaying talks with protesting students over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and ... read..

"Schemes are here to stay...": Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar vows to fight for Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak in HC

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 17, 2026 5:28:50 PM IST

Telangana Transport and Backwards Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday hit back at the Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) over its protests regarding the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak welfare schemes, assuring citizens that the st ... read..

'Experience"Brings organisational experience, grassroots connect": PM Modi congratulates new BJP national office bearers, energy and grassroots connect': PM Modi congratulates new BJP national office bearers

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 5:28:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the newly appointed National Office Bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), expressing confidence that the new team will work towards strengthening the party and focusing on public service. ... read..

Nitin Nabin congratulates newly appointed national office-bearers, says team will give "new momentum" to party

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 5:28:45 PM IST

"Brings organisational experience, grassroots connect": PM Modi congratulates new BJP national office bearers

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 5:28:37 PM IST

Four FIRs registered in Chandigarh over QIM protest; 23 arrested, weapons recovered

Chandigarh | August 17, 2026 5:28:34 PM IST

Chandigarh Police have registered four separate cases in connection with protests and alleged attempts to breach police barricades during a gathering organised by the Quami Insaf Morcha (QIM) and other organisations on August 15. The cases involve allegat ... read..

"Mineral wealth to be used for welfare of Bihar and its people": CM Samrat Choudhary

Patna (Bihar) | August 17, 2026 5:28:22 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday inaugurated the auction of important and strategic mineral blocks and the workshop of NMEDT organised by the Ministry of Coal and Mines, Government of India, by lighting the lamp at Hotel Maurya. ... read..

CM Bhupendra Patel begins US visit with Gujarati diaspora interaction in San Francisco

San Francisco | August 17, 2026 4:58:55 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel began his week-long visit to the United States and Canada by meeting members of the Gujarati diaspora in San Francisco, where he highlighted the state's development plans and sought greater participation from the ove ... read..

"Height of foolishness, cowardice": AP Congress leader Tulasi Reddy slams YSRCP for skipping Assembly sessions

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 4:58:46 PM IST

Former Rajya Sabha member and Andhra Pradesh Congress Party State Media Chairman N Tulasi Reddy strongly criticised YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy and the party's other ten MLAs for not attending the Assembly sessions, calling it the height of "foolish ... read..

BJP's K Laxman accuses Congress of being 'Anti-OBC', hails PM Modi govt's work for backward classes

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 17, 2026 4:58:39 PM IST

BJP Rajya Sabha MP and OBC Morcha National President K Laxman on Monday accused the Congress party of shedding tears for Other Backwards Classes (OBCs) while consistently betraying the community for political gain. ... read..

Food safety drive intensified across Karnataka; inspections conducted at 1,849 establishments, over 2,400 samples sent for testing: Minister UT Khader

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 4:58:33 PM IST

Food safety enforcement has been intensified across Karnataka, with inspections conducted at 1,849 establishments and more than 2,400 food samples collected and sent for laboratory testing. ... read..

"Perfect mixture of experienced leaders, energetic new faces": Kiren Rijiju lauds BJP's new national team

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 4:58:30 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed his excitement over the newly announced list of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Team, stating that the selection reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of inclusive and diverse representation. ... read..

Keralam: Nearly 1 Kg MDMA seized in Palakkad, three arrested in joint drug operation

Palakkad (Keralam) | August 17, 2026 4:58:26 PM IST

A joint operation by the Palakkad North Police and the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) led to the seizure of a large quantity of narcotic substances and the arrest of three people at Olavakkode Junction in the early hours of Monday. ... read..

BJP unveils Nitin Nabin's new team; Smriti Irani, Biplap Deb named as General Secretaries

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 4:28:26 PM IST

The BJP on Monday unveiled its new team that will work under Party President Nitin Nabin. The team has several new faces and is a mix of experience and youth. Women have also been given sizeable representation. ... read..

Bhopal minor murder case: Police probe alleged mutilation, suspects questioned

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 4:28:23 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police are investigating an alleged murder case involving a minor boy whose body was recovered from the Small Lake (Chhota Talab) area, with preliminary reports indicating that the victim's private parts were damaged, a police officer said ... read..

"Still in kindergarten school of learning politics": AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan slams CM Vijay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 4:28:10 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Monday termed the Tamil Nadu government's performance a "kindergarten-level" display of politics and governance. ... read..

ISI-backed terror group Shahzad Bhatti network destroyed ahead of I-Day, over 200 operatives held

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 3:58:10 PM IST

In coordinated operations across different locations in 14 states, upholding India's zero-tolerance towards terrorism, Indian security agencies destroyed an ISI-backed Pakistan-based terror group, Shahzad Bhatti Network, ahead of Independence Day and thwa ... read..

SC says Ayodhya trust SIT status report cannot be made public at this stage; allows petitioners to submit suggestions

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 3:29:20 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday said the status report submitted by the Uttar Pradesh government on the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged financial irregularities and misappropriation of donations received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth ... read..

"Matter of pride": Jan Suraaj Chief Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bankipur MLA after bypoll victory

Patna (Bihar) | August 17, 2026 3:29:16 PM IST

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Monday took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Patna's Bankipur constituency, marking his formal entry into the Bihar Legislative Assembly as his party's sole representative. ... read..

Betrayal of unemployed youth: Himachal BJP Chief Rajiv Bindal slams Congress Govt over jobs, price hike

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 3:29:06 PM IST

The BJP President of Himachal Pradesh, Rajiv Bindal, on Monday accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its employment promises and imposing a growing financial burden on ordinary people through higher taxes, utility charges and other levies ... read..

Gujarat: Girls in government schools to receive free oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins worth Rs. 30 per month

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 17, 2026 3:29:02 PM IST

The Education Department has launched a special initiative to improve girls' attendance in government schools and promote menstrual hygiene. ... read..

Nord CE 6 review: The 8,000mAh battery phone daring to skip the gimmicks

By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 3:28:59 PM IST

The Indian smartphone market is so cluttered right now that brands do all sorts of gimmicky things to get your attention. Not in the case of the OnePlus Nord CE 6. After spending a good amount of time deconstructing the technical specifications and real-w ... read..

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi in Delhi; discusses state's developmental projects

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 3:28:57 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital to discuss the progress of various ongoing developmental projects in the state and seek enhanced support for joint Centre-State initiativ ... read..

Amit Shah expresses grief over the Lakhisarai stampede incident, prays for speedy recovery of the injured

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 3:28:50 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed grief over the incident involving devotees at Ashok Dham in Bihar's Lakhisarai and condoled with the deaths reported in the tragedy. ... read..

UGC-NET retest: Qualifying candidates, subject-wise allocations won't be reduced: NTA sources

General News | August 17, 2026 3:28:48 PM IST

New Delhi (India), August 17 (ANI) The number of qualifying candidates and subject-wise allocations for English, Commerce and Sociology will not be reduced on account of the re-test being conducted for the three UGC-NET papers, NTA sources said on Monday. ... read..

"They have become self-centered": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta slams Congress over alleged insult to Vande Mataram

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 2:58:10 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday extended support to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks over the Vande Mataram row, declaring that the Congress has become so self-centred that its leaders feel no shame in insulting the national song. ... read..

UGC-NET re-test for 3 subjects at no additional fee; NTA to strengthen paper-setting process

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 2:57:46 PM IST

The UGC-NET re-test for three subjects will be conducted at no additional fee for candidates on Monday, and the number of qualifying candidates and subject-wise allocations will not be reduced due to the re-test, sources said. ... read..

Cauvery water dispute: SC asks Karnataka to ensure compliance with CWMA directions on water release to TN

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 2:28:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Karnataka government to ensure compliance with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) directions on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Gujarat Police to host country's largest AI-Based CCTV hackathon

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 17, 2026 2:28:12 PM IST

In a major step towards smart policing, the Gujarat Police is set to organise the country's largest hackathon focused on CCTV integration and AI-based video analytics, bringing together innovators, startups, technology companies, developers and researcher ... read..

"Farmers are our lifeline": TN CM Vijay announces enhanced ?6,220 cr crop loan waiver to mark 100 days in office

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 2:28:10 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph on Monday announced an expanded crop-loan waiver scheme in the State Legislative Assembly, pushing the total financial assistance to ?6,220 crore and benefiting 13.34 lakh farmers across the state. ... read..

Bihar to resume mining after October 15, says CM Samrat Choudhary

Patna (Bihar) | August 17, 2026 2:27:51 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday said the state is expected to resume mining activities after October 15, announcing progress in the auction and allocation of critical and strategic mineral blocks. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav to attend 3rd NICDIT Apex Monitoring Authority Meeting in New Delhi today

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 2:27:47 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday left for New Delhi to attend the third meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT). ... read..

CBI files 636-page chargesheet in Twisha Sharma death case; husband, mother-in-law named accused under BNS, Dowry Act

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 2:27:45 PM IST

The CBI has filed a 636-page chargesheet in the Twisha Sharma death case before the CBI Court, naming her husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh as accused under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act ... read..

"P Chidambaram is not a 'dimaagi Naxal' but a pure Naxal": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma demands probe into former Home Minister's tenure

Guwahati (Assam) | August 17, 2026 1:58:17 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday targeted senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, demanding an inquiry into whether Chidambaram deliberately refrained from taking decisive action against Naxalism during his t ... read..

Junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh intensify protest; boycott emergency services and ICUs after 8 days of strike

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 1:58:14 PM IST

Junior doctors across government medical colleges and hospitals in Andhra Pradesh intensified their ongoing protest on Monday by boycotting emergency services, ICUs, and operation theatres, as their strike entered its eighth day without a resolution from ... read..

Kerala: Vizhinjam International seaport to begin full-scale export-import operations from August 18

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | August 17, 2026 1:58:10 PM IST

The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala is set to commence full-scale export-import (EXIM) operations from August 18, marking a major milestone in the state's maritime and economic development. ... read..

Heavy rain damages 50-metre railway track in Odisha's Baripada; train services suspended

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | August 17, 2026 1:58:07 PM IST

Heavy rainfall on Monday triggered a soil and ballast wash-away under a railway track in the Baripada Municipality area of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. ... read..

No political party has approached us: SC refuses plea to change SIR cut-off year for Sikkim from 2002 to 1993

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:58:03 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the ECI's (Election Commission of India) decision to use 2002 as the cut-off year for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Sikkim. The Court was hearing a plea by Sikkimese Mulniw ... read..

SC restrains CBI, ED from filing report before Allahabad HC on Rahul Gandhi's plea in disproportionate of assets case

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:57:59 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday restrained the CBI, ED or any other investigating agency from submitting any report before the Allahabad High Court in a case concerning allegations of disproportionate assets against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, ... read..

Stampede-like situation at Ujjain's Nath Chandeshwar temple leaves devotees injured

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 1:57:58 PM IST

Several devotees were injured after a stampede-like situation broke out among the devotees at Mahakaleshwar Nath Chandeshwar Mandir in Ujjain on Monday, with those affected alleging poor crowd management and delayed assistance. ... read..

Keralam: Vizhinjam International seaport to begin full-scale export-import operations from August 18

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 17, 2026 1:57:52 PM IST

The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Keralam is set to commence full-scale export-import (EXIM) operations from August 18, marking a major milestone in the state's maritime and economic development. ... read..

Jharkhand Ministers say dialogue underway to resolve JPSC-JSSC candidates' demands

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 1:57:51 PM IST

Amid the prolonged agitation by JPSC-JSSC candidates in Ranchi, Jharkhand Ministers Deepika Pandey and Irfan Ansari on Monday said the state government was committed to addressing the legitimate demands of protesting students and maintained that dialogue ... read..

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin heading to Visakhapatnam for Andhra Core Committee and RSS Coordination meetings

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:57:49 PM IST

BJP national president Nitin Nabin will arrive in Visakhapatnam this evening for his maiden official visit to Andhra Pradesh, where he is scheduled to chair high-level party meetings and participate in a three-day national coordination conclave with the R ... read..

PM Modi expresses grief over Birbhum hotel fire that killed 8 in West Bengal

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:57:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed anguish over the loss of eight lives in a fire incident at a hotel in Tarapith, Birbhum, West Bengal, and extended condolences to the bereaved families while wishing a speedy recovery to those injured. ... read..

Gujarat delegation led by CM Bhupendra Patel arrives in San Francisco

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 17, 2026 1:57:41 PM IST

The Gujarat delegation led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel arrived in San Francisco on Monday, where leaders of the Gujarati community warmly welcomed him at the San Francisco Airport with the Indian Tricolour. ... read..

"Appealed to CM to resolve issues at earliest": Congress' K Raju after meeting CM Soren over JPSC-JSSC students' protest

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 1:29:02 PM IST

Jharkhand Congress in-charge K Raju on Monday said he, along with Congress leaders, met Chief Minister Hemant Soren over the ongoing JPSC-JSSC student protest and appealed to him to resolve the students' concerns at the earliest. ... read..

NSUI stages protest against NTA in Delhi over alleged 2026 UGC-NET examination irregularities

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:29:00 PM IST

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Congress party, on Monday staged a protest against the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Delhi over alleged irregularities in the 2026 UGC-NET examination. ... read..

BMS holds protest at Jantar Mantar over long-pending workers' demands

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:28:43 PM IST

The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, demanding that the Central government address a range of long-pending issues concerning workers, employees, pensioners, scheme workers and the unorganised workforc ... read..

"No proper, responsible answer from concerned ministers": Udhayanidhi Stalin on recent deaths in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 1:28:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday criticised the state government over deaths reported across the state in the past week, alleging that the concerned ministers had failed to provide a proper and responsible response. ... read..

"No difference between Jaish-e-Mohammed, Taliban, RSS": KPCC's BK Hariprasad says all three "not registered in India"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 12:58:39 PM IST

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad on Monday compared the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to international terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and the Taliban while targeting them over patriotism and legal registratio ... read..

Delhi Police probes complaint against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 12:58:20 PM IST

The Delhi Police has initiated an enquiry into a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over an alleged disruption during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the All India Congress Committee (A ... read..

"We won't stop inspecting until all schools are fixed": CJP's Ashutosh Ranka defies Rajasthan Education Department order

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 12:58:18 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka on Monday challenged Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar following an official circular restricting external visitors from entering government schools. ... read..

Bihar: PM Modi expresses grief over Lakhisarai stampede, prays for speedy recovery of injured

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 12:28:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai and conveyed his condolences to the families. ... read..

Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out at Congress over its stand on 'Dimagi Naxal' remark

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:29:06 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday hit out at the Congress over the ongoing political debate surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' remark, questioning the party's position on Naxalism and citing former Prime Minister ... read..

"We don't need certificates of desh bhakti": Priyank Kharge hits out at RSS, BJP, and ABVP

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 12:28:41 PM IST

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), ABVP, and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), declaring that the Congress party does not require validation of its patriotism from organisations that contributed ... read..

"Personally meet students": Rahul Gandhi writes to Jharkhand CM Soren, urges him to personally meet protesting students

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 12:28:34 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to personally meet representatives of students protesting irregularities in state recruitment examinations and address their remaining concerns. ... read..

President Murmu expresses grief over Lakhisarai stampede, offers condolences to bereaved families

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 12:28:30 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed grief over the deaths of devotees in a stampede in Bihar's Lakhisarai district and extended her deepest condolences to the bereaved families. ... read..

Crackdown on food safety: Karnataka inspects over 2,000 establishments, seizes tonnes of unsafe food

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 11:58:24 AM IST

In a massive, statewide enforcement drive, Karnataka's Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration inspected hostels, schools, hotels, highway dhabas, e-commerce warehouses, and bus stands, collecting thousands of samples and levying hefty fines on ... read..

"Deadlock will be broken": JMM's Manoj Pandey hopeful of resolution in talks between JPSC-JSSC protesters, Jharkhand govt

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 11:58:23 AM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Manoj Pandey on Monday expressed confidence that the "deadlock" between JPSC-JSSC student protesters and the Jharkhand government will be resolved during today's talks, saying "a conclusion will definitely emerge" and h ... read..

"This is not a drug-related case": TN Law Minister Nirmal Kumar Says Amuthan's death was retaliatory attack

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 11:58:18 AM IST

Responding to the Special Attention Motion in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Law Minister C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar said that the death of 19-year-old Amuthan, a third-year student at a private college in Coimbatore, was the result of a retaliatory attack between t ... read..

Assam flood damage estimated at Rs 480 crore, 26,681 houses affected: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | August 17, 2026 11:58:16 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said floods last month caused damage worth Rs 480 crore and affected 26,681 houses. ... read..

7 killed, several injured, in fire at hotel near Tarapith temple in West Bengal's Birbhum

Birbhum (West Bengal) | August 17, 2026 11:58:15 AM IST

Seven people died and several others were injured, allegedly due to a short circuit, at a hotel in Tarapith in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Monday, officials said. ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan arrived at Trichy International Airport to attend Tamil Nadu's Central University Convocation Ceremony

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 11:58:06 AM IST

Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan arrived at Tiruchirappalli International Airport from Chennai on Monday to attend the 11th Convocation Ceremony of the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) at Neelakudi, near Tiruvarur. ... read..

Nitish Kumar, Rajnath Singh condole deaths in Lakhisarai Ashokdham stampede

Patna (Bihar) | August 17, 2026 11:58:05 AM IST

Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed grief over the deaths of seven devotees in the stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar. ... read..

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