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JFD escalates anti-Census agitation in Manipur; torch rallies held in key areas to demand NRC update and IDP resettlement

Imphal (Manipur) | August 17, 2026 11:27:58 AM IST

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) on Sunday escalated protests across key areas of Manipur to demand the update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the census. ... read..

"Government says it is against drugs, but murders are happening": Stalin targets Vijay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 11:27:53 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday criticised the state government over the law and order situation and alleged that the drug menace was behind several recent incidents of violence in the state, as Chief Minister C Josep ... read..

Sikkim: Indian Army's Trishakti Corps advances sustainable wastewater management at Changu

Gangtok (Sikkim) | August 17, 2026 11:27:52 AM IST

The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps on Monday commissioned a modern Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Changu, Sikkim, to strengthen sanitation and environmental protection in the high-altitude region. ... read..

"Suddenly, electric pole fell...rumour spread": Lakhisarai DM on chain of events leading to Ashokdham Stampede

Lakhisarai (Bihar) | August 17, 2026 10:58:24 AM IST

A devastating stampede-like incident at the Ashokdham Temple complex in Bihar's Lakhisarai district has claimed the lives of seven devotees and left several others injured during the crowded third Monday of the holy month of Sawan. ... read..

"First 100 days... mark a historic transformation": TN Speaker Prabhakar praises TVK govt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 10:58:22 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar on Monday hailed the first 100 days of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government as a "historic transformation etched in the history of Tamil Nadu", praising its focus on welfare, women's safety and developmen ... read..

YSRCP MLCs protest in AP Legislative Council over alleged DSC irregularities; seek Nara Lokesh's resignation

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 10:58:20 AM IST

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MLCs on Monday staged a protest at the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council premises, demanding a thorough inquiry into alleged irregularities in the DSC recruitment process. ... read..

Rs 4 Lakh ex-gratia announced for Ashok Dham victims as 7 die in Lakhisarai stampede

Patna (Bihar) | August 17, 2026 10:58:15 AM IST

The Bihar government will provide an ex-gratia assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the immediate dependents of those who died in the stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Halt in Lakhisarai, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Monday. ... read..

"Casteism, communalism, Manuvad": Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah calls RSS a "thousand-headed venomous snake"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 10:58:10 AM IST

Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Monday attacked the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing the organisation as a "thousand-headed venomous snake" fueled by communalism and casteism, while demanding an explicit apology to Congress Presi ... read..

"I don't think they will accept demand": Protester Rahul Kranti on CBI probe ahead of talks with Jharkhand govt

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 10:28:31 AM IST

Student protester Rahul Kranti, who is on the 15th day of his hunger strike against irregularities in Jharkhand's competitive examinations, said on Monday that he did not expect the state government to accept the students' demand for a CBI probe into the ... read..

Karnataka: Wildlife officials seize 20-30 kg of wild meat, 4 tents during anti-poaching drive in Hanur range

Kollegal (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 10:28:23 AM IST

Forest officials have seized approximately 20-30 kg of wild animal meat, 4 tents, and other materials during a combing operation in Hanur Wildlife Range under the Cauvery Wildlife Division on August 15, 2026. ... read..

First flight lands at Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport with water cannon salute; passengers praise airport infrastructure in Vizianagaram

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 10:28:21 AM IST

Flight operations at the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district, commenced at midnight today, and the first aircraft received a traditional water cannon salute upon landing at the airport. ... read..

Owaisi questions centre over alleged Chinese activity along Arunachal border

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 10:28:20 AM IST

AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday questioned the Centre over the situation along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, asking whether the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had recently obstructed Indian Army patrols and establish ... read..

"Modi ji, look at what your NTA has just done": Rahul Gandhi targets Govt as NTA announces re-exam of UGC-NET

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 10:28:18 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA) over its decision to re-conduct the UGC-NET examinations for English, Commerce and Sociology, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and saying, "Modi ji, look at what you ... read..

UP: Kanwariyas throng Kashi Vishwanath Dham on third Monday of Sawan

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 9:58:34 AM IST

A large number of Kanwariyas arrived in Varanasi on Monday to pay homage to Lord Vishwanath on the third Monday of the sacred Shravan month. ... read..

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary expresses grief after 7 killed in Ashok Dham stampede

Lakhisarai (Bihar) | August 17, 2026 9:58:32 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday expressed grief over the deaths of seven devotees in a stampede-like incident at the Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai, saying the tragedy was "extremely tragic and heart-wrenching." ... read..

Hyderabad: Girl stabbed to death by boyfriend over marriage dispute; accused absconding

Balapur (Telangana) | August 17, 2026 9:58:29 AM IST

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend following a dispute over marriage in the Balapur area of Hyderabad, officials said on Monday. The accused allegedly stuffed the victim's body into a gunny bag before fleeing the scene. ... read..

Visakhapatnam Airport suspends operations as flights shift to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 9:58:26 AM IST

Visakhapatnam Airport suspended flight operations from midnight on Sunday, with flight services commencing from the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport on Monday. The shift has prompted airport workers to raise concerns over their jobs and salaries ... read..

Odisha floods: Over 300 students affected as floodwaters enter Pattamundai Ashram School

Kendrapara (Odisha) | August 17, 2026 9:58:23 AM IST

More than 300 students were affected after floodwaters entered the Pattamundai Kulsahi Ashram School in Odisha's Kendrapara district on Monday, with officials arranging relief measures. ... read..

"If you are really unhappy with lathi charge, come to protest site and withdraw support from govt", student protesters urge Rahul Gandhi

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 9:28:26 AM IST

JPSC-JSSC aspirants continue their protest in Ranchi on Monday, with student protesters observing an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium as a fresh round of talks between the students and the Jharkhand government is scheduled to take pl ... read..

6 killed, several injured in stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai

Lakhisarai (Bihar) | August 17, 2026 9:28:24 AM IST

At least six people were killed and several others injured in a stampede-like incident at the Ashokdham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai on Monday following an unprecedented surge in the number of devotees. ... read..

"I wish CM had shown sincerity": BJP slams Hemant Soren as JPSC-JSSC student protests enter 24th Day

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 9:28:23 AM IST

Tensions between the Jharkhand government and protesting students flared up on Monday as the BJP criticised Chief Minister Hemant Soren for skipping a critical round of talks aimed at resolving the ongoing examinations crisis. ... read..

Auto-rickshaw set ablaze in Hyderabad's Jillelaguda; owner suspects son-in-law

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 17, 2026 9:28:21 AM IST

An unidentified individual allegedly set fire to a parked auto-rickshaw in the early morning hours of Monday in DNR Colony, Jillelaguda, under the limits of Meerpet Police Station in Hyderabad. ... read..

"100 days of governance, a govt for generations": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay lists key schemes on completion of 100 days in office

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 9:28:16 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday marked the completion of 100 days of governance, highlighting a slew of welfare measures and investment initiatives under the theme "100 Days of Governance - A Government for Generations". ... read..

We want teachers, not just assemblies: Lucknow Sarvodaya Girls School students protest ahead of Board exams

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 9:28:14 AM IST

Frustration over unfulfilled academic needs boiled over as students of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Girls School staged a protest demanding immediate action to fill critical teaching vacancies, particularly in Physics and Chemistry, with board examinatio ... read..

"Indomitable courage and patriotism": Rajnath Singh pays tribute to freedom fighter Madan Lal Dhingra

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 9:28:11 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighter Madan Lal Dhingra on his day of sacrifice, recalling his indomitable courage and patriotism in the struggle against British rule. ... read..

Jharkhand protest: "My condition is serious and my health is deteriorating, I don't feel I will live long", appeals student protester Prem Nayak

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 9:28:07 AM IST

The protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi entered its 24th day on Monday, with four student protesters continuing their hunger strike ahead of a fresh round of talks with the Jharkhand government. ... read..

Probe DSC and APPSC, let truth come out: YSRCP's Chandrasekhar Reddy

General News | August 17, 2026 9:28:05 AM IST

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 17: Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) Employees' Wing State President P Chandrasekhar Reddy on Sunday demanded a CBI investigation into both Mega District Selection Committee (DSC)-2025 and the Andhra P ... read..

"If govt fails to live up, struggle will continue": Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato ahead of talks between protesters, Jharkhand govt

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 9:28:02 AM IST

Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahato on Monday expressed "hope and faith" ahead of the fresh round of talks with the state government, saying that if the government fails to meet the students' expectations, "the struggle will continue." ... read..

"Stubbornness not the solution": Congress Rajesh Thakur appeals for dialogue as JPSC-JSSC protest enters day 24

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 8:58:38 AM IST

The Jharkhand government on Monday will hold a fresh round of talsk with protesting students over the alleged examination irregularities. Congress leader Rajesh Thakur on Monday said efforts were being made to find a solution to the demands of students. ... read..

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha flags off 1st batch of Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra from Jammu

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 17, 2026 8:58:32 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Baba Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra from the Jammu base camp, marking the beginning of the pilgrimage to the revered shrine located in Poonch distr ... read..

BRS announces statewide protest today against move to scrap Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak

By Pramod Chaturvedi Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 17, 2026 8:28:31 AM IST

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Monday announced a statewide protest today at constituency and mandal centres across Telangana, opposing what it describes as the Congress government's alleged attempt to discontinue the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubar ... read..

Complaint seeks FIR against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi over alleged Vande Mataram disruption

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 8:28:30 AM IST

A complaint has been lodged with the Delhi Police seeking registration of an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over alleged disruption during the rendition of the National Song "Vande Mataram" at an Independence Day function at th ... read..

"Strongly condemn this massacre": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Karnataka's Hanur shootout

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 8:28:26 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday condemned the killing of three Tamil residents in an alleged firing by Karnataka Forest Department officials in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary area, terming the incident a "massacre" and demanding a high- ... read..

Everyone must follow law, no need to panic: DK Shivakumar on govt property event rule

Bhagamandala (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 8:28:25 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said there was no need for organisations to panic over the requirement of obtaining government permission to hold events on government property, stressing that everyone must operate within the legal framewo ... read..

"Merge Molakalmuru with Andhra or Challakere for development": Congress MLA NY Gopalakrishna

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 8:28:23 AM IST

Congress MLA NY Gopalakrishna has stirred a debate by suggesting that the Molakalmuru constituency should either be merged with Andhra Pradesh or with Challakere in Karnataka to ensure better development. ... read..

"Hope dialogue will yield positive outcome": Devendra Nath Mahto ahead of fresh talks between Jharkhand protesters, govt

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 6:58:22 AM IST

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who completed 15 days of hunger strike of alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), on Sunday called for permanent reforms in the education ... read..

UP: Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal reviews security, crowd management arrangements for third Monday of Shravan

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 6:28:28 AM IST

Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal has reviewed security, crowd management and traffic arrangements for the third Monday of Shravan month and Nag Panchami, amid expectations of a heavy influx of devotees. ... read..

Farmers at Khanauri border appeal to PM Modi, Haryana govt to allow peaceful march to Delhi

Jind (Haryana) | August 17, 2026 5:58:28 AM IST

Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Sidhupur chief Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Sunday night appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Haryana government to allow farmers protesting against the interim India-US trade deal to proceed towards Delhi, saying that t ... read..

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka alleges BJP planning violence during his Bengal visit

Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 17, 2026 5:58:26 AM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka has alleged that the BJP was planning violence during his visit to West Bengal on Monday. ... read..

UP: Two accused of chain-snatching arrested after police encounter in Varanasi, one injured

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 5:28:44 AM IST

Two miscreants allegedly involved in a chain-snatching incident in July were arrested on Sunday after an encounter with Varanasi Police during vehicle checking on the Ring Road, with one of the accused sustaining a gunshot injury, police said. ... read..

"Mekedatu Dam should not come at cost of Tamil Nadu's interests": K Annamalai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 4:57:52 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president and 'We The Leaders' movement founder K Annamalai said that the proposed Mekedatu dam project should not be taken forward at the cost, calling for the Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to find a fair solution to t ... read..

AISA demands dissolution of NTA as three UGC-NET papers to be re-conducted amid "errors"

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 4:57:51 AM IST

All India Students' Association (AISA) has demanded the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the agency announced re-examination of English, Commerce and Sociology UGC-NET exams amid multiple errors in the papers. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Six-day Kanwar Yatra from Amarkantak to Bhoramdev Temple concludes with 'jal abhishek'

Kawardha (Chhattisgarh) | August 17, 2026 3:58:01 AM IST

The six-day, 151-kilometre Kanwar Yatra from Amarkantak to the ancient Bhoramdev Shiva Temple in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district concluded with devotees offering holy Narmada water to Lord Shiva during the Jal Abhishek ceremony. ... read..

"Engage in positive dialogue": Congress' Rajesh Thakur urges JPSC-JSSC protesters, Nishikant Dubey slams Jharkhand govt

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 3:28:19 AM IST

Amid the ongoing protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Jharkhand, Congress leader Rajesh Thakur has called for a "positive dialogue", while the BJP has attacked the JMM-led government and backed the protesters' demands. ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan releases 'Echoes of a Nationalist Mind' on late Hindu Munnani founder R Ramagopalan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 3:28:15 AM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday released Echoes of a Nationalist Mind, a compilation of the thoughts and writings of late RSS ideologue and Hindu Munnani founder R Ramagopalan, at an event in Chennai. ... read..

Passengers bid emotional goodbye to Vizag airport; housekeeping staff express concerns as flight ops shift to Bhogapuram

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 2:57:41 AM IST

Civil flight operations at Visakhapatnam Airport were suspended from midnight on Sunday, bringing an end to regular civilian operations at the city's old airport. Flight services began from the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport on Monday. ... read..

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security reviews safety protocols, handling norms following accidental firearm discharge at Varanasi airport

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:58:47 AM IST

Normal flight operations continued without disruption at Varanasi airport after security screening personnel were injured in an accidental weapon misfire, prompting the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to launch a formal inquiry to examine safety ... read..

Important for youth to steer clear of 'Dimaagi Naxalites': Jitan Ram Manjhi

Patna (Bihar) | August 17, 2026 1:58:45 AM IST

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday urged the youth of country to remain vigilant against 'Dimaagi Naxalites', referring to remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address. ... read..

"Dimagi Naxals new variant of abuses": Chidambaram doubles down on criticising BJP

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:58:43 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and MP P Chidambaram on Sunday called "Dimagi Naxals" the latest political "abuse" being used by the BJP against its opponents, describing it as a new variant of earlier labels such as "urban Naxals", "Andolanjeevi" and "tukde tukde ... read..

"Fake malicious campaign": JNU VC Santishree D Pandit refutes recruitment scam allegations

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 1:58:39 AM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit has rejected reports of an alleged recruitment scam at the university, calling it a "fake malicious campaign." ... read..

India has around 440 space technology startups

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 9:28:42 AM IST

Around 440 space technology startups are registered in India, as per the DPIIT Start-up India Portal. ... read..

Karnataka food safety officials raid Mangaluru KFC following customer complaint of spoiled chicken

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | August 16, 2026 9:28:40 AM IST

Food safety officials executed a surprise raid on a KFC outlet located at the City Centre mall on KS Rao Road in Mangaluru. ... read..

Rajnath Singh pays floral tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 'Sadaiv Atal' on death anniversary

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 9:28:38 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi. Vajpayee passed away on this day in 2018. ... read..

"Fiery parliamentarian, powerful orator, accomplished journalist, sensitive poet:" Om Birla pays homage to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 9:28:37 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi, remembering him as a towering leader whose legacy spans politics, journalism, and li ... read..

"Statesman, poet and visionary": VP Radhakrishnan remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee's extraordinary contribution to nation on his death anniversary

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 9:28:33 AM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday paid tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal in New Delhi on his death anniversary, his last on this day in 2018, remembering his remarkable leadership, stat ... read..

Jharkhand student protest: "Don't think I will survive much longer," Prem Nayak on hunger strike alleges Govt apathy

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 16, 2026 8:58:10 AM IST

As the protest by aspirants of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) in Ranchi entered its 23rd day on Sunday, student leaders have announced an escalation of their agitation over alleged irregu ... read..

President Murmu pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary at "Sadaiv Atal"

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 8:58:08 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who breathed his last on this day in 2018, at "Sadaiv Atal" in New Delhi on his death anniversary. ... read..

"Proud to be Dimagi Naxal": P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi's Red Fort remark

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 8:58:07 AM IST

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "Maoist mentality" remarks, saying "proud to be dimagi naxal!" ... read..

PM Modi pays floral tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 'Sadaiv Atal' on death anniversary

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 8:58:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' in the national capital. ... read..

"Extraordinary statesman blessed with remarkable vision": PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 8:28:06 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, who breathed his last on this day in 2018, describing him as an "extraordinary statesman" whose vision, leadership and ... read..

Odisha's fight against Naxalism should enter new phase of development, inclusion: IGP Satyajit Naik

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | August 16, 2026 6:57:57 AM IST

Following the end of Naxalism in Odisha, Central Range IGP Satyajit Naik has argued that Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) could not be addressed through policing alone and required a combination of security measures, good governance, socio-economic development a ... read..

Bihar: Prashant Kishor demands probe into Roshan Yadav's alleged custody death

Madhubani (Bihar) | August 16, 2026 6:27:49 AM IST

Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor on Sunday demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged custodial death of Roshan Yadav, saying his family has claimed that he was beaten to death. ... read..

"Mindless Naxalite Congress": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari slams Oppn party over Vande Mataram recital row

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 6:27:48 AM IST

BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari slammed the Congress over the controversy surrounding the recitation of Vande Mataram at the party office and questioned the absence of its leaders from the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. ... read..

Bihar: Prashant Kishor demands probe into Roshan Yadav's alleged custodial death

Madhubani (Bihar) | August 16, 2026 6:27:46 AM IST

Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor on Sunday demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged custodial death of Roshan Yadav, saying his family has claimed that he was beaten to death. ... read..

Independence Day: Keralam Governor hosts 'at home' reception at Lok Bhavan

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 16, 2026 5:58:39 AM IST

Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hosted an 'at home' reception at Raj Bhavan as part of the Independence Day celebrations, with prominent personalities from across the state attending the event. ... read..

Assam: Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi observes hunger strike on I-Day, demands compensation for flood-hit families

Sivasagar (Assam) | August 16, 2026 5:27:55 AM IST

As the country celebrated its 80th Independence Day, Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi went on a hunger strike in flood-ravaged Sivasagar, demanding compensation of Rs 10 lakh for every family affected by the recent floods. ... read..

"Armed Naxalism eliminated, dimaagi Naxals remain": Chhattisgarh CM echoes PM Modi's I-Day speech

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 16, 2026 4:57:52 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi rightly stated that armed Naxalism has been eliminated, though "dimaagi Naxals" (ideological Naxals) remain. ... read..

"Women not pawns in game of politics": BJP's Khushbu Sundar lambasts Nainar Nagenthran's remark on Vijay's mother

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 16, 2026 4:28:19 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Khushbu Sundar on Saturday condemned the party's State unit president Nainar Nagenthran's remarks about Chief Minister Vijay's mother, saying women should not be used as political targets. ... read..

"Utter disrespect": Sudhanshu Trivedi alleges Congress leaders "casually talking" during Vande Mataram recital at party office

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 3:57:57 AM IST

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday accused the top leadership of the Congress of disrespecting the national song Vande Mataram during its recital at the party headquarters on Independence Day. ... read..

BRS working president KTR condemns Revanth Reddy's "skilled labourers" remark

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 16, 2026 3:57:56 AM IST

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Saturday criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his alleged remarks categorising an entire community as "skilled labourers", calling it a reflection of a "racist mentality". ... read..

"27 hardcore Maoists eliminated, 78 surrendered in Odisha before March 31": ADG Anti-Naxal Ops Sanjeeb Panda

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | August 16, 2026 3:27:38 AM IST

Security forces eliminated 27 "hardcore Maoists", and 78 surrendered in Odisha before the March 31 deadline for a Naxal-free India, Additional Director General (ADG) Anti-Naxal Operations Sanjeeb Panda said on Saturday. ... read..

"Life comes full circle": CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke recalls 'Swades' inspiration, says 'got chance to give back to his village'

Hingoli (Maharashtra) | August 16, 2026 2:57:45 AM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday recalled how the film 'Swades' inspired his desire to give back to his village, saying his journey eventually brought him back from the US and allowed him to work for his community. ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh: Three dead, one missing after massive landslide in Upper Subansiri

Upper Subansiri (Arunachal Pradesh) | August 16, 2026 2:28:50 AM IST

Three people died and another went missing after a massive landslide struck a PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road-cutting site in the Sinalita Belt near Nacho village in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, officials said. ... read..

"Will take action in Hanur shootout case after magisterial inquiry completed": Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 16, 2026 2:28:48 AM IST

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Saturday said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the shootout in the Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar district, in which three people were killed. ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan interacts with school students at Uparashtrapati Bhavan on Independence Day

New Delhi | August 16, 2026 2:28:47 AM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan interacted with school students from New Delhi and Ghaziabad at Uparashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Independence Day on Saturday. ... read..

Karnataka: FIR filed against forest officials after three killed in firing in Hanur

Chamarajanagar (Karnataka) | August 16, 2026 1:58:14 AM IST

Three men were killed in a firing incident near Mariya Mangala Forest in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district on Saturday, following which the wife of one of the deceased lodged a murder complaint against forest officials, police said. ... read..

IWAI hosts 4th 'Brahmaputra Calling' Open India Quiz on Independence Day in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | August 16, 2026 1:58:12 AM IST

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Assam, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, hosted the fourth edition of the 'Brahmaputra Calling - Open India Quiz' at Royal Global University in Guwahati on Saturday as part of the 80th Ind ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Tricolour hoisted for first time in Naxal-hit Boter village on Independence Day

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | August 16, 2026 1:27:30 AM IST

The Tricolour was hoisted for the first time on Independence Day in Boter village, deep inside the Abujhmad region of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, which was once part of the Red Corridor. ... read..

Telangana: Temple priest booked for alleged sexual assault of minor in Rangareddy

Rangareddy (Telangana) | August 16, 2026 1:27:28 AM IST

A temple priest has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl inside a temple in Rangareddy district in Telangana, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Rajasthan: Union Minister Amit Shah arrives in Udaipur to unveil Atal Bihari Vajpayee's statue on Aug 16

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | August 16, 2026 1:27:27 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Maharana Pratap Airport in Dabok, Udaipur, late on Saturday for a two-day visit to Rajasthan, where he was received by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma along with state ministers and local BJP leaders. ... read..

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