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"Going to be wonderful on 4th October:" Air Commodore Deepak Pant flag-off promo run in Chandigarh to build momentum ahead of Sekhon Marathon

Chandigarh (Punjab) | August 23, 2026 9:58:16 AM IST

Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of 12 Wing, Air Commodore Deepak Pant, on Sunday flagged off an enthusiastic promotional run at Sukhna Lake featuring over 50 Air Force personnel to step up community outreach ahead of the upcoming Sekhon Indian Air Force Mara ... read..

"Preparations underway for secret agreement between DMK, BJP: Vaiko after Amit Shah visits Chennai

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | August 23, 2026 9:58:14 AM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko said that he believed preparations were underway for a "secret agreement" between the DMK in Tamil Nadu and the BJP. ... read..

No permission for Aug 23 UGC rollback protest at Shah Auditorium; Sec 163 of BNSS active: Delhi Police

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 9:28:31 AM IST

The Delhi Police clarified that videos doing rounds on social media claiming that permission had been granted for a protest against the UGC Equity Regulations (2026) and the reservation system at Shah Auditorium on August 23 are "false and misleading". ... read..

Delhi wakes up to light rain, gets relief from heat and humidity

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 9:28:29 AM IST

Delhi witnessed light rain in several parts of the city on Saturday morning, bringing a pleasant turn to the weather. ... read..

Punjab needs a double-engine government: Haryana CM

Chandigarh (Haryana) | August 23, 2026 9:28:27 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has alleged that Punjab's politics is passing through a phase where a deep conflict appears to be emerging between power, stability and public interest. ... read..

"Vision of Viksit Bharat will be fulfilled": Goa CM Sawant at Viksit Bharat Young Political Leaders' Dialogue

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 9:28:26 AM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday attended the Viksit Bharat Young Political Leaders' Dialogue 2026 in Vijayawada and interacted with young political leaders, professionals and changemakers. ... read..

Himachal assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania presides over monsoon session proceedings

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 8:58:36 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania presided over the proceedings of the House on the second day of the 12th session of the 14th Legislative Assembly on Saturday, as the Monsoon Session continued amid heightened political ... read..

Online Betting Case: Indore Police find Dubai link, probe Nana Patwari's alleged connection

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 8:58:35 AM IST

Indore Police have arrested three more accused in connection with an online betting case registered at Rajendra Nagar police station, with questioning of the accused allegedly revealing a connection to Dubai, a senior police officer said on Saturday. ... read..

Nadda reviews fertiliser department preparedness for Kharif, Rabi seasons; says supply situation remains comfortable

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 8:58:33 AM IST

Union Minister JP Nadda reviewed the preparedness of the Department of Fertilisers for the ongoing Kharif and upcoming Rabi seasons with the Secretary of the Department of Fertilisers and senior officials. ... read..

31-year-old IIT Delhi MSc Physics student dies after falling from campus building

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 8:27:55 AM IST

A 31-year-old student of the MSc Physics Department at IIT Delhi died after allegedly jumping from a building on the institute's campus on Saturday, Delhi Police said. ... read..

BHU's Rangshala re-stages "Satya Harishchandra", celebrates rich heritage of Indian folk theatre

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 6:58:25 AM IST

The musical play 'Satya Harishchandra' was restaged at the Pandit Omkarnath Thakur Auditorium of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on Saturday following an overwhelming response from the audience, with cheers and applause marking the performance. ... read..

Bengaluru Rural Police arrest 25-year-old man over alleged contact with international radicalised individual

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 23, 2026 6:58:24 AM IST

Bengaluru Rural District Police have arrested a 25-year-old man from Doddaballapura for allegedly being in contact with an international anti-social and radicalised individual through Instagram, police said. ... read..

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi inaugurates National GARIMA Conclave 2026, stresses "Mission Zero" for sanitation workers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | August 23, 2026 6:58:22 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday inaugurated the second National GARIMA Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the state's efforts towards ensuring the safety, dignity and human rights of sanitation workers. ... read..

Telangana: Cyber fraudsters dupe 42-year-old man in fake old currency exchange deal

Malkajgiri (Telangana) | August 23, 2026 6:28:01 AM IST

A 42-year-old private employee from Bollaram became a victim of cyber fraud in the name of an old currency exchange. ... read..

CGHS dismisses fake notice claiming closure of Wellness Centres from August 27 to 31

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 5:58:20 AM IST

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) clarified that a notice claiming the closure of CGHS Wellness Centres from August 27 to 31, 2026, due to the deployment of Medical Officers for NEET-PG examination duty is fake and unauthorised. ... read..

2 dead, five injured after Ganpati idol falls during arrival procession in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 23, 2026 5:58:17 AM IST

Two people died and five others were injured after a massive Ganesh idol of 'Bhuleshwaracha Raja' fell during its arrival procession in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar area on Saturday night, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi calls women "strength of India", says they are country's foundation, present and future

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 23, 2026 5:28:04 AM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said women are the "strength of India" and urged them to assert their identity, fight for their rights and challenge patriarchal norms. ... read..

'Goonj' has reached Delh, panic is visible: Pawan Khera hails Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 23, 2026 5:28:02 AM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday said the "Chhatro Ki Goonj" programme of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi had reached Delhi and claimed that "panic" was visible in the national capital even before the message had fully arrived. ... read..

PM Modi interacts with new national office-bearers team, urges leaders to strengthen organisation and connect with people

By Suchitra Mukherjee New Delhi | August 23, 2026 4:28:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the BJP's newly appointed national office-bearers team led by BJP national president Nitin Nabin. ... read..

"Parks are not real-estate assets": Tejasvi Surya opposes Karnataka Cabinet's 5% park land diversion move

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 23, 2026 3:28:23 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday opposed the Karnataka Cabinet's reported decision to amend the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975, alleging that the move could allow diversion of up to 5 per cent of park land for ... read..

"Sabhyata, Sanskriti and Srijan": World's first IVF female calf of Assam's indigenous Lakhimi breed born, CM Sarma hails historic milestone

Guwahati (Assam) | August 23, 2026 3:28:19 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday hailed the birth of the world's first IVF female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi breed, describing it as a historic achievement and a significant milestone for livestock conservation, dairy production an ... read..

Students demand cancellation of Mains exam for 1,799 posts: Roshan Anand backs BPSC aspirants

Patna (Bihar) | August 23, 2026 2:58:59 AM IST

Gyan Bindu Director Roshan Anand on Saturday extended support to students protesting at Gardanibagh in Patna over recruitment demands and examination transparency, urging student leaders and aspirants to unite and collectively raise their concerns before ... read..

JP Nadda reviews Delhi's preparedness for influenza, dengue and malaria; Health Minister assures readiness

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 2:58:56 AM IST

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda chaired a health review meeting to assess Delhi's preparedness for seasonal and vector-borne diseases, including influenza, dengue and malaria. ... read..

Shivraj Chouhan reviews AgriStack, crop procurement schemes; highlights Farmer IDs, pulse self-reliance

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 2:58:54 AM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the government reviewed the progress of the AgriStack Digital Agriculture Mission and other key agricultural schemes, highlighting the creation of Farmer IDs to identify farmers and track a ... read..

Delhi HC refuses bail to husband accused of murdering, dismembering wife

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 1:57:58 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently denied bail to a man accused of chopping off his wife's body into pieces, observing that it cannot shut its eyes of the gruesome manner in which the crime was committed. ... read..

BJP national office-bearers meeting with PM Modi concludes at party headquarters

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 1:28:14 AM IST

The meeting of the BJP's newly appointed national office-bearers team with Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded at the party headquarters in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes outcome of Assam-Meghalaya meeting, says steps taken in right direction

Guwahati (Assam) | August 22, 2026 11:57:40 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday welcomed the outcome of the joint Assam-Meghalaya meeting held in Guwahati following the August 19 incident in Shillong, saying the concerns and sentiments of the people of Assam had been duly acknowled ... read..

Telengana: Kishan Reddy demands judicial inquiry into Section 22A issue

Hyderabad (Telengana) | August 22, 2026 11:57:38 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday demanded a judicial inquiry into the Section 22A of the Registration Act issue in Telangana and said the matter should be investigated thoroughly. ... read..

Jharkhand: Students hold silent march against alleged police action and lathicharge in Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) | August 22, 2026 11:27:38 PM IST

The protestors organised a peaceful silent march on Saturday from Hazaribag to the district headquarters to clear their names and demonstrate their commitment to non-violence by handing flower garlands and pens to the officials following a mild police act ... read..

BJP slams CWC's decision to sing only 2 stanzas of 'Vande Mataram'; Congress says ruling party using nationalism to hide its "failures"

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 11:27:35 PM IST

At its National Office Bearers meeting on Saturday, the BJP passed a resolution condemning the Congress Working Committee's decision to sing only the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram', while the main Opposition party slammed the BJP for using nationali ... read..

Amit Shah meets Gorkha MPs, MLAs, leaders in Siliguri; assures constitutional roadmap to address long-pending aspirations

Siliguri (West Bengal) | August 22, 2026 10:58:17 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday held a meeting with Gorkha MPs, MLAs and prominent political leaders in Siliguri, along with the West Bengal Chief Minister, to discuss the long-pending aspirations and concerns of the Gorkha community and work to ... read..

Viksit Gujarat, not Viksit Bharat: Priyank Kharge alleges Centre treating southern states unfairly after Revanth Reddy's US visit denied

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 22, 2026 10:58:14 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the Centre for denying political clearance to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his official visit to the US, alleging that southern states were being treated unfairly. ... read..

Increase footprint in Siliguri corridor, curb encroachments, stop illegal immigration: Amit Shah to agencies

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 10:58:12 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday directed all agencies concerned to increase their footprints in Siliguri corridor by establishing more of their institutions, keep it free of encroachments, and take all steps to stop illegal immigration in the re ... read..

NIA raids 10 places in J-K in cross-border terror conspiracy case

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 10:58:07 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the investigation of a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pak-based handlers and a network of local Over Ground Worker ... read..

J-K: Fire breaks out in three residential houses in Kupwara

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 22, 2026 10:58:05 PM IST

A fire broke out in three residential houses at Supernaghama Kralgund in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara on Saturday, according to the Fire Department. ... read..

Railways operates first double-stack long-haul container train from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 10:58:01 PM IST

Indian Railways achieved a major operational milestone by successfully operating its first double-stack long-haul container train from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Mumbai, carrying 360 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of containers to CONCOR's G ... read..

"Sentiments of crores of workers have been hurt": BJP delegation files complaint against Tejashwi Yadav over 'objectionable' video

Patna (Bihar) | August 22, 2026 10:58:00 PM IST

A BJP delegation on Saturday lodged a complaint against the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over an alleged objectionable video and said that "the sentiments of crores of workers have been hurt" ... read..

Gujarat: Health Minister Praful Pansheriya inaugurates 16th Annual Conference of CIDSCON 2026 in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 22, 2026 10:57:58 PM IST

The 16th Annual Conference of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDS) was inaugurated by State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya. ... read..

"Attempts to take law into own hands": JMM's Mithilesh Thakur targets BJP over CM effigy burning

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 22, 2026 10:57:56 PM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Mithilesh Kumar Thakur on Saturday accused the BJP of instigating the burning of Chief Minister Hemant Soren's effigy during a protest, alleging that the act was carried out in defiance of a judicial order. ... read..

"Control is disguised as concern": Rahul Gandhi flags violence against women at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 10:57:49 PM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday addressed the Pune leg of the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign, highlighting issues concerning women's safety, rights and social control, and asserting that violence, disrespect an ... read..

Delhi HC grants bail to 2 accused of conspiracy for murdering doctor in Jungpura in May 2024

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 10:28:13 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently granted regular bail to two accused in the murder of Dr Yogesh Chander Paul in Jungpura in May 2024. He was allegedly murdered, and his house was looted pursuant to a conspiracy hatched by his trusted maid, Basanti. An FI ... read..

Gujarat: CM Bhupendrabhai Patel to land in Toronto on Sunday as part of US-Canada tour

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 22, 2026 10:28:11 PM IST

Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel is currently on a week-long visit to the United States and Canada with a high-level Gujarat delegation. The visit is part of the state's efforts to strengthen global partnerships and attract foreign investment across key ... read..

Sajjan Kumar was traitor, murderer of Sikh community: Congress MP Channi slams Depeendra Hooda's 'role model' remark

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 10:28:04 PM IST

Congress MP and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday strongly condemned the 'role model' statement made by party MP Deepender Singh Hooda for former Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar, labelling the deceas ... read..

"Focus on people's priorities": Priyanka Chaturvedi slams BJP's 'Vande Mataram' resolution, flags unemployment, inflation

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 10:28:03 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its resolution condemning the Congress Working Committee's decision on 'Vande Mataram', saying the ruling party should instead focus on issues such as une ... read..

"Established rules since Congress era": G Kishan Reddy on Revanth Reddy's US tour cancellation

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 10:28:01 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said the cancellation of Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's proposed US visit was not a political matter but a procedural issue involving required permissions. ... read..

Telangana Rising delegation meets Cambridge University team, discusses education and research collaboration

London | August 22, 2026 9:58:18 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy-led TelanganaRising delegation held a meeting with an academic team from the University of Cambridge in London and discussed opportunities for collaboration in education, research and entrepreneurship. ... read..

Gujarat: Stalls to be set up at various locations in Statue of Unity area for sale of rakhis

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 22, 2026 9:58:17 PM IST

With the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, and various tourism attractions developed around it, Ekta Nagar is today emerging as an important tourist destination for visitors from across India and abroad. Along with tourism development, skill de ... read..

"India's biggest strength...": Rahul Gandhi hails women at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 9:58:13 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday highlighted the potential of women in the country, emphasising that India's true strength lies in its citizens, particularly its women's population, while addressing the Congress party's Pune leg of ... read..

Gujarat: Food and Drug Regulatory Authority cracks down on sale of spurious medicines in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | August 22, 2026 9:58:09 PM IST

The Food and Drug Regulatory Authority has launched a major crackdown on the sale of counterfeit, duplicate and illegally traded medicines in Ahmedabad and other locations, reaffirming the Gujarat Government's commitment to ensuring that citizens have acc ... read..

NTA suspends Eduquity's empanelment after power failure disrupts AIAPGET exam at Jaipur centre

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 9:58:07 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to M/s Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt. Ltd. following lapses in the conduct of the AIAPGET examination at an examination centre in Jaipur. ... read..

Jai Ram Thakur defends Delhi visit, says Centre provided more than requested assistance to Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 9:58:03 PM IST

BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday defended his recent visit to Delhi and meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying discussions focused on the situation in Himachal Pradesh, including the ongoing monsoon-related damage and ... read..

72nd Nehru Trophy: Aroma Boat Club wins grand traditional Keralam race in debut appearance

Alappuzha (Keralam) | August 22, 2026 9:27:28 PM IST

Aroma Boat Club scripted history by winning the 72nd edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race in its debut appearance at Punnamada Lake in Keralam's Alappuzha on Saturday. ... read..

BJP to conduct a month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' across country from Sep 17 to Oct 17

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 8:58:10 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, while addressing the media on Saturday, shared key details about the first meeting of the National Office Bearers held after the formation of the BJP's new team, as well as the workshop ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav backs students' protest, says Bihar wants transparent exams free from irregularities

Patna (Bihar) | August 22, 2026 8:58:08 PM IST

RJD MLA and Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday extended support to the ongoing student protests in the state, saying there was "immense anger and outrage" among students over issues related to examination paper leaks and e ... read..

"Talk about what you have done for country?" Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM Modi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | August 22, 2026 8:58:01 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "Dimagi Naxals" remark, saying the government should focus on issues concerning the public, including unemployment, inflation and investment. ... read..

IAF turning to predictive AI and digital twins to prepare for future challenges: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 8:58:00 PM IST

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Saturday highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in defence planning, saying the force is leveraging predictive AI and digital twin technology to forecast future scenarios and im ... read..

Goa: Arvind Kejriwal announces townhall against forced E20 on August 25 in Panjim

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 8:28:48 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced a Townhall against forced E20 in Goa on August 25 at 3 pm at Vivanta Miramar, responding to requests by Goan Vehicle owners. The Goans who are suffering from forced E20 will finally get ... read..

"We have been playing two verses of Vande Mataram": Shashi Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 22, 2026 8:28:46 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday maintained that the Congress has been playing one stanza of the national anthem and two verses of Vande Mataram since 1937. ... read..

Delhi's Mangolpuri stabbing case: One accused arrested, two juveniles apprehended; two knives recovered

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 8:28:45 PM IST

One accused has been arrested, and two juveniles have been apprehended in connection with a stabbing incident in Delhi's Mangolpuri area, police said on Saturday. ... read..

PM Modi poses for group photo with new BJP national office-bearers at party HQ after 'Vande Mataram' resolution

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 8:28:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posed for a group photograph with the newly appointed BJP national office-bearers at the party headquarters in New Delhi, shortly after a meeting where the party passed a resolution on the honour and historic legacy of 'Vande ... read..

Navi Mumbai dog handlers welcome State's decision to provide lifetime care for retired service dogs

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 8:28:36 PM IST

The dog handlers of the Navi Mumbai police force expressed their joy following the State government's decision that retired police dogs will no longer be put up for adoption to third parties and instead remain within the police department alongside their ... read..

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj ahead of 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event dedicated to "daughters of the nation"

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 8:28:34 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to Chhatrapati Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj at AISSMS College here ahead of the Congress party's 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event in the city. ... read..

Ladakh: LG Saxena reviews operationalisation of commercial flights from Thoise and Kargil airports

Leh (Ladakh) | August 22, 2026 8:28:33 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for the commencement of commercial civil flight operations from Thoise Airport in Nubra Valley and Kargil Airport. ... read..

"Strict action against sugar black marketing; those stocking beyond 30 days to face action": UP Sugarcane Minister

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 8:28:31 PM IST

Strict action will be taken against those involved in sugar hoarding and black marketing, Uttar Pradesh Sugarcane Minister Chaudhary Laxmi Narayan said on Saturday, adding that no one will be allowed to stock sugar for more than 30 days. ... read..

PM Modi arrives at BJP HQ after party passes resolution on 'Vande Mataram', announces nationwide awareness campaign

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 7:58:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi on Saturday evening, shortly after the party passed a resolution on the honour and historic legacy of 'Vande Mataram' and announced a nationwide campaign to rai ... read..

Physical boarding pass stamping to end at Indian airports from September 1

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 7:58:12 PM IST

The stamping of boarding passes for immigration clearance at Indian airports will be discontinued from September 1, officials said on Saturday, in a move aimed at making the process more convenient for passengers travelling abroad. ... read..

"Assault on pride of Telangana": Sravan Dasoju on CM Revanth Reddy's US tour cancellation

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 7:58:10 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Dasoju Sravan Kumar on Friday questioned the Centre's decision to deny political clearance to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's proposed US visit, calling it an "assault on the pride" of the state. ... read..

Pinarayi Vijayan condemns move to carve Mangaluru sections out of Palakkad division

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 22, 2026 7:58:06 PM IST

Keralam's Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the Railway's decision to carve out key sections, including Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction, from the Palakkad Division, alleging that the move reflects discrimination and neglect towa ... read..

Class 11 student dies in Bhopal, police suspect suicide

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 7:28:14 PM IST

A 17-year-old student ended his life by allegedly hanging himself at his home in Bhopal, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Om Birla praises Maheshwari Samaj's contribution to education, healthcare and social service

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 22, 2026 7:28:12 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday praised the Maheshwari community for its contribution to education, healthcare and social welfare, saying that citizens and social organisations have an important role in nation-building. ... read..

Drugs being sold like "pizza, burgers": Raja Warring lambasts Bhagwant Mann over 'incompetence' towards drug menace in Punjab

Chandigarh | August 22, 2026 7:28:07 PM IST

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday pointed out the deep drug crisis in the state, while hitting out at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and accusing him of "diverting attention" from the issue. ... read..

Assam, Meghalaya hold joint meet over Shillong violence; 15 FIRs registered, SIT probe underway

Guwahati (Assam) | August 22, 2026 7:28:03 PM IST

The Assam and Meghalaya governments on Saturday held a joint meeting in Guwahati to review the situation following the violent incident in Shillong on August 19, with Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister S Dhar assuring that strong action would be taken agains ... read..

DMK relaxes District Secretary term cap to three terms following Executive Committee discussions

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 7:28:01 PM IST

In a major reorganizational move, the DMK Executive meeting passed a resolution stating that a person elected as District Committee Secretary can hold the post for a maximum of three terms, with age capped at 70 years. ... read..

NIA raids two locations in J-K's Anantnag

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 22, 2026 7:27:57 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at two locations in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir as part of an ongoing investigation in a case, officials said. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh HC dismisses Ram Lal Thakur's plea challenging Randhir Sharma's Naina Devi victory

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 6:58:54 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed an election petition filed by former Congress minister Ram Lal Thakur challenging the election of BJP MLA and party chief spokesperson Randhir Sharma from the Sri Naina Devi Ji Assembly constituency in the 202 ... read..

IIM Jammu celebrates 10 years of excellence, innovation and impact

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 22, 2026 6:58:44 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Management Jammu on Saturday celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of excellence, innovation, research, leadership and societal impact. ... read..

Amit Shah promises permanent political solution for Bengal's hill population, announces panel under ex-deputy NSA Pankaj Kumar

Siliguri (West Bengal) | August 22, 2026 6:58:42 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday promised a "permanent" political solution to the issues of the hill population in West Bengal soon, under the umbrella of the Constitution of India, as well as adequate funding from the Centre to manage all pendin ... read..

Fadnavis alleges influencers were paid for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 6:58:40 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune was not a genuine student gathering but a politically planned programme aimed at creating controversy and giving Gandhi a ... read..

"We have playing one stanza....." Shashi Tharoor amid Vande Mataram row

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 22, 2026 6:58:39 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday maintained that the Congress has been playing one stanza of the national anthem and two verses of Vande Mataram since 1937. ... read..

CPI to launch countrywide political campaign starting from national capital on September 1

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 6:58:37 PM IST

The Communist Party of India (CPI) will launch a countrywide political campaign from the national capital on September 1. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Six including professor, 5 students arrested, over agricultural university paper leak in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 22, 2026 6:58:35 PM IST

Six people, including a professor and five students, of a private college in Durg district were arrested for allegedly being involved in the question paper leak of the government-run Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) here, a senior police office ... read..

"FIRs lodged by both CJP and villagers, investigation underway": Jaipur South DCP

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 22, 2026 6:58:31 PM IST

Jaipur South DCP Rajarshi Raj Verma on Saturday said that police have registered FIRs from both sides in connection with a dispute involving the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and villagers. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 6 accused arrested in IGKV paper leak case, CM vishnu Deo Sai confirms

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 22, 2026 6:58:27 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday confirmed that six individuals, including the main accused, have been arrested in connection with the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) paper leak investigation. ... read..

Char Dham Yatra crosses 4.8 million pilgrims in 125 days: Uttarakhand govt

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 22, 2026 6:58:17 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the safety of Char Dham pilgrims is the Uttarakhand government's top priority. ... read..

"Non-violence is our culture, but protecting nation's security is our duty": Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 6:58:15 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that India's commitment to peace and non-violence should not be mistaken for weakness. ... read..

Two bodies retrieved after multi-storey building collapses in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 6:58:13 PM IST

Rescue authorities have retrieved two bodies from the debris after an under-construction building collapsed in Hyderabad, an official said. ... read..

"Serious allegations": SAD's Harsimrat Badal on NHRC notice to Bhagwant Mann's wife

Chandigarh (Punjab) | August 22, 2026 6:58:11 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Lok Sabha MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday said the National Human Rights Commission's (NHRC) intervention shows the seriousness of allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's wife, Gurpreet Kaur, allegedly sought R ... read..

Govt restricts FDCs containing Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine for children below four years

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 6:28:10 PM IST

In a significant step to safeguard the health and safety of young children, the Government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydro ... read..

Five killed, several injured as bus rams into crowd in Bihar's Bettiah

West Champaran (Bihar) | August 22, 2026 6:28:03 PM IST

Five people were killed, and several others were injured after a bus rammed into a crowd at an event in Bihar's Bettiah, a police officer said. ... read..

"Congress' mindset and modus operandi": Chirag Paswan accuses oppn of diverting attention through protests

Patna (Bihar) | August 22, 2026 5:58:36 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday accused the Congress of using protests and political issues to divert public attention from matters that, he said, affect the sentiments of a large section of the country, asserting that this has been the oppositio ... read..

Union Minister Anupriya Patel launches India Pharma Archives at IIM Ahmedabad to preserve 125 years of pharma journey

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 5:58:15 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers, Anupriya Patel, launched the India Pharma Archives at the IIMA Healthcare Summit in Ahmedabad on Saturday. ... read..

BJP to launch month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' marking PM Modi's 25 years in public office

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 5:58:11 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party will launch a month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' across the country to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public office, BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde said on Saturday. ... read..

Orient Aerosilent BLDC Pro review: Maximum savings from India's quietest fan?

By Himank Tripathi New Delhi | August 22, 2026 5:58:02 PM IST

If you've been following my recent deep dives into home tech, you know I recently had my perspective on ceiling fans entirely flipped. A few months ago, I tested the Orient Aero O2, a fan that tackled indoor air quality by literally enriching the oxygen i ... read..

Keralam CM Satheesan inaugurates 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Alappuzha

Alappuzha (Keralam) | August 22, 2026 5:28:54 PM IST

The 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha. ... read..

"But the way it happened": Rahul Gandhi on Sahil Lochab's FIR "finally" registered in pellet gun injury case

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 5:28:44 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that an FIR has finally been registered in the alleged pellet gun injury case involving Sahil Lochab during the July 20 student protest at Jantar Mantar, while questio ... read..

West Bengal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds security meeting on Siliguri Corridor

Siliguri (West Bengal) | August 22, 2026 5:28:39 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday held a security meeting regarding the Siliguri Corridor. ... read..

"They have cheated youth": Champai Soren slams Jharkhand government over exam irregularities; demands CBI probe

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 22, 2026 5:28:37 PM IST

Launching a sharp attack on the state government over recruitment exam irregularities, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren accused the administration of cheating the state's youth and failing to bring transparency to the examination process. ... read..

Under-construction building collapses in Hyderabad's Madhapur, 2 dead; rescue op underway

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 5:28:32 PM IST

Two people were killed, and several others sustained injuries after an under-construction seven-storey building collapsed in Anjaiah Nagar, Madhapur, here on Saturday, police said. ... read..

"Inflation has broken back of common man": Jairam Ramesh targets Centre over rising prices

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 5:28:28 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government, targeting it over the issue of inflation and the recent spike in prices of basic commodities, including flour, rice, sugar, and oil. ... read..

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