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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..


YSRCP alleges industries leaving Andhra Pradesh due to coalition leaders' harassment and extortion demands
Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 5:28:26 PM IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) spokesperson Putta Sivashankar said industries are being driven out of Andhra Pradesh because of harassment and extortion demands by coalition leaders. ... read..


Hyderabad: Five held in suicide abetment case, police say
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 5:28:22 PM IST
Masab Tank Police said that they have arrested five people in connection with the death of a 24-year-old man who allegedly jumped from the seventh floor of an apartment in Hyderabad earlier in the week in what appears to be a fallout over motorcycle damag ... read..


CJP has effectively become 'Congress Janata Party': Shaik Baji on alleged attack on delegation in Rajasthan
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 5:28:18 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson Shaik Baji on Saturday accused the CJP of acting as an agent of the Congress party, alleging that the organisation was politicising the Rampura Kanwarpura incident in Rajasthan and blowing the issue out of proportion. ... read..


Rajasthan: Ayurveda PG Entrance Exam cancelled at Jaipur center following major technical glitch
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 22, 2026 5:28:16 PM IST
High drama unfolded at Satya Sai PG Girls College in Jaipur after the first shift of the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 was cancelled due to a technical breakdown, triggering heavy protests by student candidates and their famil ... read..


"ED taking peculiar action because Veena is my daughter": Pinarayi Vijayan
Thrissur (Keralam) | August 22, 2026 5:28:12 PM IST
Keralam Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday asserted that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting an investigation against his daughter Veena T in the CMRL money trail case purely driven by political targeting, adding that Veena i ... read..


Himachal: Assembly deadlock continues over national anthem, Vande Mataram row; house adjourned till Monday
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 5:28:08 PM IST
The deadlock between the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP continued in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Saturday over allegations of disrespect to the national anthem and Vande Mataram, with both sides raising slogans and staging walkouts, disruptin ... read..


BCI Chairman Mishra responds to allegations of senior advocate Sadashiv Reddy, says "I am an elected representative, not nominated"
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 5:28:07 PM IST
Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman and BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra has responded to allegations raised by BCI member and senior advocate YR Sadasiva Reddy, who has demanded Mishra's resignation and sought an independent inquiry into the functioning of the ... read..


"Routine legal procedure, truth will emerge later": AAP's Kuldeep Dhaliwal on NHRC notice to Bhagwant Mann's wife
Amritsar (Punjab) | August 22, 2026 5:28:05 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party leader Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Saturday defended Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife, Gurpreet Kaur, over a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) notice, saying that making accusations is easy but proving them legally requ ... read..


"Centre will seriously consider youth's demands": UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak meets student delegation protesting on caste-based reservation
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 5:27:59 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday met with a student delegation protesting against caste-based reservation that took place in the national capital on August 21, emphasising that he would take the matter forward to the Central ... read..


Vande mataram row: "Sonia Gandhi signalled to stop Vande Mataram after two stanzas," alleges BJP MP Sambit Patra
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 4:28:01 PM IST
The row over Vande Mataram intensified on Saturday, with BJP MP Sambit Patra accusing Sonia Gandhi of signalling to "stop Vande Mataram" after two stanzas when the Tricolour was being hoisted at the Congress office on August 15. ... read..


3 killed, 6 injured after car collides with parked truck in MP's Betul
Betul (Madhya Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 4:27:57 PM IST
Three people were killed and six others injured when a speeding car travelling from Nagpur to Sehore collided with a parked Eicher truck in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district, an official said. ... read..


MP: 3 newborns injured after fire breaks out in NICU at Chhindwara District Hospital
Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 3:58:20 PM IST
Three newborns sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Chhindwara District Hospital in the early hours of Saturday, officials said. ... read..


Saket building collapse case: Delhi Court takes cognisance of chargesheet filed against building owner, builders
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 3:58:13 PM IST
Delhi police has filed a charge sheet against 3 accused for the alleged offences of Culpable Homicide not amounting to murder, etc. The charge sheet has been filed in Saket Court for the offences of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, causing griev ... read..


CM Sukhu leads Congress protest outside HP assembly, accuses BJP MLAs of disrespecting national anthem
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 3:58:11 PM IST
On the second day of the Monsoon Session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with his Cabinet colleagues and Congress MLAs, staged a protest outside the Assembly on Saturday, accusing BJP le ... read..


Congress's Atul Londhe accuses ABVP workers of threatening female student ahead of Rahul Gandhi's event
Pune (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 3:58:03 PM IST
A row erupted in Pune following heightened tensions between NSUI and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at the College of Engineering Pune (COEP) Technological University as Congress spokesperson Atul Londhen on Saturday accused ABVP workers of int ... read..


SC sets aside Rs 5 crore fine on Art of Living over 2016 Yamuna event; says no direct link to floodplain damage
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 3:28:39 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed an appeal filed by Vyakti Vikas Kendra, associated with the Art of Living Foundation, and set aside the Rs 5 crore environmental compensation imposed on it over the organisation's 2016 event on the Yamuna floodplain in ... read..


SC grants interim bail to N Uday Rao in Chhattisgarh liquor manpower scam case
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 3:28:37 PM IST
The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to N Uday Rao, accused in the Chhattisgarh liquor manpower scam case, in which the prosecution alleges that inflated claims were raised for manpower deployed at liquor shops and part of the excess payments was di ... read..


MSO, MYO national conference on "The Role of Muslims in Nation Building" conveys message of unity, patriotism, social harmony
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 3:28:25 PM IST
The Muslim Students Organisation of India (MSO) and the Muslim Youth Organisation of India (MYO) organised an important conference on "The Role of Muslims in Nation Building." The conference brought together scholars, students, youth, social workers, educ ... read..


BJP leaders slams Telangana CM over meeting with "Anti-India" writer during Oxford visit
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 3:28:21 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Saturday strongly criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his meeting with author Maya Tudor during his visit to the University of Oxford, questioning the purpose of his trip and his interactions wi ... read..


Hyderabad Police arrest 5, including 78-year-old, for illegal possession of 38 kg ganja worth Rs 10 lakh
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 3:28:20 PM IST
The Special Crime Team of the Central Crime Station (CCS), Hyderabad City, in coordination with Gandhi Nagar Police, apprehended five persons for alleged illegal possession of dry ganja. ... read..


Ahead of Vibrant Summit 2027: Gujarat CM meets global business leaders in New York to drive investments in AI, fintech, and nuclear energy
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 22, 2026 3:28:18 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held one-to-one meetings with leaders from various sectors in New York on the fifth day of his US visit ahead of Vibrant Summit 2027. As part of these meetings, he held discussions with Xerxes Cooper, Global Head of ... read..


Odisha: Five injured in explosion at NTPC Plant in Kaniha
Angul (Odisha) | August 22, 2026 3:28:14 PM IST
An accidental explosion at the NTPC facility in Kaniha left five people injured, triggering immediate medical responses and district-level administrative oversight, District Magistrate Abdaal Akhtar said. ... read..


Karnataka bans manufacture and sale of analogue paneer labelled as 'paneer' for one year
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 22, 2026 2:58:31 PM IST
The Government of Karnataka has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of Analogue / Non-Dairy Paneer being sold under the name "Paneer" across the state for a period of one year, in a major move to safeguard public health and protect ... read..


"Not an issue connected to any political party, question of India's honour", says Nitin Nabin after BJP passes 'Vande Mataram' resolution
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 2:58:29 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday passed an important resolution to uphold the honour, dignity and historic legacy of Vande Mataram, India's National Song, and strongly condemned the Congress Working Committee's decision of August 19 to stand with it ... read..


"Congress attempting to fragment Vande Mataram for political gain": Bhupender Yadav hits out over CWC resolution
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 2:58:27 PM IST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday targeted the Congress party amid escalating a fresh political war of words over national pride and cultural heritage, accusing it of harbouring a "tukde-tukde" mindset and disrespecting Bankim Chandra ... read..


BJP passes resolution on 'Vande Mataram', condemns Congress over decision to sing only two stanzas
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 2:58:25 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday passed a major resolution on the honour and historic legacy of 'Vande Mataram' and said that it will lead a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around the history and significance of the National song. ... read..


"Highly coordinated, planned attack": CJP activist Ashutosh Ranka alleges assailants were with BJP MLA night before assault
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 22, 2026 2:58:19 PM IST
A day after his team was allegedly assaulted while highlighting the condition of government schools in Rajasthan, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Ashutosh Ranka on Saturday alleged a planned attack by "goons brought from outside," claiming they were ... read..


"Grant permissions selectively": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi govt over denial of US visit to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | August 22, 2026 2:58:11 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government for denying permission to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his proposed visit to the United States, accusing the Centre of gra ... read..


Former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji appears before DVAC in TASMAC irregularities case
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 2:58:07 PM IST
Former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji has appeared in person before the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) office in Alandur, Chennai, for questioning in connection with the case relating to alleged irregularities in the TASMAC (Tamil ... read..


"SP never breaks alliances, always stands by partners": Akhilesh Yadav responds to Mayawati's remarks
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 2:58:05 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday responded to BSP chief Mayawati's remarks over the 1995 Lucknow State Guest House incident, saying that his party never breaks alliances and always stands by its partners. ... read..


Assam-Meghalaya hold high-level meeting in Guwahati to address escalating border tensions; aim to restore peace after Shillong violence
Guwahati (Assam) | August 22, 2026 2:58:00 PM IST
High-level talks between the governments of Assam and Meghalaya took place on Saturday at State Guest House No. 1 in Khanapara, Guwahati, to address the prevailing situation along the shared border following violent incidents in Shillong. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi reviews sugar availability, directs strict action against hoarding and black-marketing
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 2:28:24 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the availability of sugar stocks in the state and directed officials to take strict action against those involved in hoarding and black-marketing of sugar, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. ... read..


Diagnostic centres are first line of defence in healthcare: Rajnath Singh inaugurates integrated centre in Noida
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 2:28:22 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated the Integrated Diagnostic Centre of Mahajan Imaging & Labs in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, calling diagnostic facilities the "first line of defence" in healthcare. ... read..


"It is all about 'neeyat'": Arvind Kejriwal lauds Punjab govt school library
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 2:28:13 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday praised the educational infrastructure transformation underway in Punjab, asserting that state-run schools can be good and that "it is all about 'neeyat' (intent)." ... read..


Leopard with spinal fracture-dislocation recovers after specialised care at Gandhinagar's GEER Foundation
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 22, 2026 2:28:11 PM IST
A leopard that suffered severe spinal injuries in a road accident near Shamlaji in Aravalli district has made a remarkable recovery following months of specialised veterinary treatment and rehabilitation at the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (G ... read..


"DSC followed Centre's guidelines": Andhra CM Naidu rejects YSRCP's allegations
Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 2:28:09 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu defended the Mega District Selection Committee (DSC) recruitment process, saying around 350 writ petitions filed against the recruitment were disposed of and jobs were subsequently provided to eligible candi ... read..


"Government of scams": BJP's Manoranjan Kalia targets Punjab CM Mann over NHRC's notice to wife
Jalandhar (Punjab) | August 22, 2026 1:58:30 PM IST
BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia on Saturday alleged corruption in the Punjab government and demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann clarify the allegations concerning his wife, Gurpreet Kaur. ... read..


"Absolutely false": Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur rejects CM's allegation of BJP MLAs disrespecting national anthem
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 1:58:27 PM IST
The Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Saturday, rejecting Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's allegation that BJP legislators had disrespected th ... read..


BJP plans nationwide 'Seva Pakhwada' from Sept 17 ahead of PM Modi's 25 years in public office
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 1:58:24 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning a nationwide service campaign, or 'Seva Pakhwada', from September 17 to October 2 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in constitutional public office. ... read..


"Treating Legislative Assembly like a cinema set": MK Stalin's jibe at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 1:58:17 PM IST
DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's conduct in the State Assembly, accusing him of treating the House like a movie set and focusing on delivering punch dialogues, referring to Vijay's background as an ... read..


Maharashtra: 777 commercial drivers fail Marathi language test, Transport dept issues notice
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 1:58:14 PM IST
The Maharashtra Transport Department has continued its action against commercial vehicle drivers who do not have practical knowledge of the Marathi language, as it served notices to 777 drivers who were found lacking practical Marathi language skills. ... read..


BCI Co-Chair YR Sadashiva Reddy seeks Chairman Manan Mishra's resignation; cites appointments, funds and NALSAR row
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 1:58:12 PM IST
Senior Advocate and Bar Council of India (BCI) Co-Chairman YR Sadashiva Reddy has demanded BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra's immediate resignation, alleging irregularities in appointments, diversion of Council funds, financial dealings involving law colle ... read..


"Is this the way LoP is treated in democracy?": Sanjay Raut hits out at BJP over Rahul Gandhi's Chhatron Ki Goonj restrictions in Pune
Pune (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 1:58:07 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of resorting to "hooliganism" and misusing police machinery out of fear over Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student interac ... read..


BJP's Pratul Shah Deo likens Jharkhand govt to "Hitler's Nazi regime" over police action against protesters in Ranchi
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 22, 2026 1:28:04 PM IST
Jharkhand BJP Chief Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Hemant Soren-led state government, likening the administration's crackdown on student protesters in Ranchi to "Hitler's Nazi Germany" and declaring that the B ... read..


Delhi HC directs Centre to decide nurses' plea on long-pending constitution of National Nursing Commission within two months
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 1:28:03 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to take a decision within two months on a plea by the Indian Professional Nurses Association (IPNA) highlighting the continued non-constitution of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC), despite t ... read..


Meghalaya: Long queues at Shillong petrol pumps amid fuel disruption concerns
Shillong (Meghalaya) | August 22, 2026 1:28:01 PM IST
Long queues were seen at petrol pumps in Shillong as fears of a fuel crisis spread among locals amid the ongoing tensions with Assam in the wake of a violent incident that took place in Shillong during a student organisation's protest rally on August 19. ... read..


BJP constitutes team for Gen Z outreach programme; Nitin Nabin, Smriti Irani, Vinod Tawde among key members
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 1:27:59 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constituted a dedicated team to spearhead its upcoming Gen Z Outreach Programme, aimed at strengthening engagement with young people across the country. ... read..


"Is this some sort of hawala business?": BRS attacks Revanth Reddy after MEA denies clearance for US visit
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 1:27:56 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Manne Krishank on Saturday hit out at Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, calling it a diplomatic embarrassment after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied political clearance for the US visit. ... read..


Tripura Govt showcases 4-year health transformation under Niramay Arogya
Agartala (Tripura) | August 22, 2026 1:27:54 PM IST
The Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tripura, has highlighted the remarkable journey and achievements under the "Niramay Arogya Initiatives in Tripura (2022-2026)", stating that healthcare remains one of the highest priorities of the ... read..


"If anyone were to write autobiography about this govt, they would title it 'Raita'": Pawan Khera takes a dig at BJP after FIR lodged in pellet gun injury case
Pune (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 1:27:52 PM IST
Following the registration of an FIR in the pellet gun injury case after an eight-hour-long sit-in protest by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Pawan Khera on Saturday took a swipe at the ruling government, remarking that if an autobiography ... read..


"Cannot be discussed outside court:" Tamil Nadu minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Mekedatu, Cauvery river issue
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 1:27:51 PM IST
Following the conclusion of the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, Tamil Nadu Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar reiterated that matters regarding the Mekedatu project and the Cauvery River issue cannot be discussed outside the court, as the dispute is curre ... read..


Government removes 12-Minute cap on TV advertisements
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 1:27:45 PM IST
The central Government has notified the rules removing the 12-minute-per-hour advertisement duration cap for television channels, with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notifying the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2026 in the Gaze ... read..


Gujarat govt constitutes committee to formulate policy on reservation in promotion for employees with disabilities
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 22, 2026 1:27:44 PM IST
The Gujarat Government has constituted a five-member high-level committee to formulate an appropriate policy for providing reservation in promotions to its employees with disabilities. ... read..


Madhya Pradesh: Three newborns suffer burns after warmer machine catches fire at Chhindwara District Hospital NICU
Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 12:58:25 PM IST
Three newborns suffered burn injuries after a warmer machine caught fire at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Chhindwara District Hospital during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. ... read..


Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's wife issues legal notice to Justice (retd) Ranjit Singh; warns of legal proceedings
Chandigarh (Punjab) | August 22, 2026 12:58:21 PM IST
Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Saturday sent a legal notice to Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira's brother-in-law, former Punjab judge Justice Ranjit Singh, after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took cognisance of ... read..


DMK Executive Meeting passes major reorganisation resolutions, sets age caps for party posts after TN poll defeat
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 22, 2026 1:28:08 PM IST
In a major reorganisation move following the party's defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, the DMK Executive meeting on Saturday passed a resolution to increase youth presence in the party, fixing the term and age limit for several party ... read..


Start preparing right now to empower Rahul Gandhi: Assam Mahila Congress Chief confident of win in Nagaon by-polls
Guwahati (Assam) | August 22, 2026 12:58:18 PM IST
Expressing complete confidence in the party's electoral prospects, Assam Mahila Congress President Mira Borthakur emphasised the political significance of the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. ... read..


IndiGo flight performs precautionary go-around at Gorakhpur Airport after scratches found near APU inlet
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 12:28:21 PM IST
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Gorakhpur executed a precautionary go-around on August 19, before landing safely at its destination, the airline confirmed in a statement. ... read..


"Unfortunate that LoP Rahul Gandhi had to sit for 8 hours just to get an FIR filed": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 22, 2026 12:28:19 PM IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday expressed dismay over the fact that the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, had to stage an eight-hour sit-in at a Delhi police station just to get an FIR registered regarding the us ... read..


"Insulting entire Jat community": Mayawati slams Akhilesh Yadav's dig at RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 12:28:16 PM IST
BSP Chief Mayawati on Saturday condemned Akhilesh Yadav's veiled attack on Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief and his former ally Jayant Chaudhary, declaring that the Samajwadi Party chief should apologise to the entire Jat community for allegedly insulting th ... read..


Lifetime care after duty: Maharashtra retains retired police dogs with handlers at state expense
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 12:28:14 PM IST
In a major welfare policy shift for the state's canine unit, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that retired police dogs will no longer be put up for adoption to third parties. ... read..


"What kind of self-reliant India is this?": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre over sugar price hike, low stocks
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 12:28:12 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday attacked the Centre over rising sugar prices and low sugar stocks, alleging that the "bitterness of the Modi government's policies has seeped into the sweetness of sugar." ... read..


"Insulting entire Jat community": Mayawati slams Akhilesh Yadav's "chavanni" dig at RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 12:28:05 PM IST
BSP Chief Mayawati on Saturday condemned Akhilesh Yadav's "chavanni" comment on Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief and his former ally Jayant Chaudhary, saying that such remarks are an insult to the entire Jat community. ... read..


Years of preparation, an appointment letter and a fight to keep their jobs: Jharkhand candidates return to offices amid looming legal battle
By Tanishq Priya

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 22, 2026 12:28:03 PM IST
For years, they studied, waited and held on to the hope that one day a government job would finally change their lives. For many, the appointment letter was not just a piece of paper; it was the reward for years of preparation, financial hardship and sacr ... read..


Karnataka Cabinet recommends penal action against KPSC chairman, clears prison modernization plan
Karnataka (Bengaluru) | August 22, 2026 11:58:03 AM IST
The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday resolved to recommend penal action against Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar and place him under suspension. ... read..


Chhari Mubarak, Lord Shiva's sacred mace, leaves Srinagar Akhara for Amarnath cave; to reach shrine on Raksha Bandhan
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 22, 2026 11:58:01 AM IST
The sacred Chhari Mubarak of Lord Shiva left the Dashnami Akhara in Srinagar on Saturday after traditional prayers and rituals, beginning its journey towards Pahalgam as part of the annual Amarnath pilgrimage. ... read..


Family of three dies after youth jumps off cliff in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after quarrel over mobile phone
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 11:57:54 AM IST
A family of three died after falling from Khavda Hill in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district on Friday, following an incident involving an 18-year-old youth who allegedly jumped from a cliff after a quarrel with his father over a mobile phone ... read..


"15 Policemen standing outside volunteer's house, enquiring about my family": CJP's Ashutosh Ranka accuses Rajasthan Police of scare tactics
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 11:57:52 AM IST
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Ashutosh Ranka on Saturday alleged that Rajasthan Police is resorting to "scare tactics", claiming 15 policemen from Pratap Nagar Police Station were stationed outside his volunteer's house. ... read..


52 leaders, including CM Yogi, Akhilesh Yadav get bulletproof jackets ahead of Assembly polls 2027: Sources
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 11:57:50 AM IST
Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections next year, 52 leaders in the state have been provided bulletproof jackets as part of the security arrangements, sources said. ... read..


Punjab: 180 elementary teachers protest outside Minister Harpal Cheema's residence over recruitment irregularities
Chandigarh (Punjab) | August 22, 2026 11:57:46 AM IST
Over 180 Elementary Teacher Training (ETT) teachers, accompanied by their family members, staged a protest sit-in outside the residence of Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema in Chandigarh on Saturday. ... read..


SC Special Lok Adalat settles over 400 cases on first day of Samadhan Samaroh 2026
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 11:28:25 AM IST
The Special Lok Adalat at the Supreme Court of India settled more than 400 cases on its first day, on August 21, as part of Samadhan Samaroh 2026 - Supreme Court Action for Mediated Adjudication and Disputes Harmonisation Across the Nation. ... read..


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