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Vande Mataram row: BJP leader Vipin Parmar accuses congress of politicising national anthem in Himachal Assembly
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 6:58:50 AM IST
Senior BJP leader and Himachal Pradesh MLA and former Assembly Speaker Vipin Singh Parmar accused the ruling Congress of politicising the National Anthem and National Song controversy, alleging that the ruling party had deliberately ignored the Opposition ... read..


"No shame, no accountability": Pawan Khera accuses Centre of suppressing youth voices during Jantar Mantar protest
Pune (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 6:58:44 AM IST
Congress MP Pawan Khera criticised the Centre over the alleged use of force against youths during a student protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, saying the government should accept responsibility for the incident. ... read..


Delhi sees early morning showers, gets relief from heat and humidity
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 6:58:42 AM IST
Rain lashed parts of the national capital in the early hours of Saturday, bringing relief to residents from the prevailing hot and humid weather conditions. ... read..


"Made in Karnataka": Bengaluru engineers build affordable AI PC 'KEO'
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 22, 2026 6:58:25 AM IST
Two semiconductor engineers from Bengaluru have developed an affordable AI-enabled personal computer, 'KEO', using open-source RISC-V architecture, in an effort to make computing and edge AI technology more accessible. ... read..


Delhi: 19-year-old nursing student found dead in hostel room, police launch probe
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 5:28:31 AM IST
A 19-year-old third-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing student was found dead in her hostel room in Delhi's Rajinder Nagar area, police said. ... read..


Assam unveils new hydrocarbon policy to boost exploration, energy security, Hardeep Singh Puri hails landmark initiative
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 5:28:29 AM IST
The Assam Hydrocarbon Exploration, Production and Upstream Ecosystem Development Policy, 2026 came into force, with Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri hailing it as a significant step towards strengthening India's energy secur ... read..


President Murmu to confer National Teachers Awards on 48 teachers on September 5
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 5:28:28 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards on 48 school teachers at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on September 5, on the occasion of Teachers' Day 2026. ... read..


Ranchi protest: Police resorted to mild force after protesters violated designated route, says DSP
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 22, 2026 4:57:58 AM IST
Ranchi city Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) KV Raman stated that police had to resort to mild force after protesters allegedly violated the route designated by the police administration during a demonstration in the city. ... read..


"Investigation was already underway": Smriti Irani hits out at Rahul Gandhi over Parliament Street protest
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 6:27:30 AM IST
BJP National General Secretary Smriti Irani criticised Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi over his protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station, alleging that the Congress leader used the issue to make political gains despite an inves ... read..


Varanasi: VDA's first gated city 'Anand Kashi' to feature 1,004 residential plots, modern amenities
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 4:27:53 AM IST
Development work on the Varanasi Development Authority's (VDA) first integrated gated city, the 'Anand Kashi Housing Scheme (Phase 1)', is progressing in the Kallipur area, with 1,004 residential plots and a range of modern urban amenities planned under t ... read..


KTR questions Rahul Gandhi's silence on Telangana student protests, alleges police crackdown
By Pramod Chaturvedi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 4:27:49 AM IST
BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's silence over the alleged police crackdown on students in Telangana, while he was protesting in support of students in Delhi. ... read..


FHRAI hosts 56th annual convention in UP's Kashi, highlights India's hospitality heritage
By Anuj Jaiswal

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 3:58:16 AM IST
The three-day 56th annual conference of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), themed 'Anant Kashi', was inaugurated with great pomp at Hotel Taj Ganges in Nadesar on Friday. ... read..


Hyderabad car accident: MP Lingamaneni Ramesh expresses condolences; says son "Sanjush cooperating with probe"
Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 3:58:14 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP and Jana Sena Party leader Lingamaneni Ramesh has said his son Lingamaneni Sanjush is fully cooperating with authorities in the investigation into the August 16 road accident in Hyderabad that claimed the life of a 26-year-ol ... read..


Hyderabad Police send blood sample of accused to FSL in Bharati Mukhi accident case; family seeks justice
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 22, 2026 3:58:12 AM IST
The investigation into the death of 26-year-old saleswoman Bharati Mukhi, who was allegedly hit by an Aston Martin near a mall in Madhapur here on August 16, is continuing with blood samples of the accused sent for forensic examination. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi's resolve forced Delhi Police to file FIR on pellet gun shelling victim's complaint, say Congress leaders
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 3:28:23 AM IST
Congress leaders on Friday lauded Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his "determination and resolve" to get FIR registered on compliant of pellet gun shelling victim Sahil Lochav and said he remained at the Parliament Street Police Statio ... read..


Departmental officials should coordinate with investors and ensure timely resolution of their problems: Varanasi DM
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 2:57:40 AM IST
A review meeting of the district-level Udyog Bandhu and district-level MoU implementation units was held in the Collectorate auditorium on Friday, chaired by District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar. The meeting revealed highly encouraging and positive progres ... read..


FIR would not have been registered if Rahul Gandhi had not supported me: Pellet gun shelling victim
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 2:28:28 AM IST
Pellet gun shelling victim Sahil Lochav said on Friday that FIR on his complaint perhaps wouldn't have been registered if Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had not supported him. ... read..


Bombay High Court discharges Bandu Phatak in Vaishali Hagawane case
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 1:58:34 AM IST
The Bombay High Court has granted major relief to accused Bandu Phatak in the Pune Vaishali Hagawane case, discharging him from all allegations in the case. ... read..


AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha files ACB complaint over alleged Rs 37-crore Delhi bicycle scam
New Delhi | August 22, 2026 1:58:32 AM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chief Whip and Burari MLA Sanjeev Jha on Friday filed a formal complaint with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over the alleged bicycle scam under the BJP-led Delhi government. ... read..


BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma questioned by Himachal Vigilance Bureau in property case; alleges political vendetta
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 1:58:30 AM IST
The Himachal Pradesh State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday questioned senior BJP leader and Dharamshala MLA Sudhir Sharma at its headquarters in Shimla in connection with a property-related case. ... read..


App-based ride bookings in UP to face stricter regulation; Yogi government keeping a close watch on fares
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 22, 2026 1:58:23 AM IST
The Yogi Adiyanath Government has taken a major step towards making transport and delivery services in Uttar Pradesh safer, more organised and accountable by implementing the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicles (Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider) Rules, 2 ... read..


Sahil Lochav pellet gun case: Rahul Gandhi's protest ends with registration of FIR; Congress hails victory, BJP calls it "politics of Anarchy"
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 11:58:36 PM IST
The political standoff over the alleged use of pellet guns against student protestor Sahil Lochav during July 20 Jantar Mantar protest came to an ended on Friday with Delhi Police registering an FIR following Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul G ... read..


Haryana CM chairs District Grievances Committee meeting in Gurugram
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 11:58:23 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the state government is continuously working to improve civic amenities and address public grievances in Gurugram. ... read..


MP: Indore's 5-star hotel kitchens sealed after Food Safety team find multiple violations
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 11:58:22 PM IST
The district administration and a team of food safety officials on Friday sealed two kitchens and a bakery of a prominent five-star hotel in Indore's Vijay Nagar area after an inspection found multiple food safety and hygiene violations, a senior official ... read..


Government stands with youth to give wings to their dreams: Haryana CM
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 11:58:20 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said the future belongs to new technology, innovation and fresh ideas. Today's youth are not limited to seeking jobs, they aspire to establish their own enterprises and create employment opportunities for other ... read..


Rise in H1N1 cases in Delhi, need of precautions and spreading awareness : Expert
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 11:58:18 PM IST
Delhi-NCR has seen an increase in Influenza A (H1N1) cases, commonly known as swine flu, with experts reporting an increase in positive cases and testing requests from people showing upper respiratory symptoms. ... read..


DJB STP Tender scam case: Delhi HC seeks response on Ankit Shrivastava's plea challenging his arrest by ACB
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 11:29:06 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a response from the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on a plea moved on behalf of Ankit Shrivastava. He challenged his arrest, calling it illegal, and sought his immediate release from custody. ... read..


Over 53 lakh jobs delivered, 1 Crore target set for next 5 Years: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 11:29:05 PM IST
Driven by the concept of 'Build Bihar, Believe in Bihar', the state is progressing rapidly today, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said at an event here on Friday. He stated that Bihar stands on the threshold of transformation. ... read..


Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Union Minister JP Nadda discuss strengthening healthcare services in state
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 21, 2026 11:29:03 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda at his residence in New Delhi on Friday. ... read..


Assam CM Sarma meets Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, discusses key priorities for State
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 11:29:00 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister Pralhad Joshi at his residence in New Delhi and held discussions on key priorities for Assam, including education, food and civil supplies, and renewable energy. ... read..


From Jan Adalat to Police Chaupal: Chhattisgarh Police holds outreach programme in once Naxal-stronghold Arlampalli village
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | August 21, 2026 11:28:51 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Police on Friday held 'Niva Duvad Te' (At your doorstep) development outreach programme in Arlampalli village, a region once heavily affected by Naxalism. ... read..


KEO launch to take AI computing to every government school in Karnataka: CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 21, 2026 10:58:37 PM IST
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday launched KEO, an AI-enabled computing device developed through Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation (KEONICS), describing it as a step towards democratising access to artificial intelligence and ensuri ... read..


PM Modi, Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur discuss Himachal Pradesh's development, key issues during meeting in Delhi
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 10:28:59 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Jairam Thakur on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed several important issues concerning the state, its current situation and development-related matters. ... read..


IndiGo Trichy-Singapore flight with 127 passengers returns after mid-air technical snag
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | August 21, 2026 10:28:56 PM IST
An IndiGo flight from Trichy to Singapore carrying 127 passengers returned to Trichy International Airport on Friday after developing a technical snag mid-air, forcing the aircraft to circle over the area for around two and a half hours before landing saf ... read..


West Bengal: Amit Shah joins Sashastra Seema Bal personnel for 'Bada Khana' tradition in Siliguri
Siliguri (West Bengal) | August 21, 2026 10:28:54 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday joined Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel for the 'Bada Khana' in Siliguri, West Bengal. ... read..


"Production Linked Punishment model of earlier 'License Raj' governments": PM Modi takes veiled dig at Congress
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 10:28:52 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a veiled dig at Congress governments in the past over "license-permit raj", saying there was a time when a company would be punished if it produced more than a set limit. ... read..


Jharkhand students protest HC stay on JPSC exam cancellation, clash with police in Ranchi
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 21, 2026 10:28:49 PM IST
Hundreds of students gathered at Gandhi Maidan in Ranchi on Friday to protest the Jharkhand High Court's stay on the cancellation of JPSC examinations and appointments, with the demonstration turning tense after police seized an effigy of Chief Minister H ... read..


FDA suspends food license of Bombay Presidency Radio Club due to severe safety and hygiene violations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 21, 2026 10:28:45 PM IST
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Greater Mumbai, has suspended the food business license of The Bombay Presidency Radio Club Limited, Colaba, Mumbai, with immediate effect after an inspection revealed severe violations of food safety and hygiene st ... read..


Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman directs early completion of Detailed Project Report for high-level dam on Kosi river
Patna (Bihar) | August 21, 2026 10:28:43 PM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed the early completion of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the high-level dam on the Kosi River following a request from Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, according to a state government relea ... read..


Jadavpur University vandalism: Police register case after VC alleges arson, damage to campus property
Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 21, 2026 10:28:41 PM IST
Jadavpur Police Station on Friday registered a case following a complaint by the Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University, alleging that a group of unknown persons and outsiders forcibly entered the campus, indulged in arson and vandalism, and intimidated s ... read..


72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race: Keralam's Alappuzha set for iconic high-stakes battle
Alappuzha (Keralam) | August 21, 2026 9:58:28 PM IST
The 72nd edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is set for intense competition at the Punnamada backwaters in Keralam's Alappuzha, featuring 71 boats - including 22 iconic snake boats (Chundan Vallam) - competing across various categories. ... read..


Jairam Thakur meets PM Modi, discusses Himachal's key issues and current situation
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 9:58:26 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Jairam Thakur on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed several important issues concerning the state, its current situation and development-related matters. ... read..


SC reduces 3-year practice requirement for lawyers to join judicial services to one
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 9:58:21 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday reduced the mandatory practice requirement for lawyers seeking appointment as Civil Judge (Junior Division) from three years to one year, modifying its 2025 judgement that had restored the three-year practice requirement for en ... read..


Bihar stands on verge of transformation; goal to quadruple economy in next four years: CM Samrat Choudhary
Patna (Bihar) | August 21, 2026 9:28:47 PM IST
Bihar stands on the threshold of transformation, and the goal is to quadruple the state's economy in the next four years, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary said while speaking at The Economic Times' 'World Leaders Forum' on Thursday. ... read..


Justice machinery not facility to settle scores: SC imposes Rs 5 lakh costs each on lawyer, former client for misuse of courts
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 9:28:42 PM IST
The Supreme Court has imposed costs of Rs 5 lakh each on a lawyer and his former client for using the justice delivery system to pursue a dispute that they themselves had helped create and prolong. ... read..


World sees India as bright spot for growth and hope: PM Modi
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 9:28:40 PM IST
Noting that India is pushing ahead with reforms across sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the world sees India as a bright spot for growth and hope. ... read..


Anil Vij attacks Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress leader of 'obsession with publicity'
Ambala (Haryana) | August 21, 2026 9:28:34 PM IST
Slamming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being "afflicted by an obsession with publicity", Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Thursday said the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition is trying to remain in the limelight by turning even straightforward issue ... read..


Gujarat: DPA Kandla organised Kandla Green Hydrogen Conclave 2026 at Gandhidham
Gandhidham (Gujarat) | August 21, 2026 8:58:10 PM IST
Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, organised the Kandla Green Hydrogen Conclave 2026 on Friday at its Administrative Office Building, Gandhidham, bringing together thought leaders, industry experts and delegates from across the globe. ... read..


"Doing exactly what people expect from him": Omar Abdullah backs Rahul Gandhi's protest at Sansad Marg Police Station
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 21, 2026 8:58:05 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday backed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as Congress held a sit-in protest at Sansad Marg Police Station, demanding an FIR over the use of pellet guns against a protester on July 20 ... read..


Delhi HC asks e-Committee to examine technology upgrade of district courts; petitioner flags need for advance intimation on judges' leave
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 8:58:02 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has asked its e-Committee to examine issues concerning the use of technology in Delhi's District Courts, including e-inspection and e-true copies of court records, and take an appropriate decision at the administrative level at the ea ... read..


Vande Mataram is played and sung at conclusion of assembly session, that is the established practice: Himachal Asssembly Speaker
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 8:58:00 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Friday said there was no occasion for the Opposition to raise the issue of Vande Mataram on the opening day of the monsoon session, asserting that the House follows the established practice of be ... read..


"First step towards justice": Sahil Lochav thanks Rahul Gandhi after FIR registered in pellet injuries case
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 8:57:55 PM IST
Sahil Lochav, the youth who the Congress has alleged suffered pellet gun injuries during the protests in the national capital last month over examination paper leaks, thanked Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after the Delhi Police regist ... read..


Delhi: Large gathering at Jantar Mantar over caste-based reservation; Police, Central Forces deployed
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 8:57:53 PM IST
A large number of people gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Friday to protest against caste-based reservation, following which the Delhi Police and Central Forces were deployed at the protest site to maintain law and order. ... read..


SC upholds Rajasthan High Court verdict benefiting 11,000 School Lecturers in seniority dispute
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 8:57:52 PM IST
The Supreme Court has upheld the Rajasthan High Court's July 8, 2026 judgment in a long-standing seniority dispute involving School Lecturers appointed through the 2015 recruitment process, bringing relief to around 11,000 lecturers. ... read..


Dipke threatens Jaipur protest over alleged attack on team, demands arrests and school repairs
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 21, 2026 8:28:34 PM IST
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday alleged that a team led by CJP activist Ashutosh Ranka was attacked by BJP workers in Rajasthan after Ranka was allegedly preparing to expose the condition of a school where children were being taught in a buffalo she ... read..


"Why is Amit Shah continuing this hunt for students?": Venugopal alleges Centre ignoring Jantar Mantar protesters' questions
Alappuzha (Keralam) | August 21, 2026 8:28:30 PM IST
AICC General Secretary and Congress MP KC Venugopal on Friday alleged that the Centre was "running away" from questions raised by students over the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest and accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of "continuing a hunt for students" ... read..


"No conspiracy in cancellation of Revanth Reddy's US visit": Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 21, 2026 8:28:28 PM IST
Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Friday said that there was no conspiracy by the Centre after the Ministry of External Affairs did not grant clearance for Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's visit to the United States. ... read..


"I was elected, I won't step down": BCI chief Manan Kumar Mishra responds to Lawyers' protest
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 8:28:23 PM IST
Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman and Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra on Friday rejected calls for his resignation following a protest by a group of lawyers, asserting that he was elected to the post and represents around 25 lakh lawyers across the co ... read..


Sonowal inaugurates 7 major infrastructure projects worth ?427.80 crore in Paradip
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 8:28:14 PM IST
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated seven major infrastructure projects worth ?427.80 crore at Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in Paradip, Odisha, marking the port's 18.5-metre deep-draft capability and it ... read..


ED freezes 100 bank accounts, seizes Rs 30 lakh in online gaming fraud case
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 8:28:12 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized cash amounting to Rs 30.30 lakh and frozen more than 100 bank accounts in connection with an ongoing alleged money-laundering investigation relating to an online gaming and betting fraud involving manipulated ga ... read..


Discussions should be on content, not members' backgrounds: Educationist Ramanand on NCERT textbook panel
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 7:58:05 PM IST
Educationist and policy expert Ramanand on Friday said the debate over the proposed NCERT political science textbooks for Classes 11 and 12 should focus on the content of the books rather than the backgrounds or affiliations of members involved in prepari ... read..


Over 20 Congress MLAs rally behind Revanth Reddy, condemn Konda Sushmitha's remarks
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 21, 2026 7:57:54 PM IST
More than 20 Congress MLAs and senior leaders on Friday rallied behind Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, strongly condemning the remarks and conduct attributed to Konda Sushmitha who is the daughter of State Minister Konda Surekha. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi questions delay in FIR registration in Sahil Lochav pellet gun case, alleges "brakes on justice applied from top"
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 7:57:45 PM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the delay in registering an FIR in the Sahil Lochav pellet gun case, alleging that "brakes on justice" were being applied from the top. ... read..


"Greener fuel adoption essential for maritime sector": DPA Kandla chairperson Sushil Kumar Singh
Gandhidham (Gujarat) | August 21, 2026 7:28:44 PM IST
Chairperson of the Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Sushil Kumar Singh on Friday called for adoption of greener fuels and energy-efficient technologies to bring down the carbon footprint of operations in the maritime sector. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh, Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture sign MoU to boost legislative ties, cooperation in education, tourism, agriculture
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 7:28:42 PM IST
In a significant step to strengthen friendly and institutional ties between Uttar Pradesh and Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Yamanashi Prefectural Assembly of Japan and the Uttar Pradesh Legis ... read..


Coalition govt has turned Andhra Pradesh into 'liquor-soaked state', alleges YSRCP
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 7:28:40 PM IST
YSRCP State Spokesperson Karumuri Venkata Reddy on Friday alleged that the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government has turned Andhra Pradesh into a "liquor-soaked state", accusing it of prioritising liquor business over public health and family safety. ... read..


"Bharti had just crossed the road when red car hit her": Eyewitness recalls Hyderabad Aston Martin crash
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 21, 2026 7:28:36 PM IST
An eyewitness to the Hyderabad Aston Martin crash that claimed the life of a 26-year-old saleswoman said that the victim had just crossed the road when a red-coloured car hit her near Inorbit Mall in Madhapur. ... read..


Delhi Jal Board scam case: Court issues prosecution warrant of Pankaj Verma, sends Ankit Shrivastava to judicial custody
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 7:28:34 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday issued a production warrant for accused Pankaj Verma, who is currently in judicial custody. The court also remanded Ankit Shrivastava to judicial custody following his police custody, after he was produced before the court ... read..


Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds meetings with leaders of Kyndryl, BlackRock, Holtec in New York
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 21, 2026 7:28:33 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, with discussions focusing on AI strategies, asset management, ETFs, GIFT City and ... read..


"Girgit ki tarah rang badalne wali party": Yogi Adityanath attacks SP, pays tribute to former CM Kalyan Singh on his 5th death anniversary
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 7:28:31 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) during the 'Hindu Gaurav Diwas' programme organised on the fifth death anniversary of former Chief Minister and Padma Vibhushan awardee Kalyan Singh ... read..


Hyderabad road accident case: Drug, drunk-driving tests of accused negative: Police
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 21, 2026 7:28:24 PM IST
Preliminary drug and drunk-driving tests of the accused in the August 16 road accident, in which a 26-year-old mall woman employee was fatally injured after being hit by a car allegedly driven by him, have returned negative, the Telangana Police said on F ... read..


Delhi Police register FIR in pellet gun injury case after Rahul Gandhi's protest
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 7:28:13 PM IST
Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR in connection with the pellet gun injury case under Sections 118 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). ... read..


Delhi Police to register FIR in pellet gun case, say sources; Rahul Gandhi continues sit-in protest
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 6:58:56 PM IST
The Delhi Police is registering an FIR following a complaint of about the use of pellet guns during the July 20 Delhi protests, sources said on Friday. ... read..


Himachal Assembly session begins with BJP protest over jobs, CM Sukhu alleges Opposition's internal differences
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 6:58:27 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session began on Friday with a political confrontation outside the House, as BJP legislators protested against the Congress government over alleged failure to fulfil its employment promises, while Chief Minister Suk ... read..


MP: FIR registered against Katni CSP Neha Pachisia; office sealed, 5 police personnel, including her official staff suspended
Katni / Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 6:29:09 PM IST
An FIR has been registered against Katni City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Neha Pachisia and two others in connection with an alleged land deal involving the property of a murder accused for "undue benefit" and misuse of position, a top officer said. ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: Indian Youth Congress launches campaign for gig workers, sanitary staff, street vendors in Vijayawada
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 6:29:05 PM IST
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Friday launched a new campaign in Vijayawada to support the working class of Andhra Pradesh, with a focus on gig workers, sanitary staff and street vendors. ... read..


Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act invoked against Arjun Ayanki over alleged involvement in 9 criminal cases
Kannur (Keralam) | August 21, 2026 6:29:03 PM IST
The Kannur district administration has ordered preventive detention under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) against 29-year-old Arjun Ayanki, citing his alleged involvement in nine criminal cases over the past seven years. ... read..


"Govt to invest Rs 28,840 crore in UDAN scheme over next 10 years": Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
Mysuru (Karnataka) | August 21, 2026 6:28:52 PM IST
The Centre will invest around Rs 28,840 crore in the next 10 years to further expand the UDAN regional connectivity scheme and strengthen air connectivity across the country, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Friday. ... read..


Assam CM briefs Union Finance Minister on flood response; Sitharaman assures Centre's support
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 6:28:50 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the national capital and briefed her on the state's ongoing response to the recent floods, including the damage assessment and the roadmap for rebuilding a ... read..


"Technology, Transparency, Timeline": Amit Shah assures change in judicial system, slams Mamata Banerjee
Siliguri (West Bengal) | August 21, 2026 6:28:48 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the judicial system will be transformed with "three Ts: Technology, Transparency and Timeline." ... read..


"We stand with victims": Punjab Congress leaders distance from Depeendra Singh Hooda's Sajjan Kumar 'role model' remark
Amritsar (Punjab) | August 21, 2026 6:28:46 PM IST
Punjab Congress leaders on Friday distanced themselves from party MP Deepender Singh Hooda's "role model nationwide" remark for former Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar, with party leaders Gurjeet Singh Aujla and Raj Kumar Verka a ... read..


ED seizes Rs 24 lakh, locker keys of YSRCP MP Avinash Reddy in Vivekananda Reddy murder case
Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 21, 2026 6:28:40 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday seized unaccounted cash of Rs 24 lakh and two locker keys of the YSRCP Lok Sabha MP YS Avinash Reddy during searches carried out at seven premises in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in a money laundering case linked ... read..


Assam govt issues helpline numbers to assist people stranded in Meghalaya after Aug 19 violence
Guwahati (Assam) | August 21, 2026 5:58:20 PM IST
The Assam government on Friday issued helpline numbers to facilitate assistance to people from the State who might be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties in movement after violence in the Khanapara area along the Assam-Meghalaya border during a s ... read..


Union Minister Sonowal inaugurates upgraded administrative building at Paradip Port, interacts with maritime students
Paradip (Odisha) | August 21, 2026 5:58:13 PM IST
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday inaugurated the upgraded facade of the administrative office building at Paradip Port and interacted with students trained under the Centre of Excellence in Maritime Studies. ... read..


"Congress bent on ruining future of children, students": JP Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi over Parliament Street protest
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:58:00 PM IST
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday accused the Congress of trying to "ruin the future of children and students" and hit out at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his sit-in outside the Parliament Street Police Station, calling it "c ... read..


Delhi HC dismisses Khan Market Welfare Association plea, says court cannot prescribe NDMC's property tax methodology
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:28:46 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by the Khan Market Welfare Association challenging the manner in which the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) determines rateable values and assesses property tax, holding that the court cannot, under its wr ... read..


"Vande Mataram never wholeheartedly embraced after Independence": Amit Shah slams Congress
Siliguri (West Bengal) | August 21, 2026 5:28:41 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took aim at Congress, alleging that Vande Mataram was not wholeheartedly embraced after Independence. ... read..


"H1N1 vaccine can help decrease severity of infection": DGHS Dr Loveneesh G Krishna
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:28:35 PM IST
Vaccination can help decrease the severity of H1N1 infection, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Loveneesh G Krishna said on Friday, advising people to follow preventive measures as the seasonal influenza spreads easily from one person to anoth ... read..


SC dismisses Sukhbir Badal's plea against defamation case over BKI-AKJ remarks
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:28:26 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with criminal defamation proceedings against former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal over alleged remarks linking the Akhand Kirtani Jatha (AKJ) with ... read..


DU adds 5857 PG seats across 46 one-year programmes, adding over 120 seats per course on average
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:28:24 PM IST
The University of Delhi has added 5857 postgraduate seats across 46 one-year PG programmes for the 2026-27 academic session, an average of over 120 seats per programme, as the first batch of students graduating from the four-year undergraduate programme e ... read..


Delhi: Several injured after wall of old building collapses in Karol Bagh
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:28:22 PM IST
Several people were injured after the wall of an old building collapsed in the Karol Bagh area of Delhi on Friday, officials said. ... read..


Delhi Health Minister meets JP Nadda over H1N1 situation, says no shortage of hospital beds, equipment
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:28:17 PM IST
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh met Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday to discuss the H1N1 situation in the national capital and said there is no shortage of hospital beds or medical equipment. ... read..


"What problem does BJP have if children become educated?": Kejriwal condemns alleged attack on CJP volunteers
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:28:09 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged attack on Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) volunteers in Rajasthan's Jaipur, asking, "What problem does the BJP have if children beco ... read..


Vande Mataram row aimed at creating 'fake nationalism', alleges Himachal minister Negi
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 5:28:08 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Friday accused the BJP of using the controversy surrounding Vande Mataram to divert public attention from issues including corruption, unemployment, inflation, alle ... read..


SC to hear plea seeking CBI probe in JPSC Civil Services Prelims on Aug 24
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 4:57:56 PM IST
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a CBI or an independent probe into the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025. ... read..


BJP creating Vande Mataram row to divert attention from key issues: Himachal Congress chief
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 4:28:35 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Vinay Kumar on Friday strongly condemned the uproar in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly over Vande Mataram, accusing the BJP of deliberately creating a controversy to divert attention from issues it may have ... read..


Rahul Gandhi indulging in "camera-centric drama" for headlines, SC has constituted committee to probe July 20 incident: Union Minister JP Nadda
New Delhi | August 21, 2026 4:28:33 PM IST
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over protest at Parliament Street Police Station, saying the Supreme Court has has constituted a five-member high-powered committee headed by a former judge to probe the July 20 ... read..


ED raids in Viveka case part of 'diversion politics': YSRCP's Srikanth Reddy
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 3:58:11 PM IST
YSRCP State General Secretary Gadikota Srikanth Reddy on Thursday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches in connection with the YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case were aimed at diverting public attention from serious issues facing the Andhra ... read..


CM Sukhu accuses BJP MLAs of disrespecting National Song during Himachal Assembly Monsoon Session
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 3:58:06 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs of disrespecting the National Anthem in the state Assembly on the opening day of the monsoon session on Friday, alleging that the Opposition created ... read..


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