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Delhi: Bike-borne duo snatches gold jewellery from firm employee at Chanakyapuri signal

New Delhi | August 21, 2026 9:27:57 AM IST

Delhi Police have registered a case of theft after gold jewellery was snatched from an employee of a jewellery firm at the Simon Bolivar Marg-S.P. Marg junction in Chanakyapuri. ... read..

AP Minister Nara Lokesh vows strict action after 6-year-old student dies from teacher's beating

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 9:27:52 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday expressed deep grief over the tragic death of a six-year-old student, who allegedly lost his life after being beaten by a teacher at a private school. ... read..

Tripura eyes major growth in pig farming, pork production: Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu

Agartala (Tripura) | August 21, 2026 9:27:50 AM IST

Tripura is emerging as a promising hub for pig rearing and pork production, with pig farming deeply integrated into rural households across the state. Unlike many other parts of the country, pig rearing is particularly common in Tripura, where many famili ... read..

Jewellery worth over Rs 2 crore stolen from car in Delhi's Karol Bagh

New Delhi | August 21, 2026 9:27:49 AM IST

Jewellery worth more than Rs 2 crore was allegedly stolen from a car after thieves broke its rear window in Delhi's Karol Bagh area, police said. ... read..

Himachal Speaker-led all-party meeting seeks cooperation for Monsoon Session

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 8:58:02 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Thursday chaired an all-party meeting with the ruling Congress and Opposition BJP ahead of the 10-day Monsoon Session of the state legislature, seeking cooperation from all sides for a smooth ... read..

Hyderabad: Minister Konda Surekha's former OSD booked under BNS Act

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 21, 2026 8:58:00 AM IST

The Hyderabad police on Thursday registered a case against Sumanth, the former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, following a complaint filed by a private individual. ... read..

CWC directions will not apply in Assembly; complete Vande Mataram should be played: Former Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 8:57:59 AM IST

The former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said the Congress Working Committee's directions on singing Vande Mataram would have no bearing on the functioning of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assemb ... read..

HP High Court Imposes ?25,000 Costs On State For Appeal In Covered Class-IV Employee Case

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 8:57:57 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a State government appeal challenging the grant of work-charge status to a Class-IV employee and imposed costs of ?25,000 on the government for pursuing litigation in a matter already covered by an established ... read..

BJP MP Suresh Kashyap slams Congress over HimCare scheme, Vande Mataram controversy

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 8:57:55 AM IST

BJP Member of Parliament Suresh Kashyap on Thursday launched a broad political attack on the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government and the Congress party, defending the Centre's assistance to the state, opposing any move to discontinue the HimCare heal ... read..

Himachal signs MoU with ISB to unlock Rs 22,600 cr forest economy potential

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 8:57:54 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department on Thursday signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business (ISB-BIPP) to unlock the state's estimated Rs 22,600 crore untapped forest and pa ... read..

"Modi govt completely neglecting Telangana": Congress MP Balram Naik slams Centre over state's railway sector

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 21, 2026 8:57:50 AM IST

Congress MP Balram Naik accused the Union Government of negligence towards Telangana's railway sector, claiming that the Centre has cancelled the 'Izzat Pass' to target economically disadvantaged people. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh bans sale of synthetic 'analogue paneer' as genuine dairy paneer

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 8:57:49 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh government has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of non-dairy "analogue paneer" being passed off as genuine paneer across the state. ... read..

J-K: Security tightened in Rajouri as Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra enters day five

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 21, 2026 8:57:45 AM IST

Multiple security agencies on Friday conducted rigorous surveillance along the Rajouri-Poonch National Highway as the Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra entered its fifth day, aiming to ensure safe transit for all travellers. ... read..

Tripura Cabinet approves 916 police constable appointments, 105 posts for four new GRP stations

Agartala (Tripura) | August 21, 2026 9:57:57 AM IST

The Tripura Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Manik Saha, on Thursday approved several important decisions related to the creation of new posts and recruitment across various departments. ... read..

JPSC row: Student leader accuses Jharkhand govt of backtracking after HC stay on exam cancellation

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 21, 2026 7:28:16 AM IST

Student leader Ravindra Paswan on Thursday accused the Jharkhand government of backtracking on its assurances to students after the Jharkhand High Court stayed the state government's order cancelling the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (J ... read..

Punjab: Rescue operation underway after soil collapse at private hospital construction site in Mohali

Mohali (Punjab) | August 21, 2026 6:57:51 AM IST

Rescue operations were underway after soil collapsed at an under-construction private hospital building in Mohali on Thursday evening, with authorities working to ascertain the exact number of casualties. ... read..

UGC-NET 2026: NTA clarifies answer key challenge, fee refund rules

New Delhi | August 21, 2026 6:28:13 AM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a clarification on concerns raised by UGC-NET 2026 candidates regarding the answer key challenge process, saying the system is designed to be fair to all students and not just those who raise objections. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds high-level meeting with world bank in Washington; outlines state's AI, finance growth vision

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 21, 2026 6:28:11 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, during his visit to the US, presented the state government's vision to develop Gujarat as a global hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI), financial services, advanced technology and global capital at a high-level rou ... read..

BJP MLA Janak Raj questions Vigilance summons, says HimCare inquiry routine probe, alleges political targeting

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 21, 2026 5:58:00 AM IST

BJP MLA and former Medical Superintendent Dr Janak Raj on Thursday said he had appeared before the Himachal Pradesh State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau as a witness in connection with an inquiry related to the HimCare scheme, asserting that there w ... read..

Delhi Police deny permission for reservation reform protest at Jantar Mantar on August 21

New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:57:58 AM IST

Delhi Police on Thursday clarified that no permission has been granted for any protest on the issue of reservation reforms at Jantar Mantar on August 21, calling videos circulating on social media claiming otherwise "false and misleading". ... read..

ED searches 7 premises in Delhi-NCR over alleged Rs 386 cr homebuyer fraud

New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:28:41 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted search and survey operations at seven premises in Delhi-NCR in connection with a money-laundering investigation involving Tashee Group and its associated entities. ... read..

Delhi Police apprehend two Himanshu Bhau gang shooters after gunfight

New Delhi | August 21, 2026 5:28:40 AM IST

Two alleged shooters associated with the Himanshu Bhau gang were apprehended in an injured condition following an exchange of fire with Delhi Police in the Bakkarwala area, police said. ... read..

Spike in swine flu cases reported amid humid, variable weather conditions

New Delhi | August 21, 2026 3:58:00 AM IST

Delhi-NCR and several other parts of the country are witnessing a rise in H1N1 (swine flu) cases and other respiratory infections amid humid and variable weather conditions, according to health experts. ... read..

"I don't have eyes, but I am smart": Visually impaired 'flood hero' leads relief efforts in Odisha's Kendrapara

Kendrapara (Odisha) | August 21, 2026 2:58:32 AM IST

Satya Nayak, a visually impaired man popularly known as the "flood hero", has been distributing relief material along with members of the Frenz Club in Kendrapara district as heavy rainfall triggered fresh flooding in northern Odisha. ... read..

Meenakshi Natarajan seeks report on Sushmitha's remarks as Konda family faces fresh Congress pressure

By Pramod Chaturvedi Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 21, 2026 2:00:23 AM IST

The controversy over Konda Sushmitha Patel's public remarks against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is gaining momentum within the Telangana Congress, with the party's disciplinary mechanism activated and the Congress in-charge, Meenakshi Natarajan, seekin ... read..

DJB STP Tender scam case: Arrest illegal as it is in violation of Apex court guidelines, says former Jal Board CEO

New Delhi | August 21, 2026 1:28:29 AM IST

Former Delhi Jal Board (DJB) CEO Udit Prakash Rai has claimed that his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) is illegal, as it is in violation of the Supreme Court guidelines in the Arnesh Kumar case, which say that arrest is not necessary where puni ... read..

Hyderabad: Janasena Rajya Sabha MP's son booked after speeding Aston Martin kills 26-Year-old woman in Madhapur

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 21, 2026 1:28:27 AM IST

A 26-year-old saleswoman was killed after an Aston Martin allegedly being driven at high speed hit her while she was crossing the road in front of Inorbit Mall in Madhapur on August 16, police said. ... read..

'Protest to continue if govt deceives": Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto after HC stays JPSC exam cancellation

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 20, 2026 11:28:29 PM IST

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto on Thursday said that he respects the Jharkhand High Court's decision to stay the state government's order cancelling the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations and appointments; however, he ... read..

Kashi MP Sketching, Painting and Photography Competition concludes, winning participants honoured

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 11:28:20 PM IST

The Kashi MP Sketching, Painting and Photography Competition 2026 concluded at the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Complex in Sigra on Thursday, with winning participants honoured with medals and certificates. ... read..

MHA excludes 8 regions from 2024 CAA order; pending applications to be transferred to collectors

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 11:28:16 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an order specifying that a 2024 government order issued under the Citizenship Act, 1955, will not apply to certain states and Union Territories, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Tripur ... read..

PM Modi chairs third high-level meeting with Secretaries to Government of India

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 10:58:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. He discussed the future action agenda of Ministries and Departments dealing with Infrastruc ... read..

Delhi Master Plan 2047 has housing, facilities for every class; TOD, land pooling also in focus: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 10:58:52 PM IST

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday said the Delhi Master Plan 2047 provides housing and facilities for all sections of society while incorporating Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and land pooling to facilitate planned urban expansion. ... read..

Digital BRICS Forum and Expo held at Pune; Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the delegations

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 10:58:46 PM IST

Ministerial delegations of BRICS member countries arrived in Pune on Thursday to participate in the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting. ... read..

Gujarat Government inks MoU with Amazon to deliver Textbooks free of delivery charge

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 20, 2026 10:58:44 PM IST

The Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks has taken a student-oriented initiative for private school students and the convenience of parents. To make textbooks easily, transparently and quickly available, the Gujarat State Board of School Textbook signe ... read..

Telangana MPs raise pending projects and infrastructure demands at SCR meeting

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 20, 2026 10:58:42 PM IST

The annual meeting of Telangana MPs with South Central Railway (SCR) officials was held at Rail Nilayam in Hyderabad on Thursday, with MPs raising concerns over pending railway projects and infrastructure demands across the state. ... read..

Lawyers protest at BCI office, demand resignation of Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 10:29:18 PM IST

Members of different Bar Associations of Delhi on Thursday organised a protest at the Bar Council of India (BCI) office in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of BCI Chairman and Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra. ... read..

Vantara appoints John E Scanlon as Independent Chair of its Governing Council

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | August 20, 2026 10:29:13 PM IST

Vantara is pleased to announce that John E Scanlon AO has accepted its invitation to serve as the inaugural Chair of its newly established five-member Governing Council. The Council has overall responsibility for overseeing Vantara's conservation, care an ... read..

Rahul Gandhi invites women to join 'Chhatron ki Goonj' in Pune on August 22 to discuss their experiences and concerns

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 10:29:11 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday invited women to participate in the 'Chhatron ki Goonj' programme in Pune on Saturday (August 22), saying the event will provide a platform to discuss their experiences, concerns and challenges. ... read..

FHRAI 56th Annual Conference to be held in Varanasi from August 21-23 on theme of 'Anant Kashi'

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 10:29:07 PM IST

The 56th Annual Conference of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the apex body of India's hospitality industry, will be held at the Taj Ganges in Varanasi from August 21 to 23, with "Eternal Kashi: Leading the Future o ... read..

Amit Shah urges CMs to show 'greater sensitivity' towards rape of women, children; flags school dropouts, malnutrition

Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 10:29:03 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday urged Chief Ministers of southern states to demonstrate "greater sensitivity" towards crimes against women and children, while calling for concerted efforts to address school dropouts and malnutrition among vulner ... read..

Delhi Master Plan-2047: Kartavya Path to be revamped; Narela education hub, Dwarka investment hub proposed

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 10:29:00 PM IST

The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on Thursday notified the Delhi Master Plan-2047, according to which the Capital's core will undergo a major transformation. The plan unveils the strengthening of Delhi's administrative and ceremonial heart, alongside ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Minor dies after collapsing at school in Visakhapatnam, teacher accused of assault

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 10:28:58 PM IST

A minor boy studying in UKG at a school in Visakhapatnam died after he allegedly collapsed at the school on Wednesday evening, officials said. ... read..

Assam CM raises concern over Shillong incidents, seeks coordination with Meghalaya

Guwahati (Assam) | August 20, 2026 10:28:56 PM IST

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday conveyed Assam's concern over recent incidents in Shillong, particularly those involving Assam-registered vehicles, to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. ... read..

NIA arrests absconding accused in 2024 AK-47 rifle recovery case of Bihar

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 10:28:50 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested one absconding accused in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and live ammunition from Muzaffarpur in Bihar. ... read..

31st Southern Zonal Council: Southern states urge Centre to retain 1971 census for delimitation; Amit Shah hails region's 'three pillars' of development

Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 9:58:29 PM IST

In a significant display of regional consensus, Southern states on Thursday collectively urged the Centre to retain the 1971 census for Parliamentary seat allocation to protect their representation during the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting. ... read..

Gujarat: CIDSCON-2026 workshops train young doctors in infection diagnosis, antibiotic use

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 20, 2026 9:58:25 PM IST

In the lead-up to CIDSCON-2026, the 16th Annual Conference of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society, being organised at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, various workshops on important topics were held on Thursday for postgraduate resident doctors and you ... read..

From Korean hearts to 2 am overthinking, situationships and soulmates, Gen Z had questions-and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar had answers

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 9:58:23 PM IST

In an engaging and heartfelt interaction today, thousands of first-year students from more than 1,300 higher-education institutions across India, including IITs, IIMs, NITs, and AIIMS, connected with global humanitarian and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi S ... read..

"It would have appeared that injustice was being done to some others": JMM's Mahua Maji on Jharkhand HC decision

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 20, 2026 9:58:21 PM IST

Reacting to the Jharkhand High Court's decision to stay the state government's order cancelling the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations and appointments, JMM MP Mahua Maji on Thursday said Chief Minister Hemant Soren had i ... read..

First robotic urological telesurgery performed in India by a govt institution surgeon

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | August 20, 2026 9:58:19 PM IST

A significant milestone has been achieved in India's journey towards accessible, technology-enabled surgical care, with Prof (Dr) Anup Kumar, Professor and Head, Unit Department of Urology, Robotics and Renal Transplant, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New ... read..

Karnataka govt constitutes SIT to probe fake medicine racket

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 20, 2026 9:28:23 PM IST

The Karnataka government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a comprehensive probe into the fake medicine racket and related cases registered across the state. ... read..

MP: Probe ordered after 62-year-old woman dies following H1N1 treatment in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 9:28:21 PM IST

A 62-year-old woman from Ujjain, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Indore and had reportedly tested positive for H1N1, died at her residence in Ujjain on August 19, prompting the health department to launch an investigation into the ca ... read..

Delhi Master Plan 2047 unveiled: Focus on Transit-Oriented Development, sustainable urban growth

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 9:28:18 PM IST

Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal, unveiled the Delhi Master Plan 2047 (MPD-2047) on Thursday in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, an official release sai ... read..

Konda Surekha sends explanation to TPCC disciplinary panel over daughter's remarks on Telangana CM

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 20, 2026 8:57:53 PM IST

Telangana Forest, Environment and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on Thursday sent her explanation to the TPCC Disciplinary Committee in response to the notice issued to her over remarks made by her daughter, Konda Sushmitha Patel, against the Telangana ... read..

UP students send Rakhis, messages to PM, President, security forces via post

Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 8:57:50 PM IST

The Indian Postal Department organised an awareness campaign for the Rakhi festival at Prayag International School, Kurhana, located in Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar, Chandauli district. ... read..

"Appeasement politics" Vs "Politicisation": BJP, Congress spar over Vande Mataram

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 8:57:40 PM IST

A political row has erupted between the Congress and the BJP over the recitation of the national song 'Vande Mataram', after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) declared that only the first two stanzas of the song would be sung at party events, citing it ... read..

BJP MP Aruna DK slams CM Revanth for skipping Southern Zonal Council meeting, alleges 'internal disturbance' in party

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 20, 2026 8:57:38 PM IST

BJP MP Aruna D K on Thursday lashed out at the Chief Minister for skipping the Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging that "internal disturbances" and corruption charges within the ruling party have left the CM " ... read..

Delhi Master Plan 2047: Over 40 lakh homes, 200 sq km land pooling to shape development in national capital

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 8:57:32 PM IST

Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Viksit Bharat 2047, the Delhi Master Plan 2047 aims to transform Delhi into an inclusive, sustainable, resilient and globally competitive capital city. MPD-2047 adopts two distinct planning appro ... read..

Amit Shah advocates early resolution of water issues in southern states through joint meetings; states agreed

Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 8:57:31 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday emphasised an early resolution of pending water-related issues concerning southern states through joint meetings involving Central ministries and concerned stakeholders. ... read..

Ministry of Jal Shakti unveils policy to strengthen data sharing and digital governance under Sujalam Bharat DPI

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 8:28:19 PM IST

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, has issued the Policy on Data Sharing, Interoperability and Stakeholder Access under Sujalam Bharat Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) on Thursday. ... read..

Amit Shah announces Cabinet decision to set up J-K High Court bench in Ladakh

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 8:28:15 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has decided to set up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh. ... read..

Bihar: CM Samrat Chaudhary directs 'One Officer-One Model School' policy, stresses JEE-NEET prep and digital learning

Patna (Bihar) | August 20, 2026 8:28:13 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary conducted a review meeting of the Education Department on Thursday at the 'Sankalp' auditorium located at Lok Sevak Awas. ... read..

Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema directs Revenue Dept to constitute joint panel to resolve staff's demands

Chandigarh | August 20, 2026 8:28:09 PM IST

In a major initiative to address the demands of revenue field staff, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday directed the Revenue Department to constitute a dedicated joint committee comprising officials from the Revenue Department, Financ ... read..

Agriculture in Bihar on path of progress: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Patna (Bihar) | August 20, 2026 8:28:03 PM IST

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said agriculture in Bihar was on the path of progress and highlighted the government's efforts to promote low-cost, high-profit farming methods and integrated farming models ... read..

"False, fabricated posts: BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi hits back at Congress amid row over Nitin Nabin's meal in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 8:27:59 PM IST

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Thursday alleged that the Chhattisgarh Congress, through its official X handle, posted misleading content about BJP national president Nitin Nabin's visit to Andhra Pradesh and a public meal he shared with party lea ... read..

ICF, RCF, MCF to manufacture 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai Suburban Railway to ensure timely availability

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 8:27:58 PM IST

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed that the Ministry of Railways has prioritised the manufacturing of 238 AC EMU rakes through its Production Units, Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala and Modern ... read..

Andhra govt running away from District Selection Committee debate as it has no answers: YSRCP

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 8:27:54 PM IST

YSRCP MLCs on Thursday accused the Andhra Pradesh coalition government of "running away" from a debate on alleged irregularities in the District Selection Committee (DSC) teacher recruitment process, alleging that it had no answers to the questions raised ... read..

Gangster Vinod Panu gunned down outside Hisar Court premises, 1 arrested

Hisar (Haryana) | August 20, 2026 7:58:49 PM IST

Gangster Vinod Panu, alias Kana, was shot dead outside the Hisar court gate in broad daylight on Thursday afternoon, while visiting the premises for a scheduled court appearance. He was targeted by assailants, officials said. ... read..

'Congress holds no value': Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's descendant Sumitro Chatterjee slams party over Vande Mataram row

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | August 20, 2026 7:58:47 PM IST

BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee, a direct descendant of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, on Thursday criticised the Congress over its decision to sing only the first two stanzas of the national song 'Vande Mataram' at party events. ... read..

"Apologise to nation": MP CM Mohan Yadav criticises Congress amid Vande Mataram row

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 7:58:42 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday criticised the Congress over its decision to adopt the singing of only two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram', alleging that the party has shown disrespect towards the national song and demanding that it clari ... read..

Maintain 1971 census for seats, Mekedatu water for TN: Karnataka CM briefs on Southern Zonal Council meet consensus

Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 8:57:34 PM IST

Following the conclusion of the 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Kovalam, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that southern states have reached a consensus to appeal to the Centre to retain the 1971 census for Parliamentary seat ... read..

"EC should change symbol to chain and padlock": Pawan Khera alleged irregularities in Uttarakhand voter list amid SIR

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 7:58:34 PM IST

Senior Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera, Kumari Selja, and the leadership of the Uttarakhand Congress, staged a protest outside the Election Commission of India (ECI) office on Thursday, alleging mass irregularities in the electoral rolls of Uttara ... read..

Whole country should learn from South India in fields of innovation, revenue generation: Amit Shah in 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council

Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 7:58:32 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday urged the whole country to learn from South India in the fields of innovation and revenue generation. ... read..

Shashi Tharoor-led Parliamentary Panel discusses e-passports, police verification; suggests revision of 'overdue' 1967 Passports Act

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 7:58:28 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, on Thursday said that the Passports Act of 1967 is "overdue for a revision" following a comprehensive meeting of the panel that deliberated on the moderni ... read..

'Perhaps Bose, Tagore, Gandhi, Nehru, Kriplani are all anti-nationals': Congress' Atul Londhe Patil hits back at Shah

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 20, 2026 7:58:27 PM IST

Congress national spokesperson Atul Londhe Patil on Thursday hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark describing the Congress Working Committee's resolution on Vande Mataram as an "anti-national decision", questioning whether freedom movement le ... read..

SC asks CBSE to address implementation concerns over three-language policy

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 7:58:25 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned several aspects of the CBSE's three-language policy for students, including the availability of textbooks and teachers, the burden on students, and the manner in which the policy would be implemented across schools ... read..

Global Skills Park playing key role in preparing youth for jobs, says MP CM Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 7:28:08 PM IST

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday attended the orientation programme at the Sant Shiromani Ravidas Global Skills Park in Bhopal, asserting that the institute is playing key role in equipping youth with skills to meet the growing demand for skilled ma ... read..

Amit Shah slams Congress over Vande Mataram row, calls it 'politics of appeasement'

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 7:27:54 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit out at the Congress and said that the Congress Working Committee has once again repeated the politics of appeasement by deciding to sing only two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram'. ... read..

Delhi CM launches 'Mega Capacity Building Programme', over 30,000 MSMEs to benefit

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 7:27:52 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday participated in the 'Mega Capacity Building Programme' organised under the 'Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance' scheme at Anuvrat Bhawan. ... read..

Met Police confirms arrest, charges against Delhi-based lawyer Vijay Aggarwal in London over alleged sexual assaults

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 7:27:50 PM IST

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the arrest and subsequent charging of Delhi-based lawyer Vijay Aggarwal in connection with an investigation into reports of alleged sexual assaults at a property in London's Mayfair area. ... read..

Madurai: Madras HC directs State to issue guidelines for medical professionals appearing as expert witnesses

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 6:59:42 PM IST

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the State Health Secretary and the Director of Medical Education to issue a comprehensive circular or set of guidelines to all government healthcare institutions outlining the duties and res ... read..

"A unique initiative...": BHU Vice Chancellor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi on inaugurating two-day 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat & Kala Utsav 2026'

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 6:59:32 PM IST

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Vice Chancellor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi stated that "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" is a unique initiative aimed at instilling the spirit and idea of India's "unity in diversity" in the hearts and minds of the people. ... read..

Bihar suffered for 30 years, time to reconsider Farakka treaty: JDU MP Sanjay Jha

Patna (Bihar) | August 20, 2026 6:59:20 PM IST

Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha on Thursday said Bihar's interests were not given adequate consideration when the Farakka Barrage Treaty was signed with Bangladesh in 1996 and said the time had come to reconsider its renewal. ... read..

"Never before a candidate appointed as teacher without taking DSC exam": YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | August 20, 2026 6:59:18 PM IST

YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the 2025 District Selection Committee (DSC) examination and teacher recruitment process, claiming that candida ... read..

Kumari Selja alleges 'massive fraud' in Uttarakhand voter rolls, slams Modi govt over 'appalling' functioning

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 6:59:11 PM IST

Congress MP Kumari Selja on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission and the Central government, alleging "massive malpractice" and "fraud" in the electoral rolls of Uttarakhand. ... read..

SC sets up 5-member panel headed by ex-judge R Subhash Reddy to probe police excesses during CJP protests

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 6:59:09 PM IST

The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member High-Powered Expert Committee (HPEC), headed by retired apex court Justice R Subhash Reddy, to conduct a fact-finding exercise into allegations of police excesses as well as violence by protesters during the ... read..

Foreign dignitaries' tours "curated" post 2019; meet only CM, LG: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti after Sergio Gor's Srinagar visit

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 20, 2026 6:59:05 PM IST

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday criticised the visit of US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to Srinagar, saying that foreign dignitaries' visits to Jammu and Kashmir are "curated" since 2019 and do not include interactions with people from different se ... read..

Congress' 1937 decision to divide Vande Mataram fuelled two-nation theory, led to Partition: JP Nadda

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 6:59:03 PM IST

Union Minister JP Nadda on Thursday slammed the Congress over its decision to adopt the singing of only two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram', alleging that the party's 1937 resolution was driven by "appeasement politics" and contributed to the circumstances tha ... read..

Delhi Master Plan 2047 allows commercial activities on ground floors along 30-metre-wide roads: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 6:28:56 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said the Delhi Master Plan 2047 prioritises the comprehensive development of the national capital, including rural areas, unauthorised colonies and planned areas, while focusing on housing for all sections of s ... read..

Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 20, 2026 6:28:54 PM IST

Amazon recently shared that its AI assistant Alexa+ will soon be available for free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the US, regardless of whether users have a Prime membership. ... read..

Cauvery issue sub judice: TN Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar

Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu) | August 20, 2026 6:28:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Thursday asserted that the Cauvery water dispute remains a sub judice matter and cannot be deliberated in alternative forums, while also reiterating the structural integrity of the Mullaperiyar Dam. ... read..

CBI arrests proclaimed offender absconding for a decade in impersonation case

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 6:28:28 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Proclaimed Offender, Jitendra Pathak, an accused in the case related to impersonation as an employee in the Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi. ... read..

Centre notifies appointment of nine advocates as Additional Judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 5:58:19 PM IST

The Central Government on Thursday notified the appointment of nine advocates as Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. ... read..

SC constitutes panel headed by ex-judge R Subhash Reddy to probe alleged police excesses during protests

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 5:58:14 PM IST

The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice R. Subhash Reddy, to examine allegations of excessive use of force by police, paramilitary forces and other security person ... read..

Delhi Master Plan 2047 targets 30-40 lakh new housing units, 24-hour city zones: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 5:58:06 PM IST

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said the Delhi Master Plan 2047 envisages the addition of 30 to 40 lakh new housing units, with a primary focus on affordable housing, to accommodate the national capital's growing population. ... read..

"Government too will accept decision of Court, we all accept it...": Jharkhand CLP leader Pradeep Yadav on HC decision

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 20, 2026 5:58:05 PM IST

Jharkhand government will accept the High Court's decision on its order cancelling the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations and appointments, Jharkhand Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Pradeep Yadav said on Thursday. ... read..

High tension at Assam-Meghalaya border after attack on vehicles during KSU's black flag rally

Guwahati (Assam) | August 20, 2026 5:57:56 PM IST

A heated situation has erupted in the Khanapara area along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Thursday following a violent incident that took place in Meghalaya's capital city, Shillong, during a student organisation's protest rally on August 19. ... read..

Delhi LG reviews specialised policing measures for women, senior citizens

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 5:57:54 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu held a review meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, to comprehensively evaluate specialised community policing initiatives, public welfare platforms, and targeted safety measures being implemented across the N ... read..

Shashi Tharoor-led Parliamentary panel meets to discuss performance of passport issuance system

New Delhi | August 20, 2026 5:28:44 PM IST

The meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs commenced on Thursday to discuss the passport issuance system in the country. ... read..

West Bengal: 2 injured in blast at alleged illegal firecracker unit in Champahati

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | August 20, 2026 5:28:37 PM IST

Two people were seriously injured in a blast in Champahati in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, triggering tension in the area, local sources said. ... read..

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