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"Entire system compromised": Former BJP state President Deepak Prakash demands CBI probe into Jharkhand exam irregularities

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 1:28:09 PM IST

Former Jharkhand BJP President Deepak Prakash on Wednesday reiterated that the Chief Minister Hemant Soren government must order a CBI inquiry into irregularities in competitive exams in the state, saying cancellation of exams is "not good enough" to sati ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav to transfer Rs 1,500 Ladli Behna installment, additional Rs 250 as Raksha Bandhan gift today

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 1:28:03 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will transfer a regular monthly installment of Rs 1,500 to over 1.25 crore beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna scheme along with an additional Rs 250 as a Raksha Bandhan gift at a state-level program in Maihar dis ... read..

Satyendar Jain produced in court; Kejriwal targets HM Amit Shah on arrest, alleges ACB was pressured

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:59:03 PM IST

The Anti Corruption Bureau on Wednesday produced AAP leader and former Delhi Minister of Water Satyendar Kumar Jain and other accused at the Rouse Avenue Court. They have been arrested in an ACB FIR registered on 11.05.2024 under Sections 7, 7A, 9, 13 of ... read..

37,454 new multipurpose PACS registered in govt's 5-year plan to cover each Panchayats

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:58:54 PM IST

Within three years of its five-year plan to establish new multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS), dairy and fisheries cooperatives covering all panchayats and villages across the country, a total of 37,454 new PACS, dairy and fishery coop ... read..

"Youth want solutions, not rhetoric": RJD leaders march to Raj Bhavan over paper leaks, unemployment

Patna (Bihar) | August 19, 2026 12:58:52 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders and workers on Wednesday staged a foot march in Patna towards Raj Bhavan, raising issues of paper leaks, unemployment and problems faced by students and youth in Bihar. ... read..

"It is done because of Punjab elections": Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain after arrest in Delhi Jal Board case

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:58:50 PM IST

AAP leader and Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, who was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) tendering process, said on Wednesday that his arrest was linked to the upcomin ... read..

From village ground to national arena, football gives Patan's girls wings to dream beyond tradition

Patan (Gujarat) | August 19, 2026 12:58:38 PM IST

A football ground in Gujarat's Patan district is becoming a launchpad for young girls, helping them pursue sport alongside education and challenging traditional barriers that once limited their opportunities. ... read..

BJP MP Swati Maliwal alleges Kejriwal ran "shop of corruption" from Delhi amid row over Jal Board STP case

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:28:31 PM IST

BJP MP and former AAP leader Swati Maliwal on Wednesday levelled serious allegations against AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that he ran a "shop of corruption" in Delhi for a decade and has now shifted his operations to Punjab. ... read..

Kolkata hotel fire: Police form SIT to probe the incident that killed nine

Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 19, 2026 12:28:30 PM IST

Following the tragic fire at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street that claimed nine lives, Kolkata Police has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident. ... read..

Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain taken to Rouse Avenue Court following arrest

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:28:28 PM IST

Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain was taken to Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday, a day after he was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB). ... read..

SC gets EOW report finding no direct link between IHFL loans, Gehlaut-linked entities in key cases

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:28:16 PM IST

A Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) status report filed before the Supreme Court has said that its investigation so far has not found a direct financial link between loans disbursed by Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (IHFL), now known as Sammaan Ca ... read..

Women power Gujarat's dairy revolution, take charge from milk collection to cooperative leadership

Banaskantha (Gujarat) | August 19, 2026 11:58:59 AM IST

Women are playing an increasingly significant role in Gujarat's dairy economy, with their participation expanding from milk collection centres to the management and leadership of cooperative societies. ... read..

"Total arbitrary decree:" JSSC-CGL qualified candidates vow to approach court after exam cancellation order

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 19, 2026 11:58:58 AM IST

Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) qualified candidates held a demonstration outside Project Bhawan on Wednesday to protest the state administration's choice to scrap the test results. ... read..

"Targeting me because I am Dalit": Karnataka Minister B Nagendra hits back on resignation demand

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 19, 2026 11:58:56 AM IST

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra on Wednesday hit back at demands for his resignation, alleging he was being targeted because he is a Dalit and belongs to the Congress party. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governement announces 365-Day maternity leave for women employees for third child

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 19, 2026 11:58:51 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, on Wednesday announced a series of welfare measures, including extending 365 days of maternity leave for women state government employees for a third child and enhanced benefits for MLAs. ... read..

"Did excellent work in the primary Education field" Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar pays tribute to BJP leader B.C. Nagesh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 19, 2026 11:58:49 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday paid tribute to former BJP minister B.C. Nagesh, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 67. The Karnataka CM also made a unique gesture by visiting the state Headquarters of the BJP to pay his respec ... read..

"We are not against farmers": Karnataka Minister Chaluvaraya Swamy assures govt support amid Cauvery water issue

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 19, 2026 11:58:46 AM IST

Karnataka Minister N Chaluvaraya Swamy on Wednesday said the state government was aware of the concerns of farmers in Mandya and the Cauvery belt over the river water issue, and urged them to wait for the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) order. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Once a Naxal stronghold, scenic Nambi waterfall emerges as popular tourist destination

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | August 19, 2026 11:28:25 AM IST

As Bijapur of Chhattisgarh's Bastar division becomes free from the influence of Naxalism, the Nambi waterfall in the district is witnessing a steady influx of tourists, creating new avenues for employment and generating income for the local youth. ... read..

Assam: Rajdhani Express halted in Hojai to allow safe crossing of elephant herd through railway track

Hojai (Assam) | August 19, 2026 11:28:22 AM IST

A Rajdhani Express was halted in Assam's Hojai district on Wednesday morning so that a herd of wild elephants could cross the railway tracks safely. ... read..

Odisha floods: CM Mohan Majhi announces Rs 1,000 crore relief package for six districts

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | August 19, 2026 10:58:39 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced a Rs 1,000-crore relief package for six flood-hit districts, as heavy rainfall triggered fresh flooding in northern Odisha, affecting over nine lakh people across Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, M ... read..

Andhra Pradesh Junior doctors stage beach protest, seek govt response on demands

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 10:58:37 AM IST

Medical students and junior doctors staged a beach rally in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday as part of their ongoing protest, alleging that the Andhra Pradesh government has failed to respond to their demands. ... read..

Allahabad High Court takes suo motu cognizance of waterlogging issues in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 10:58:31 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court has taken suo motu cognizance and registered a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over waterlogging in several places in Prayagraj following heavy rainfall. A division bench comprising Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Garima Prasad to ... read..

Protesters weigh next move after Jharkhand govt cancels 44 exams, seek clarity on judicial probe

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 19, 2026 10:28:50 AM IST

Even as the Jharkhand government's notification cancelling 44 recruitment exams brought relief to protesters, uncertainty over the proposed judicial inquiry has left the agitating students' leaders withholding a final call over the continuation of the pro ... read..

Tamil Nadu govt announces major measures on milk procurement, healthcare, medical education

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 19, 2026 10:28:45 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a series of major measures under Rule 110, covering milk procurement prices, medical education, healthcare infrastructure and insurance coverage. ... read..

West Bengal: Katapol underpass in Hooghly waterlogged due to lack of drainage, commuters face risks

Hooghly (West Bengal) | August 19, 2026 10:28:44 AM IST

Lack of a proper drainage system has led to prolonged waterlogging at the Katapol underpass in Serampore, causing inconvenience to commuters and posing a serious risk to residents. ... read..

"You must have at least 10 such schools": CJP's Ashutosh Ranka urges Rajasthan Education Minister to showcase top institutes built during his tenure

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 9:58:59 AM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday challenged Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar to showcase his ten finest educational campuses during his tenure and emphasized that he will visit those schools, with his entire te ... read..

Assam: Jonai children risk boat journeys to reach school due to damaged bridge

Jonai (Assam) | August 19, 2026 9:58:57 AM IST

Students in Assam's Jonai are using boats to cross the Kemi River to reach school after a bridge in the area was damaged on June 28. ... read..

"Flag hoisting, national anthem not conducted in Punjab's border schools": NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 9:58:56 AM IST

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo on Wednesday said Independence Day celebrations, including flag hoisting and singing the national anthem, are not being conducted in Punjab's government schools near the Pakistan border. ... read..

Delhi Police arrest 2 women for alleged theft, cheating senior citizen of Rs 1.30 lakh through dating app

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 9:58:49 AM IST

Delhi Police have arrested two women for allegedly cheating a 67-year-old senior citizen of Rs 1.30 lakh after allegedly luring him through a fictitious dating app profile and allegedly stealing his mobile phone during a meeting in Defence Colony, police ... read..

ED raids Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's Jauhar university, trust among 10 places in UP and Delhi

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 9:58:47 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at ten premises linked to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi in connection with an ongoing money-laundering investigation relating to the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar ... read..

Ninth Batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra set to enter India today: Uttarakhand Govt

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 19, 2026 9:58:45 AM IST

The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday confirmed that the ninth batch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will enter India today, August 19. The group comprises 48 members, including three cooks from Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN). ... read..

Private Hospital group starts 7-day OPD services for timely care without waiting for a weekday

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 9:28:30 AM IST

Global Private Hospital chain announced the launch of 'Always Open. Always Here.', a first-of-its-kind initiative that makes routine and planned healthcare services available across all seven days of the week, including Sundays. ... read..

"Voice sample not required:" Rahul Gandhi's counsel objects to voice sample plea in Savarkar defamation case

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 19, 2026 9:28:24 AM IST

The defence counsel for Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, in the Pune Court, on Tuesday opposed a plea seeking his client's voice sample in the Vinayak Damodar Savarkar defamation case. ... read..

Protests ignite after Arunachal student dies by suicide at MA College in Kochi, management forms committee

Kochi (Keralam) | August 19, 2026 9:28:21 AM IST

Students held a protest on Monday at Kothamangalam MA College after a student from Arunachal Pradesh died by suicide, demanding compensation for the deceased student's family. Following the protest, the college management decided to constitute a committee ... read..

NHRC seeks report from Punjab Govt on Non-Observance of Independence Day in border area schools

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 9:28:17 AM IST

The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) Bench of Priyank Kanoongo has taken cognisance of a complaint concerning the non-observance of Independence Day in government schools in Punjab and has sought a detailed report from the Punjab Governmen ... read..

"We are in era of coalitions": BJP MLA YS Chowdary highlights Nitin Nabin's message to party in Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 8:58:52 AM IST

BJP MLA YS Chowdary said the party's national president Nitin Nabin has delivered a clear-cut message during his visit to Andhra Pradesh, stating that the party should put efforts towards widening its representation in the state ahead of local body electi ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha holds high-level organisational meeting ahead of upcoming elections in state

Agartala (Tripura) | August 19, 2026 8:58:45 AM IST

A high-level organisational meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held at the Government Guest House in Agartala on Monday, ahead of the upcoming Village Committee, Agartala Municipal Corporation and Municipal Council elections in Tripura. ... read..

Jharkhand govt releases list of 44 recruitment exams cancelled over irregularities

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 19, 2026 8:58:41 AM IST

The Jharkhand government on Tuesday released a list of 44 recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) that were cancelled following irregularities, amid student prote ... read..

"Famine that altered our genes:" Apollo Group Chairman highlights genetic factors behind early-age 'heart attacks' in South Asians

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 8:58:39 AM IST

Founder and Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, Prathap C Reddy pointed to centuries-old ancestral traits and explained why younger populations are increasingly vulnerable to cardiac issues, emphasising how deep-rooted biological factors influence cardiac ... read..

"Gopal Godse, Nathuram Godse were active RSS members", Savarkar's grandnephew Satyaki Savarkar tells Pune court

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 19, 2026 8:58:37 AM IST

In a significant statement during the ongoing defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, complainant Satyaki Savarkar told a Pune court that his grandfather and grand uncle Gopal Godse and Nathuram Godse were active members of the Rashtri ... read..

DU teachers urge VC to withdraw order on recovery of PhD, MPhil increments

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 9:28:28 AM IST

Delhi University has ordered for recovering advance increments given to PhD and MPhil degree holders who acquired their degrees after January 1, 2016, a move that has garnered strong opposition from the faculty. ... read..

At least 9 killed, several injured in massive fire at hotel in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 19, 2026 8:58:32 AM IST

At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata in the early hours of Wednesday, an official said. ... read..

Delhi Govt to dedicate 200 new e-buses, launch Delhi-Karnal interstate service

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 8:58:28 AM IST

The Delhi Government will dedicate 200 new zero-emission electric buses, launch an interstate electric bus service between Delhi and Karnal, introduce 56 dedicated Ladies Special electric bus services and inaugurate a high-capacity public EV charging stat ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Artisans craft eco-friendly Ganesha idols in Tiruchirappalli ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | August 19, 2026 8:58:25 AM IST

With Vinayaka Chaturthi approaching, artisans in Tiruchirappalli district are busy preparing colourful Ganesha idols, with a strong focus on environmental protection and compliance with Tamil Nadu government guidelines. ... read..

Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu announces BVLOS certification, new incentive scheme for drone manufacturing at CEO roundtable in Orvakal

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 8:28:34 AM IST

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday outlined the Government of India's commitment to advancing the next phase of reforms for India's rapidly growing drone sector, including enabling BVLOS certification by the end of 202 ... read..

PSBs chart roadmap to bring India's youth into formal banking system

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 8:28:33 AM IST

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) at the "PSB Confluence 2026" unveiled a strategy to deepen financial engagement with India's youth, with nearly 65 per cent of the country's population being below the age of 35 and representing a significant share of the global ... read..

Maoist leader Azad acquitted in all 49 cases after spending over 15 years as undertrial

Gajapati (Odisha) | August 19, 2026 7:28:35 AM IST

Maoist leader Azad alias Dana Keshab Rao was released on Tuesday after spending over 15 years in jail as an undertrial prisoner, following his acquittal in all 49 cases registered against him in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Pune Police revises two cases after invoking Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act before Aug 26 enforcement

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 19, 2026 6:58:27 AM IST

The Pune City Police has withdrawn provisions of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act from two cases after it emerged that the legislation had not come into force when the offences were registered. ... read..

They'll pull out small fish, but no one will lay hand on Tau': Pawan Khera takes dig at NTA over team revamp

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 6:28:26 AM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday took a swipe at the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the revamp of its examination team, alleging that only lower-level individuals were being targeted while those responsible at higher levels were being spared. ... read..

Northern Railway distributes Jyoti AI smart glasses to visually impaired employees

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 6:28:24 AM IST

Northern Railway distributed 123 Jyoti AI Smart Glasses to visually impaired employees to enhance accessibility, independence and efficiency in their official duties. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Flash floods disrupt road connectivity in Lahaul-Spiti's Mayar Valley, Chowkhang Naingar

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 5:28:40 AM IST

Flash floods occurred in the Karpat Nallah of the Mayar Valley and the Gawadi Nallah in the Chowkhang Naingar area of the tribal Lahaul-Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting road connectivity. ... read..

"Disrespecting Vande Mataram is a tendency": Aparna Yadav hits out at Congress

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 5:28:33 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Women Commission Vice Chairperson Aparna Yadav on Tuesday criticised the Congress party over the ongoing controversy surrounding Vande Mataram, alleging that disrespecting the national song has been a tendency of the party. ... read..

No one can exert pressure on Keralam government: Satheesan

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 19, 2026 4:28:39 AM IST

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Tuesday said no organisation or political party in the state can exert pressure on the government amid the allegations by BJP against Congress leaders over rendition of 'Vande Mataram' at an Independence Day event in ... read..

"Major impact in 8-10 days": Maharashtra FDA chief warns of strict action over rules violations by eateries near educational institutions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 19, 2026 3:58:29 AM IST

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday said strict action would be taken against violations of law at eateries operating near educational institutions and said that the intensified enforcement drive would hav ... read..

"Totally unacceptable': Jairam Ramesh claims IIT directors asked alumni to interact with RSS chief during US visit

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 3:58:27 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday claimed that several IIT directors have been asked to reach out to alumni to interact with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat during his upcoming visit to the United States, calling the move "totally ... read..

Gwalior-Chambal region gets new rail connectivity with Kailaras-Birpur section

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 3:58:24 AM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, virtually inaugurated the gauge-converted Kailaras-Sabalgarh-Birpur rail section in Madhya Pradesh and flagge ... read..

Nirmala Sitharaman calls upon PSBs to launch focused month-long campaign for youth, asks banks to support evolving financial needs

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 3:58:22 AM IST

The two-day PSB Confluence 2026, organised by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, concluded after extensive deliberations among the leadership of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs), senior gove ... read..

Jai Ram Thakur attacks Sukhu over proposed cut in officer cadre strength

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 3:29:06 AM IST

Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday criticised Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over his proposal to reduce the number of IAS, IPS and Indian Forest Service officers in the state. ... read..

"Govt protecting top cop": Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Keralam Govt over Nithin Raj suicide case

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 19, 2026 2:58:54 AM IST

BJP Keralam president and MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday alleged that the state government was shielding a senior police officer despite serious procedural lapses in the investigation into dental student RL Nithin Raj's death, saying the Kerala High ... read..

Piyush Goyal meets German leaders; discusses collaboration in AI, clean energy, GCCs

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 2:58:52 AM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday met Hessen Minister-President Boris Rhein and Minister for Federal and European Affairs, International Affairs and Debureaucratisation Manfred Pentz, and a delegation of leading German businesse ... read..

Delhi ACB arrests ex-minister Satyendar Jain, five others in Delhi Jal Board tender case

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 2:58:50 AM IST

The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government on Tuesday arrested six persons, including former Delhi Water Minister Satyendar Kumar Jain, in connection with an alleged corruption and criminal conspiracy case related to the tendering process fo ... read..

Vikramaditya Singh defends proposed IAS, IFS cadre restructuring in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 19, 2026 2:58:48 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday defended the Chief Minister on the state government's proposal to restructure the IAS, IPS and Indian Forest Service cadres, saying the exercise is aimed at strengthening th ... read..

Satyendar Jain taken to Delhi hospital for medical exam after ACB arrest in DJB tender case

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 2:58:46 AM IST

Former Delhi Water Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain was taken to Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital for a medical examination late Tuesday night following his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in an alleged corruption and criminal conspira ... read..

BJP scared of AAP: Anurag Dhanda questions Satyendar Jain's arrest in Delhi Jal Board tender case

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 2:28:14 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Anurag Dhanda on Tuesday questioned the arrest of former Delhi Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain in connection with the Anti-Corruption Branch's investigation into the Delhi Jal Board tender case, alleging that the Bharatiya Ja ... read..

Integrated farming key to diversifying incomes of small and marginal farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 1:28:34 AM IST

The 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Society was held today at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and ... read..

Assam holds 'Swasthya Chintan Shivir 2026' to build roadmap for advanced healthcare system

Guwahati (Assam) | August 19, 2026 1:28:28 AM IST

The Health and Family Welfare Department and the Medical Education and Research Department of the Assam government on Tuesday organised 'Swasthya Chintan Shivir 2026' at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, to discuss ways to strengthen the ... read..

"We are left with nothing": Appointed govt employees protest after Jharkhand govt cancels all exams conducted by TDPL since 2014

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 3:28:40 PM IST

Government employees who were appointed through the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) recruitment process protested in the rain outside the state secretariat, Project Bhawan, on Tuesday, a day after the state cabinet ... read..

Vande Mataram row: Mallikarjun Kharge defends conduct, says he sang same version as Gandhi, Nehru

Panaji (Goa) | August 18, 2026 3:28:38 PM IST

Amid mounting controversy over the rendition of Vande Mataram during Independence Day celebrations, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge remained defiant on Tuesday, asserting that he sang the exact same version of the national song that leaders such as ... read..

SAGA group Ponzi scam: ED freezes Rs 30 cr listed shares, securities among other docs

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 2:59:32 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized a large amount of incriminating documents and also frozen proceeds of crime consisting of more than Rs 30 crore worth of listed shares and securities, mutual funds, LIC policies, bank balances and nine high-end ... read..

"Students future being jeopardised": BJP MP Karan Bhushan Singh slams Soren govt over JPSC-JSSC row

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 2:59:15 PM IST

BJP MP Karan Bhushan Singh on Tuesday said the protest by the students in Jharkhand over the alleged irregularities in government recruitment exams is justified. ... read..

Security high in East Delhi after sanitation worker's murder sparks protests; AAP claims MLA detained

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 2:59:11 PM IST

Heavy security forces, including personnel from the Delhi Police and paramilitary units, were deployed near the Khichripur Bus Stand on NH-24 following widespread outrage over the fatal stabbing of a sanitation worker in East Delhi's Kalyanpuri. ... read..

Court grants AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj time to argue in Parvesh Verma defamation case

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 2:59:09 PM IST

A Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday granted time to AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj to make arguments on the issue of cognisance in a defamation complaint filed against him by Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma over alleged defamatory remarks made in social media post ... read..

YS Jagan urges govt to intensify search for eight missing fishermen

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 2:59:03 PM IST

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday expressed concern over the disappearance of a fishing boat carrying eight fishermen and urged the state government to intensify search operations to trac ... read..

Bombay HC stays life sentence, grants bail to Narendra Dhabolkar muder accused Sachin Andhure

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 18, 2026 2:28:13 PM IST

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Sachin Andhure, accused in the Narendra Dhabolkar murder case and also put a stay on the 2024 life imprisonment sentence. ... read..

"Country won't tolerate thuggery": Kejriwal slams PM Modi as AAP alleges MLA Kuldeep Kumar 'picked up' by Delhi Police

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 2:28:05 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following allegations made by his party that police "picked up" MLA Kuldeep Kumar from his residence. ... read..

Delhi HC refuses indefinite extension to DUSIB land occupants; orders vacation

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 2:28:04 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has refused to permit occupants of land allotted by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to continue in possession until completion of the fresh tender process, holding that a fixed-term licence cannot be extended indefin ... read..

Wildlife SOS rejects poaching nexus allegations, claims to have 'substantial proof' to counter charges

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 2:28:02 PM IST

Wildlife SOS has strongly rejected allegations against the organisation to an alleged leopard poaching and wildlife trafficking network in Madhya Pradesh, asserting that it has "substantial proof" to counter the charges. ... read..

Gujarat Govt to set up state-level PMU for effective implementation of PM-AJAY scheme

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 18, 2026 2:27:59 PM IST

In a major push for the socio-economic development and empowerment of Scheduled Caste communities, the Government of Gujarat has decided to establish a State-Level Project Management Unit (PMU) for the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuc ... read..

"U-Turn Ustad": Jairam Ramesh alleges Modi Government sabotaging census 2027 with no-drop-down menu for castes

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:58:52 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday renewed its attack on the Centre over the caste enumeration format in Census 2027, alleging that it is trying to "sabotage" the Census by not having a structured drop-down menu despite recommending exactly such a menu ... read..

"BJP only party to work for women's welfare": Newly appointed BJP National Secretary Kavita Patidar

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:58:39 PM IST

Newly appointed BJP National Secretary Kavita Patidar on Tuesday expressed her appreciation to the party leadership following her new role and highlighted the organisation's focus on women's welfare and empowerment. ... read..

SC upholds hanging as mode of death penalty; dismisses PIL for alternative way to execute death row prisoners

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:58:37 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking an alternative and more dignified method of executing death row convicts, declining to interfere with hanging as the existing mode of execution for carrying out the death penalty. ... read..

Defence Minister flags-off NCC's All India Girls High Altitude long trek 'Aparajita - Parang La 2026'

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:58:35 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek 'Aparajita - Parang La 2026', a flagship adventure activity of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), during an event in New Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

"Heartening to hear": Rahul Gandhi on dialogue between Jharkhand govt and students

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:58:29 PM IST

Reflecting on the recent resolution in Jharkhand where protesting students called off their hunger strike following successful talks with the state government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reaffirmed his unwavering support for the student commu ... read..

Union Minister JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi; currently stable: Hospital

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:58:24 PM IST

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Monday and is currently stable, the hospital said. ... read..

Karnataka CM Shivakumar tells Tamil Nadu leaders "not to interfere" in state's administration following Chamarajanagar shooting incident

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 18, 2026 1:29:36 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday pushed back against statements from Tamil Nadu leaders over the killing of three Tamil-origin men in an alleged forest department shooting in Chamarajanagar district, asserting that no state should interfe ... read..

JNUTA demands freeze on JNU recruitment, calls for scrapping NTA

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:29:33 PM IST

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) has demanded an immediate freeze on all ongoing teaching and non-teaching recruitment at the university, alleging serious procedural violations and irregularities in appointments during the ten ... read..

"Those who were with British will teach us patriotism?": Congress' Nana Patole hits back at BJP

Nagpur(Maharshtra) | August 18, 2026 1:29:31 PM IST

Amid the escalating row over the recitation of Vande Mataram, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, questioning its credentials to speak on patriotism and urging the government to focus on farmers, youth ... read..

Delhi Police tells SC: Personnel used 'maximum restraint, minimum required force' against CJP protesters

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:29:22 PM IST

The Delhi Police has told the Supreme Court that its personnel exercised "maximum restraint" while using only the "minimum required force" to control protesters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. ... read..

2015 Kerala Assembly Ruckus: High Court quashes criminal cases against former UDF MLAs

Kochi (Keralam) | August 18, 2026 1:29:20 PM IST

The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Congress leaders M A Vaheed, Dominic Presentation, K Sivadasan Nair, and A T George in connection with the 2015 Kerala Legislative Assembly brawl. ... read..

Suspended cop who fired AK-47 after being surrounded by protesters: Bihar govt tells SC

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:29:15 PM IST

The Bihar government has informed the Supreme Court that a constable deployed during student protests in Siwan fired four rounds from an AK-47 only after he became trapped and surrounded by a protesting crowd, maintaining that the firing was directed into ... read..

Pipalkoti tunnel collapse: Death toll rises to 9, rescue operation continues

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | August 18, 2026 1:29:10 PM IST

The death toll in the THDC tunnel collapse at Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand rose to nine on Tuesday after rescuers retrieved the body of another missing worker, while the search for one remaining worker continued on a war footing, officials said. ... read..

"Promoting Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing" Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces defence indigenisation list worth Rs 3,070 Crore

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:58:54 PM IST

In a major step towards promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estim ... read..

"Congress leaders need not act small-minded": Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Vande Mataram row

Hassan (Karnataka) | August 18, 2026 12:58:42 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched a sharp attack on the Congress over an alleged disruption during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party's Independence Day programme, saying Congress leaders should not act "small-minded" on the national song. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath attends PRD conference, launches healthcare scheme

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 12:58:40 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended an event on Tuesday held in Gorakhpur district for the conference of Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) personnel and the launch of the Chief Minister's PRD Cashless Medical Scheme. ... read..

"Our objection goes beyond the question of revenue:" Karnataka Deputy CM writes to PM Modi to reconsider Mining Law Amendment

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 18, 2026 12:58:38 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, urging a reconsideration of provisions in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment B ... read..

"Delhi needs Fadnavis": Sanjay Raut takes swipe at Maharashtra CM's future

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 18, 2026 12:58:36 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday hinted that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis could be called to Delhi to be part of the Central government, saying that "Delhi needs Devendra Fadnavis", and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be ... read..

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman offers prayers at Tirumala temple

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 12:28:52 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh offered prayers to Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy at the Tirumala temple during the Suprabhata Seva on Tuesday morning, seeking blessings for the country, Andhra Pradesh and the well-being of people. ... read..

Your unwavering commitment to accelerating nation-building through economic growth: Amit Shah wishes Sitharaman

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:28:47 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on her birthday for commending her "unwavering commitment" to the nation's progress and her efforts to advance nation-building through economic growth. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Nitin Nabin visits Simhachalam Temple ahead of high-level meeting set in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 12:28:44 PM IST

BJP National Leader Nitin Nabin, who arrived in Visakhapatnam as part of his Andhra Pradesh tour, visited the Simhachalam Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple. ... read..

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