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ED raids 8 locations in Kozhikode in CMRL money trail case linked to Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:28:42 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at eight premises at various location of Kozhikode in Keralam in its ongoing Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) financial transaction case. ... read..

"Please take Gyanesh Kumar Gupta to America," says Congress leader Pawan Khera after Trump invokes Indian electoral system

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:28:40 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha member Pawan Khera on Tuesday launched an online critique directed at United States President Donald Trump and India's poll authorities, telling the US leader to take Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and elect ... read..

"Arrogant govt rains bullets from AK-47s": RJD chief Yadav calls on students to unite for Patna protest

Patna (Bihar) | August 18, 2026 12:28:37 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday accused the government of ignoring the democratic demands of students and youth, alleging that they are facing "paper leaks, a dilapidated education system, biased recruitment proc ... read..

BJP appoints state in-charges for UP, Punjab, and Gujarat ahead of Assembly Elections 2027

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:28:35 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced the appointment of state in-charges and co-in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat with immediate effect. ... read..

Delhi HC puts JNU admissions based on deprivation points on hold

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:28:29 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to keep on hold admissions and all further action based on its "deprivation points" system for the 2026-27 academic session, observing that the mechanism prima facie permits the universit ... read..

"Dimaagi Naxal' monster is Modi's own creation": Pawan Khera hits back at Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:28:25 PM IST

The political row over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Dimagi Naxal" remark intensified on Tuesday as Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp counterattack on Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju after he defended PM Modi's remark. ... read..

8 killed, over 25 injured after truck collides with pick-up vehicle in MP's Bhind

Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 12:28:24 PM IST

Eight labourers were killed and over 25 others injured after a truck collided with a pick-up vehicle on National Highway-719 in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

Bihar: Somali National held near India-Nepal border, expired passport found during verification

Motihari (Bihar) | August 18, 2026 12:28:22 PM IST

Security agencies have apprehended a Somali national from the Bhangaha border area in Bihar's East Champaran district along the India-Nepal border, officials said. ... read..

"Won't budge until all demands met": Jharkhand student leader Piyush Kumar on JSSC-CGL, TDPL exam protest

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 18, 2026 11:59:08 AM IST

Student leader Piyush Kumar on Tuesday said the agitation over the JSSC-CGL and TDPL-conducted exams will continue until the government addresses all their demands, including withdrawal of notifications, clarity on Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) ... read..

ED raids 21 locations in Karnataka, Gujarat over veterinary officers' recruitment exam scam

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 11:58:56 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at 21 locations across Karnataka and Gujarat in connection with a money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities in the final selection process for veterinary officers through the ... read..

Federation of Indian Pilots demands personal hearing in AI-171 Crash Probe to honour Supreme Court assurance

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:28:48 PM IST

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Monday issued a formal request to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for a personal hearing and the inclusion of technical inputs regarding the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 accident ... read..

"When I became MLA, Amit Shah was a kid...don't teach us patriotism": Kharge slams Union Home Minister

Politics | August 18, 2026 11:58:52 AM IST

Verna (Goa) [India], August 18 (ANII): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at a public rally in South Goa, mocking Union Home Minister Amit Shah, questi ... read..

Girl's body found inside suitcase in Delhi's Burari, relative arrested

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 11:28:43 AM IST

Delhi Police have recovered the body of a 17-year-old girl from inside a suitcase in the Ajit Vihar area of Burari, with a relative of the deceased arrested in connection with the suspected murder, officials said. ... read..

Delhi doctors treat torn artery, faulty heart valve and kidney cancer in single operation, first of its kind, claims experts

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 11:28:39 AM IST

Doctors at a private hospital in Delhi have reported a rare medical achievement after successfully treating three potentially life-threatening conditions in a 64-year-old man during a single operation. ... read..

UP Home Department hands over SIT final report to Trust in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case: Sources

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 11:28:34 AM IST

The Home Department of the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday handed over the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) final report in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donations theft case, along with necessary action, to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir Teerth Kshetra T ... read..

"Sending it to JPC was excellent decision; now truth will come out clearly.": Kiren Rijiju hits out at Opposition "lies" over FCRA

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 11:28:26 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday defended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, welcoming its referral to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). ... read..

"Why did Jharkhand govt take so long?": West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on JSSC-CGL cancellation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 18, 2026 11:28:17 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday criticised the Jharkhand government over its delayed decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL examination, alleging that authorities ignored students' demands until protests escalated and led to a lathi-charge. ... read..

Demand for CBI probe into alleged killing of three Tamils by Karnataka Forest Department grows in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 18, 2026 11:28:12 AM IST

All opposition parties, including AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, sought to bring attention to three Tamil-origin men allegedly shot dead by the Karnataka Forest Department during an alleged anti-poaching operation in the Cauvery Wildlife ... read..

Newly appointed BJP office-bearers expressed gratitude to the party's central leadership

Nashik (Maharashtra) | August 18, 2026 10:58:58 AM IST

Newly appointed office-bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expressed gratitude to the party's central leadership for the new responsibilities in the party. ... read..

Assam Excise hails Team Dimoria for bust of inter-state liquor racket at Meghalaya border

Guwahati (Assam) | August 18, 2026 10:58:56 AM IST

The Assam Excise Department has recognised the exceptional enforcement efforts of the Dimoria Excise Circle following its major success in cracking down on an illicit liquor syndicate. ... read..

AAP alleges policemen "kidnapped" party MLA Kuldeep Kumar amid protest over sanitation worker's alleged murder

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 10:58:52 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that party MLA Kuldeep Kumar was "kidnapped" from his residence early in the morning amid a protest over the alleged murder of a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sanitation worker in Kalyanpuri. ... read..

J-K: CRPF bunker vehicle overturns after collision with truck in Qazigund; personnel suffer minor injuries

Qazigund (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 18, 2026 10:58:49 AM IST

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker vehicle overturned after it was involved in a collision with a truck in Jammu and Kashmir, officials informed on Tuesday. ... read..

BJP chief Nitin Nabin pays floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 10:28:48 AM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his statue on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam. ... read..

"Have no connection to true patriotism": UP Congress President Ajay Rai slams BJP for politicising national symbols, fabricating controversies

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 10:28:45 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising national symbols and fabricating controversies to mask administrative failures and public grievances amid the Vande Mataram row. ... read..

J-K: Multi-layer security in place along Rajouri-Poonch highway for Budha Amarnath Yatra

Rajouri | August 18, 2026 10:28:42 AM IST

Multi-layer security arrangements have been put in place along the Rajouri-Poonch National Highway (NH-144A) on the second day of the annual Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra, with security forces maintaining heightened vigilance to ensure the safe and smooth mov ... read..

"When did we say we were going to bring the bill?": Kiren Rijiju dismisses delimitation rumours

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 10:28:38 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday pushed back against intense media speculation regarding the introduction of a Delimitation Bill, clarifying that the ruling dispensation has not committed to a fixed timeline for bringing the le ... read..

Karnataka: Civil society groups meet CM Shivakumar over Electoral Roll deletion risks; seek ECI extension

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 18, 2026 10:28:35 AM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said representatives of civil society met Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and raised concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, particularly over the possibility of eligible voters being ... read..

"Laughingstock...severely damaged his own character": Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi for mocking PM Modi's diplomatic interactions

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 9:59:12 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday hit back at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy and diplomatic interactions, condemning the remarks as crude and damaging to Ind ... read..

Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues 2 after vehicle overturns in swollen River Bin in Rishikesh

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | August 18, 2026 9:59:09 AM IST

Two young men were safely rescued by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Monday night after their vehicle lost control and overturned in the swollen Bin River along the Rishikesh-Haridwar-Chilla Barrage Road. ... read..

"Abhijeet Dipke is a worker for AAP, how did he become a student": Kiren Rijiju takes jibe at CJP founder

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 9:59:04 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday targeted Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, alleging he is an Aam Aadmi Party worker attempting to pass himself off as a student leader in the youth-led protests at Jantar Manta ... read..

"Not a single person was harmed": Kiren Rijiju defends law enforcement's handling of Gen Z protest

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 9:28:28 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday defended both the Bihar and Delhi governments, as well as law enforcement's handling of widespread student demonstrations, asserting that security forces managed massive crowds without causing c ... read..

All Prayagraj schools closed on Aug 18 amid torrential rain, severe waterlogging

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 9:28:26 AM IST

All schools in Prayagraj will remain closed on Tuesday (August 18) following torrential rain and severe waterlogging across the city. ... read..

"We were ready, but all topics cannot be discussed at once": Kiren Rijiju on SP allegation over Ram Mandir donation issue

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 9:28:23 AM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday responded to the Samajwadi Party's allegation that the government is refusing to discuss the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir and other issues, saying that the gove ... read..

Uttarakhand: Heavy rain lashes Dehradun as 97 roads remain blocked; schools shut today

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 18, 2026 9:28:18 AM IST

Heavy rainfall continued to lash Dehradun on Tuesday, disrupting normal life and prompting authorities to take precautionary measures as the Meteorological Department forecast more rain across Uttarakhand in the coming days. ... read..

Bihar: Fire breaks out in basement of Patna electronics showroom on SP Verma Road

Patna (Bihar) | August 18, 2026 8:58:25 AM IST

A fire broke out in the basement of an electronic showroom located on SP Verma Road in Patna on Tuesday morning, following which fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control. ... read..

"We didn't make this law, did we? was made by PM Nehru", Nishikant Dubey slams Jharkhand government over MMDR Amendment Bill, alleges corruption

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | August 18, 2026 8:58:20 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday criticised the Jharkhand government over the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying the legislation is aimed at protecting the people of the state, providing e ... read..

"Accept this responsibility with humility": Former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal on being appointed BJP Vice President

Bathinda (Punjab) | August 18, 2026 8:28:34 AM IST

Former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, who was appointed Vice-President in the new team of BJP office bearers declared on Monday, thanked the party leadership for expressing faith in him and said he accepts the new responsibility with humili ... read..

Bombay HC orders Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 Lakh to sweet shop over continuous licence suspension despite compliance with safety norms

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 18, 2026 8:28:30 AM IST

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay Rs 5 lakh to a Pune-based sweets shop after questioning the continued suspension of its food licence despite substantial compliance with safety norms. ... read..

Elaborate police arrangements made in Odisha for Shrabana Mela

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | August 18, 2026 8:28:29 AM IST

Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place across the districts under Odisha Police's Central Range for the Shrabana Mela (Bol Bom) to ensure the safe and orderly movement of thousands of Kanwariyas and devotees visiting Shiva temp ... read..

New Osmania, TIMS and Warangal hospitals to be ready by December 2027: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 18, 2026 8:28:27 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced that the new Osmania General Hospital, LB Nagar and Alwal TIMS hospitals, and the Warangal Super Specialty Hospital would be completed and made available for medical services by December 9, 2027. ... read..

"Congress scared to debate; LoP must uphold dignity of role": Kiren Rijiju lambasts Rahul Gandhi over ruckus in Parliament

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 8:28:25 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday accused Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of failing to conduct himself in a manner befitting the office as the Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed a deadlock between the ... read..

"Congress turning into Maoist party": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju maintains "dimagi Naxal" remark not for Oppn parties

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 8:28:24 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday alleged that the Congress was turning into a "Maoist party" amid a row over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxal" remark. ... read..

"Blend of every state, region and new faces": Kiren Rijiju lauds BJP's new national team

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 8:28:20 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday hailed the newly announced list of BJP's national team, saying it reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of blending experience with energetic new faces. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Eight fishermen missing after setting out from Odalarevu in Konaseema

Amalapuram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 7:28:29 AM IST

Eight fishermen from Ambedkar Konaseema district in Andhra Pradesh went missing after venturing into the sea from Odalarevu on August 3, District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar said. ... read..

"Truth has strange way of coming to light": Pawan Khera says 'Savarkar's grand-nephew told court Godse linked to RSS'

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 7:28:26 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and MP Pawan Khera has claimed that a grand-nephew of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar had allegedly told a Pune court that Nathuram Godse, who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi, was a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). ... read..

Delhi University suspends PhD scholar over alleged assault on Professor

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 6:58:12 AM IST

Delhi University has suspended a PhD scholar and banned his entry into the university premises following an alleged assault on a professor at Umang Bhawan, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Telangana: Mother-son duo arrested in Siddipet for alleged murders, robberies

Siddipet (Telangana) | August 18, 2026 5:58:10 AM IST

Siddipet Police in Telangana have cracked a series of murder and robbery cases with the arrest of a mother-son duo allegedly involved in targeting women living alone for gold and cash. ... read..

28 days after floods, Jorhat villagers struggle to rebuild homes and livelihoods

Jorhat (Assam) | August 18, 2026 5:58:07 AM IST

Nearly a month after devastating floods hit Majiya Bheti village in Jorhat, affected families continue to struggle to rebuild their lives after losing their homes, crops, livestock and sources of livelihood. ... read..

"Positions, titles change; but once BJYM, always BJYM": Tejasvi Surya pens heartfelt note after Hemang Joshi announced as new Yuva Morcha chief

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 18, 2026 4:28:04 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the party's top leadership and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) workers as he reflected on his 14-year journey with the youth wing and congratulated Hemang Joshi on ... read..

"Must be limit to stubbornness": Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh on demand for CBI probe into exam irregularities

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 18, 2026 3:58:14 AM IST

Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh on Tuesday termed the protesters' demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the examination irregularities as "stubbornness", while claiming that the central agency has failed to deliver c ... read..

"BJP goons tipped off to attack Abdul's family," alleges CJP's Ashutosh Ranka; West Bengal Police denies "brutal assault" claims

Bankura (West Bengal) | August 18, 2026 3:28:19 AM IST

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka on Monday alleged a lack of action by West Bengal Police over threats to CJP volunteer Abdul Hafiz's family before his father's death. ... read..

Jharkhand: Devendra Nath Mahto ends hunger strike after JSSC-CGL exam cancelled

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 18, 2026 2:28:34 AM IST

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto ended his hunger strike at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi in the presence of Jharkhand Ministers Dipika Pandey Singh and Irfan Ansari after Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and ... read..

MP: Bhopal Police arrest five, including three minors, in 17-yr-old boy's murder case over alleged organ trafficking plot

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 2:28:31 AM IST

Bhopal Police arrested five people, including three minors, in connection with the murder of a minor boy whose private parts were allegedly removed following a plot to sell them for money, an official said on Monday. ... read..

"Bhogapuram airport a gift from PM Modi, CM Naidu": BJP president Nitin Nabin arrives in Andhra Pradesh for party meeting

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 18, 2026 1:57:41 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin arrived at Bhogapuram Airport in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, marking his first visit to the state after taking charge of the party's top post. ... read..

Jharkhand: Successful JSSC-CGL aspirants protest in Ranchi after state govt cancels exam

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 18, 2026 1:28:29 AM IST

JSSC-CGL aspirants who cleared the examination staged a protest at Project Bhawan in Ranchi against the state government's decision to cancel the exam, demanding that the decision be withdrawn and asserting that they would continue their fight for their r ... read..

Delhi: Court grants bail to man accused in conspiracy to extort Rs 10 crore from defence entrepreneur

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:28:27 AM IST

Patiala House Court on Monday granted regular bail to a man accused in a case linked to an alleged conspiracy to extort Rs 10 crore from defence entrepreneur Sahil Luthra by threatening him through WhatsApp calls and chats from international and transacti ... read..

"Jharkhand will set example for tackling exam irregularities": State Minister Dipika Pandey assures aspirants of reforms

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 18, 2026 1:28:25 AM IST

As the Jharkhand government agreed to aspirants' demands and cancelled the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, State Minister Dipika Pandey on Monday assured students of reforms to strengthen the examinat ... read..

Gujarat government clarifies roles and job chart of Panchayat and Revenue Talatis

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 18, 2026 12:58:23 AM IST

The Gujarat government has announced a clear division of roles and responsibilities between Revenue Talatis and Panchayat Talati-cum-Mantris, with the aim of bringing greater clarity to their functions and improving administration and public convenience a ... read..

Haryana government gives special focus to power infra; high-powered committee approves purchase of 26,161 transformers

Chandigarh (Haryana) | August 17, 2026 11:58:20 PM IST

At a meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at Haryana Niwas on Monday, approval was given for the purchase of 26,161 transformers for the state's power corporations to strengthen the elec ... read..

Ram Mandir order challenge case: Court issues warrant of property attachment of Advocate Mehmood Pracha

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 11:27:34 PM IST

The Patiala House Court at New Delhi has recently issued a warrant to attach the movable property of Advocate Mehmood Pracha. The court issued a warrant to attach property of Rs. 6 lakh, which is the amount of costs imposed upon him in the Ram Mandir orde ... read..

Anil Baluni continues to lead BJP's new media team as Convenor; younger faces also given responsibilities

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 11:27:30 PM IST

The new team of BJP chief Nitin Nabin, announced on Monday, is a mix of experience and youth, with the media team also reflecting continuity with change. ... read..

Jharkhand: CM Hemant Soren cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL-conducted exams; orders probe into irregularities since 2014

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 11:27:28 PM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday announced that the state government had decided to cancel all activities associated with TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL), including the examinations conducted, the results published and the candid ... read..

We have decided to cancel everything associated with TDPL, JSSC-CGL examinations to be cancelled: Jharkhand CM

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 10:58:29 PM IST

In a significant decision, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday announced that the state government has decided to cancel everything associated with TDPL (TSR Data Processing Private Limited), including the examinations conducted, the results p ... read..

Assam CM releases interim relief to 31,951 flood-affected families in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat districts

Guwahati (Assam) | August 17, 2026 10:58:24 PM IST

As part of the State Government's efforts to assuage the sufferings of the flood affected people by providing financial assistance, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, released interim flood assistance amounting of Rs 47.93 crore through D ... read..

Students' demands met, but struggle for education reforms to continue: Devendra Nath Mahato after cancellation of TDPL, JSSC-CGL exams

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 10:58:20 PM IST

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato thanked the Jharkhand government and Chief Minister Hemant Soren for accepting the students' demands and said the ongoing probe was targeting those involved in examination irregularities. ... read..

From Chemistry Professor to Digital strategist, Deepak Mhaskey to lead BJP's Social Media

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 10:58:17 PM IST

The BJP has named senior Chhattisgarh leader Deepak Mhaskey as its new National Social Media Convenor under President Nitin Nabin. Based in Raipur and a Permanent Invited Member of the state BJP, Mhaskey is seen as an organisation- and data-oriented face ... read..

Students' demands met, but struggle for education reforms to continue: Devendra Nath Mahato after cancellation of TDPL, JSSC-CGL exam

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 10:58:13 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu directs faster procurement of medical equipment worth Rs 300 crore

General News | August 17, 2026 10:28:30 PM IST

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 17: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday directed officials to expedite the procurement and installation of advanced medical equipment and machinery worth around Rs 300 crore for health ... read..

Delhi HC rejects plea to bring Rajiv Gandhi Foundation under RTI

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 10:28:28 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a 2011 petition seeking to declare the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) a "public authority" under the Right to Information Act. ... read..

Jharkhand: CM Hemant Soren announces cancellation of all TDPL-related activities, JSSC-CGL exams

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 17, 2026 10:28:25 PM IST

Chhattisgarh: Narayanpur Police launch cyber awareness campaign in Boter village

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | August 17, 2026 9:58:18 PM IST

Police in Narayanpur's Boter village in Chhattisgarh have launched a cyber-awareness campaign to educate villagers about online fraud, OTP safety, social media scams, digital transactions and road safety. ... read..

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead 'Sapt Dhara of Shakti' pledge at Pusa on August 18

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 9:58:16 PM IST

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan will administer a pledge to officials of both ministries at the Pusa campus in New Delhi on August 18, following the "Sapt Dhara of Shakti" outlined by Prime ... read..

Smriti Irani thanks PM Modi, Nitin Nabin after being appointed BJP national general secretary

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 9:58:15 PM IST

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president Nitin Nabin after being appointed as national general secretary of the party. ... read..

"Adequate arrangements made as PG doctors withdraw from emergencies": Andhra Medical College Principal amid protest

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 9:58:11 PM IST

Andhra Medical College Principal and Additional Director of Medical Education Dr Sandhya Devi said on Monday that adequate arrangements had been made to ensure uninterrupted patient care after postgraduate doctors intensified their ongoing strike by withd ... read..

500 KG drug haul case: Delhi HC extends interim bail of Ritik Bajaj for 4 weeks

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 9:58:09 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday extended the interim bail granted to Ritik Bajaj for four weeks. He sought an extension on the ground of medical condition of his wife. ... read..

BJP blends experience and youthful energy in party chief Nitin Nabin's new team, leaders emphasise Viksit Bharat vision

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 9:58:06 PM IST

The recent unveiling of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) new national team marks a strategic pivot under the presidency of Nitin Nabin. By blending the seasoned wisdom of leaders with the energetic younger generation, the party has signalled that its ey ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu releases Rs 27 crore for development projects in Chopal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 9:27:58 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced the release of Rs 27 crore for various development projects in the Chopal Assembly constituency of Shimla district, with the funding aimed at improving public infrastructure and ac ... read..

Pralhad Joshi reviews NTA reforms, directs overhaul of exam processes

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 9:27:54 PM IST

Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday held a meeting with the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, NTA Director General and other senior officials to review steps taken by the National Testing Agency (NTA) following recent issues and discuss re ... read..

Field operations for House Listing for Census 2027 to continue in Assam till September 15

Kamrup (Assam) | August 17, 2026 9:27:49 PM IST

Field operations for House Listing as part of Census 2027 began across Assam on Monday and will continue till September 15, with officials urging people to enthusiatically participate in the exercise. ... read..

J-K: Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra convoy reaches Rajouri under tight security protocols

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 17, 2026 9:27:44 PM IST

The annual Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra convoy reached Rajouri under stringent security protocols on Monday, with local authorities ensuring smooth traffic flow and strong inter-community coordination across the route. ... read..

West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari lays foundation stone for Rs 4,000 crore steel plant in Purulia

Purulia (West Bengal) | August 17, 2026 8:58:00 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday laid the foundation stone for Amit Metaliks' Rs 4,000-crore integrated steel plant at Raghunathpur in Purulia district in West Bengal. ... read..

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan graces Ruby and Silver Jubilee valedictory celebrations of SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) | August 17, 2026 8:57:58 PM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan today graced the Ruby and Silver Jubilee Valedictory Celebrations of SASTRA Deemed University at its campus in Thanjavur and congratulated the University on completing important milestones in its journey of academic excelle ... read..

Delhi: 275-kg teenager brought to private hospital in Matador, undergoes life-changing bariatric surgery

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 8:57:56 PM IST

In a complex and high-risk bariatric surgery case, a 16-year-old Delhi boy weighing nearly 275 kg underwent a successful laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at a private hospital after presenting with severe breathing difficulty, obstructive sleep apnoea and ... read..

YSRCP MLC Botcha Satyanarayana challenges govt on CBI probe into DSC-2025 exam irregularities

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 8:57:53 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, Botcha Satyanarayana challenged the TDP coalition government to order a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in DSC-2025, saying YSRCP was ready for a similar probe into the Group-1 examinations cond ... read..

Government aims to make HRTC self-reliant in five years: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 8:57:55 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said the state government has set a target of making the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) self-reliant within the next five years as the government expands its fleet of electric bu ... read..

New team of BJP's national office-bearers likely to have first meeting on August 22

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 8:57:49 PM IST

The first meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) new national team under the leadership of party chief Nitin Nabin is scheduled to be held on August 22, according to sources. ... read..

Zubeen Garg death case: SC directs Assam to ensure diligent, expeditious trial against Shyamkanu Mahanta

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 8:57:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Assam government to ensure a diligent and expeditious trial against Northeast Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, facing criminal charges in singer Zubeen Garg's death case. ... read..

Andhra teacher recruitment row: YSRCP demands DSC debate in Legislative Council, CBI probe into irregularities

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 8:57:46 PM IST

YSR Congress Party MLC Lella Appi Reddy demanded that the State Government immediately hold a discussion in the Legislative Council on the alleged irregularities in the Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee (DSC) and said Education Minister Nara Lok ... read..

Kiren Rijiju cites former PM Manmohan Singh's 2006 remark, demands Congress apology over Naxalism

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 8:57:44 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday hit out at the Congress over its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on "dimagi naxals", asking the party to apologise to the family of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for hi ... read..

"Tarapith transformed into concrete jungle": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury slams West Bengal Govt over Birbhum fire tragedy

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | August 17, 2026 8:27:59 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury slammed the West Bengal administration over the fire tragedy at Tarapith in Birbhum district, terming the incident a "consequence of unplanned construction" and alleging that the holy site has been transformed ... read..

MP: Indore restaurant owner's son arrested for allegedly killing employee over long-standing dispute

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 8:27:53 PM IST

A restaurant owner's son was arrested for allegedly killing an employee over a long-standing dispute between them in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, police said on Monday. ... read..

Keralam CM Satheesan writes to PM Modi seeking review of Mining Law Amendment

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 17, 2026 8:27:50 PM IST

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging a reconsideration of provisions in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill passed by Parliament. ... read..

Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi gifts Bharuch district development projects worth Rs 482 crore

Bharuch (Gujarat) | August 17, 2026 8:27:46 PM IST

To strengthen women's empowerment, employment, industrial security and development in Bharuch district, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday dedicated various projects worth Rs 482 crore at Ankleshwar GIDC. ... read..

Why is Lokesh afraid of DSC debate in Legislative Council, ask YSRCP MLCs

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 17, 2026 8:27:39 PM IST

YSRCP MLCs challenged the coalition government to debate the alleged DSC irregularities in the Legislative Council and demanded a CBI inquiry. They questioned why Education Minister Nara Lokesh was making presentations in the Assembly instead of answering ... read..

Teen who spent years in ponds airlifted to Mumbai for specialised treatment on Anant Ambani's instructions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 17, 2026 7:58:30 PM IST

A young boy from West Bengal's Murshidabad, who had been living in a pond due to a debilitating medical condition, has been airlifted to Mumbai for specialised medical evaluation and treatment following intervention by Reliance Industries Executive Direct ... read..

Nitin Nabin's new team represents entire India: Newly elected BJP National Vice President M Nagaraja

Hubballi (Karnataka) | August 17, 2026 7:58:25 PM IST

Newly elected BJP National Vice President M Nagaraja on Monday said he was proud to be part of the new team appointed by party president Nitin Nabin and asserted that the party would make its best efforts to strengthen its organisation across South India. ... read..

Keralam: Family demands RDO-supervised inquest into nursing student Ansiji's death

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 17, 2026 7:58:21 PM IST

The family of Ansiji, a 21-year-old nursing student from Neyyattinkara, has demanded an RDO (Revenue Divisional Officer)-supervised inquest into her death at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. ... read..

"Closing doors to transparency": Ashok Gehlot criticises Rajasthan govt over restrictions on media access to schools

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 17, 2026 7:28:40 PM IST

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday criticised the BJP-led Rajasthan government over an order restricting outsiders from entering government schools, taking photographs, recording videos or conducting media reporting without permission ... read..

Supreme Court directs nationwide survey of elephant corridors, seeks report on measures to prevent obstructions

New Delhi | August 17, 2026 7:28:33 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union government to undertake a fresh, nationwide survey of elephant corridors and file a comprehensive report detailing steps required to ensure that wildlife movement is not obstructed. ... read..

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